Review: Fall Out Boy at Scottrade Center
On Saturday, October 21, 2017, Fall Out Boy heated up the Scottrade Center with a fiery performance on their second stop of the “MANIA” tour. The Scottrade Center is a massive arena, but the Fall Out Boy fandom managed to create their own sense of “mania,” with thousands buzzing around buying merchandise in anticipation of the show. […]
Review: Avett Brothers at Chaifetz Arena
The North Carolina quartet—Seth Avett, Scott Avett, Bob Crawford, and Joe Kwon better known as the Avett Brothers performed at Chafietz Arena Saturday Oct 7, 2017. It was standing room only during the 2 hour performance. The majority of fans stayed standing during the entire concert jamming to songs like “Aint no Man” off of […]
Review: David Gray and Alison Krauss at Peabody Opera House
On Friday October 6th , The Peabody Opera House hosted an evening with blue grass, country darling Alison Krauss and British folk rock singer David Gray. It was an intriguing concept that this seemingly, contrary musical pairing could somehow create cohesion on a tour. Arriving at the grandiose Peabody Opera House it was evident by the packed and […]
Review: Korn at The Pageant
There was somberness driving to The Pageant tonight, most likely due to the recent clashes amongst the community. Korn performed to a sold out show, despite The Pageant being prime stomping grounds for protestors and police. There was a lift in the atmosphere approaching The Pageant to see a long line of fans waiting with […]
Review: Billy Joel at Busch Stadium
It’s been a tough week for the city of St. Louis. Big name concert acts canceled due to the civil unrest that has been going on all over St. Louis, leaving St. Louisans all over disappointed. After U2 and Ed Sheeran both canceled sold-out shows last weekend, many weren’t sure Billy Joel’s sold-out show at […]
Review: Mary J. Blige at Fox Theatre
Mary J Blige started her career in 1989. Her first album “What’s the 411” debuted in ’92. The Grammy-Award winning singer and songwriter hails from Bronx, NY. Her gritty, urban style – fusing Hip Hop & Soul with Frank Lyrics- led to two no. 1 hits on the What’s the 411 album; “Real Love” and […]
Review: Stevie Nicks at Family Arena
I go to concerts to hear music. I go to concerts to hear songs that I love and know. It may be different for some fans, but for me, that’s what I enjoy. If I wanted to hear an artist ramble on, telling life stories, I’d listen to interviews or a VH1 Storytellers. Rock & […]
Review: Toadies With Local H at Delmar Hall
Sometimes the headliner just can’t live up to the opener. I saw this a couple years ago with 30 Seconds to Mars when 21 Pilots opened for the band at The Pageant. On Saturday night at a sold-out show, The Toadies may have been billed as the headliner but Local H stole the show. Local […]
Review: Alan Jackson at St. Charles Family Arena
Alan Jackson’s Honky-Tonk Highway Tour rolled into the St Charles Family Arena Friday night and a near-capacity audience wasn’t disappointed by the 58-year old star. Jackson showed that he doesn’t need an elaborate stage or effects to keep the attention of his fans. Instead, Jackson used several stories and anecdotes throughout his 2-hour plus set […]
Review: Miles Nielson and the Rusted Hearts at Old Rock House
Emily Wallace kicked the night off at the Old Rock House this past Thursday Evening. Emily only had a few days notice to agree to play this gig and she was prepared. Minus a quick switch at guitar, she spoke about her love for St. Louis’ South Side and performed her original songs titled ‘Southside […]