Interview: Brett Emmons of The Glorious Sons
Brett Emmons, lead singer of The Glorious Sons recently took some time to speak with ReviewSTL about the band’s new album, Glory, and their new tour. The Glorious Sons will play the Red Flag in St. Louis on Saturday, October 14. Check out the interview below.
The Magnetic Fields Create A Strong Attraction at City Winery
The Magnetic Fields two-night residency at City Winery was more of a marathon than a series of concerts. Playing thirty songs from across their catalog in around ninety minutes, the five-piece unit never mistepped in delivering their unique brand of punchy and quirky melody driven compositions. Known for their tongue in cheek lyrics that range from the macabre, […]
St. Louis Concert Preview: Spring and Summer 2017
Rejoice St. Louis music fans. There is a little bit of something for every concert-goer this spring and summer season. As usual, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre has a full lineup. Highlights include: Pat Benetar and Rick Springfield on May 6, Luke Bryan on June 3, The Muse with 30 Seconds to Mars on June 13, Chicago […]
‘Celtic Thunder’ Storms the Fabulous Fox Theater November 8! Interview With Vocalist George Donaldson.
The world-renowned musical ensemble “Celtic Thunder” will return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis on November 8! Tickets are on sale now at MetroTix or call 314-534-1111 (starting at $45). We had the chance to speak with George Donaldson, vocalist and sole Scotsman of the show. Here is George’s bio: Born and raised […]
Concert Review: Reel Big Fish & Friends Rock the Pageant. Yes, Again.
Ska-punk stalwarts Reel Big Fish conquered The Pageant July 12. They played “Sell Out,” “Beer” and their version of A-Ha’s “Take On Me” while telling corny jokes and encouraging circle pits. Blah, blah, blah. None of this is news. I started putting together a review, but then I realized that I really had nothing left […]
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 […]