What’s Going On 5/8 – 5/13

What’s Going On this week…

TODAY, May 8th

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It’s Union Tree Review‘s 2nd Birthday! It’s the two year anniversary of Union Tree Review’s first official show. Union Tree Review recently released a Show Me Show of their track “Skeletons” which was filmed in a truck outside of the Firebird. They’re playing tonight at Off Broadway.

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Star & Micey, an energetic pop-folk group from Memphis, and opener, Carolina Story, an Americana husband/wife duo from Nashville, are making their way to Plush for a show with real Tennessee flair.

WEDNESDAY, May 9th

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Join the staff of Eleven and the producers of Show Me Shows as we debut 8 never-before-viewed Show Me Shows videos. Taking place at The Gramophone, the event is open to all ages and the artists featured in the videos include Young Readers, Ian Fisher & The Past, The Skekses, and Bo & The Locomotive.

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Basil Kincaid and Black Spade Present Double Consciousness, an art exhibit and sound installation dealing with Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome and Drapetomania. The exhibition begins at 8:30pm and will be held at 2847 Cherokee.

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As part of the #THeGroovyTour, ScHoolboy Q will be performing at Plush with opener AB-Soul. Doors open at 7pm.

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Shpongle Presents The Masquerade with Phutureprimitive and Heezy. This electronica-filled show has been moved from Plush to Old Rock House.

THURSDAY, May 10th

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Midwest Mayhem 2012 is going to be one wild party. Your hosts at KDHX want to thank all their fans for their support of the independent radio station. And what better way to thank them than a party at the City Museum? Add 13 local bands, burlesque performances, a Photomaton photo booth, as well as food and drinks, and KDHX members and those who donated during their Spring Membership drive are going to have an amazing night.

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Support St. Louis’s own Royal Smokestacks as they play Plush this week. Though they were only started in 2011, Royal Smokestacks already have a great sound if you’re in the mood for some Americana rock.

FRIDAY May, 11th

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ARTCRANK is coming to St. Louis once again. Beginning on Friday and continuing through Sunday, ARTCRANK STL will present hand-made bicycle-inspired posters designed and created by 30 local artists. The event will be held at Atomic Cowboy and admission will be free though limited edition autographed copies of the displayed posters will be for sale for $40 a piece. Why the bike theme? Because the event coincides with the Missouri Professional Cycling Series. The MO PRO is three days of competitive cycling by some of the fastest professional cyclists in America. Beyond the bikes and the bike-related art, there will be family events and outdoor activities all Saturday.

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For a good time and to give to a good cause, head down to Atomicdust to check out the Face Off Against Hunger Gallery Show. The show is the result of a campaign where for anyone who came into their office, scanned their face on the photocopier, and let them post it on Facebook, Atomicdust would donate $5 to the St. Louis Food Outreach. Over 180 people lent their faces to the cause and now you have a chance to see the wacky pictures that resulted. They are asking for a $5 donation at the door but once again all the money will go to the St. Louis Food Outreach.

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Tennis is coming to St. Louis. The Denver-based band is rapidly growing in popularity and is bringing their loved minimalist rock to Plush. The show is open to all ages.

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The Firebird presents Royal Bangs with openers Heavy Times.With Tennessee’s Royal Bangs’ Japanese classical music-influence and Chicago’s Heavy Times’s grunge roots, the two bands are an unlikely team but together they will put out an awesome show.

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Welcome to Art Walk 2012! Hosted by the Grand Center, the Art Walk is an annual event where visitors are given a “passport” in which they can collect stamps from galleries and art museums. Collecting six of more stamps qualifies visitors for discounts at participating restaurants and venues. Art Walk is a fantastic time to enjoy the latest exhibits at various museums. One such exhibit is Analog, which will be opening during Art Walk. The Analog exhibition is the second exhibition by a group called The Transients. The exhibition consists of a variety of artists’ work displayed alongside mock ups of current or previous museum pieces.

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Local group, Burrowss, is releasing their first full length album, “Don’t Take It Slow”. Burrowss is having a CD release show at the Heavy Anchor. Buffalo 66 and All the Sad Young Men will also be performing. Matt Stuttler, one half of Burrowss, is a regular Eleven writer. Check them out on bandcamp: http://burrowss.bandcamp.com/

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Head down to the Gramophone to check out Missouri band, Mouth. This three-piece  funk and dance band is from Kansas City and they’ve made the not-so-long trek to St. Louis in order to get the crowd at the Gramophone moving.

SATURDAY, May 12th

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The centrepiece of the previously mentioned Missouri Professional Cycling Series, the Tour de Grove is the highest-paying one-day race in all of Missouri. Come down to watch the race as well as to enjoy the various family events and outdoor activities that will going on all day Saturday.

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Loufest Presents Maps and Atlases with openers So Many Dynamos and Sister Crayon at the Firebird. With the pop-influenced Chicago group, Maps and Atlases, headlining and local indie pop band So Many Dynamos as well as California-based Sister Crayon, this show promises to be one great night of music.

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Head down to Brennan’s Wine and Cigars Bar for the listening/release party for Adult Fur‘s new remix album. Rán, the new album composed entirely of remixes, features remixes by Née, CaveofswordS, OuOù, Loose Screwz, Trifeckta, StlLegend, Black James, Mr. Blair, Great Grandma, Eric Hall, Sacha Bernardson (France), and Sonictone (Iceland).

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What’s Going On: 3/7-3/14

What’s Going On: 3/7-3/14

Wednesday March 7, 2012

Elliot Brood

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Owning the stage with banjos and acoustic guitars, Elliot Brood, the Canadian trio is gracing the Old Rock House with its presence. Their new album, Days Into Years, is a lively combination of their trademark mandolin harmonies with piano and an electric guitar (for the first time). Check these Toronto natives out!

 

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Raekwon at Wash U

Come out to Wash U tonight to see former member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon The Chef, and take a break from the stressful work week (and from studying!) Free admission for Wash U students with ID and $15 for everyone else at the door!

Don’t miss out on a kick ass night of hip hop.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

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The Pass

Inspired by Justice, Daft Punk, and LCD Soundsystem, The Pass will be sure to provide an 80s synth pop vibe at Cicero’s. They will be performing with Nee, it!, and Bear Hive, so swing by Thursday night for a pizza, beer, and night of upbeat electro music to kick off the (almost) weekend!

8:30 p.m., $8

Take a listen!

 

 

 

 

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GOOD Ideas for Cities at the Contemporary Art Museum

This event taps creative problem-solvers to tackle a challenge. Seven teams were chosen last year to represent St. Louis, and were given a challenge by local urban leaders. At this event, the teams will present their solutions to the challenge. Stick around for a Q&A and drinks afterwards to discuss how these ideas will become real for St. Louis!

Contemporary Art Museum, 7 pm, FREE!

Friday, March 9, 2012

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Howler w/ Scattered Trees

For all you folks who couldn’t afford a Radiohead ticket and for all you 80’s punk fans out there, this show at the Old Rock House will not disappoint. Jordan Gatesmith, the lead guitarist, describes the band as “an 80’s punk band cleaned up just enough so you could stick a corsage on it and take it to prom.” Who else is sold?

Doors are at 6 pm, Show’s at 7 pm, $8

 

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TRIVIA NIGHT at the Luminary! (And free beer!)

Come out to trivia night at the Luminary Center for the Arts, where all proceeds will help fund the Luminary’s move to Cherokee Street.

Doors at 6 pm, Trivia at 7 pm, $20 per person or $160 for a table of 8!

http://www.facebook.com/events/250811924999843/

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ART show– Cbabi Bayoc – Birds And Words

Cbabi, an artist whose work reflects his love of music and family, will be displaying his artistic talent at the Aisle 1 Gallery (hint: it will not disappoint fans of BIRDS and WORDS.) Come to Cherokee Street Friday to check it out!

Event goes from 7-11 pm.

http://www.facebook.com/events/259827810752684/

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RADIOHEAD at Scottrade!

For all you Radiohead fans who have tickets, enjoy the show! Their first tour in four years will surely be a memorable one. For all you fans who don’t have tickets, head on over to one of the other three events tonight and maybe you’ll have an equally awesome time.

Radiohead starts at 7:30 pm and doors at 6 pm, so don’t be late!

Saturday, March 10, 2012

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London Calling- The Gramophone

Looking for a night to let loose and dance?! Well, what’s better than an electronic dance party that happens every second and fourth Saturday of the month? Make your way to the Gramophone this Saturday for a chance to blow off some steam and end the week the right way.

The Gramophone, 10:30pm, $4 till 11/ $6 after 11 ($3 18+ surcharge)

 

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Middle Class Fashion w/ Via Dove and the Ladybirds

What’s better than good food, good music, and good beer? Not much! So head over to Cicero’s on Saturday for an indie rock evening.

Check out the review from our February issue: http://issuu.com/elevenmagazinestl/docs/eleven_8_3/13

http://www.facebook.com/events/317447514962877/

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Humdrum, Zoo Animal (MN), The Half Hearts (MN) and Volcanoes at PLUSH

Looking for a show of eclectic music AND a way to end the week off right?! Go to PLUSH on Saturday to see two local bands and two MN acts that rock.

Doors at 8:30, $5/ person!

http://www.facebook.com/events/265412750205039/

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FarFetched presents:20,000 Years From Tomorrow release/listening party at Aisle 1 Gallery!

Producer and artist, LooseScrewz debuts his first solo instrumental album, 20,000 Years from Tomorrow, at Aisle 1 Gallery. Come hang out on Cherokee Street, sit back, relax, and enjoy the music. The album is now available for download!

Party goes from 9 pm- 1 am, FREE (with a suggested donation of $10).

 

Sunday, March 11, 2012

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Empires and Saint Motel

Hailing from Chicago, Empires makes their way to St. Louis. A bit of alternative rock is always a good way to start the week. Come on out to the Gramophone on Sunday for a chance to see these four cool dudes rock out.

The Gramophone, $10 for 21+, $12 for 18+, doors at 5 pm, show starts at 5:30/

 

 

Monday, March 12, 2012

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Grace Weber and Lilly Papas

The Milwaukee native, Grace Weber, is making a name for herself in the indie soul genre with delightful vocals. Her latest album, Hope & Heart was produced by a Grammy winning producer, so get out to Off Broadway on Monday to enjoy a mellow night.

Show’s at 8 pm, $8 for 21+, $11 for under 21.

 

 

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

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Two Cow Garage

Columbus, OH rockers show us what they’re made of at Off Broadway on Tuesday. If you can dig a little bit of alternative mixed with country, then this is the show for you.

Off Broadway, 9 pm, $8 for 21+ folks, $11 for minors!

 

 

 

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

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Galactica and Stone Sugar Shakedown (Galactic after-party)

After you all get your funk on at the Pageant to see Galactic, head to the Gramophone for a mid-week opportunity to see a great funk, rock, and jam band Stone Sugar Shakedown. I’m sold! Are you?

Galactic at 8 pm, Stone Sugar Shakedown at 10:30 pm.

Bring your stub from Galactic and get into The Gramophone for FREE! Party on.

 

 

ONGOING EVENT:

Civil Ape @ CAM

Taking place from March 5-April 5, you can go to the Contemporary Art Museum gift shop to find items from the Civil Ape (a St. Louis collaboration of artists and designers) collective– such as photography, apparel designs, art prints and tees, and more!

Now get out there St. Louis!

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CunninLynguists @ The Gramophone

CunninLynguists packed the house at the Gramophone. See more photos after the jump.

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What’s Going On: 6/15 – 6/22

1. Eleven Magazine’s Urban Exploration Pub Crawl: Downtown

-Where: Olive and Washington Ave., Downtown
-When: Thursday, June 16th @ 7:00 PM
-How Much: FREE (21+), email urbex@elevenmusicmag.com to RSVP
-Why: How well do you know Downtown? What better way to explore an area of our city than by a progressive bar hop. And with $2 drink specials and other unique cocktails, who knows what surprises are in store for this excursion! The tour embarks from the Thaxton Speakeasy (1009 Olive) at 7 PM, and then travels to the Crack Fox (8 PM), Dubliner (9 PM), Hair of the Dog (10 PM), and ends at Lola (11 PM). If you can’t wait to get started, there is a pre-crawl bowling event at Flamingo Bowl from 5 to 7 PM. Also, check out our Facebook event for more details. See you there, you won’t want to miss this!

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This entry was written by Eleven Magazine, posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:34 pm, filed under Upcoming, What's Going On and tagged , , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Tonight: The Diplomats of Solid Sound @ The Gramophone

Tonight, we’re proud to welcome always funky Diplomats of Solid Sound to St. Louis – specifically, the Gramophone. Come get down: the show starts at 9 with Hazard to Ya Booty, but save some energy for when the Diplomats take the stage. If you miss this one, you’ll not only be passing up a great show, but also starting your well earned weekend on the wrong foot. Don’t mess this one up!

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What’s Going On: 6/8 – 6/15

1. Red Bull Thre3style w/ DJ Who, DJ Deception, DJ D-Mega, DJ Needles, DJ A-Flex, DJ Kue, DJ Uptown, and DJ Lonnie Bee

-Where: The Old Rock House
-When: Thursday, June 9th @  10:00 PM
-How Much: $5 (21+)
-Why: Only two rules: three genres and fifteen minutes. The rest is left wide open to let the true STL party rock champion show his might and blast the dance floor the entire time. Go support our local DJs, and help choose who will rep the Lou in the national championships! (more…)

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What’s Going On: 5/4 – 5/11

1. Cinco De Mayo Block Party

-Where: Cherokee Street, between Iowa Ave. and Nebraska Ave.
-When: Saturday, May 7th @  11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
-How Much: FREE
-Why: This one should be self explainable, but: great local music, tacos, margaritas, a parade, and CHEROKEE STREET! There’s some sort of important historical significance to that date, too.

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What’s Going On: 4/13 – 4/20

1. The Pinker Tones

-Where: The Gramophone
-When: Wednesday, April 13th @ 9 PM
-How Much: $10 ($3 minor surcharge)
-Why: These dance music producers from Spain have traveled all the way to St. Louis to share their electro-pop music with you. You shouldn’t leave them hanging. (more…)

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What’s Going On: 3/30 – 4/6


Photo by Bill Streeter.

1. Pokey LaFarge & The South City Three Record Release w/ Two Swingin’ Picks and Ryan Spearman

-Where: Off Broadway
-When: Friday, April 1st @ 9 PM
-How Much: $10 ($3 minor surcharge)
-Why: It’s not every day that your 7-inch gets released on Jack White’s Third Man Records. Come celebrate with Pokey, and pick up a copy! (more…)

This entry was written by Eleven Magazine, posted on March 30, 2011 at 3:58 pm, filed under Upcoming, What's Going On and tagged , , , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

What’s Going On: 3/23 – 3/30

1. Margot and the Nuclear So & So’s w/ Sleepy Kitty and Union Tree Review

-Where: The Firebird
-When: Friday, March 25th @ 9 PM
-How Much: $12 ($2 minor surcharge)
-Why: With so many band members, how could you not be entertained? (more…)

This entry was written by Eleven Magazine, posted on March 23, 2011 at 10:55 pm, filed under Live, What's Going On and tagged , , , , , . Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

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