Friday March 16, 2012

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Vijay Iyer

Mr. Iyer concludes his 4 night run at Jazz At The Bistro with 2 shows tonight and two more on Saturday night.  If you’ve never heard of him, now’s the chance to learn.  Iyer is all that is right about modern jazz.   The pianist has one foot firmly planted in tradition and the other in the future.   He may be classically trained, but he is far from stuffy.

In the tradition of Miles Davis, here is Iyer’s take on a Michael Jackson classic:

Two shows, 7:30 and 9:30, Tickets are $30

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The Bottoms Up Blues Gang is back from their most recent jaunt on the road and they will be laying down the Blues in true St. Louis tradition tonight at The Venice Cafe. Is there any better place to be on a nice summer night than The Venice Cafe? Even if it’s March, it sure feels like summer!

The band starts at 9pm

Saturday, March 17, 2012 Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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It’s not all shamrocks and shillelaghs today, so have no fear if that’s not your thing. Local stalwarts Aaron Kamm & The One Drops will be serving up their blues/reggae fusion at Broadway Oyster Bar and it’s sure to be a great time. They definitely create an interesting sound that gets the crowd moving. And I’ll bet B.O.B. will serve you a Guinness or 4 if you really need feel a little Irish

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And if that wasn’t enough Blues for you, you can check out The North Mississippi All-Stars at The Pageant. Rooted deep in the history and culture of southern Blues, the Dickinson brothers, Luther and Cody, lay it down with all l the passion and skill you’d expect from the children of producer Jim Dickinson (who was a legendary session player and producer at Muscle Shoals studio in Alabama – look him up!).

Tickets are $22.50 at the door and the show starts at 8pm with opener Power Mill

So have fun and be safe out there this weekend!

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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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Sex is at the heart of Jane’s Addiction’s message. Beautiful sex, dirty sex, twisted sex, illegal sex – it’s all there. Wednesday night at the Pageant, as they launched their “Great Escape Artist Tour” off at The Pageant, it was again front and center. From the setlist to the stage design, sex oozed through the show. Being the first night of the tour, fans weren’t sure what to expect. In the Internet age, setlists and stage shows are rarely a surprise to many concertgoers these days, but this was completely fresh to everyone. In true JA style, there were both statues of naked women and actual nearly naked women dancers, in addition to the multiple video screens and even a life-sized stuffed bear. Perry Farrell may be 51 years old, but on stage he has the same presence he’s had since he was half that age. He has the same boundless energy, the same crackling charisma and while father time may have robbed Farrell of some of his range, it’s the same haunting voice, frail and powerful at once. It’s that voice that defines the JA sound, but the swirling guitar from Dave Navarro and hard-pounding beat from Stephen Perkins are just as important and both musicians are in fine form. Navarro is a rock star in every sense of the word, blaring his solos while posed as a rock god to Farrell’s right and Perkins has always been the driving force hidden behind his kit.

As the setlist showed, this is an album that Jane’s Addiction is very proud of. For the first time in years, through multiple reunions and various lineups, they look and feel like a happy, solid band. The brief, 14 song setlist was drawn mostly from the new album, The Great Escape Artist and from the legendary studio albums from their early days, Nothing Shocking and Ritual de lo Habitual; 2003’s Strays was represented by only one song, “Just Because”. The show opened with the first track of the new album, “Underground” and ended with the last song “Words Right Out Of My Mouth”. In between, the played the biggest hits, like “Been Caught Stealing” and “Jane Says” and well has the fan favorites, like “Mountain Song” and the show stopping, highlight of the night “Three Days”. In the middle, the band convened at the front of the stage for a 3 song acoustic mini-set that included “Classic Girl, “I Would For You” and the aforementioned “Jane Says”. While the show did feel a little short, time wise, the energy in the crammed-to-the-gills Pageant was off the charts and it did not let down once all night, culminating with the entire crowd belting out the lyrics the “Stop!” with Farrell near the end. And short or not, everyone in the crowd was surely left satisfied.

The Setlist:
Underground
Mountain Song
Just Because
Been Caught Stealing
Ain’t No Right
Ted, Just Admit It…
Twisted Tales

Mini-Acoustic set
Classic Girl
I Would For You
Jane Says

Irresistible Force
Three Days
Stop!

Encore:
Words Right Out of My Mouth

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1. Del The Funkee Homosapien w/ Bukue One, Zac Hendrix, DJ Chilly C, P.R.E.A.C.H., and The 12 to 6 Movement

-Where: The Firebird
-When: Saturday, June 4th @  8:30 PM
-How Much: $15
-Why: A hip-hop legend and the rapper on the original Gorillaz album, Del won’t disappoint with his clever verses.

2. Bright Eyes w/ Dawes
-Where: The Pageant
-How Much: $27.50 adv / $30 dos ($2 minor surcharge)
-When: Monday, June 6th @ 8 PM
-Why: Conor Oberst always performs an emotional set, but opener Dawes’ country tinged hooks may steal the show.

3. Neon Indian w/ Asobi Seksu
-Where: The Firebird
-When: Wednesday, June 8th @ 9:00 PM
-How Much: $12
-Why: Still don’t know what Chillwave is? Come see Neon Indian – who made the genre well known – to get a grasp on relaxing summer grooves.

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1. St. Louis Arts Project Presents: Slappy Hour

-Where: Foam
-When: Friday, April 29th @  8 PM
-How Much: FREE, but we suggest you donate a lil’ something to the cause
-Why: The first in a series of events leading up to the premiere St. Louis Arts Project Conference in June, Slappy Hour will be the first public introduction of the event and the grassroots organization (SLAP) behind it. Come learn about the upcoming conference – which focuses on bringing together members and fans of the music and graphic arts community in St. Louis through panel discussions, breakout sessions, and innovative concerts – and enjoy a set by 18andCounting to close out the event. Also, drink up! Foam agreed to donate a portion of drink sales to SLAP, so you know that extra beer was well worth it.

2. The Incurables CD Release Show w/ Magic City and Loza
-Where: Off Broadway
-How Much: $7 (21+) / $10 (under 21)
-When: Saturday, April 30th @ 9 PM
-Why: The Incurables are one of our best local rock ‘n’ roll bands, and now is your first chance to hear some of their new material.

3. Manchester Orchestra w/ An Horse and Harrison Hudson
-Where: The Pageant
-When: Tuesday, May 3rd @ 7:30 PM
-How Much: $16 adv / $19 dos ($2 minor surcharge)
-Why: Manchester Orchestra will give your week a good start with some driving rock riffs, and be sure to come early for Brisbane duo An Horse’s melodic, upbeat indie-rock choruses.

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Bathed in what was easily the most beautiful concert lighting I’ve encountered in a long time, a mildly scruffy Pete Yorn delivered an earnest, rocking performance at The Pageant last night. His set featured a full backing band, capping off the slow dynamic build of a night that began with mellow acoustic pop from The Wellspring and the always affable Ben Kweller.

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The Mardi Gras celebration in Soulard and Dropkick Murphys at the Pageant all in one night made for plenty of great factors for a rowdy night. The lights cut out as Dropkick Murphys took the stage while “The Boys are Back in Town” by Thin Lizzy played in the background. Their beloved Irish punk sound and the sold-out capacity made for an awesome, energetic fist pumping Saturday night.

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Hypnotized by her inviting smile and sultry movements across the stage, the crowd was entranced by Grace Potter’s raucous blues-soaked rock. The Nocturnals matched Potter’s intensity, transforming songs into extended jam sessions that left us stunned and amazed.

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-Where: 2720 Cherokee
-When: Thursday, February 10th @ 9 PM
-How Much: $10 ($3 minor surcharge) (18+)
-Why: Signal Path’s live electronic infused set is a perfect match for 2720 Cherokee’s artistic interior.

2. Unwed Sailor w/ Paisley Birch
-Where: the Firebird
-How Much: $10
-When: Friday, February 11th @ 9 PM
-Why: Layered indie-rock with an ear toward the interplay of carefully crafted sound.

3. The Dive Poets w/ Blood Pony, and Bo and the Locomotive
-Where: the Pageant
-When: Saturday, February 12th @ 8:00 PM
-How Much: $5
-Why: Three great local bands – and if you’re over 21, scour the city for a free tickets distributed in (hopefully) your favorite coffee shop or record store.

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