Often plays: The Science at Blueberry Hill
Recent release: Provided the beats for the track "From Here" on the new Nato Caliph seven-inch
Favorite way to unwind: Poker and Chappelle's Show
9 P.M. -- RUKA PUFF Sounds like: A crunk brawl
Trivia: Almost certainly the most giiii-normous musician playing the showcase
Music available: From Riverfront Records
Recent release: Escaped: Off the Chains
Fan attire: Apple Bottoms and bling
10 P.M. -- DJ CRUCIAL Web site: www.f5records.com
Trivia: Did a track with MC Eiht (of Compton's Most Wanted)
Music available: At Vintage Vinyl
Gets pissed: When people aren't supportive of one another
Everyone should: Know he doesn't smoke dope
Cicero's
6 P.M. -- FEMME FATALITY Sounds like: Dance punk
Trivia: Once mistakenly labeled as actually female by the RFT
Music available: At Vintage Vinyl
Often plays: Crowded shows at the Creepy Crawl
Fan Attire: It's still the '80s -- really
7 P.M. -- URBAN JAZZ NATURALS Web site:www.urbanjazznaturals.com
Starring: Don Tinsley, Mo Egeston, Christian Oncken and Dawn Weber
Sounds like: Electronic dance music with life
Trivia: Mo and Dawn also play around town as a duo
Fan attire: Parachute pants
8:45 P.M. -- SECRET CAJUN BAND(late addition) 10:00 P.M. -- MADAHOOCHI Web site: www.madahoochi.com
Trivia: Scott Rockwell is generally regarded as one of the best young guitarists in St. Louis
Music available: At shows and at Vintage Vinyl
Often plays: Cicero's (every Monday), Backstreet Jazz & Blues (every Wednesday)
Fan attire: Patchwork & patchouli
Delmar Restaurant & Lounge
7 P.M. -- BERRY Web site: www.berryrock.com
Sounds like: Mopey, pretty indie rock
Music available: At Vintage Vinyl
Recent release: Marriage, their first LP
Fan attire: Cigarette pants, white belts, corduroy jackets and tousled hair
8:30 P.M. -- 7 SHOT SCREAMERS Web site: www.7ShotScreamers.com
Trivia: Recently hired to be the back-up band for Exene Cervenka (of the legendary punk band X)
Often plays: The Way Out Club
Worst gig ever: Portland, Maine, last summer -- broken bottles, the hospital, etc.
Beverage of choice: Free beer
10 P.M. -- YOWIE Sounds like: An algebra test in stereo
Trivia: Pronounced "you-e," and hey, there's no bass player!
Music available: At www.skingraftrecords.com
Often plays: The small recesses of your mind
Recent release: Cryptooology, an "album at war"
11:30 P.M. -- CORBETA CORBATA Sounds like: An early version of The Fall
Music available: At Vintage Vinyl
Often plays: The Creepy Crawl
Recent release: Investing With... on Collective Records
Recent gig of note: Opening for jazz-punkers Nomeansno
Halo Bar
7 P.M. -- THE MEGA HURTS Web site: www.themegahurts.com
Sounds like: Pop-punk goodness
Often plays: Lemmons, CBGB, the Gearbox
Beverage of choice: The alcoholic kind
Nixed band name: Young Strippers of America
8:30 P.M. -- THE GENTLEMAN CALLERS Web site: www.gentlemancallers.net
Trivia: Their debut seven-inch sold out in Europe
Worst gig ever: Years ago at the Creepy Crawl -- only two people showed up
Beverage of choice: Beer
Misconception: They're garage, not retro
10 P.M. -- BUNNYGRUNT Sounds like: Twee power pop
Trivia: Has a song on the Bad Santa soundtrack
Music available: At Vintage Vinyl
Often plays: In the studio, where they're at work on a new album
Fan attire: Dress sharp
11:30 P.M. -- SEX ROBOTS Sounds like: Crack rock
Trivia: Almost the same lineup as the Pubes
Music available: From local label Roadhouse Tunes (www.roadhousetunes.com)
Often plays: Wire, Otis Redding covers
Fan Attire: Thrift-store chic
Pin-Up Bowl
7 P.M. -- ROB LEMON Web site: www.velocitypromote.com
Trivia: Signed autographs for two hours in Kansas City
Gets pissed: When club owners screw promoters
Beverage of choice: Grey Goose & sugar-free Red Bull
Everyone should: Wear comfortable dancing shoes to his gigs
8 P.M. -- KID DELICIOUS Trivia: Won a trip to Miami to play the Winter Music Conference, courtesy of the RFT
Day job: Real estate appraiser
Dream venue: The Dockside in Belgium
Often plays: The Pepper Lounge, Velvet, Upstairs Lounge, Drunken Fish, Oz
Beverage of choice: Lots of Red Bull and water
9 P.M. -- MIKE GOW Web site: www.djgow.com
Day job: Spinal-implant salesman and marketing manager
Best gig ever: New Year's Eve for the millennium at the Quest Club in Minneapolis
Beverage of choice: Tanqueray & tonic
His Rolling Stone cover will read: "Holy Gow!"
10 P.M. -- JIM K Web site: www.dedicationcrew.com
Trivia: This is jungle, not techno
Often plays: Upstairs Lounge, 609
Best gig ever: Washington Avenue Beat Festival 2000
Gets pissed: That the local scene is so small
11 P.M. -- STEVE-O Web site: www.albinoalleycat.com
Sounds like: Anything but techno
Dream venue: Anywhere in Europe
Best gig ever: New Year's Eve for the millennium in Köln, Germany
Beverage of choice: Red Bull and water 609
7 P.M. -- DAVE STONE TRIO Sounds like: Traditional jazz trio with an avant-garde twist
Trivia: Won the RFT music award in this category last year
Often plays: Mangia Italiano (every Friday night)
Fan attire: Buddy Holly glasses
Dream venue: Umbria Jazz Festival in Perugia, Italy
8:20 P.M. -- RONDO'S BLUES DELUXE Sounds like: St. Louis blues at its best
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