Email Author Diana Benanti

2010 Stories by Diana Benanti

• Show Announcements: Week of December 30

  published Dec 29, 2010

  BB's Jazz Blues and Soups *Aaron Williams and the Hoo Doo, January 23 *Duwayne Burnside Band, January 28 *Harper and the Midwest Kind *Joe and Vicki Price, January 29 *Kent Burnside and New Generation... More >>

• The Crystal Method's Scott Kirkland talks about the duo's New Year's Eve DJ plans in St. Louis

  published December 30, 2010

  The Crystal Method needs no introduction. With a platinum-selling album (1997's Vegas) and a couple of Grammy nods under its belt, the... More >>

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  Five More Good Bets on New Year's Eve in St. Louis

  published Dec 22, 2010

  There were so many things to drink about this year, from the oil bleeding into the Gulf to the earthquake in Haiti. But, despite having every reason to booze up, you still don't have New Year's plans.... More >>

• Show Announcements: Week of December 23

  published Dec 22, 2010

  2720 Cherokee *Boombox, January 15 *Designer Drugs, January 7 *Heyoka, January 17 *Kraddy, January 20 *Nero, February 4Cranky Yellow *The Bengsons, January 24 The Firebird *AM Taxi, January 7 *Befor... More >>

• Contest! Win Tickets to Tonight's El Monstero show at the Pageant

  published Dec 17, 2010

  Step right up, Floyd fans: We have two pairs of tickets to tonight's incredibly sold out El Monstero show at The Pageant. Here's the thing though, us kids at A to Z have some Christmas shopping to do... More >>

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  Show Announcements: Week of December 16

  published Dec 15, 2010

  Blueberry Hill *Chuck Berry, January 19 *Truth and Salvage Co., February 20 Chaifetz Arena *6th Annual St. Louis Blues Festival, February 12 Cranky Yellow *Cognitive Dissonance, January 14 *Fake Bo... More >>

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  Ten Best Things to do on New Year's Eve in St. Louis

  published Dec 13, 2010

  If you're still wondering where 2010 went, you're not alone. But it's basically over -- so get over it. Here are our top picks for the last day of the Gregorian calendar: New Year's Eve. If you like... More >>

• Plan Ahead: Here Are Bars Open on Christmas Night in St. Louis

  published Dec 10, 2010

  Once the stockings are turned inside out, you've drunk your weight in Bailey's-spiked hot cocoa, and all of this forced togetherness is finally starting to try your last nerve, well, there's only one ... More >>

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  Show Announcements: Week of December 9

  published Dec 08, 2010

  2720 Cherokee *Lazer Sword, December 9 Blueberry Hill *Fitz and the Tantrums, February 11 Chaifetz Arena *Miranda Lambert, February 24 *Rick Ross, Waka Flocka, January 17 Cicero's *June Star, D... More >>

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  Review + Photos + Setlist: Monotonix Storms the Gargoyle, Friday, December 3

  published Dec 04, 2010

  A question posed by someone in the audience at Monotonix last night: "Where are all the grungy St. Louis hipstersr" The girl went on to state her disappointment in the seeming lack of Southside punks ... More >>

• It's Life, Jim, But Not As We Know It

  published Dec 03, 2010

  Space geeks have been crapping their pants since news hit the Interwebs Monday that NASA was holding a press conference "to discuss an astrobiology finding that will impact the search for evidence of ... More >>

• Show Announcements: Week of December 2

  published Dec 01, 2010

  2720 Cherokee *Justin Torres Loop Project, December 4 Billiken Club *Dum Dum Girls, February 23 Blueberry Hill *Eikon, January 6 *The Coronas, March 4 *The Great Affairs, December 7r Chaifetz Ar... More >>

• "Live it Up in New St. Lou": The City's Newest Theme Songr

  published Nov 18, 2010

  As November wanes toward its inevitable tryptophan haze, and St. Louisians begin preparations for the holiday slog, a quick reminder of the not so distant past -- 75 degree days, sunlight until 9 p.m.... More >>

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  Show Announcements: Week of November 18

  published Nov 17, 2010

  BB's Jazz Blues and Soups *Michael "Iron Man" Burks, December 4 Chaifetz Arena *Mike Epps, April 1 Cicero's *Dot Dot Dot, December 30 *The Gay Blades, December 1 *Josephine Collective, January 11... More >>

• Egg Chef On New Tribute to New Zealand Punk Icons Toy Love

  published Nov 16, 2010

  Our Bellevillian sludge overlords Egg Chef have teamed up with Burning Sky Records for an international tribute to the late New Zealand punk greats Toy Love. Though Toy Love was only together for less... More >>

• Warpaint's Stella Mozgawa chats about the band's new album and vices of choice

  published November 18, 2010

  The Los Angeles four-piece Warpaint crafts haunting dreampsych with iridescent harmonies and filmy reverb, but don't label it an all-girl band:... More >>

• Show Flyers: November 12-18

  published Nov 12, 2010

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• Video: Nelly's Blueberry Hill Go Show Now Available

  published Nov 11, 2010

  The lovely folks over at Vevo finally got around to putting together an excellent Go Show from Nelly's surprise performance with the St. Lunatics at Blueberry Hill last month. "Move That Body" is the ... More >>

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  Show Announcements: Week of November 11

  published Nov 10, 2010

  Billiken Club *The Hood Internet, November 20 Blueberry Hill *Chuck Berry, December 15 *The Noam Chomsky Band, December 4 *Rodney Crowell, February 28 Casa Loma Ballroom *Brave Combo, December 17 ... More >>

• Review + Photos: Mountain Man Bewitches the Jonsi Crowd, The Pageant, Tuesday, November 2

  published Nov 03, 2010

  (For a review of Jonsi's headlining set, go here.) We can't seem to get enough of older sounds these days. If it's not the retro Americana movement (we see you, Pokey) or the recent soul renaissance, ... More >>

• Interview: Sleigh Bells' Derek Miller talks New Record, M.I.A. and Escaping the Hardcore Scene

  published Oct 28, 2010

  What's it like being one of the most buzzed bands in recent memoryr 2010 has been a watershed year for Sleigh Bells, the playground crunk band that fuses explosive guitars and busted speaker noise w... More >>

• Show Announcements: Week of October 28

  published Oct 27, 2010

  Cicero's *Triggers, November 3 Euclid Records *JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound, November 6 *The Sights, November 6 Europe Nightclub *Bad Boy Bill, November 13 The Firebird*Building Rome, December ... More >>

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  Show Review + Photos + Setlist: Blonde Redhead + Pantha du Prince Are All Business at the Pageant, Monday, October 25

  published Oct 26, 2010

  There's a certain paradox that comes with being a fan of a band: You either have to put your faith in its efforts without questioning its all-important artistic vision, or you become one of those peop... More >>

• Show Review + Photos + Setlist: Holy Fuck and Indian Jewelry Electrify the Firebird

  published Oct 25, 2010

  When your hearing is still messed up 36 hours after a show, it had to be good. The hearing aids we'll need in 40 years will be well worth it. It was loud, it was visually and aurally arresting -- a... More >>

• This Weekend: NoiseFest Will Blow Out Your Tympanic Membrane

  published Oct 22, 2010

  NoiseFest is a test of wills. Can you handle three days of punishing noiser Without alcoholr And only smoking between sets, outsider Stabilized only by coffee and aural pain, the hygiene-optional c... More >>