Pat Sajak

Out Every Night: The Best Shows in St. Louis from April 15 to 21

Record Store Day approacheth! I won't say much this week. I have to reserve as much energy as possible with these vinyl-skimming digits, after all. Outside of all the events and after parties revolving around dear RSD, there's plenty to get out and see all week. Click ahead for our recommendations, ... More >>

Lil Wayne, John Mayer, Animal Collective, Pokey LaFarge and More in This Week's Show Announcements

Here again: every newly announced show for the week! On page one you'll find a quick list of shows that particularly caught our attention, followed by embedded YouTube videos; there, you can check out some of the artists you may not be familiar with. Page two contains our complete listing of new sho ... More >>

The Best Shows in St. Louis This Week: February 25 to March 3

St. Louis is nothing if not prolific in 2013. Last week's show announcements boasted an impressive seven releases-to-be across the board. This week, add three more sets of brand new local tracks to your music collection. DinoFight!, Les Gruff and the Billy Goat, and Mikey Wehling and the Reverbs all ... More >>

St. Louis Hits the Road: Tips From the Many Local Bands that Toured in 2012

Hard times, high gas prices and an ill economy did little to derail local artists from expanding outward in 2012. As a musician, I've never seen so many of my peers crawl out from these red brick buildings to push their River City sounds than in the past 12 months. Many return with invaluable advice ... More >>

The St. Louis Soundtrack of Laumeier Sculpture Park: Review of the Site/Sound Exhibit

In a year when local bands have formed new partnerships or reconstituted old ones through DIY festivals, home-grown record labels and subscription seven-inch series, the sheer scope of Eric Hall's Site/Sound project demands respect. For the past year, experimental instrumentalist Hall has been in re ... More >>

Homespun: Various Artists

Site/Sound
erichall.bandcamp.com/album/site-sound

Out Every Night: The Best Shows From October 15 to 21

Please pardon my lack of enthusiasm today; I'm still mourning that crushing playoff-ending defeat our city's beloved Redbirds faced on Friday -- damn those victorious Nationals. Also, Dewey Defeats Truman! Oh, ESPN. There's good shows this week: Smashing Pumpkins plays the Chaifetz on Thursday -- i ... More >>

The Ten Best Shows In St. Louis This Weekend: September 14 to 16

The office has been hectic lately. Next week is our big Best Of St. Louis issue. Things have occasionally gotten ugly; the "motherfuckers" are flying with unusual frequency, weary staffers are resorting to puns (puns!) in conversation and the jello shots just don't seem to have enough kick to 'em la ... More >>

Matisyahu, Psychedelic Furs, Teenage Bottlerocket and More in This Week's New Show Announcements

Here again: every newly announced show for the week! On page one you'll find a quick list of shows that particularly caught our attention, followed by embedded YouTube videos; there, you can check out some of the artists you may not be familiar with. Page two contains our complete listing of new sho ... More >>

The Orbz Taking Up Residence at El Lenador, Starting Tonight

Midwestern indie rock band, the Orbz begins a month long residency tonight at El Lenador (3124 Cherokee St). The Orbz will play for free every Monday in July.

The Ten Best Shows In St. Louis This Weekend: May 4 to 6

This weekend is Cinco de Mayo, which for all of you non Spanish-speaking types translates literally to "The Five of Mayo". What this cryptic phrase actually means is unclear, as is the origin of the association between Mexico and mayonnaise, but for some reason it seems to happen every year on the f ... More >>

Sublime with Rome, Buddy Guy, Pretty Little Empire and More in This Week's New Show Announcements

Here again: every newly announced show for the week! On page one you'll find a quick list of shows that particularly caught our attention, followed by embedded Youtube videos with which you can check out some of the artists you may not be familiar with. Page two contains our complete listing of new ... More >>

A Comprehensive Guide to Record Store Day 2012

This just in: Vinyl is BACK! Now in its fifth year, Record Store Day has made its international mark, recognized by labels, bands, and collectors worldwide. Celebrating the cultural impact of the independent record store, RSD offers everything from live performances to special discounts to limited e ... More >>

The Ten Best Things to do in St. Louis This Weekend: February 3 to 5

Courtesy of Bass Amp & Dan-OFunny-smelling punks, doubtless wishing they'd slapped a different tossed off title on their fantastic show at Off Broadway this weekend.​It may not be picnic weather, but it's still pretty damn nice for the first weekend in February. And yes, we realize the ice ca ... More >>

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 >>

Your Last Chance To See The Tory Z Starbuck Project Is Sunday

Courtesy of the artist​It would take something major to slow down the ultra-prolific Tory Z Starbuck or his band, the aptly titled Tory Z Starbuck Project. Pregnancy qualifies. Starbuck and his wife/bandmate Venus Slick are expecting their first child next January and consequently are not plan ... More >>

Elvis Costello & the Imposters at the Pageant, 7/1/2011: Review, Photos and Setlist

Jon Gitchoff​Elvis Costello & the Imposters The Pageant July 1, 2011 When Elvis Costello finally sells out, quits working as a tireless singer, songwriter and music scholar, and takes over Celine Dion's gig in Las Vegas, he'll have a great stage show to fall back on. Costello and his backin ... More >>

St. Louis Weekend Concert Calendar: Friday, July 23, to Sunday, July 25

The Silversun Pickups will play for free with Against Me this Saturday​Friday, July 23 *Kings of Leon, Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre *Sara Bareilles/Brothers Lazaroff, Live on the Levee *Michael McDonald/Steve Scorfina, Touhill Performing Arts Center *On Tracy Lane/All Fall Down/Reigning Heir & ... More >>

St. Louis Weekend Concert Calendar: Friday, June 11 to Sunday, June 13

blogs.dallasobserver.comThe Brian Jonestown Massacre will be at Off Broadway Friday, June 11 at 8 p.m.​Friday, June 11 *Harry Connick Jr, The Fox Theatre *Maze featuring Frankie Beverly/Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Chaifetz Arena *Break These Walls/Make Me Break Me/Between The Rivers/Granite Clou ... More >>

St. Louis Weekend Concert Calendar: Friday, May 14 to Sunday, May 16

Midlake performs at the Old Rock House on Saturday. Read our feature here.​Friday, May 14 *Ozomatli, Duck Room -- SOLD OUT *Ozomatli, Vintage Vinyl (5:30 p.m.) *Mr. Gnome/Loza/The Orbz, Firebird *Fundamental Elements (CD release), Old Rock House *Here Come the Mummies/Open > Sunday, The Pagean ... More >>

Tonight! El Perro del Mar. Tomorrow's MP3 Bonanza! RJD2, Into the Light Carol Anne

El Perro del Mar Where: The Gargoyle Playing With: Peter Bjorn and John Sounds Like: "The 2009 release Love Is Not Pop furthers Sarah Assbring's deconstruction of pop and indie-folk forms -- the melodies linger, the grooves float, the themes sigh -- but a sonic laboratory of dubby delay and electron ... More >>

St. Louis Halloween Shows: Get Spooked

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year -- which means that the ooky-spooky celebrating (and, let's be real, debauchery) begins on Friday night. In light of this, here's a rundown of all the shows going on so far. Did we miss any? Chime in below. Wikimedia Commons​ October 30 Binge and Purge: ... More >>

Photos: Cardiac Arrest, God Fodder, Sweet Tooth at Binge and Purge, Apop Records, 8/22/09

Yesterday on Cherokee, neighboring shops -- Binge & Purge and Apop Records -- hosted bands and barbecue, for an end-of-summer party. Pat Sajak Assassins, The Fins, Suburban Smash, Medical Tourists, Maximum Effort, God Fodder, Cardiac Arrest, Kansas City's Dark Ages and Lester Shy and The Shyphon ... More >>

Last Live in St. Louis Series CD Release Tonight at Lemmons!

Tonight is the last of three release shows for Nick Acquisto's Live in St. Louis CD compilation. The gig takes place at Lemmons, and features Glass Teeth, N. Nomurai, The Pat Sajak Assassins and Tory Z. Starbuck. $10 gets you into the show and a free CD. Last week we posted MP3s from some of t ... More >>

Ten Things to Do Under $10 This Weekend, August 14-16, 2009

TGIF! Here are ten things to do this weekend that won't bust your budget. soulardbluesband.com​Soulard Blues Band at Broadway Oyster Bar (Friday)The Soulard Blues Band has been around for more than 25 years, but this current lineup came together about two years ago. They play at 9:30 p.m. Friday. ... More >>

Space Parlour CD Release

9 p.m. Friday, August 14. Lemmons, 5800 Gravois Avenue.

MP3s Release Shows: The Space Parlour's Live in St. Louis Series

Get excited: It's that time of year again for Nick Acquisto to commemorate the completion of his third Live in St. Louis CD -- a compilation of the best live performances recorded on his Thursday night KDHX show -- with release shows. Here are the scheduled celebrations, along with some MP3s from th ... More >>

Space Parlour: Live in St. Louis Series Resumes Tonight on KDHX with the May Day Orchestra

Space Parlour curator Nick Acquisto writes in that the annual live local music series he curates on his KDHX radio show is starting again tonight with a performance by the May Day Orchestra at 8:30 p.m. The schedule for the next few months is below, although music will start at 8 p.m. those nights. ... More >>

Download a Theodore Cover of Damien Jurado's "Fuel" Photos

The things you find via random Internet searches. Here's a blog based in Canada (Calgary, Alberta, more specifically) raving about our own Theodore. In a very kind post, the author says he's "quite taken with them at this point. They have that hazy, slide guitar country ballad feel.  This stuff ... More >>

St. Louis Weekend Concert Calendar: January 2 to 4

Friday, January 2*The Educated Guess (CD release)/Jon Hardy & the Public, Off Broadway*Peanuts/Theodore/Pat Sajak Assassins, Schlafly Tap Room*Big Mike Aguirre, BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups*Nite Owl birthday bash w/Nikko Smith, Cicero's*Euforquestra/Heatbox/Public Property Diplomats of Solid Sound ... More >>

St. Louis Weekend Concert Calendar: November 21 to 23

Friday, November 21 *Cameron Matthews (CD release)/Via Dove, Cicero’s *Dar Williams, Duck Room *Reverend Horton Heat/Nashville Pussy, Pop’s *Asylum Street Spankers, Off Broadway *Marnie Stern/Thor Axe, Billiken Club *Bunnygrunt/Blind Eyes/Kyle Sowashes, Lemmons *Tok (CD release)/Ottomen/Chico Ma ... More >>

St. Louis Weekend Concert Calendar: October 31-November 2

St. Louis Halloween Shows: Friday, October 31

St. Louis Weekend Concert Calendar: August 1-3

St. Louis Weekend Concert Calendar: July 18-20

St. Louis Weekend Concert Calendar, June 20-22

2008 Music Awards Nominees: Best Punk/Hardcore

St. Louis Weekend Round-Up, November 30 - December 2

St. Louis Weekend Round-up, October 12-14

St. Louis Concert Calendar: September 18, 2007

St. Louis Weekend Concert Calendar: July 20-22

St. Louis Concert Calendar: July 17

St. Louis Concert Calendar: June 19

St. Louis Concert Calendar: June 15, 2007

Homespun: The Pat Sajak Assassins

Soundtracks for Superheroes (Self-released)

Open Spaces

Venues are closing, but others are stepping up.

The Ghost in You

Get your spook on at Halloween shows around town

Buffet of Champions

You came, you saw, you voted: the winners of the 2005 Riverfront Times Music Awards

Sounds Around Town

Week of April 7, 2004

Advertised Special!

As seen in the RFT