Roland Johnson

Best Coast, Dr. Dog, MC Chris, Vintage Trouble 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 >>

Soul/Funk: Meet the 2013 RFT Music Award Nominees

The 2013 Riverfront Times Music Showcase is this weekend! Think of it as St. Louis music's own official holiday and consider this the season. Throughout May we at RFT Music have been working hard to make our cases for all 130 bands and artists nominated for an RFT Music Award this year in 26 categor ... More >>

Full Circle with The Flaming Lips: 2012 In Review

Editor's Note: The end of 2012 is upon us (also the end of the world, if you believe in that sort of thing), so we thought we'd put a cap on things by sharing some of our personal favorite shows, albums, events and general shenanigans. Join us as we indulge in some navel-gazing! When I write articl ... More >>

Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Jukebox The Ghost, Lindsey Stirling 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 >>

Roland Johnson

10 p.m. Friday, October 12. BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups, 700 South Broadway.

Muse, Method Man, Garfunkel and Oates 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 >>

Out Every Night: The Best Shows From October 8 to 14

Before we get into it: I am sure you are all already aware that White Rabbits is playing in town this week. And I am sure you've all seen this ubiquitous press photo, wherein all the members of the band are sprawled lazily on the floor, haphazardly surrounded by their hopelessly-tangled instrument c ... More >>

Big Muddy Blues Festival, According to the Fans: "Better than LouFest"

Julianne & Kevin Reaume Hometown: Syracuse, NY Have you been to the Big Muddy Blues Festival before: First time Most excited about seeing: Miss Jubilee & The Humdingers Words for Hurricane Isaac: "It's going to follow us back to New York, that's all I know." The Big Muddy Blues Festival in ten words ... More >>

Big Muddy Blues Festival's Isaac-Updated Schedule and Venue Information

Isaac has arrived, bringing with it the threat of several tornadoes last night, torrential rain and some more rain. The weather has caused an update in the Big Muddy Blues Festival schedule. First of all, it's still happening and so far there are no cancellations or changes to the lineup -- Joe Loui ... More >>

OFF!, Delta Spirit, Kenny Loggins 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 >>

Big Muddy Blues Festival Lineup and Ticket Information

The Big Muddy Blues Festival, which takes place downtown every year on Labor Day weekend, returns this year with three stages on Laclede's Landing and a headlining set from New Orleans' Dr. John. Tickets are on sale now -- they range from $10 a day for general admission to $85 per day for Gold Lev ... More >>

Swans, Stars, Sebadoh 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 >>

Dark Funeral, Hot Water Music, Juvenile 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 Bad Plus, Football Etc., ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd 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 >>

Die Antwoord, Matthew Sweet, Murphy's Law 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 >>

Bluesweek triples in size, attracting its strongest lineup yet

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Bobby Conn, Neon Tree, MarchFourth Marching Band 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 >>

The Nine Best Blues Clubs in St. Louis

Selecting Riverfront Times' Best of St. Louis 2011 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. In this RFT Music series, we're beeboping and scattin' our way through notable runners up in a number of categories. This week: The best blues club ... More >>

Tenacious D, Alice Cooper, Mariachi El Bronx and More in This Week's New Show Announcements

Every newly announced show this week! Comedy and music fans, rejoice: The D is coming to town. For the uninitiated, I'm referring to Tenacious D -- the two-man wonderband will play the Pageant on July 23 with The Sights. They also just released a new video yesterday; see it below. For fans of southe ... More >>

Help Us Select The 2012 RFT Music Awards Nominees [Update]

Steve TruesdellLast year's RFT Music Showcase. Who will we be shouting along with this year?​Update, 2/14: This is your final chance to get yourself on the nominating committee. If you feel your perspective will help us find the hundred best bands and artists in St. Louis, email me at kiernan ... More >>

Ten Best Things to Do in St. Louis This Weekend: September 30 to October 2

Mount Eerie. Photo by Wheat Wurtzburger​It's the end of the week and it's hard to imagine better weather. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to enjoy it this weekend, including (count 'em) three outdoor festivals that involve standout locals: Midtown Alley Fest, Grove Fest and Euclid Recor ... More >>

The Ten Best Things to Do in St. Louis This Weekend: August 19-21

Todd OwyoungThe last time they were here, Blink 182 gave us sex, immature jokes and rock 'n' roll. We're hoping for more of the last one this time. ​This weekend is one for nostalgia. There's the PG-13 excess of the Nickelodeon '90s that comes with a concert fronted by Blink 182 (and shared wi ... More >>

The RFT Music Awards Party Highlights: Video

Dots Not Feathers won Best New Band. Photo by Kelly Hogan​ The RFT Music Awards were announced at the Firebird this week, and we only just now finished fighting off the hangover. 18andCounting, Prince Ea and Sleepy Kitty all played memorable live sets, with Prince Ea inviting Teresajenee up f ... More >>

The 2011 Riverfront Times Music Awards Winners

Review: Johnnie's Jam, Featuring Dona Oxford and Conan O'Brien's musicians, at the Sheldon, Sunday, September 19

​Last night at the Sheldon, musicians gathered to pay tribute to the late Johnnie Johnson and his many accomplishments. KSDK's Art Holliday served as the night's master of ceremonies. (The concert served as a fundraiser for his Johnson documentary, Johnnie Be Good.) Holliday began night with a ... More >>

St. Louis to Get Blues Hall of Fame, 10-Day Bluesweek Musical Festival

Photo: Diana BenantiLeft to right: Blues musicians Bob Case, Roland Johnson and Mayor Francis Slay. ​Organizers of a new music festival to be called St. Louis Bluesweek held a press conference downtown yesterday to announce their lineup and unveil plans for construction of a new Blues Hall of Fame ... More >>

This Just In: St. Louis Bluesweek Festival and new Blues Hall of Fame Announced for Downtown

Diana BenantiLocal blues men with Mayor Francis Slay at the Bluesweek press conference this afternoon across from the Peabody Opera House. From left: Ron Edwards, Bob Case, Roland Johnson, Slay, Skeet Rodgers, Jimmy Hinds. ​ St. Louis blues legends and enthusiasts turned out this afternoon fo ... More >>

Diamonds in the Mud: A preview of the Big Muddy Blues Festival and a look at some niches in need of some Neil