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Rockers, Burlesque Dancers and Firebreathers at Throttle in St. Louis, April 16, 2008

7 Shot Screamers, Holy Python and the Spark Thugs at Throttle on Laclede's Landing in St. Louis, April 16, 2008. Nashville Pussy were supposed to headline the show, but dropped off the bill because of a "death in the family." Photos by Brent Holzapfel.

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Greta Garter playing with fire at the beginning of the evening.

Brent Holzapfel

Greta Garter playing with fire at the beginning of the evening.

Dan Lucas, the doorman, lets people in Throttle.

Brent Holzapfel

Dan Lucas, the doorman, lets people in Throttle.

Spark Thugs rock out as the opening act.

Brent Holzapfel

Spark Thugs rock out as the opening act.

James Duncan, Simona Popocivi, Katie Gwaltney, and Roy Richardson sit in their booth for the show.

Brent Holzapfel

James Duncan, Simona Popocivi, Katie Gwaltney, and Roy Richardson sit in their booth for the show.

Members of the Seven Shot Screamers watch Spark Thugs from the crowd.

Brent Holzapfel

Members of the Seven Shot Screamers watch Spark Thugs from the crowd.

Greta Garter performs on the pole for the audience.

Brent Holzapfel

Greta Garter performs on the pole for the audience.

Stay classy, St. Louis.

Brent Holzapfel

Stay classy, St. Louis.

Stephen Jehle, right, and Scott Owens chat during the show.

Brent Holzapfel

Stephen Jehle, right, and Scott Owens chat during the show.

Greta takes five with Heather at the bar.

Brent Holzapfel

Greta takes five with Heather at the bar.

Mimi Le Yu entertains the gentlemen behind the bar.

Brent Holzapfel

Mimi Le Yu entertains the gentlemen behind the bar.

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