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 […]
Dear Harry: A Love Letter to the Boy Who Lived (and ‘Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ Review)
Dear Harry Potter: We’ve had a long relationship, you and I. And even though I was a hipster twit and refused to notice you until after a couple of your books were published, I still will miss the way you’ve kept me company late at night for so many years. Because now, it’s time to […]
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. […]
Movie Review: “Troll Hunter” Finds Its Spink
Many years ago, red-headed hellion Pippi Longstocking searched for the elusive “spink” in the book Pippi in the South Seas. Pippi didn’t even know what the hell “spink” was – it was simply a nonsense word she tried to apply to a rake, a disease and finally a beetle. She claimed she would know a […]
Elvis Costello Shines in Columbus, Preps for St. Louis
Your dedicated reviewer went all the way to Columbus, Ohio, on June 19 for the fourth installment of Elvis Costello & the Imposters’ “Revolver” tour. Costello brings the show to St. Louis tonight at The Pageant. Tickets are still available. Learn more at ElvisCostello.com. Confession: I’ve wanted to be on a game show since I […]
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: […]
