Graffiti Bridge: A Tribute to Prince Plays the Pageant on Sat., April 15 – Interview With Drummer Jeff Bradley
Gas up your little red corvettes and head to the Pageant on Saturday, April 15 for Graffiti Bridge: A Tribute to Prince. The idea came to fruition shortly after Prince’s death last year. Drummer Jeff Bradley decided to put together a group of musicians to pay tribute to the legendary performer. “This whole thing started last August,” Bradley […]
Interview: Comedian Gary Owen Comes to the Pageant on March 24
For 20 years now, Gary Owen has been a fixture in the stand-up comedy scene. His big break came in 1997 on BET’s Comic View. While Owen is white, he has garnered a strong African-American following. He has headlined BET shows, as well as Shaquille O’Neal’s All-Star Comedy Jam Tour. Owen has landed feature roles in […]
Interview: Jason Mewes on 20 Years of Jay and Silent Bob, and the ‘Super Groovy Cartoon Movie’ in St. Louis May 18
*Update: (5/8/14) Jay and Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie is now available on iTunes and VOD!* For nearly 20 years, Jason Mewes has graced the silver screen in a diverse array of roles. But his most iconic would be the one that started it all – thanks to his longtime friend and director, Kevin […]
Director Kevin Smith Coming to St. Louis For ‘Jay & Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie’ May 18
Lovable director and king of the SModCo online empire Kevin Smith is hitting the road again, to show off his latest film: Jay & Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie. The show will take place Saturday, May 18th at the Pageant. Smith decided to take the independent route in 2011 and distribute his last film, […]
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 […]
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: […]
Interview: Tom Linton of Jimmy Eat World Opens up about “Invented” and Crazy Roadside Attractions
Since the mid-90s, radio has embraced Jimmy Eat World – first as a pop-punk-emocore band, and later as an alternative power pop group. The band is touring in support of its seventh album, Invented, which was released last September. We caught up with JEW guitarist Tom Linton on his way across the country to play […]
