Concert Review: Brian Setzer Puts His Cat Clothes on for STL
I have a confession: I used to think Brian Setzer was a cat. I’m not crazy, I promise. But with his band being named the Stray Cats and all the songs they wrote about felines, my five-year-old self just naturally assumed that Setzer had whiskers and a fluffy tail. Ahhh, fun times in 1982. I’ll […]
Interview: Faux Bono Is Almost “Even Better Than the Real Thing”
As an iconic band that’s been together for 35 years, U2 is looked up to by many musicians, but they’re not often imitated well. One of the rare bands that rises to the challenge is Elevation, and they go well beyond basic sound-alike karaoke. Elevation, which bills itself as the best U2 tribute band on […]
Concert Review: U2 Excites St. Louis, Treats Pittsburgh to a Gem
Your dedicated reviewer continued her U2 trek with shows in St. Louis and Pittsburgh. After 110 shows, the band’s “360 tour” will conclude Saturday, July 30, in Moncton, NB (Canada) at the Magnetic Hill Music Festival. Learn more at u2.com. Read our review for U2 in Chicago here. I’ve been to a million U2 shows. […]
How To: Survive the U2 General Admission Line
No, I’m sorry, U2 general admission ticket holders – you cannot waltz into St. Louis’ Busch Stadium at 7 p.m. this Sunday and expect to find a great spot on the floor. What’s that? You had no idea that you’d have to fight 10,000 people for a decent spot? Fine, fine. I, as a veteran […]
El Monstero “The Monster in The Park” St. Louis Concert Review (2011)
I have been raised around music my whole life and was introduced to the greats early on…the Rolling Stones, the Who, Pink Floyd were all bands I grew up loving. I have been to some awesome concerts in my lifetime, but one band I have not seen is Pink Floyd. Imagine my surprise to find […]
Concert Review: U2 + Chicago, Sittin’ in a Tree
Your dedicated reviewer went to Chicago on July 5 for her first of three U2 shows this month. Other “360 Tour” shows she’ll be reviewing include Busch Stadium in St. Louis (7/17) and Heinz Field in Pittsburgh (7/26), the final stop for the tour. Tickets still are available for both shows. Learn more at u2.com. […]
Music Monday: Concert Calendar for June 27-July 3
St. Louis is full of bangin’ concerts. Check out the upcoming shows at some of our favorite area venues for Monday, June 27, through Sunday, July 3. Monday Cicero’s: Givers, Pepper Rabbit, 1,2,3 Crack Fox: Brown Bottle Fever Off Broadway: Small Sur, Trotting Bear, We’re Wolf Old Rock House: Kaki King Pageant: Toad the Wet […]
Music Monday: Concert Calendar for June 20-26
St. Louis is full of bangin’ concerts. Check out the upcoming shows at some of our favorite area venues for Monday, June 20, through Sunday, June 26. Monday Crack Fox: Max Porter Firebird: Parachute, Hugo, Damato Old Rock House: Lee DeWyze, Corey Crowder Tuesday Firebird: Sleepy Kitty, 18andCounting, Prince Ea (RFT Music Awards) Off Broadway: […]