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Aretha Franklin

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2012

    Out Every Night: The Best Shows From April 16 to 22

    Ok folks, this week is insane -- the number of excellent shows that did not make the cut for this post could easily fill another, if not for the nagging reality that time is finite. We don't want to short-change you though, so here's the runner-up rundown: Crowbar at Fubar on Monday, Cursive at Off ... More >>

  • Music

    March 29, 2012

    Ruthie Foster

    8 p.m. Thursday, March 29. Old Rock House, 1200 South Seventh Street.

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2012

    Out Every Night: The Best Shows From March 26 to April 1

    Still tired from last week? Too bad, March is unrelenting. Time to down some coffee, eat some energy bars and pack in the protein (might we recommend some pink slime?) because this week is jam-packed with shows as well. On Friday, two guys named Pete who happen to be legends in their respective fiel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    Don Cornelius Welcomed St. Louis Artists Aboard the Soul Train

    Music fans are still reeling from the death of Don Cornelius, the unmistakable and irreplaceable host and creator of Soul Train. Cornelius was found dead on Wednesday in Los Angeles of what police believe to be a self-inflicted wound. The Chicago native and Korean War veteran was 75. With the sadn ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2012

    The 33 1/3 Series is Accepting Submissions

    ​Earlier this month, Spin announced that it is moving most of its album reviews to Twitter. Music writing is getting shorter, not longer, and yet the 33 1/3 Series, which has the gall to publish entire books on albums that aren't even current, soldiers on. There are 85 installments in print n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2012

    Remembering Donny Hathaway, Soulful Trailblazer

    Wikimedia CommonsSt. Louis native Donny Hathaway assisted in building careers of his musical compatriots. He also had a successful career that included a partnership with Roberta Flack.​Donny Hathaway was something of a musical bricklayer. Even though he wasn't in the spotlight his entire care ... More >>

  • Music

    December 15, 2011

    Musicians, venue owners and organizers found new ways to make people care this year

    Wikimedia CommonsSt. Louis native Donny Hathaway assisted in building careers of his musical compatriots. He also had a successful career that included a partnership with Roberta Flack.​Donny Hathaway was something of a musical bricklayer. Even though he wasn't in the spotlight his entire care ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2011

    Think About What You're About to Eat From Big Lots

    Think. Think about what you're about to eat from Big Lots.​Times are tough. No doubt about that. The economic free fall explains why there's a new discount or closeout store every single half-block. While it might be tempting to purchase reduced-price food along with off-brand electronics, De ... More >>

  • Music

    October 6, 2011

    The Peabody reopens in a new St. Louis Music market

    Think. Think about what you're about to eat from Big Lots.​Times are tough. No doubt about that. The economic free fall explains why there's a new discount or closeout store every single half-block. While it might be tempting to purchase reduced-price food along with off-brand electronics, De ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2011

    Peabody Opening Gala, 10/1/11: Review, Photos, Setlist

    Peabody Opening Gala Aretha Franklin | Jay Leno October 1, 2011 After closing its doors twenty years ago, the Peabody Opera House (formerly Kiel Opera House) officially re-opened Saturday night and hosted a posh gala featuring the inimitable Aretha Franklin and comedic heavyweight Jay Leno. From ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2011

    Aretha Franklin, Dead Prez Lead This Week's Show Announcements

    ​Yowza! Aretha Franklin is re-opening the Peabody Opera House with a little known feller named Jay Leno on October 1. The living legend and infamous chin are headlining a night called "An Encore 77 Years in the Making," once the $78.7 million dollar restoration of the historic opera house is c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2011

    Wilco at the Peabody: Ticket Presale and Other Show Information

    ​You can start buying Wilco tickets on Thursday, and we're guessing you'll want to act quickly. For those of you just tuning in, Wilco is playing at the Peabody Opera House on October 4th in support of its new album, The Whole Love. That comes out on September 27th, so you'll have plenty of ti ... More >>

  • Music

    June 2, 2011

    Meet the 2011 Riverfront Times Music Award nominees

    ​You can start buying Wilco tickets on Thursday, and we're guessing you'll want to act quickly. For those of you just tuning in, Wilco is playing at the Peabody Opera House on October 4th in support of its new album, The Whole Love. That comes out on September 27th, so you'll have plenty of ti ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 17, 2011

    Big Hits, Big Hair

    ​You can start buying Wilco tickets on Thursday, and we're guessing you'll want to act quickly. For those of you just tuning in, Wilco is playing at the Peabody Opera House on October 4th in support of its new album, The Whole Love. That comes out on September 27th, so you'll have plenty of ti ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 10, 2011

    Big Hits, Big Hair

    ​You can start buying Wilco tickets on Thursday, and we're guessing you'll want to act quickly. For those of you just tuning in, Wilco is playing at the Peabody Opera House on October 4th in support of its new album, The Whole Love. That comes out on September 27th, so you'll have plenty of ti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2011

    The Ten Best Moments of the 2011 Grammy Awards

    ​Miss the Grammys telecast? Couldn't care less about the awards? Either way, A to Z watched the entire show - and even some of the pre-show -- so you didn't have to. Here are ten highlights from the night. Mavis Staples winning her first Grammy If you weren't watching the pre-show telecast, y ... More >>

  • Music

    December 30, 2010

    Fantasia/Kandi Burruss/Eric Benet

    8 p.m. Saturday, January 1. The Fox Theatre, 527 North Grand Boulevard.

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2010

    Big Muddy Blues Festival Celebrates Its Fifteenth Year on Laclede's Landing With Moreland & Arbuckle, Eric "Guitar" Davis, More

    The BIg Muddy Blues Festival will be back on Laclede's Landing for the fifteenth straight year this Labor Day weekend. Artists announced so far for the two-day event include Moreland and Arbuckle, Nick Curran and the Lowlifes, Magic Slim and the Teardrops and Eric "Guitar" Davis. Local luminary Kim ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2009

    Top Sellers at Area Record Stores: Week of November 23 - November 29

    Euclid Records 1. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live Anthology 2. Them Crooked Vultures - Them Crooked Vultures 3. Bob Dylan - Christmas In The Heart 4. Tom Waits - Glitter And Doom Live 5. Bottle Rockets - Lean Forward 6. Swell Season - Strict J ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 6, 2009

    First Party, Party First

    Euclid Records 1. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live Anthology 2. Them Crooked Vultures - Them Crooked Vultures 3. Bob Dylan - Christmas In The Heart 4. Tom Waits - Glitter And Doom Live 5. Bottle Rockets - Lean Forward 6. Swell Season - Strict J ... More >>

  • Music

    February 25, 2009

    Voices Carry: Shirley Brown, the forgotten soul sister, sings on

    Euclid Records 1. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live Anthology 2. Them Crooked Vultures - Them Crooked Vultures 3. Bob Dylan - Christmas In The Heart 4. Tom Waits - Glitter And Doom Live 5. Bottle Rockets - Lean Forward 6. Swell Season - Strict J ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2009

    Second Spin: Aretha, "Jumpin' Jack Flash"

    Artist: Aretha Franklin Album: Jumpin' Jack Flash From: Vintage Vinyl Year: 1986 Label: Arista Records What it sounds like: Aretha Franklin slurring her words like Mick Jagger over "street" renditions of the classic Stones song.

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2009

    Unreal's Minute-By-Minute Inauguration Coverage

    Umm, Unreal was a bit confused about the start time for today's event. We thought it began at 10:30 p.m. CST. Who the hell throws a party at this hour of the morning? We haven't even had our first Bloody Mary. Thankfully, our limo pulled onto the National Mall just as things were getting under ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2008

    Review Photos: New Kids on the Block at the Scottrade Center, Monday, November 10

    Umm, Unreal was a bit confused about the start time for today's event. We thought it began at 10:30 p.m. CST. Who the hell throws a party at this hour of the morning? We haven't even had our first Bloody Mary. Thankfully, our limo pulled onto the National Mall just as things were getting under ... More >>

  • Music

    October 29, 2008

    B-Sides considers campaign songs and talks costumes with Dressy Bessy

    Umm, Unreal was a bit confused about the start time for today's event. We thought it began at 10:30 p.m. CST. Who the hell throws a party at this hour of the morning? We haven't even had our first Bloody Mary. Thankfully, our limo pulled onto the National Mall just as things were getting under ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2008

    Hump Day Slow Jam of the Week: Whitney Houston, “Saving All My Love for You”

    Umm, Unreal was a bit confused about the start time for today's event. We thought it began at 10:30 p.m. CST. Who the hell throws a party at this hour of the morning? We haven't even had our first Bloody Mary. Thankfully, our limo pulled onto the National Mall just as things were getting under ... More >>

  • Music

    April 23, 2008

    B-Sides gets personal with Alicia Keys, as she is, and examines the parallels between Metallica-worshippers Apocalyptica and Harptallica

    Umm, Unreal was a bit confused about the start time for today's event. We thought it began at 10:30 p.m. CST. Who the hell throws a party at this hour of the morning? We haven't even had our first Bloody Mary. Thankfully, our limo pulled onto the National Mall just as things were getting under ... More >>

  • Music

    February 20, 2008

    Bettye LaVette's an old soul, through and through

    Umm, Unreal was a bit confused about the start time for today's event. We thought it began at 10:30 p.m. CST. Who the hell throws a party at this hour of the morning? We haven't even had our first Bloody Mary. Thankfully, our limo pulled onto the National Mall just as things were getting under ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2008

    2008 Grammy Awards: The Liveblog

    Umm, Unreal was a bit confused about the start time for today's event. We thought it began at 10:30 p.m. CST. Who the hell throws a party at this hour of the morning? We haven't even had our first Bloody Mary. Thankfully, our limo pulled onto the National Mall just as things were getting under ... More >>

  • Home Entertainment

    June 13, 2007

    Beat the Crowd

    Glastonbury

  • Calendar

    December 6, 2006

    Happiness Comes at a Price

    (But it's a small one)

  • Calendar

    October 4, 2006

    Don't Just Sing It

    Wing it!

  • News

    February 15, 2006

    Ask a Negro Leaguer Column

    Week of February 16, 2006

  • News

    September 21, 2005

    Shiver We Timbers

    Yarr! Unreal's a-searchin' for booty (but, please, not those VH1 Divas Live CDs). Plus, we go gaga over a QVC pitchman and meet a local blogger who needs to get something off her chest.

  • Music

    July 27, 2005

    Soul Sisters

    Floetry keeps it honest

  • Music

    June 1, 2005

    Ill Show You Mine...

    If youll show some love for the local scene at the Riverfront Times Music Showcase

  • Yearend

    December 22, 2004

    Smells Like Indie Spirit

    Music that made the world safe for the word "alternative" again.

  • Music

    October 6, 2004

    Joss Stone

    Mind, Body & Soul (S-Curve)

  • News

    May 26, 2004

    Summer Film Previews

    Our critics enter the summer-movie fray

  • Music

    March 24, 2004

    Kim Massie and Denise Thimes

    Saturday, March 27; the Pageant

  • Music

    March 24, 2004

    Boardroom Blitz

    It's all sex, drugs and systems analysis for corporate rock bands

  • Calendar

    September 17, 2003

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    It's all sex, drugs and systems analysis for corporate rock bands

  • Dining

    April 24, 2002

    Grand Funk

    Wildly successful restaurateur Eddie Neill does it again -- or does he?

  • Music

    March 27, 2002

    Bird Call

    With a diverse following and a stand-alone attitude, Nelly Furtado hit it big by being herself. But how long can it last?

  • Music

    September 12, 2001

    Bobby "Blue" Bland

    Sunday, Sept. 16; Ambassador

  • Music

    January 24, 2001

    Shorty's Groove

    Steeped in family and regional tradition, the brothers Dickinson create a variation on the hill-country blues for their North Mississippi All Stars

  • Music

    November 29, 2000

    Shelby Lynne

    Monday, Dec. 4; Duck Room

  • Music

    September 13, 2000

    Irma Thomas

    My Heart's in Memphis: The Songs of Dan Penn (Rounder Records)

  • Music

    June 28, 2000

    Fair to Poor

    Critiquing that haven of musical has-beens, Fair St. Louis

  • Music

    April 5, 2000

    D'Angelo

    Voodoo (Virgin Records)

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