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Annie Zaleski

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    February 15, 2011

    Gokul Indian Restaurant Now Open in the Delmar Loop

    Annie ZaleskiNow open just east of the Loop: an all-vegetarian Indian restaurant.​ We were ridiculously excited to try Gokul, the new all-vegetarian Indian eatery that just opened on Delmar, a few blocks east of the Pageant Theatre (6101 Delmar Boulevard; 314-721-1888). For one thing, we loo ... More >>

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    August 9, 2010

    Nato Caliph Celebrates His Birthday, Releases REACH EP

    photo by Annie ZaleskiNato breathes life into the mic​If the rap gods have any sense of justice, Nato Caliph will go down in history as St. Louis' equivalent to Common. Both artists spit conscious rhymes with charisma and an intense -- yet tender -- flow. Each tells stories in their songs in a way ... More >>

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    July 26, 2010

    Review Photos Setlist: Paul McCartney Defies Age at the Sprint Center, Kansas City, Saturday, July 24

    Annie Zaleski​Among other things, the members of the Beatles have taught us that we should never take them for granted. While their (relatively) brief time as being part of the world's biggest band cemented them as musical untouchables, as human beings John, Paul, George and Ringo are (or were ... More >>

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    June 29, 2010

    Show Review Setlist: New Pornographers and the Dodos Spawn Pop and a Marriage Proposal at the Pageant, Monday, June 28

    Annie ZaleskiNew Pornographers last night at the Pageant​When the RFT recently spoke with New Pornographers frontman Carl Newman, he admitted that Neko Case breaking her ankle before the band's April 2008 appearance in St. Louis affected his mood. "It really pissed me off that she was gone for ... More >>

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    June 3, 2010

    May Opening and Closings

    Annie Zaleski​The good news? The only May closing (of which Gut Check is aware) is actually a holdover from April.The bad news? This month also saw the temporary closing of Gut Check favorite Monarch, as the restaurant renovates and reworks its bar menu.Openings include The Wood (pictured right), ... More >>

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    May 3, 2010

    Review Setlist: Aging Gracefully with Girl-Group Pioneers the Bangles at the Pageant, Sunday, May 2

    Annie ZaleskiBangles vocalist/guitarist Susanna Hoffs while singing "Eternal Flame" at the Pageant last night.​The Bangles saved its mega-hit, "Walk Like an Egyptian," for the last song of the encore. The three principal members of the Cali group - vocalist/guitarist Susanna Hoffs and sisters ... More >>

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    March 12, 2010

    This Week in Gut Check, Regurgitated

    Annie Zaleski​This week, Gut Check donut lovers rejoiced to learn that the Kirkwood Dunkin' Donuts is open for business. Not only that, but another location is set to open soon. What else did we do this week?   Dinner and a Movie followed the white rabbit to Alice in Wonderland ... More >>

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    January 28, 2010

    FoodWire: Mangia Italiano Goes Non-Smoking on Monday, 3.1

    My colleague Annie Zaleski reports that as of Monday, March 1, Mangia Italiano (3145 South Grand Boulevard; website) will be completely non-smoking, ten months before the new smoking bans goes into effect in St. Louis City and County.What impact will the smoking ban have? What are the potential loop ... More >>

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    January 12, 2010

    KDHX Keeps Talk Shows, Moves All of Them to Monday Night

    ​A quick follow-up to a post from back in June. As RFT music editor, Annie Zaleski, reported yesterday on A to Z, community radio station KDHX (88.1 FM) has decided not to do away with its evening talk shows. Following a review of programming last summer, the station had considered removing the we ... More >>

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    November 4, 2009

    Setlist Review Photos: Paramore and Paper Route at the Pageant, Tuesday, November 3

    Annie ZaleskiHayley Williams of Paramore. Entire set here.​ By the second song of opening act Paper Route's set, it was clear that last night's Paramore show at the Pageant was going to be extremely loud and very in your face. The Nashville act (which is friends with the headliners) enveloped ... More >>

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    August 10, 2009

    Photos Review Setlist: Trashcan Sinatras and Brookville at the Firebird, Saturday, August 8

    Better Than: Sitting at home listening to the Postcard Records discography. The Trashcan Sinatras had no idea how prescient the title of its early '90s hit single, "Obscurity Knocks," would prove to be. Nearly twenty years later, the Scottish band has endured bankruptcy, label mergers, label disint ... More >>

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    August 1, 2009

    Review Photos Setlist: Guster at Live on the Levee, Under the Arch, July 31

    The cloudless, nearly cool Friday evening cleared a space that could only be filled by a free outdoor concert. And so there was Guster to answer the call and cozy up under the Arch as part of Live on the Levee, with its sunshine-y, fan-friendly folk-pop. Annie Zaleski​ Since forming as an aco ... More >>

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    July 27, 2009

    Show Recap Photos: Bottle Rockets at the Pageant, July 26

    Annie ZaleskiBottle Rockets at the Pageant​ First, good news for anyone who missed the Bottle Rockets opening for the Wallflowers last night: The band announced after the show that it's playing two nights at Blueberry Hill's Duck Room in October (the 9th and 10th, to be exact). Those are in additi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2009

    FoodWire: The Wedge Officially Doneski

    Pizza joint, restaurant and bar the Wedge has closed, reports my colleague Annie Zaleski at A to Z.

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    June 26, 2009

    Lots More Info on Citygarden

    Only tangentially food-related, but worth your time: My colleague Annie Zaleski has written an extensive look behind the scenes of the new Citygarden sculpture park downtown, which will include the Terrace View, a new restaurant from Jim Fiala (Acero, the Crossing, Liluma).

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2009

    Show Review Setlist Photos: Aerosmith at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Wednesday, June 10

    A spectacular lightning storm delayed the Aerosmith show by about 45 minutes, which likely explains why the quintet's tour kick off was somewhat shorter than it should have been. But did the wait kill the buzz of the crowd at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater? Hell no -- not even when most of the la ... More >>

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    April 26, 2009

    Photos Review: Cursive at the Firebird, Friday, April 24

    Cursive killed it on Friday night at the Firebird. The Omaha quintet kicked off its latest tour with 75 minutes of cathartic material that struck a nice balance between new tunes from its latest, Mama, I'm Swollen ("From the Hips," "I Couldn't Love You") and back catalog ("Dorothy at 40," ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2009

    Last Night: The Rosebuds at Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center, Beach House at the Billiken Club

    Raleigh, North Carolina's Rosebuds made what it said was its first stop in St. Louis (really? wow) last night opening for Megafaun at the Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center. The quartet's set was loose and house party-like, as it ran through a short set of gothic synth-folk. Annie Zaleski K ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2009

    Show Review: A.C. Newman and the Broken West at Blueberry Hill's Duck Room, Sunday, March 22

    A.C. Newman's solo show at Blueberry Hill's Duck Room last night was better than the New Pornographers show last year at the Pageant. There; I said it. The differences between the concerts were small, but important. For starters, Newman and his five-piece band were clearly having a ton of fun - from ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2009

    St. Louis at SXSW: The Pragmatic, Black Spade, Theodore and more

    Going into SXSW this year, I was curious to see how the economic meltdown was going to affect the festival. I had heard that fewer labels were having showcases, and fewer journalists and label employees were attending. More people I know personally went down to Austin on their own dime, with no plan ... More >>

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    March 16, 2009

    Photos: Whigs/Dead Confederate at Fubar, Headlights/Cut Off Your Hands at the Firebird

    Saturday, March 14: The Whigs and Dead Confederate, FubarDead Confederate -- which we've written about quite a bit -- once again destroyed eardrums and song structures. Keyboards appeared higher in the mix, making the set feel much more like Explosions in the Sky embracing its inner angsty grunge te ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 5, 2009

    This Week's RFT, March 5-11

    Riverfront Times Volume 33, Issue 10 (a.k.a. this week's paper!) is on news stands today. Below are a few of the highlights you'll find both in print and online.Unreal chews the fat with Tracie Sanderlin, a south county woman who blogs about her amazing 200-pound weight loss. Writer Matt Kasper prof ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 26, 2009

    Photos Review: Flogging Molly at the Pageant, Wednesday, February 25

    I am too beyond tired to write anything coherent about the show, but rest assured that St. Patrick's Day came early to St. Louis, thanks to Flogging Molly. The always-reliable Irish-punk band didn't disappoint, with a 90-minute set full of equal parts boozy pub pogos and pensive folk ruminations. An ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2009

    St. Louis Non-Smoking Bars/Clubs/Venues: What Are They?

    I've received some really positive feedback so far on my new year's resolutions piece (thanks to those of you who emailed -- I'm catching up on all of that stuff this week), but one letter I received seemed appropriate for a blog entry. A man wrote in and asked me for recommendations on venues and b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2008

    The Bluebird in 2009: New Look, New Approach, New Name

    Earlier this month, a mysterious message appeared on the Bluebird's MySpace page: "Last Bluebird Show Ever" -- followed by a note that says, "Closed for Remodel." Because the town needs another club closed like it needs a hole in the head, I got in touch with proprietor Mike Cracchiolo to get t ... More >>

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    December 3, 2008

    Caption This: The Cover of Morrissey's New Album, "Years of Refusal"

    Related: The thread on morrissey-solo about the typeface, photo and the cover's place in album cover/font history is high comedy. Also related: Morrissey's website is called itsmorrisseysworld.com. According to long-time fan site true-to-you.net, Moz will be touring the U.S. next year (yes!) and has ... More >>

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    November 21, 2008

    The Hard Lessons at Euclid Records, Sunday, November 23

    Just a reminder that Detroit's the Hard Lessons are recording songs for a seven-inch at Euclid Records on Sunday, November 23 at 1 p.m. (The band is also playing at Cicero's on Saturday night.) Euclid's Joe Schwab tells me the band is doing a cover song and a new tune it's written -- that's about St ... More >>

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    November 13, 2008

    New Hip-Hop Night in St. Louis: H2 Cafe

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

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    November 4, 2008

    R.I.P. Descendents Co-Founder Frank Navetta

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

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    October 27, 2008

    Show Changes: D Numbers Moved, Cory Chisel Cancelled

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

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    October 21, 2008

    The Wedge: Opening Tomorrow

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

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    October 10, 2008

    Interview: Kai Huang, CEO of RedOctane, a.k.a. The Company Behind Guitar Hero

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2008

    Who's Performing Tonight at the Pageant?

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

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    September 23, 2008

    Tonight! Brimstone Howl, Crusaders of Love at CBGBs

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

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    August 26, 2008

    Nashville Singer-Songwriter Will Hoge in Stable Condition After Scooter Crash

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2008

    KDHX Has a New Program Schedule

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

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    August 4, 2008

    Free Music: Whole Sick Crew and the Baysayboos

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2008

    Backstoppers Benefit: Saturday, August 2 at Stone Spiral

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

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    July 30, 2008

    Spend $5 on the new Walkmen CD, Help a Kid Fight Cancer

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

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    July 29, 2008

    The Pomegranates at the Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center, Tonight!

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

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    July 23, 2008

    Gentleman Auction House on Daytrotter

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

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    July 23, 2008

    The Blind Eyes The Livers Tonight at Atomic Cowboy! Free!

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2008

    Ludo's on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Tonight

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

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    July 11, 2008

    Soulstice: Rooftop Party Tomorrow Night, July 12

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

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    June 10, 2008

    Music Awards Presentation Ceremony: Tonight at the Pageant, 7 to 10 p.m.

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

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    May 23, 2008

    Stream All Three of Wilco's St. Louis Shows

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

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    May 19, 2008

    The Weekend That Was: The Non-Wilco Edition

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

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    May 19, 2008

    World Exclusive: So Many Dynamos, "New Bones" MP3

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2008

    Yes, The Link to the Music Awards Poll is Not Working

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2008

    What You Missed This Week -- And What's in Store Next Week...

    After a far-too-long hiatus, there will again be a hip-hop night in St. Louis. Called the H2 Cafe, the event will be held at Cusumano's (7147 Manchester, Maplewood) every Monday starting on December 1. The MySpace announcement promises freestyle open-mic (with battles welcome) and live performances ... More >>

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