Review: Pierce the Veil Rocks Impromptu Show at the Firebird after Pointfest Cancellation
After the tragic death of Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave) 105.7 The Point decided that cancelling the second half of Pointfest would be best. Soundgarden was a headliner for the show on May 20th. Rock band Pierce the Veil (consisting of members Vic Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Tony Perry, and Jaime Preciado) was scheduled to play the second […]
Review: Kiefer Sutherland Played a Packed House at FUBAR Over the Weekend
People love celebrities. That was pretty evident Saturday night as 500 people packed Fubar to see Kiefer Sutherland play a 75-minute set. When I first arrived the topic among most was if Sutherland was really any good or not. I appeared that some of the folks in attendance were just there to see their favorite […]
Review: St. Louis Packs Scottrade Center For Nearly Sold Out Chance the Rapper Show
Going into Sunday night’s Chance the Rapper concert, I have to admit, I was not anticipating much of a show from a guy who hasn’t been on the scene long. I knew he had won three Grammys, but had no clue the man was as talented as he is. After seeing last night’s show, it’s […]
Review: Eric Church Brings New Meaning to ‘Holdin’ My Own’ at Scottrade Center in St. Louis
As I was on the floor of the Scottrade Center Saturday night for the Eric Church concert, which was my 6th time seeing “Chief” as his loyal fans refer to him, I was asked by an usher how would I describe Church’s music? Little did I know my answer would be perfect by the end […]
Review: Hall and Oates Concert Brings Audience Close to ‘Tears’
While Hall and Oates may have been the headliners for Saturday night’s concert at Scottrade Center, it was Tears for Fears who stole the show. The English pop-rock band which made a name for itself in the 80s, showed it wasn’t messing around. They opened their set with “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.” While […]
Ben Folds Performs With the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at Powell Hall
If there ever was an artist whose music was perfect to play with a symphony orchestra, Ben Folds makes the top of the list. On Sunday evening, Folds packed the beautiful Powell Hall in St. Louis for the second night in a row. Nearly every seat of the almost 2,700 capacity auditorium was filled, with a diverse crowd of fans […]
Review: Bon Jovi “This House Is Not For Sale” Tour at Scottrade
Bon Jovi returned to St. Louis Sunday night after a 3-year absence. During that time, the band has endured a nasty dispute with its record company, as well as the departure of bandmate and guitar virtuoso Richie Sambora. While Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi will always be one of the most well-known lead singer/lead guitarist […]
Nelly Performs Symphonic Hip Hop With the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at Powell Hall
St. Louis’ own Nelly achieved a career first on Friday night, playing with the St. Louis Symphony in front of a sold-out crowd at Powell Hall. The show, which sold out in five hours months ago, featured conductor David Robertson and appearances from Nelly’s fellow St. Lunatics Ali and City Spud. From the start, it […]
Concert Review: “Masters of Madness” Tour Featuring Marilyn Manson and Alice Cooper at the Family Arena
The “Masters of Madness” tour featuring Marilyn Manson and Alice Cooper rolled through The St. Charles Family Arena on Tuesday night. The concert was a dream pairing for ‘shock rock’ fans, but it also brought two generations of rock music fans together. That was evident in the crowd on Tuesday night. Speaking of the crowd, […]
Review: ‘Limp Bizkit’ Tour Brings Fred Durst to Pop’s Nightclub & Concert Venue
Limp Bizkit was once one of the biggest bands in the world. Turn back the clock to 1999, and they were selling out arenas, similar to the Scottrade Center. In fact, I remember seeing them play there. It’s amazing how fast times have changed. Bizkit returned to St. Louis on Saturday night, to a sold […]