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May 18, 2012
The 2012 RFT Music Showcase Schedule
The 2012 RFT Music Showcase is two weeks away, on June 2. And here it is: 5 blocks, 14 stages, 74 bands and artists. Ten bucks gets you all the excellent St. Louis music you can absorb in one twelve hour span. And hey: At least for now, the forecast calls for an incredibly pleasant high of 89 degree ... More >>
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May 2, 2012
Americana: Meet the 2012 RFT Music Award Nominees
The 2012 Riverfront Times Music Showcase is a month away. And if that is our own St. Louis Music holiday, then consider this the season: Over the next month, we'll be making our cases for all 125 bands and artists nominated for an RFT Music Award this year. Each weekday between now and the showcase ... More >>
Blogs
April 18, 2012
Snoop Dogg, Unknown Hinson, El Monstero 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 >>
Music
March 15, 2012
Clank, Boom and Steam! A Tribute to Tom Wait
8 p.m. Friday, March 16. Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp Avenue.
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March 15, 2012
An Interview with Tom Waits' Tribute Organizer David Anderson
When David Anderson isn't busy leading local psych-folk quartet Tenement Ruth his his wife Melissa, he can be found on stages and in studios around town as an in-demand session player, and he's lent his fiery lead work to bands like Magnolia Summer, Grace Basement, Old Lights and others. But in the ... More >>
Blogs
January 13, 2012
Ten Best Things to Do in St. Louis This Weekend: January 13 to 15
This was the first week of torrential show announcements for 2012, and we've got a weekend to match. The Civil Wars play a sold-out Pageant on Sunday, Eric Johnson's at Old Rock House and you're forgiven for missing Emperor X at the Billiken Club -- he's playing the Firebird this weekend. On the loc ... More >>
Music
December 15, 2011
Can musicians find new audiences through tribute nights?
This was the first week of torrential show announcements for 2012, and we've got a weekend to match. The Civil Wars play a sold-out Pageant on Sunday, Eric Johnson's at Old Rock House and you're forgiven for missing Emperor X at the Billiken Club -- he's playing the Firebird this weekend. On the loc ... More >>
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November 25, 2011
The Ten Best Things to do in St. Louis This Weekend: November 25 to 27
Happy Capitalism Celebration day! This weekend is as packed as your small intestine. First things first: shopping. Friday This year, ditch the evil big box stores in favor of supporting local art and business. You will not get $200 off a 87-inch flat screen TV, but you will find beer and Beryl, th ... More >>
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October 4, 2011
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 >>
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April 20, 2011
St. Louis Bands: An Under Cover Weekend is Now Taking Submissions
Image viaAn Under Cover Weekend, where local bands play sets as famous bands of their choosing, will have its five year anniversary this September. This thing is consistently awesome, and for the first time, any St. Louis bands can apply via this handy-dandy online form, which opened this mor ... More >>
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November 10, 2010
Tonight! May Day Orchestra Album Release at the Sheldon Concert Hall
The cover of the albumTonight in the Ballroom at the Sheldon, the May Day Orchestra is releasing its new album, Ota Benga. The second "folk opera" in its catalog, Benga is about a "pygmy who was taken from the Belgian colony in the Congo in the early 1900s and brought to the World's Fair in S ... More >>
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September 12, 2010
An Under Cover Weekend Night Two: Samuriot, Tenement Ruth, Beth Bombara and Cassie Morgan, The Orbz and The Hibernauts
Night two of An Under Cover Weekend featured a little something for everyone, a nice reminder of another one of the event's benefits: the ability to bring disparate crowds together. Most of this diverse crowd was still filtering in during Samuriot's opening set as third-wave ska legends Reel Big Fi ... More >>
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September 10, 2010
Ten Things To Do This Weekend
image via1. Dogtown Street Musicians FestivalThis weekend marks the first ever Dogtown Street Musicians Festival. Located between the 1200 - 1300 block of Tamm, this event will run Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 2. Funk Fest 5Go get funked up at Broadway Oyster Bar Saturday night, starting at ... More >>
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August 12, 2010
Prairie Rehab, Formed By Ex-Members of the Linemen, Emerges With New Music
myspace.com/prairierehabOn Friday, August 13, at the Schlafly Tap Room, Morgan Nusbaum (The 75s/Bruiser Queen), Tenement Ruth and Prairie Rehab are playing a free show. The latter is the new group formed by the members of the Linemen, sans singer Kevin Butterfield. Prairie Rehab's sound is ce ... More >>
Blogs
August 9, 2010
Who's Playing An Under Cover Weekend? Find Out Here!
An Under Cover Weekend, that annual gathering of local bands "becoming" another act is again happening this year over two weekends: September 10 and 11, and September 17. All shows are at the Firebird. The list of bands performing is below -- although who each act is covering is still a big secret. ... More >>
Blogs
April 16, 2010
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 >>
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April 16, 2010
St. Louis Weekend Concert Calendar: Friday, April 16 to Sunday, April 18
Friday, April 16 *Ben Folds/Matt Pond PA, Chaifetz Arena *Flobots, Webster University *Mint Condition, The Pageant *Cheer-Accident/Conformists/Spelling Bee, Schlafly Tap Room *The Sparkle Rainbow Sunshine Jamboree Benefit, featuring Fattback, Red Headed Strangers, Peck of Dirt, Theodore, Magic City, ... More >>
Music
January 20, 2010
Working-Class Heroes: The Union Electric's unique brand of drone-folk busts genres — and bursts eardrums
Friday, April 16 *Ben Folds/Matt Pond PA, Chaifetz Arena *Flobots, Webster University *Mint Condition, The Pageant *Cheer-Accident/Conformists/Spelling Bee, Schlafly Tap Room *The Sparkle Rainbow Sunshine Jamboree Benefit, featuring Fattback, Red Headed Strangers, Peck of Dirt, Theodore, Magic City, ... More >>
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December 23, 2009
Review: The Union Electric's 7"
REVIEW BY JASON TOON On pedigree alone, the Union Electric is an intriguing proposition. Singer/guitarist/banjo-picker Tim Rakehell spent several years (and several releases) leading Bad Folk through the darkest backwoods of acoustic Americana, sometimes as the band's only member. Guitarist Glenn B ... More >>
Music
October 21, 2009
Tribute to Warren Zevon
9 p.m. Friday, October 23. Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp Avenue.
Blogs
October 21, 2009
May Day Orchestra Pens Second Folk Opera
The May Day Orchestra dropped me a line a few weeks ago to report that it's penned another "folk opera" and plans to debut it on Friday, October 30, at the Black Bear Bakery. Details! The first May Day Orchestra project concerned Lucy Parsons and the anarchist labor leaders of Chicago in the 1880s. ... More >>
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September 11, 2009
St. Louis Weekend Concert Calendar: September 11 to 13
Friday, September 11 *Jumbling Towers/Hibernauts/Music Video/Exercise, Firebird *Michelle Shocked, Off Broadway *Pitbull, Home Nightclub *Nite Owl, Vintage Vinyl (night) *Sick Puppies/Hurt, The Pageant *Northwoods (CD release), The Chapel *Campfire Club, Lemmons *Diesel Island, Riddles *Locke N Load ... More >>
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September 11, 2009
Ten Things to Do Under $10 This Weekend in St. Louis, September 11-13
Well, this week went by quickly. (Thank you, Labor Day!) If while checking your online banking statement, you realize you might have gone overboard with the spending last weekend, here's your opportunity for redemption: Have fun this weekend on a budget. All the following events cost less than $10 - ... More >>
Music
September 9, 2009
An Under Cover Weekend
8 p.m. Saturday, September 12. The Firebird, 2706 Olive Street.
Blogs
June 3, 2009
2009 RFT Music Awards Nominees: The List With Music!
A bit late, but below the jump you'll find links to as many blogposts we've run with MP3s -- and the occasional MySpace page and embedded tune -- of each nominated band. Whew. Chime in with any URLs that have tunes in the comments, of course. I think I have everyone. The music showcase blurbs/infor ... More >>
Music
June 3, 2009
RFT Music Awards Nominees & Showcase Performers
A bit late, but below the jump you'll find links to as many blogposts we've run with MP3s -- and the occasional MySpace page and embedded tune -- of each nominated band. Whew. Chime in with any URLs that have tunes in the comments, of course. I think I have everyone. The music showcase blurbs/infor ... More >>
Blogs
May 22, 2009
2009 RFTMusic Showcase Schedule! Right Here!
Just before we adjourned for the three-day weekend, I received the lineup/schedule for this year's RFT Music Showcase, on Sunday, June 7. Here's the full list of nominees -- and don't forget to vote for your faves! And if you have any complaints/gripes -- I don't want to hear them, because I didn't ... More >>
Music
May 13, 2009
Winning the War: The 2009 RFT Music Awards nominees and annual music showcase are here!
Just before we adjourned for the three-day weekend, I received the lineup/schedule for this year's RFT Music Showcase, on Sunday, June 7. Here's the full list of nominees -- and don't forget to vote for your faves! And if you have any complaints/gripes -- I don't want to hear them, because I didn't ... More >>
Music
December 17, 2008
We made you a mixtape! 2008: The year in music.
Just before we adjourned for the three-day weekend, I received the lineup/schedule for this year's RFT Music Showcase, on Sunday, June 7. Here's the full list of nominees -- and don't forget to vote for your faves! And if you have any complaints/gripes -- I don't want to hear them, because I didn't ... More >>
Blogs
August 22, 2008
MP3 Weekender: Victoria, Tenement Ruth, Koufax
Just before we adjourned for the three-day weekend, I received the lineup/schedule for this year's RFT Music Showcase, on Sunday, June 7. Here's the full list of nominees -- and don't forget to vote for your faves! And if you have any complaints/gripes -- I don't want to hear them, because I didn't ... More >>
Calendar
March 5, 2008
Makin' History at Herstory
Just before we adjourned for the three-day weekend, I received the lineup/schedule for this year's RFT Music Showcase, on Sunday, June 7. Here's the full list of nominees -- and don't forget to vote for your faves! And if you have any complaints/gripes -- I don't want to hear them, because I didn't ... More >>
Blogs
August 24, 2007
St. Louis Weekend Round-up: August 24-26
Just before we adjourned for the three-day weekend, I received the lineup/schedule for this year's RFT Music Showcase, on Sunday, June 7. Here's the full list of nominees -- and don't forget to vote for your faves! And if you have any complaints/gripes -- I don't want to hear them, because I didn't ... More >>
Music
August 22, 2007
The Lot
4 p.m. Saturday, August 25. Schlafly Tap Room, 2100 Locust Street.
Blogs
August 21, 2007
St. Louis Concert Calendar: Tuesday, August 21
4 p.m. Saturday, August 25. Schlafly Tap Room, 2100 Locust Street.
Blogs
July 25, 2007
St. Louis Concert Calendar: July 25, 2007
4 p.m. Saturday, August 25. Schlafly Tap Room, 2100 Locust Street.
Blogs
July 17, 2007
St. Louis Concert Calendar: July 17
4 p.m. Saturday, August 25. Schlafly Tap Room, 2100 Locust Street.

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