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Darin Gray

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2012

    Six Best Bands Named Black _____

    The Black Keys headlined the first day of Coachella. Black Sabbath is about to play Lollapalooza. Local metal phenom Black Fast just wowed a crowd at Euclid Records for Record Store Day. These are all reminders that black is the official color of rock & roll. Here are the six best "Black ______" ban ... More >>

  • Music

    January 26, 2012

    Chris Corsano

    7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 28. Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 North Grand Boulevard.

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2012

    Dana Smith, St. Louis Painter, Celebrates Local Musicians with Southtown Famous

    For local painter Dana Smith, art and music have always been intertwined. He can he found in the dark corners of music venues, his face obscured by a large lens, capturing live shots of local bands that he'll later use as a guide for his paintings. The sounds, sights and people of St. Louis are his ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2012

    Yankee Racers Release First Full-Length with a Little Help from a Lot of Friends

    Curt Brewer is a familiar face in the local music community: he plays guitar with the raw, bluesy quintet Kentucky Knife Fight, lays down 1920s-inspired jazz licks in Two Swingin' Picks, and sits in as a gun-for-hire for wedding bands, fill-in gigs and the like. This Thursday night, however, he'll b ... More >>

  • Music

    September 15, 2011

    After 52 years, the New Music Circle still lives up to its name

    Curt Brewer is a familiar face in the local music community: he plays guitar with the raw, bluesy quintet Kentucky Knife Fight, lays down 1920s-inspired jazz licks in Two Swingin' Picks, and sits in as a gun-for-hire for wedding bands, fill-in gigs and the like. This Thursday night, however, he'll b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2011

    Memories of Danny McClain from Friends and Family

    Courtesy of Mary Ann Starr​In this week's RFT, we profiled Danny McClain, the mind-blowing local musician who passed away on March 28 at the age of 31. To further honor his memory, we invited some of his friends and family to share their favorite Danny McClain stories with A to Z. Mary Ann St ... More >>

  • Music

    April 14, 2011

    Danny McClain, Grand Ulena's relentless drummer, played hard and died young

    Courtesy of Mary Ann Starr​In this week's RFT, we profiled Danny McClain, the mind-blowing local musician who passed away on March 28 at the age of 31. To further honor his memory, we invited some of his friends and family to share their favorite Danny McClain stories with A to Z. Mary Ann St ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2011

    R.I.P. Danny McClain, Grand Ulena Drummer

    Image viaDanny McClain ​Danny McClain, a long-time local drummer in numerous bands and projects, including Johnny Angel and Grand Ulena, has died. No further details are known at this time. McClain's musical talents preceded him. He's collaborated and performed with countless musicians in the ... More >>

  • Music

    August 25, 2010

    Jeff Tweedy finds a kindred spirit in soul legend Mavis Staples, survives the dunk tank

    Image viaDanny McClain ​Danny McClain, a long-time local drummer in numerous bands and projects, including Johnny Angel and Grand Ulena, has died. No further details are known at this time. McClain's musical talents preceded him. He's collaborated and performed with countless musicians in the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2010

    Animal Collective Once Played at the Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center

    Electronic musician Raglani has been keeping busy in non-performance ways lately: He's been uploading video after video of vintage St. Louis performance videos to a Vimeo account. The result is a treasure trove of experimental, noise, punk and indie videos: The collection features acts such as Hair ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2009

    MP3: On Fillmore, "Master Moon"

    In last week's paper, Ryan Wasoba profiled On Fillmore, the instrumental music project featuring Darin Gray and Glenn Kotche. The band's latest album, Extended Vacation, came out recently. Here's an MP3 from that album. MP3: On Fillmore, "Master Moon"

  • Music

    November 25, 2009

    Impermanent Vacation: Darin Gray and Glenn Kotche reactivate their instrumental project, On Fillmore

    In last week's paper, Ryan Wasoba profiled On Fillmore, the instrumental music project featuring Darin Gray and Glenn Kotche. The band's latest album, Extended Vacation, came out recently. Here's an MP3 from that album. MP3: On Fillmore, "Master Moon"

  • Music

    September 6, 2006

    Music Showcase Schedule

    The complete low-down on this year's nominated acts

  • Music

    September 6, 2006

    He Bangs the Drums

    Wilco's drummer beats a retreat on his solo disc.

  • Music

    July 12, 2006

    And the Nominees Are...

    Get a load of the nominees for our annual music awards extravaganza

  • Music

    October 12, 2005

    Big Bang Baby

    Lemp turns up the noise, while Velvet shuts down its speakers

  • Calendar

    September 28, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Week of September 28, 2005

  • Calendar

    April 28, 2004

    It Takes Two

    Come hear Radio Cherokee's beautiful noise

  • Calendar

    March 31, 2004

    Music for Bookstores

    Brian Eno's got nothing

  • Music

    November 26, 2003

    Grand Ulena

    Neosho (Family Vineyard)

  • Calendar

    October 15, 2003

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Week of October 15, 2003

  • Music

    June 4, 2003

    Embarrassment of Riches

    If you can't find a show to go to this weekend, it's your own damn fault

  • Music

    May 28, 2003

    Grand Funk

    Police tactics are called into question as Grand Ulena is rendered homeless

  • Music

    February 26, 2003

    A Bug in Your Ear

    The call of Ring, Cicada is persuasive indeed

  • Music

    January 29, 2003
  • Music

    October 16, 2002

    Grand Illusion

    The hometowners of Grand Ulena insist they're not a local band

  • Best of St. Louis

    September 25, 2002

    Best Store for New CDs

    Vintage Vinyl East

  • Music

    July 17, 2002

    Bedazzled

    A devoted fanboy produces an homage to one of St. Louis' most beloved bands

  • Music

    December 26, 2001

    Doing Our Best

    Our intrepid columnist weighs in with her faves for the year that was

  • Music

    April 11, 2001

    The Times, They Are A-Changing

    The RFT welcomes a new music editor

  • Music

    March 7, 2001

    Bob Reuter, Blueberry, Dave Stone and Darin Gray.

    Monday, March 12; Duff's Restaurant (392 N. Euclid Ave.).

  • Music

    November 29, 2000

    By the Book

    Bassist Darin Gray learns that the library is where they have to take you in

  • Music

    October 25, 2000

    Lo and Behold

    Hot nightspot Lo has rescinded its prohibition of drum & bass

  • Music

    May 3, 2000

    Ghost Stories

    Grandpa's Ghost release their fourth album -- this time with some outside help

  • Music

    April 26, 2000

    808 State

    Students at St. Louis Community College-Forest Park pay homage to the Roland Corp.'s creations

  • Music

    March 1, 2000

    Big Deal

    The Way Out Club, part 2, opens in a new location

  • Music

    November 3, 1999

    CAPTAIN FANTASTIC!

    Local rock deconstructors Captain Captain refuse to be confined

  • Music

    July 21, 1999

    SHADES OF GRAY

    The magical playing of Darin Gray expands the palette of the bass guitar

  • Music

    January 27, 1999

    Sound Checks

    The magical playing of Darin Gray expands the palette of the bass guitar

  • Music

    January 13, 1999

    Listening Post

    The magical playing of Darin Gray expands the palette of the bass guitar

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