Marah

9 p.m. Thursday, February 19. Blueberry Hill's Duck Room, 6504 Delmar Boulevard, University City.

When Marah elbowed its way out of Philadelphia in 1998, the band's melodramatic cobblestone rock felt a little like a precocious twentysomething pose. And not a fashionable one, although its 2000 album, Kids in Philly, was deservedly hailed by critics. But after ten years of breakups and backlashes — like a much-ridiculed "Britpop" phase and a critical dustup over a Nick Hornby New York Times piece that elevated the band to rockist poster children — that grit rings true. Even though only singer/guitarist Dave Bielanko remains from the Kids in Philly days (his brother/chief, harmonizer, Serge is on paternity leave), more than one convert will leave this show mumbling to his pals about the enduring power of rock & roll. Marah has that effect on people. And with Bruce Springsteen enjoying a hipster renaissance, the band finally sounds right on time.

 
My Voice Nation Help
0 comments
Sort: Newest | Oldest
 

Concert Calendar

  • May
  • Thu
    23
  • Fri
    24
  • Sat
    25
  • Sun
    26
  • Mon
    27
  • Tue
    28
  • Wed
    29
St. Louis Event Tickets
©2013 Riverfront Times, LLC, All rights reserved.
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places St. Louis

    Voice Places

    Find everything you're looking for in your city

  • Happy Hour App

    Happy Hour App

    Find the best happy hour deals in your city

  • Daily Deals

    Daily Deals

    Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city