St. Patrick's Day

Spelling Bee Outs "Joe Sly," Alleged Undercover Cop Posing as Punk Fan

We here at RFT Music can barely breathe this is so awesome. St. Louis's own Spelling Bee has apparently outed an undercover police operation in Boston. The cops' goal: Breaking up DIY punk shows by posing as fans. "Basically I think the cops should have something better to do," says drummer and vo ... More >>

Randall's to Hold Irish Whiskey Tasting

Do you need a reminder? You do not need a reminder. Gut Check, however, needs a lede. So: St. Patrick's Day is Sunday. To get you in the mood, Randall's Wines and Spirits (14201 Manchester Road, Ballwin; 636-527-1002) is holding a "meeting" of its Whisk(e)y Club on this evening at 7 p.m. This month ... More >>

Pint Size Bakery & Coffee's Man-tastic Dessert: What to Eat This Weekend and Where to Eat It

Gut Check tells you what's new and tasty at our favorite restaurants. Listen up, dudes. This weekend Pint Size Bakery & Coffee (3825 Watson Road; 314-645-7142) has a dessert for you. "We have our 'Man-tastic Dessert,'" says owner and "punk-rock grandma" baker (as her husband has dubbed her) Christ ... More >>

The Best St. Louis Metal Shows in March

Looking for a good place to see flashy and exciting music played at high volume, have your mind blown by dark and powerful sounds, or just stomp around like a drunken goon with your shirt off? Then a heavy metal concert might be just the place for you. Each month I'll be offering my top picks of the ... More >>

Ask a Mexican: Special Best Of Best Of Edition

Drinking With St. Louis Public Radio's Spring Pledge Drive

Now that St. Patrick's Day has passed and we're still a couple of weeks away from the half-year binge known as baseball season, St. Louis' recreational drinkers are left looking for an excuse to put on our wobbly boots. Thank goodness, then, that our local NPR affiliate, 90.7 FM (KWMU), has its bian ... More >>

Nike Releases the Black and Tan Shoe in Honor of Ireland; Irish Not Impressed

​Nike decided to get in the St. Patrick's Day spirit -- and make some more money -- by releasing two pair of Irish-themed shoes for the holiday. One has been dubbed the "Guinness," the other the "Black and Tan," named for the popular American drink which combines Guinness and a pale ale in th ... More >>

Atlanta's St. Patrick's Day Parade Commercial Is Terrifying

After watching this I don't want to attend this parade at all. I do, however, want to drink until I forget the last three days of my life. So that makes this commercial about 50 percent successful in hyping up St. Patrick's Day.

Science Hill's Tour Bus is for Sale: Jeff Nations Shares Some Memories from the Road

Photo courtesy of Jeff Nations​Norman, the airport shuttle turned Science Hill Tour Bus, is for sale. If you are a band looking for a mode of transport, head on over to Craigslist, where you will find the particulars. Science Hill's Jeff Nations explains that the band has moved on: He's focusi ... More >>

Photos: Mike Gordon and Galactic at the Pageant, Thursday, March 17

Last night, Mike Gordon and Galactic capped off St. Patrick's Day with a co-headlining bill at the Pageant. Jon Gitchoff was there and snapped some photos; an entire slideshow is coming, but here's a taste now!Jon GitchoffMike Gordon​ View an entire slideshow of Mike Gordon and Galactic at th ... More >>

Happy St. Pat's! Your Food's Not Really Irish!

retroist.comNot Irish.​ We hate to ruin your day - okay, not really - but while you're reveling in the St. Pat's festivities with your green beer and Car Bombs and corned beef, we're here to tell you that it's all fake. That's right. Your favorite St. Patrick's Day eats? They're not really I ... More >>

Green Day

Show Review Setlist: Flogging Molly at the Pageant, Tuesday, March 8

Todd OwyoungFlogging Molly at the Pageant in 2010​When the world ends, I'd like to be dancing, stomping and singing in the pit at a Flogging Molly concert. One could do worse. Last night at the sold-out Pageant, the Irish-punk band rallied the masses with a versatility that glimmered through ... More >>

Homespun: Ian Walsh & Kevin Buckley

Keeping It Reel
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McGurk's Public House's Charlie Myers: Featured Bartender of the Week

Welcome to Girl Walks into a Bar, a weekly Gut Check feature that spotlights local bars and bartenders. This week Alissa Nelson profiles Charlie Myers of McGurk's Public House in O'Fallon. Below is a Q&A with Walters, followed by a video of him and special guest Ronnie Walters of McGurk's Soulard mi ... More >>

Taste By Niche's Ted Kilgore: Featured Bartender of the Week

Welcome to Girl Walks into a Bar, a weekly Gut Check feature that spotlights local bars and bartenders. This week Alissa Nelson profiles Taste by Niche bartender Ted Kilgore. Below is a Q&A with Kilgore, followed by a video of him mixing an El Maestro No. 1 cocktail. Alissa Nelson​The "10,000 ... More >>

Brasserie by Niche's Michele Bildner: Featured Bartender of the Week

Welcome to Girl Walks into a Bar, a weekly Gut Check feature that spotlights local bars and bartenders. This week Alissa Nelson profiles Brasserie by Niche bartender Michele Bildner. Below is a Q&A with Bildner, followed by a video of her mixing a Perfect Pimm's cocktail. Alissa Nelson​Michel ... More >>

Veronica Schuster of Harvest Restaurant in Richmond Heights: Featured Bartender of the Week

Welcome to Girl Walks into a Bar, a weekly Gut Check feature that spotlights local bars and bartenders. This week Alissa Nelson profiles Harvest restaurant bartender Veronica Schuster. Alissa Nelson​Veronica Schuster might just possess the most positive mental attitude of any bartender in the ... More >>

Ryan "Burns" Wilmsmeier of the Bleeding Deacon: Gut Check's Featured Bartender of the Week

Welcome to Girl Walks into a Bar, a weekly Gut Check feature that spotlights local bars and bartenders. This is part one of Alissa Nelson's two-part profile of Bleeding Deacon bartender Ryan Wilmsmeier. Part one is accessible here. Alissa NelsonEasy on the sweet vermouth: A classic Manhattan cockta ... More >>

Ernesto's Wine Bar pays tribute to Papa Hemingway the right way: with good eats

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