Steve Pohlman

Stag Nite offers weekly camaraderie in debauchery

Stag Nite Oral History - The Lost Interviews

See also: Stag Nite Offers Weekly Camaraderie in Debauchery. Stag Nite: the Slideshow In this week's print edition we ran a story on Stag Nite, a South City tradition celebrating its ninth year anniversary, which features the time-tested coupling of cheap booze and live music. Unfortunately we we ... More >>

Can musicians find new audiences through tribute nights?

See also: Stag Nite Offers Weekly Camaraderie in Debauchery. Stag Nite: the Slideshow In this week's print edition we ran a story on Stag Nite, a South City tradition celebrating its ninth year anniversary, which features the time-tested coupling of cheap booze and live music. Unfortunately we we ... More >>

tUnE-yArDs at Off Broadway, 11/8/11: Review, Photos and Setlist

Photo by Jason StoffPlenty more where that came from.​tUnE-yArDs | Pat Jordache Off Broadway November 8, 2011 Attending a show is participating in it. There is no such thing as a bystander at any occasion of live music; every single person, whether on stage or not, affects the proceedings in ... More >>

Harry Nilsson Tribute At Off Broadway: What Is The Point?

Harry Nilsson, one of the very few things all four Beatles agreed on and a singer of nearly unparalleled talent, will get the tribute treatment at Off Broadway on November 26th. What Is The Point? A Tribute To Harry Nilsson will feature Nilsson sets from Theodore, Ransom Note, Edward Burch, John Kra ... More >>

Off Broadway Is Getting Rid Of Its Booths. Incidentally, Do You Need A Booth?

Jason StoffAh, memories. ​A month after they gave the bar a trim (to put it mildly), Off Broadway is making another (much less drastic) alteration: The five booths on the patio are on their way out. "They just aren't a very efficient use of space," says owner Steve Pohlman. He says they will ... More >>

Tonight's The Builders and The Butchers Show is Cancelled

​The Builders and The Butchers' show tonight at Off Broadway with Damion Suomi and the Minor Prophets has been canceled, Steve Pohlman has just informed us. No word on why the show has fallen through, but it appears that the band will still be playing tomorrow night in Lawrence. Contact Off Br ... More >>

Godfathers St. Louis Show Postponed Due to Visa Issues [Update with Rescheduled Date]

[Update, February 10 at 11:55 a.m. This show has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 22. The opening acts are the same and tickets for last night's postponed show will be honored. $12 advance tickets will be on sale again this afternoon. Tickets are $15 at the door.] The Godfathers' February 9 s ... More >>

Obituary: Dave Hagerty of Fattback, 1981-2010

David M. Hagerty memorial page/Facebook​Ask people what they remember most about Dave Hagerty, and chances are they won't mention his genre-bending guitar playing or the bizarre obsessions he sang about in his band, Fattback. What friends recall is Hagerty's smile - a genuine, kind-eyed grin t ... More >>

Benefit for Larissa Dalle (Rook) of Wormwood Scrubs Tonight at Off Broadway

​On her blog, Wormwood Scrubs vocalist and keyboardist Larissa Rook lists her occupation as survivor. That's in addition to being a musician, farmer, fiber artist, children's book author and photographer. Right now, she's forced to focus on the survivor gig. Since 2002, Rook has battled brea ... More >>

King Khan & BBQ Show A No Show In St. Louis. Under Arrest in the Midwest? Deer Tick To the Rescue!

King Khan & BBQ.UPDATE 11:30 a.m.: The Pitch Our sister paper in Kansas City, reports on the situation: "The booking agent confirmed that the band was arrested yesterday in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The tour manager remains in jail, but everyone else is out on bail. No word of the charges yet, but ... More >>

King Khan at Off Broadway in November

Gotta love Facebook and Twitter -- that's how I found out that noted weirdo-soul/blues/funk act King Khan is coming to Off Broadway in November. Venue co-owner Steve Pohlman says date is to be confirmed -- and it's unclear whether it's King Khan and the Shrines OR King Khan & BBQ Show; yes, ... More >>

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The year that was 2006 in the St. Louis music scene

This Must Be the Place

New owners, new venues and old digs: A report on St. Louis' ever-evolving club scene