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2010 Stories by Calvin Cox

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  COVER STORY

  2010 Music Showcase: 1 night, 50+ bands, 5 bucks this Saturday on Wash. Ave.

  published June 2, 2010

  This year, the RFT Music Awards nominees include more acts than they have in past years. Part of this increase is a function of the... More >>

• Review: St. Louis Underground Music (S.L.U.M.) Festival at the Atomic Cowboy, Saturday, May 29

  published May 31, 2010

  An impressive quantity of local talent assembled in the Grove neighborhood this weekend to take part in the first-ever St. Louis Underground Music Festival. The lineup included more than 75 emcees, DJ... More >>

• Review: Maxwell and Jill Scott at Scottrade Center Saturday, May 29

  published May 31, 2010

  It has only been seven months since Maxwell last paid a visit to the Scottrade Center, but that didn't stop his fans from coming out in droves last night. Then again, this was no carbon copy of last O... More >>

• St. Louis Underground Music Festival

  published May 26, 2010

  The first-ever St. Louis Underground Music Festival boasts a lineup of local talent longer than DMX's rap sheet. All of the usual... More >>

• Mint Condition

  published April 14, 2010

  As far back as 1991, Mint Condition has had a strong presence on the R&B charts. The Minnesota band is one of the only modern acts in... More >>

• Former American Idol competitor Aloha Mischeaux plots her return to the spotlight

  published April 14, 2010

  In 2005 Aloha Mischeaux made her national singing debut before an audience of millions when she ranked among the top 24 contestants on the... More >>

• Interview: Ex-American Idol Competitor Aloha Mischeaux Steps Out on Her Own

  published Apr 02, 2010

  Some of the city's top female artists, including Ebony Eyez, Unladylike and June 5th, are gearing up to perform at tonight's "Divas of Da Lou" showcase at the Ambassador. Aloha Mischeaux, who earned n... More >>

• Divas of Da Lou

  published March 31, 2010

  Looking for the "softer" side of St. Louis music? ­­Look no further than the Ambassador, where some of the area's hottest female... More >>

• Concert Review: Bone Thugs-n-Harmony at Pop's, Friday, March 26

  published Mar 27, 2010

  Judging by the looks of last night's sold-out performance at Pop's, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony could've easily filled a much larger venue. The joint was packed to capacity, and I had at least three people a... More >>

• The Force aims to again put St. Louis hip-hop on the national map

  published March 24, 2010

  The year 2010 is finally upon us. Instead of the hover cars and jet packs we'd hoped for, however, all we've gotten so far is that damned iPad.... More >>

• Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

  published March 24, 2010

  It's been eight long years since all five members of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony recorded an album together. Flesh-n-Bone spent most of the... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Show Review + Photos: Jay-Z, Young Jeezy and Trey Songz at the Scottrade Center, Friday, March 19

  published Mar 20, 2010

  People of all ages, races, and backgrounds piled into the Scottrade Center last night to watch one of the biggest names in music perform. Jay-Z is following up the success of last year's Blueprint 3 a... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Review: Salt-N-Pepa, Biz Markie and Whodini Get "Fresh" Saturday at the Chaifetz Arena

  published Feb 07, 2010

  Who remembers Kangol caps, Addidas sweat suits and gold-rope chainsr If you raised your hand, you just gave away your real age. Don't worry though: You were in good company last night at the Chaifetz ... More >>

• Grandmaster Dee of Whodini Talks Fresh Fest and The Secret to His Band's Longevity

  published Feb 05, 2010

  Over 25 years ago, the original "Fresh Fest" helped to push hip-hop beyond New York's borders and across the country. Artists such as Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow and the Fat Boys attracted crowds even in cit... More >>