A note from DJ SlantE via Facebook about the July 4 appearance of electro wizard Richie Hawtin:Because of unforeseen circumstances, we have decided that Ten14 will not provide the best experience possible for this rare Saint Louis appearance by Richie Hawtin. We have moved the entire show to the Koken Art Factory, which will provide a much better experience for everyone who has been looking forward to this event, and we hope that you join us there to see one of 2009's best techno shows. This ev
Happy July 4, everyone. Have fun, be safe and rock out.
Thursday, July 2
*Bob Dylan/Willie Nelson/John Cougar Mellencamp, GCS Ballpark (Sauget)
*Brooke Waggoner, Off Broadway
*Dr. Manhattan, Cicero's
*Hip-Hop Showcase, Atomic Cowboy
*Bridgeton Air Defense/Tenement Ruth, Mangia
*Peter J Woods/ Instinct Control/ Kingston Family Singers/ Mavis Concave, Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center
After most people finished lighting off their fireworks, veteran DJ Richie Hawtin lit up Koken Art Factory into the early hours of Sunday morning. Photographer Nick Schnelle was there and has this slide show from the party.Photo: Nick SchnelleView more photos here.Photo: Nick SchnelleView more photos here.
The long weekend behind us, here's what you might have missed.Bob Dylan at GCS BallparkPhoto: Roy KastenBob Dylan and Donnie Herron at the end of the nightOn Thursday night, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson performed at GCS Ballpark (home to the Gateway Grizzlies minor league team) in Sauget. Roy Kasten was there and brought back a review, photos and set lists.