Concert Review: Grandson Heats Up The Firebird
Jordan Benjamin, most commonly known as the artist grandson, brought his No Apologies tour to the sold-out Firebird in St. Louis Sunday night. Fans began lining up outside the venue hours before the show began, some even traveling quite some distance to see the show. I spoke with two girls in line who traveled from […]
Concert Review: John Mellencamp Gets Nostalgic at Stifel
Growing up as a young Midwestern kid in the 80s, John Mellencamp was part of the soundtrack of my life, so getting to see the aging rocker on Tuesday night at Stifel Theatre was a journey back to my youth, and a fun one at that. Mellencamp showed that while he may be going on […]
Concert Review: Garth Brooks Sells Out and Shows Out at The Dome
He may have been blowing smoke up the rear end of the 75,000-plus in attendance on Saturday night, but Garth Brooks seemed sincere when he said his show at The Dome at America’s Center was “the best night of my life.” Brooks did not disappoint the largest crowd in the history of the dome, as […]
Interview: Frontman of Mike Mains & The Branches Talks Tour, and Why We Need to Talk About Mental Health
Mental health is a concept demanding attention in today’s society, and it’s about damn time. For many years, mental health was an issue millions of people were dealing with quietly, and no one really talked about nor helped the victims until it was far too late. Though many who suffer from mental health issues still […]
Comedy Preview: Louis C.K. at Funny Bone
Comedian Louis C.K. will perform at St. Louis Funny Bone Wednesday – Friday this week. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday. Tickets for the show are $30.
Concert Preview: Tool at Enterprise Center
Tool will play Enterprise Center on Monday, May 13. The show will start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $75, $95 and $125 and will go on sale Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m. For more information visit Ticketmaster.com.
Concert Review: Switchfoot at The Pageant
Tuesday night, Switchfoot brought their Native Tongue tour to The Pageant to a highly enthusiastic audience. The show kicked off with acoustic opener Tyson Motsenbocker, a California native who brought a charming aspect to the stage as he bounced a couple jokes back and forth off the audience, and even weaving some comedy into his […]
Concert Review: Kurt Vile at The Pageant
From his tenure as a member of The War On Drugs to his evolution as a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist and collaborator with Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile has never been easy to pin down. Having spent the last decade honing his craft, expanding his sound and refining his already pretty incredible guitar chops, Vile is always evolving, […]
Interview: Chad Butler of Switchfoot
SWITCHFOOT, fresh off the release of their new studio album “Native Tongue,” will embark on a North American tour of the same name. Only days into their tour, drummer Chad Butler called in to answer a few questions for ReviewSTL on their music and tour, and what St. Louis can expect with their upcoming show […]
Concert Preview: Korn and Alice and Chains at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Korn and Alice and Chains will make a stop at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on Friday, August 23. Tickets will go on sale Friday, March 1 at 10 a.m. Get a 4-pack of lawn or select reserved tickets for $99 while supplies last. For more information visit LiveNation.com.