Music

How Funky Butt Brass Band Became the Biggest Thing in St. Louis

The New Orleans-inspired sextet has been a top draw for 19 years — and counting

By Steve Leftridge

The members of the Funky Butt Brass Band are drinking whiskey at a table in the back of a south city dive bar. As soon as I arrive, trumpeter Adam Hucke hops up to order a little Tennessee mouthwash for me, too...

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Nelly's Black & White Ball Brought the Stars to St. Louis [PHOTOS]

The stars were out Sunday night for Nelly’s Black & White Ball. The annual event, which benefits the Make-a-Wish Foundation, was attended…

By Steve Leftridge

Nelly's Black & White Ball Brought the Stars to St. Louis [PHOTOS]
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Dogtown Records Brought the Fall Funk to Off Broadway

The Fall Funk Ball brought music lovers to Off Broadway Saturday, with local Dogtown Records promising the evening as the first of…

By Riverfront Times

Dogtown Records Brought the Fall Funk to Off Broadway
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Pete Rock, DJ Biko and Chilly C Brought the Party to .ZACK

When one of the most acclaimed hip-hop producers of all time came to town, St. Louis turned out. Pete Rock's set at…

By Riverfront Times

Pete Rock, DJ Biko and Chilly C Brought the Party to .ZACK
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The Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl Was a Swinging Good Time

The 11th annual Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl went off without a hitch on Saturday, November 4. For 14 blocks, the street teemed…

By Dmitri Jackson

The Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl Was a Swinging Good Time
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