Interview: Vinnie Dombroski, Lead Singer of ’90s Alt-Rock Band Sponge
Sponge has been a fixture on the alternative rock music scene since 1992. The Detroit-based band is led by front man Vinnie Dombroski. Sponge burst onto the scene with the debut-album ‘Rotting Pinata,’ a record that sold over 1 million copies. The band followed up ‘Pinata’ with ‘Wax Ecstatic,’ a darker and harder hitting effort […]
Concert Preview: Adam Ant at The Pageant
By Carla Scuzzo According to reviews from late last year, Adam Ant is back in fighting form and well worth checking out. He’ll be performing his 1982 hit album “Friend or Foe,” along with other fan favorites at The Pageant on Friday, September 6th. General admission tickets are still available but balcony seats are scarce […]
Concert Review: Foreigner Hits All the Right Notes at Family Arena
It was nostalgia of epic proportions for concertgoers on Tuesday night at the St. Charles Family Arena where Foreigner rocked the world of thousands of fans. The band stormed the stage, diving right into “Double Vision”. Subsequently, they slayed one hit after another, after another. Fans ascended to their feet as soon as the lights […]
Concert Review: Judas Priest Rocks Out at Stifle Theatre
It was quite an exciting night downtown this past Monday, with the St. Louis Blues taking a win at their home game against the Bruins at Enterprise Center for Game Four of the Stanley Cup Playoffs; But, right next door at Stifel Theatre, metal-heads of all ages came together for Judas Priest and the band’s current Firepower […]
Concert Photos: Bad Wolves at The Ready Room
The Bad Wolves came to town for a show at The Ready Room on Thursday, May 23. Photos by Justin Staggs.
Opera Theatre’s The Marriage of Figaro Delivers Lust and Laughter
Epic, bombastic and filled with intrigue, Opera Theatre of St. Louis’ The Marriage of Figaro launches the company’s 44th season with a relentlessly entertaining production that delights in the absurd while laying the melodrama on thick. Composed by Mozart in 1786, this new production is directed by two-time Tony nominee and esteemed met Opera vet […]
Remembering a Rock Icon 25 Years Later
It’s been a week since the 25-year anniversary of the death of Kurt Cobain. Cobain meant so much to so many. Many bands that are relevant today credit Cobain as one of the reasons they are in music. For someone who only lived 27 years and was in the spotlight for just over a handful […]
Concert Review: Shinedown Rocks Chaifetz Arena
Chaifetz Arena housed the sold-out Attention Attention tour Sunday evening, coinciding with St. Patrick’s Day. Shinedown, the headliners, were joined on tour by Asking Alexandria and Papa Roach. Rock band from across the pond Asking Alexandria opened the show with a bang starting with hit “Into the Fire.” The English rockers then continued with an […]
Concert Preview: Pointfest at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
105.7 The Point’s annual Pointfest will take place on Saturday, May 25 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre. Live, Seether, Coheed and Cambria, Fuel, Filter, Greek Fire, Andrew W.K, and The Glorious Sons will play the show along with other bands. Tickets for the show go on sale Saturday, March 2 at 10 a.m. There is no […]
Concert Review: Elvis Costello at Stifel Theatre
By Matthew Kistner Photo by Jen Gray Elvis Costello and the Imposters brought their “Look Now and Then” tour to Saint Louis on Wednesday, the eve before thanksgiving to an impressive crowd of all ages wishing to rock along with the English singer who has been performing for crowds for several decades. At the age […]