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Cyndi Lauper

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2011

    Pokey LaFarge & the South City Three to be Featured on Jools Holland's NYE Show

    Courtesy of the artist​Maybe you have heard of this band Pokey LaFarge & the South City Three? The St. Louis outfit keeps making progressively larger waves, and on New Years eve the four will appear on the BBC for Jools Holland's Hootenanny. Among those joining them will be: Cyndi Lauper, Jam ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2011

    Meet The New Patrick Stump: Not As Different From The Old One As You Might Think

    Courtesy of the artist.​Patrick Stump is at a strange place, career-wise. As the guitarist and lead singer in Fall Out Boy, he helped instill a limber tunefulness many of the bands' pop punk peers lacked. That was one of many reasons FOB built a huge following -- but even those tracking Stump ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2011

    Arcade Fire and the National at the Scottrade Center, 4/21/11: Review

    Todd Owyoung​Arcade Fire/The National Scottrade Center Thursday, April 21 "We're still getting used to this arena-rock thing," Win Butler said last night. "But shit, a room's a room. Let's go!" With that, he and the indie rock juggernaut he fronts launched into "No Cars Go," seven of its eigh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2011

    This Year's Five Best Super Bowl Commercials

    ​That was, without a doubt, one of the worst Super Bowls I can ever remember. Oh, sure, the game was just fine. Instant classic material, I guess. Two great quarterbacks, historic franchises, a great comeback that almost happened, plenty of drama in the last two minutes, and a brilliant storyline ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2011

    Video: Prince with Sharon Jones, Maceo Parker at Madison Square Garden

    So, Prince has been doing these bonkers shows in New York City over the last month or so, playing all of his hits and bringing out guest stars/collaborators (Cyndi Lauper, Janelle Monae, etc.) On Tuesday, January 18, Prince tapped saxophonist Maceo Parker and the lovely Sharon Jones for a version of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2011

    Grace Potter On Meeting Robert Plant, Bending Genre Rules and Going to Strip Clubs

    In this week's paper, Katie Moulton spoke with Grace Potter, the leader of the currently sizzling Grace Potter & the Nocturnals. Moulton spelled out some of the band's accomplishments in recent times - including opening for the Avett Brothers and smoking on VH1's Divas Salute the Troops special - an ... More >>

  • Music

    January 13, 2011

    Gregg Gillis talks about the continuing popularity of his mashup project, Girl Talk

    In this week's paper, Katie Moulton spoke with Grace Potter, the leader of the currently sizzling Grace Potter & the Nocturnals. Moulton spelled out some of the band's accomplishments in recent times - including opening for the Avett Brothers and smoking on VH1's Divas Salute the Troops special - an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2011

    Ten Musicians Who Don't Act Their Age

    Last weekend, Chuck Berry gave fans in Chicago a scare: A New Year's Day concert ended prematurely after the 84-year-old fell ill. This gig aside, however, Berry remains a workhorse: Without fail, he plays monthly at Blueberry Hill's Duck Room, and he told Rolling Stone last year that he's working o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2010

    Last Collector Standing: Jaime Lees on Cyndi Lauper, Music Blogs and the Rarest Vinyl LP She Covets

    The number of chain record stores nationwide has dwindled. However, St. Louis has become an unlikely safe haven for indie record shops as well as for DJs who prefer to spin the black circle instead of scrolling their iPods. In this weekly column, we'll focus on personal portraits of St. Louis' recor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2010

    LouFest Day One: Broken Social Scene

    Jason StoffSweet Rush hat on one member of Broken Social Scene, LouFest's day one headliner.​You never know quite what to expect from a Broken Social Scene show. Line-ups, setlists, how songs will expand or morph in execution -- these elements are anybody's guess. Two things you can count on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2010

    New Album Release Highlights: Tuesday, June 22

    (New albums are typically released on Tuesdays, i.e., today. What can you spend your hard-earned pennies on this week? Find out below.) The Constellations' Southern Gothic​*Chemical Brothers, Further The Brothers' seventh album is an elaborate audio/visual project, with "interactive" videos a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2010

    Kelly Washam of Novak's Bar & Grill in the Grove: Featured Bartender of the Week

    Welcome to Girl Walks into a Bar, a weekly Gut Check feature that spotlights local bars and bartenders. This week Alissa Nelson profiles Novak's bartender Kelly Washam. Alissa Nelson​Kelly Washam never plans to close out her nights off at Novak's. "The staff here is so close. And there's a g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2010

    Bop 'Til You Drop with Rick Springfield at the Boogie Ball

    So, Cyndi Lauper had to cancel her appearance at the annual Boogie Ball due to illness. But Ameristar just announced who's going to be appearing in her place: Rick Springfield. Can I get a heartthrob hell yeah to that? The $200 ticket benefits the American Liver Foundation and includes dinner, the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2010

    News Tidbits You May Have Missed Over the Long Weekend

    Lots of things happened over the three-day weekend. On this blog, too. Perhaps you missed some of them -- so here's a handy-dandy list of highlights if that was the case! *Deluxe Fine Food & Spirits is closing after the Sarah Borges & the Broken Singles show this weekend. *The number of benefit sh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2010

    Mahjongg, Xiu Xiu, The Cave Singers Coming to St. Louis; Cyndi Lauper Isn't

    ​First, the bad news: Cyndi Lauper canceled her 2010 Boogie Ball appearance at the Ameristar Casino due to illness. Sadface. (A new performer will be announced today.) But now here's some good news: I kept forgetting to note that indie-electro innovators Xiu Xiu and indie-folk stalwarts Tune ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2010

    Blago to Compete on Next Celebrity Apprentice

    It's been years since "You're fired!", accompanied by a cobra-like flick of Donald Trump's right hand, became a national catchphrase, so long, in fact, that Trump has resorted to casting celebrities instead of regular old celebrity-whores on his reality show The Apprentice.But now we may have a reas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2009

    Download: Dragonette, "Easy" (Buffetlibre Remix)

    The new album from UK electro-femmes Dragonette is in heavy rotation at A to Z HQ. Like neo-new wave peers Ladyhawke, Fixin' To Thrill cribs the best bits from the Gossip (danceable grooves), Yeah Yeah Yeahs (attitude) and Britney Spears (poppy electro). RIYL Robyn, Cyndi Lauper, all the acts menti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2009

    Cyndi Lauper Back in St. Louis in February!

    ​Two Cyndi Lauper posts in one week on A to Z, eh? However, this one's not for a sad reason: According to her official website, Lauper is playing at the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles on Friday, February 12. Best Valentine's Day present ever? I think so! 

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2009

    R.I.P. Lou Albano, Cyndi Lauper Video Fave

    Sad news this morning that Captain Lou Albano -- the wrestling legend who joined forces with Cyndi Lauper in the '80s in the bizarre/infamous WWF rock & roll storyline -- has died at the age of 76. Albano was known for appearing in Lauper's music videos in the '80s -- including a few of the followin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2009

    Video: Cyndi Lauper Covers Christine McVie

    Now, as Christian Schaeffer pointed out this week, Christine McVie will not be with Fleetwood Mac tonight. Aw. However. I had no idea until a few months ago that one of Cyndi Lauper's first recorded sessions was a cover of Christine McVie's "You Make Loving Fun." Thanks to YouTube, here it is!  ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2009

    An Open Letter to Smashing Pumpkins Collectors

    Dear Smashing Pumpkins collectors,Why do you keep emailing me, asking if I'm selling my Zeitgeist promo CD? I'm genuinely curious about these queries, which I assume are stemming from my review of the album. For starters, it's mad illegal; my copy is a record-label-issued, numbered and watermar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 26, 2009

    Obscurity Knocks: The Cucumbers

    (Welcome to Obscurity Knocks, where every Thursday we'll unearth something good -- but obscure -- we think deserves notice.) MP3: "Susie's Getting Married"Artist: The CucumbersAlbum: The Cucumbers four-song EP Year: 1983Label: Fake Doom RecordsWho were/are they?  A band from the New Jersey sub ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2008

    Xmas Jam Countdown: The Hives and Cyndi Lauper, "A Christmas Duel"

     (Each day until Christmas, A to Z will be posting a Christmas/holiday-themed MP3 in honor of the festive season, in hopes of warding off the seasonal blahs. Check back every day for a new nugget of sonic bliss.) MP3: The Hives and Cyndi Lauper, "A Christmas Duel" This bit of awesomeness nee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2008

    Show Review: Tiffany at Home Nightclub, Friday, July 18

     (Each day until Christmas, A to Z will be posting a Christmas/holiday-themed MP3 in honor of the festive season, in hopes of warding off the seasonal blahs. Check back every day for a new nugget of sonic bliss.) MP3: The Hives and Cyndi Lauper, "A Christmas Duel" This bit of awesomeness nee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 3, 2008

    Show Review: Ingrid Michaelson, Greg Laswell at the Pageant

     (Each day until Christmas, A to Z will be posting a Christmas/holiday-themed MP3 in honor of the festive season, in hopes of warding off the seasonal blahs. Check back every day for a new nugget of sonic bliss.) MP3: The Hives and Cyndi Lauper, "A Christmas Duel" This bit of awesomeness nee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2008

    Second Spin: The Cucumbers, The Cucumbers

     (Each day until Christmas, A to Z will be posting a Christmas/holiday-themed MP3 in honor of the festive season, in hopes of warding off the seasonal blahs. Check back every day for a new nugget of sonic bliss.) MP3: The Hives and Cyndi Lauper, "A Christmas Duel" This bit of awesomeness nee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 29, 2008

    2008 Music Award Nominees: Best Funk/Soul/R&B

     (Each day until Christmas, A to Z will be posting a Christmas/holiday-themed MP3 in honor of the festive season, in hopes of warding off the seasonal blahs. Check back every day for a new nugget of sonic bliss.) MP3: The Hives and Cyndi Lauper, "A Christmas Duel" This bit of awesomeness nee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2008

    Valentine's Day Mixes: Love Me or Hate Me, I'm Still an Obsession

     (Each day until Christmas, A to Z will be posting a Christmas/holiday-themed MP3 in honor of the festive season, in hopes of warding off the seasonal blahs. Check back every day for a new nugget of sonic bliss.) MP3: The Hives and Cyndi Lauper, "A Christmas Duel" This bit of awesomeness nee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2008

    Band of Horses, Cass McCombs, Tyler Ramsey at the Gargoyle, January 31, 2008

     (Each day until Christmas, A to Z will be posting a Christmas/holiday-themed MP3 in honor of the festive season, in hopes of warding off the seasonal blahs. Check back every day for a new nugget of sonic bliss.) MP3: The Hives and Cyndi Lauper, "A Christmas Duel" This bit of awesomeness nee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 24, 2007

    Separated at Birth: Ashlee Simpson and Cyndi Lauper

     (Each day until Christmas, A to Z will be posting a Christmas/holiday-themed MP3 in honor of the festive season, in hopes of warding off the seasonal blahs. Check back every day for a new nugget of sonic bliss.) MP3: The Hives and Cyndi Lauper, "A Christmas Duel" This bit of awesomeness nee ... More >>

  • Music

    June 27, 2007

    Cyndi Lauper

    8 p.m. Wednesday, July 4. Budweiser Main Stage, on the Arch grounds, as part of Live on the Levee.

  • Blogs

    June 19, 2007

    St. Louis Concert Calendar: June 19

    8 p.m. Wednesday, July 4. Budweiser Main Stage, on the Arch grounds, as part of Live on the Levee.

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2007

    St. Louis Concert Calendar: June 15, 2007

    8 p.m. Wednesday, July 4. Budweiser Main Stage, on the Arch grounds, as part of Live on the Levee.

  • News

    May 23, 2007

    Can't Miss Summer Adventures

    As always, we’ve found cool ways to beat the heat.

  • News

    May 23, 2007

    Hot Summer Music

    Your guide to St. Louis music — from now till Labor Day.

  • News

    December 27, 2006

    2006: The Year in Music

    Week of December 28, 2006

  • Music

    October 4, 2006

    Cyndi Lauper

    8 p.m. Thursday, October 5. The Pageant (6161 Delmar Boulevard).

  • News

    July 27, 2005

    Meat Beaters

    Unreal mingles with true meat-masters, joins the campaign to save CBGB and receives a dispatch from Redbird Nation. Plus, what's Keebler doing handing out roach clips?

  • Music

    June 29, 2005

    We Aren't the World

    A critical fatwa of Live 8

  • Calendar

    January 26, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Week of January 26, 2005

  • Music

    December 22, 2004

    Cam'ron

    Purple Haze (Roc-A-Fella)

  • News

    September 8, 2004

    Song of the STL

    On Saturday, September 4, we tuned in to local musical frequencies in their vast and varied incarnations. What we heard, all day and all night:

  • Dining

    December 25, 2002

    Muted Joy

    The food at the Marquee's fine, though devoid of any star quality

  • Film

    August 28, 2002

    Series/Festivals

    Week of August 28, 2002

  • Music

    January 2, 2002

    Paperback Writers

    The latest music books struggle to demystify pop culture's greatest enigmas

  • Best of St. Louis

    September 26, 2001

    Best Radio Station For Music

    WSSM (106.5 FM)

  • Culture

    June 6, 2001

    The Great Escape

    Baz Luhrmann makes movies -- and audiences -- in his own image

  • Film

    September 6, 2000

    The Opportunists

    Written and directed by Myles Connell

  • News

    May 19, 1999

    Sun Dance

    Sound advice on the summer's hottest concerts

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