Plenty of concerts and music-related events happen in St. Louis every night, and we try to photograph as many of them as we can. Each month, we'll look back at photos from the previous month's batch of concert photography and hook you up with a bunch of shots you may have missed. Below, check out our favorite music moments from October 2014, in no particular order.
Note: Though we'd like to, we're unable to send a photographer to every show in any given month.
See also: The Best Music Photos from September 2014
Pearl Jam kicked off October with one of the best concerts -- and St. Louis Cardinals rallies -- we've seen in quite a while. Certainly, it was one of the longest. The three-hour show felt like a love letter to fans and included hits and rare gems from the band's 25-year career. Read our review here.
Pole dancing is much more elegant than anything you might have seen in Showgirls. The art form relies on strength and flexibility from little-used muscles and body nooks, and instructor Michelle Mynx led her students and professional friends through a two-night display of talent in celebration of the acrobatic dance method.
It turns out that St. Louis is a haven for My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fans. During its second annual convention, Crystal Fair celebrated My Little Pony fandom through cosplay, art, panels and even MLP-centered musical events. Read our interview with My Little Pony tribute band the Shake Ups in Ponyville.
With tensions still high more than two months after Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson fatally shot eighteen-year-old Michael Brown, members of the music community raised awareness of the racial issues the incident has brought to light through a five-hour "Hip-Hop 4 Justice" concert at Fubar. Big-name rappers like Talib Kweli and Dead Prez joined scholar/activist Cornel West and local music talent for the show; West was arrested during a protest the following day.
If you love electronic music, you know that Crystal City Underground is the place to be -- especially around Halloween. To celebrate the spook-tacular holiday, Boogie Knights threw an "Underground Knightmare" with all-night EDM artists, fire dancers and the craziest costumes you've ever seen in a cave vibrating from mega-bass.
On page two, see photos from Gwar, Weezer and more!
