Gritty and Tough, Fire Shut Up In My Bones is A Charged Emotional Stunner
Describing Terrence Blanchard’s opera, Fire Shut Up In My Bones in a few words is not easy. However, ‘poignant’ is a good place to start. Commissioned in collaboration with Jazz St. Louis as part of their ongoing New Works, Bold Voices series, Fire Shut Up In My Bones is an unsettling an emotionally powerful reminder […]
Concert Review: El Monstero at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Saturday night at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre was the annual summer EL MONSTERO concert, the St. Louis native Pink Floyd tribute band. Known for their theatrical sets, incredible performances, and being considered one of the best Pink Floyd tributes performing today, it was no surprise when the venue filled up quite quickly. After an interview with […]
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 Review: Dierks Bentley at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
By Bryan Bealmear Dierks Bentley brought his Burning Man 2019 tour to Hollywood Amphitheatre this weekend. Along for the ride this time were Hot Country Knights, TenilleTownes, and John Pardi. Hot Country Knights got things started off. In a set that included everything from infighting in the group, to a love child reemerging, to […]
Concert Review: Pointfest Heats Up Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
That’s a wrap! Another successful Pointfest is in the books and it was executed in meticulous detail. 105.7 The Point hosted “20 bands for 25 bucks” at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in what was probably one of the hottest days that the music festival has ever seen. Originally, forecasts called for overcast and scattered thunderstorms, but […]
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 […]
Concert Review: The Who visits Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
The Who brought their 2019 tour, “Movin’ On” to Hollywood Casino Amphitheater on Thursday night and played to a packed house. The iconic band was accompanied by an orchestra comprised of a selection of elite local musicians, in addition to Katie Jacoby on violin and Audrey Schneider on cello. The women are currently on tour […]
Tickets Remain for The Who at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Some regular price tickets still remain for The Who: Movin’ On! at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater tomorrow night. Find your tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=the+who+in+st.+louis On the heels of the release of their first new album in 13 years, The Who return to St. Louis for what is sure to be an incredible show under the stars. […]
Concert Photos: Tool Rocks Enterprise Center
Rock band Tool returned to St. Louis on Monday night for the first time in over 3 years. The Grammy-Award winning band played a nearly sold-out show at Enterprise Center. The band hadn’t been in town since a sold-out show at Chaifetz Arena in 2016. Fans of the band have been clamoring for new music […]
Concert Review: Cher Turns back Time at Enterprise Center
Photos and Story by Carla Scuzzo. Cher came to Enterprise Center in St. Louis Friday night and did not disappoint the huge crowd that clearly swooned over her performance the entire evening. From duets with her first husband and success maker, Sonny Bono, projected in 60s black and white on the big screen to finishing […]