Photos: Mahjongg @ the Firebird, 2/28/2010
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This entry was written by , posted on March 6, 2010 at 6:35 pm, filed under Live and tagged Mahjongg, The Firebird. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Q+A: Safety Words vs. Exercise
photo by Leanna Kaiser
On Feb. 23, Eleven had the great pleasure of sitting down to interview DJ Parisian (Ian Jones) and Doctor Phelonious (Sean Price) of Safety Words, along with Bo Bulawsky and Trevor Berkholtz of Exercise, about their upcoming show (Friday, March 5th at the Firebird) What could have been a nice, civil discussion on music and philosophy quickly disintegrated into madness, when an anonymous Eleven staffer showed up with a case of beer and a video game called “NBA Hangtime.” Immediately, civil discourse gave way to barbaric trash talking and nonsensical yelling, and all hopes for a “normal” interview were tossed aside.
Exhibit A:
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This entry was written by , posted on March 2, 2010 at 1:34 am, filed under Live, Q+A and tagged Exercise, NBA Hangtime, Safety Words, The Firebird. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Weekend Show Forecast: 2/25
The Reeling Gilly w/ New Locomotive, Mike Kendrick and the Blue Eyed Sons
Where: the Gramophone
When: 9 PM
The Reeling Gilly create old-time, soulful rock ‘n’ roll. Though we’ve got a few months ’till those lazy, summer days need a soundtrack, we might as well get a head start. And to start off the night: Mike Kendrick and the Blue Eyed Sons provide the perfect, Midwest style Americana that’s not afraid to pack a punch.
This entry was written by , posted on February 25, 2010 at 8:59 pm, filed under Upcoming and tagged Majongg, The Firebird, the Gramophone, The Reeling Gilly. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Polysics @ the Firebird, 2/9/10
Photo by Martin Ben Gross. More on Flickr
Oh, Japan, you’ve given us so much. Sony, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Panasonic, Honda, and Nintendo. Not to mention the countless famous musicians. Who can forget rock favorites L’Arc~en~Ciel (perhaps better known as Raruku an Shieru in their home country) or 90’s pop sensations SMAP? Alright, alright, the number of people in the Midwest that have heard of these bands probably numbers in the dozens. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on February 12, 2010 at 11:43 am, filed under Live and tagged Polysics, The Firebird. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Electric Six @ The Firebird, 12/30/09
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Merging and weaving genres of punk, pop, new wave, disco, funk and metal, Electric Six invigorates eager dancers everywhere. Kill (Oct. 2009) is the newest release from the Detroit based sextet, and their new material strongly resonated in the Firebird while the band destroyed their set in St. Louis. (more…)
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Weekend Show Forecast: 11/27
Theodore
Where: Off Broadway
When: Doors at 8:30, Show at 9
Theodore’s sound is straight out of another time – full of country roads, dusty phonographs, and just enough pedal steel to make you really feel it. The Saint Louis-based band will bring their unique folk/bluegrass sound to Off Broadway this Friday evening. Stop in for a listen and maybe you’ll catch a song off of their upcoming album, slated for release in February 2010, or possibly their killer cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Chelsea Hotel.”
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This entry was written by , posted on November 27, 2009 at 1:27 am, filed under Upcoming and tagged Beth Bombara, Off Broadway, Robb Steele, Rock N Roll Craft Show, Sleepy Kitty, Target Market, Tarlton, The Firebird, Theodore, Third Degree Glass Factory, Via Dove, We All Have Hooks For Hands. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Headlights@ The Firebird, 11/22/09
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After spending Saturday afternoon absorbed in the doe-eyed, dreampop murmurs of Headlights’ newest album Wildlife, I waltzed into the Firebird expecting a polite delivery of more of the same. But when the members of Headlights arrived onstage, it was clear this wasn’t going to be an evening of sugary pop confection—the band ditched the prettiness and went for all-out rock, delivering amped-up versions of even their most mellow songs. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on November 26, 2009 at 11:01 am, filed under Live and tagged Headlights, The Firebird. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
WHY? @ The Firebird, 11/11/09
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Despite the inquisitive nature of their name, WHY? made it a point not to leave many questions unanswered on Wednesday night at the Firebird. Armed with tambourines, maracas, and a distinct vocal style combining singsong melodies and fast-paced rhymes, lead singer Yoni Wolf swayed with the mic and delivered, compelling the audience standing only a few inches away in the intimate venue. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on November 13, 2009 at 6:05 pm, filed under Live and tagged The Firebird, WHY?. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
White Rabbits @ The Firebird, 10/27/09
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I listen to the White Rabbits all the time when I’m just hanging out or driving – needless to say I really enjoy their music. But before tonight I’d never seen them play a live show before, and as such never had a clue just how rockin’ they really are. Hint: extremely rockin’. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on October 30, 2009 at 1:01 am, filed under Live and tagged The Firebird, White Rabbits. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
fun. @ The Firebird, 9/23/09
Keeping true to their name, fun. brought high energy, love, and a little something extra to the Firebird this past Wednesday. The band entered the stage unassumingly and announced, “This is going to be anti-climatic.” But just a few seconds into their opening song, “At Least I’m Not as Sad as I Used to Be,” the crowd reveled in their lighthearted, quirky beats. It was clear that this show was not going to be a let down. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on September 27, 2009 at 3:00 pm, filed under Live and tagged fun., The Firebird. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.