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Jason Hutto

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2012

    Tower Groove Records: The Bands Discuss their First Double-LP Compilation

    Photo by Dana Smith A backyard is as good a place as any to start a movement. That's where, in two separate neighborhoods over roughly nine months, 22 bands outlined the edges of a music collective, filled them in over beer and launched Tower Groove Records. They collected votes and took turns. The ... More >>

  • Music

    May 17, 2012

    Tower Groove Records is worth its weight in vinyl

    Photo by Dana Smith A backyard is as good a place as any to start a movement. That's where, in two separate neighborhoods over roughly nine months, 22 bands outlined the edges of a music collective, filled them in over beer and launched Tower Groove Records. They collected votes and took turns. The ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2012

    An Evening with Catholic Guilt and its Moonshine-Infused Paint

    Since 2007, Catholic Guilt's brazen brand of sonic warfare has become a staple in the experimental/noise rock community in St. Louis. Having won the title of the RFT's Best Noise Band of 2011, the band's raw gutter sound continues to emanate from venues all across the South Side area. Comprising the ... More >>

  • 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

    December 21, 2011

    Schlafly Celebrates Twenty Years with Another Strange and Wonderful Free Show

    Brett Underwood​Since 1991, Schlafly Beer has been a beloved institution in St. Louis. Pouring heart and soul into their passion, the brewery creates well-crafted beer much to the applause of microbrew enthusiasts worldwide. From the rolling ease of the classic Pale Ale to the rich, roasted ma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2011

    40 Best St. Louis Releases of 2011: Part One

    ​As you may have noticed, we were excited to be St. Louis music fans this year. And there is no more substantial document of the sound of this city in 2011 than the music released by its bands and artists. It is not an exaggeration to guess that the releases in the metro area number in the tho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2011

    Holiday Cocktail Countdown #9: Mangia Italiano's The Grinch

    Like any red-blooded American, Gut Check uses liquid medication to cope with holiday stress. Not only does a good winter cocktail make it possible to tolerate family members, say, inquiring about your procreation plans, it helps keep you warm, too. From now until Christmas, we're calling upon local ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2011

    Progress Report: Tower Groove Records Compilation

    To call Smokin' Baby -- the studio owned and operated by Jason Hutto of the band Warm Jets USA -- a rock & roll kind of place is to somewhat understate the case. Located just north of Cherokee on Compton, the basement recording space is lean, mean and filthy. Cut the smoke with a knife and it will b ... More >>

  • Music

    July 28, 2011

    Spelling Bee Sets the Example For 21st-Century DIY

    To call Smokin' Baby -- the studio owned and operated by Jason Hutto of the band Warm Jets USA -- a rock & roll kind of place is to somewhat understate the case. Located just north of Cherokee on Compton, the basement recording space is lean, mean and filthy. Cut the smoke with a knife and it will b ... More >>

  • Music

    June 30, 2011

    Warm Jets USA

    Warm Jets USA
    (Cheap Guitar Records)

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2011

    Sleepy Kitty is Playing "Seventeen" as a Guitar Relay at Tonight's RFT Awards Party

    The cover of Sleepy Kitty's upcoming Infinity City.​The RFT Music Awards Party is tonight at 7 p.m. at the Firebird. In addition to the announcement of all this year's winners, the evening will feature performances by 18andCounting, Prince Ea and Sleepy Kitty. The latter has something unique p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2011

    Sleepy Kitty: Meet Your RFT Showcase Main Stage Headliners

    Corey Woodruff​Although the duo isn't originially from St. Louis, Sleepy Kitty still manages to serve as an ancillary conduit that helps keep the city's arts and music scene buzzing. Utilizing "all of the advantages of 1980s-style land line," as drummer/singer Evan Sult aptly quipped, both Su ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2011

    Euclid Records: Label Updates on New Sleepy Kitty, Troubadour Dali and a Painkillers Reissue

    Jon ScorfinaSleepy Kitty, with their record collection​After Joe Schwab filled A to Z in on Euclid Records' pop-up store at Wilco's Solid Sound Festival, he chatted about what the store's record label -- uh, Euclid Records -- is up to. First, the next installment in its "Euclid Sessions" seve ... More >>

  • Music

    January 6, 2011

    Eleven local bands and artists to watch in 2011

    Jon ScorfinaSleepy Kitty, with their record collection​After Joe Schwab filled A to Z in on Euclid Records' pop-up store at Wilco's Solid Sound Festival, he chatted about what the store's record label -- uh, Euclid Records -- is up to. First, the next installment in its "Euclid Sessions" seve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 29, 2010

    LouFest, Day One: So Many Dynamos, Adam Reichmann and Built to Spill

    (A to Z has several writers and photographers covering LouFest. Reviews and photos of the other bands from the first day are coming in separate posts.) Day one of LouFest is in the books. Guys, don't tell the St. Louis naysayers and boo-birds who like to bitch and moan about how much the city suc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2010

    Ten Things to Do If You're Not Going to LouFest

    George Clinton brings the funk on Saturday.​So, chances are you're going to LouFest this weekend. (Have you read our coverage yet? Go! Do it!) But if you aren't, there's plenty to do this weekend. Read on: 1. St. Louis Bluesweek Festival; steps of the Peabody Opera House The inaugural St. Lou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2010

    Benefit Shows and Events Scheduled for Dave Hagerty and Ellen Cook

    ​In the weeks following the hit-and-run car accident that claimed the life of Fattback's Dave Hagerty and injured his girlfriend Ellen Cook, the local music community has continued to lend its support to help defray medical costs.This evening, beginning at 5 p.m., CJ Muggs in Webster Groves will h ... More >>

  • Music

    August 26, 2009

    Homespun: Bunnygrunt

    Matt Harnish & Other Delights
    (Happy Happy Birthday to Me)

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2009

    Interview Outtakes: Son Volt's Jay Farrar

    In this week's paper, I interviewed Son Volt's Jay Farrar. SV's latest, American Central Dust, arrived in stores last week. He spoke about song inspirations (and a forthcoming project with Ben Gibbard) in print; below find more talk about side project Gob Iron, and the connection between Uncle Tupel ... More >>

  • Music

    June 3, 2009

    The Phonocaptors

    10 p.m. Friday, June 5. Deluxe, 2733 Sutton Boulevard, Maplewood.

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2009

    New Bunnygrunt LP West Coast Tour Coming in May

    While I dropped by Vintage Vinyl on Sunday, Matt Harnish alerted me that Bunnygrunt will be releasing a new album in May on Happy Happy Birthday to Me called Matt Harnish and Other Delights.Here's a rough cut of the Delights cover, a painting rendition of the band playing live. Dana Smith/asbestoss ... More >>

  • Music

    July 30, 2008

    That's My Daughter

    It Takes Tuna Tango
    (self-released)

  • Blogs

    May 29, 2008

    2008 Music Award Nominees: Best Indie Band

    It Takes Tuna Tango
    (self-released)

  • Music

    December 26, 2007

    The Spirit of St. Louis

    Two of the Lou's famous rockers fill us in on their favorites of 2007 — and what the next year holds.

  • Music

    December 26, 2007

    The Transmitters

    Receiver
    (self-released) 

  • Music

    October 31, 2007

    Quief Quota

    Chattin' with Quief Quota (Self-released)

  • Music

    May 2, 2007

    Homespun: Various Artists

    Sound (52nd City)

  • Music

    September 20, 2006

    Round 'Em Up!

    A look at oodles of local shows going on this week.

  • Music

    August 9, 2006

    Local Motion: Walkie Talkie U.S.A.

    9 p.m. Tuesday, August 15. Off Broadway (3509 Lemp Avenue).

  • Music

    March 22, 2006

    Local Motion: Red Eyed Driver

    Saturday, March 25 at 11 p.m. Mangia Italiano (3145 South Grand Boulevard).

  • Music

    November 30, 2005

    Freestylin' in the USA

    Big Will gets his chance to shine on BET, while a local record label quietly shutters its doors

  • Music

    August 31, 2005

    You've Got a Friend

    We catch up with the Gentleman Callers, find out what Ron Jeremy has to do with school and examine how much James Taylor really sucks

  • Calendar

    May 11, 2005

    Happy Hunting

    Catch The Blue Bird

  • News

    December 29, 2004

    Best of Street Talk 2004

    Week of December 29, 2004

  • Music

    June 2, 2004

    Riverfront Times Music Awards '04

    Week of December 29, 2004

  • News

    March 3, 2004
  • News

    June 18, 2003

    2003 Music Awards

    The readers spoke, and the RFT music staff listened. Find out who's large and in charge on the St. Louis music scene.

  • Music

    April 23, 2003

    Fred Friendly

    Fred's Variety Group doesn't let ego get in the way of the music

  • News

    January 29, 2003

    Night Hawks

    Two South Grand joints get 3 a.m. liquor licenses, changing the face of after-hours partying in St. Louis

  • Music

    October 2, 2002

    Local Hokum

    Our Town's radio stations aren't playing much local fare because they're not getting much that's fit to play

  • Best of St. Louis

    September 25, 2002

    Best Rock & Roll Club

    Lemmons Basement Bar

  • Music

    May 1, 2002

    The 2002 RFT Music Awards Showcase

    The name has changed, but the song remains the same

  • Music

    February 6, 2002

    Thorny Crown

    A visit to either of the Black Thorn Pub's locations will top off a fun South Side evening

  • News

    October 24, 2001

    Letters

    Week of October 24, 2001

  • Music

    October 10, 2001

    Band Together

    The Fantasy Four and the Julia Sets take their show on the road

  • Music

    November 15, 2000

    Color My World

    The Look and the Feel of Sexicolor isn't breaking any new ground, but it's a delight nonetheless

  • Music

    September 20, 2000

    Death of a Format

    Remodeling St. Louis' radio dial

  • Music

    September 6, 2000

    Calling from Home

    Singer/songwriter Bob Reuter gives voice to St. Louis' unique character

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