1. DJ Ladybug Mecca of Digable Planets w/ Nappy DJ Needles
-Where: Lola
-When: Friday, March 12th @ 10 PM
-How Much: $10 (21+)
-Why: Through her tenure in Digable Planets, Ladybug Mecca is a musical encyclopedia, and can rock her hip-hop talent behind the decks. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on March 9, 2011 at 4:39 pm, filed under Upcoming, What's Going On and tagged Club Dantes, DJ Ladybug Mecca, Lola, the Gramophone, Trevor Matthews, Uncle Lucius. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
1. Andy Berkhout CD Release Party
-Where: The Gramophone
-When: Friday, March 4th @ 9 PM
-How Much: $5 (w/ $2 minor surcharge, 18+)
-Why: Berkhout’s folky tunes will stick in your memory and are a perfect soundtrack for a relaxing Friday night. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on March 3, 2011 at 3:48 pm, filed under Upcoming, What's Going On and tagged Andy Berkhout, Kings Go Forth, Netherfriends, Off Broadway, The Firebird, the Gramophone. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
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Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials brought their soulful Chicago blues and memorable stage energy to The Gramophone on Thursday, playing two sets late into the night. A master of the slide guitar, Lil’ Ed Williams and his booming voice hammered the blues into the crowd’s bones. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on February 23, 2011 at 8:26 pm, filed under Live and tagged Joshua Maassen, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, Live, the Gramophone. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
1. Magic City w/ Theodore
-Where: Schlafly Tap Room
-When: Saturday, February 19th @ 9 PM
-How Much: FREE!
-Why: Fresh Schlafly on tap and two great, local blues and folk infused rock ‘n’ roll bands. We’ll drink to that! (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:29 pm, filed under Live, What's Going On and tagged Buckwheat Zydeco, Dum Dum Girls, Magic City, Schlafly Tap Room, The Billiken Club, the Gramophone. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
1. Freddie Gibbs w/ Rockwell Knuckles, Family Affair, and William H
-Where: The Gramophone
-When: Thursday, January 20th @ 9 PM
-How Much: $7 adv, $10 (21+) / $13 (18+) doors
-Why: Freddie Gibbs is next generation gangsta rap, and seeing him live will prove that he’s here to stay. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on January 19, 2011 at 8:58 pm, filed under Upcoming, What's Going On and tagged Blood Pony, Freddie Gibbs, Jon Hardy & the Public, Off Broadway, the Gramophone, The Sheldon. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
1. The Blind Eyes w/ Kentucky Knife Fight and Dino’s House Band
-Where: Off Broadway
-When: Friday, December 31st @ 9 PM
-How Much: FREE (21+)
-Why: Ring in 2011 with some great rock ‘n’ roll and a few inevitable, drunken sing-a-longs with STL supergroup Dino’s House Band. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on December 29, 2010 at 8:08 pm, filed under Upcoming, What's Going On and tagged 2720 Cherokee, DJ Grocery, Funk 'n Horny NYE Party, Off Broadway, The Blind Eyes, the Gramophone. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
1. Balearic: Lamar Harris w/ Sparkiss and Carlos Suarez
-Where: Club Dantes
-When: Saturday, December 18th @ 9 PM
-How Much: $7 (guys 21+, gals 19+)
-Why: Forget the Top 40 – the Balearic crew is trying to make you get down to some different rhythms. This week, they’ve got multi-instrumentalist Lamar Harris behind the decks with hopefully some brass, too. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on December 15, 2010 at 12:13 pm, filed under Upcoming, What's Going On and tagged A Very Bert Dax Christmas, Balearic, Club Dantes, Off Broadway, the Gramophone, The HipNecks, Volume 8 CD Release. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
1. Jon Hardy & the Public EP Release Show w/ Milktooth and Caleb Travers
-Where: Off Broadway
-When: Friday, November 12th
-How Much: $7 (21+), $10 under 21
-Why: Jon Hardy & the Public are one of the best live bands in St. Louis, and you better believe they will bring their new EP into the world with plenty of rock.
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This entry was written by , posted on November 10, 2010 at 5:20 pm, filed under Upcoming, What's Going On and tagged Illphonics, Iron & Wine, Jon Hardy & the Public, Off Broadway, the Gramophone, The Pageant. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Looking for something to do? No need to fear – here are some standout concerts happening over the next week:
1. PlatinumFest
-Where: The Q (St. Charles)
-When: Sunday, October 17th @ 12 – 11 PM
-How Much: $17 adv/ $20 doors
-Why: 11 hours, 8 artists, and one slick rooftop venue – sounds like a perfect fall afternoon and evening!
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This entry was written by , posted on October 13, 2010 at 12:02 pm, filed under Upcoming, What's Going On and tagged PlatinumFest, Rebelution, The Gargoyle, the Gramophone, The Lighthouse and the Whaler, The Q, Zion I. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Looking for something to do? No need to fear – here are some standout concerts happening over the next week:

1. Rhymefest w/ Gotta Be Karim, Vandalyzm, and Tef Poe
-Where: the Gramophone
-When: Friday, July 16th @ 9 PM
-How Much: $8 adv / $10 door (21+)
-Why: When was the last time you hit a good hip-hop show? If it wasn’t in the last two weeks, then you really have no excuse to not hit up Rhymefest, with two of STL’s best (and one STL alum) opening.
-What else: Pregame with Rhymfest’s El Che, which was released last month. (more…)
This entry was written by , posted on July 14, 2010 at 10:00 am, filed under Upcoming, What's Going On and tagged Cowboy and Indian, Foam, Popular Mechanics, Rhymefest, The Firebird, the Gramophone. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.