Jimi Hendrix
Experience Hendrix is at 8 p.m. March 20, 2010, at the Fox Theatre. The event celebrates the music of Jimi Hendrix.
Featured will be an all-star lineup of rock guitarists including: Joe Satriani, Billy Cox of the Jimi Hendrix Experience,…
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Adam Lambert carrying on at the recent American Music Awards
Adam Lambert’s controversial “American Music Awards” appearance is proving costly for the singer.
He’s losing his ABC TV gigs over it. The network, which aired the AMA’s recently, has [...]
Rock band Sponge will perform Dec. 31 at Fubar. Show time is at 7 p.m.
Also performing are Copperview, Fer De Lance, and Waiting for Jimmy.
Tickets are $40, which includes domestic bottles and rail drinks at this New Year’s Eve show. Tickets…
[...]I’ve had lots of vacation and assignment days lately, so I’ve missed blog-reporting about a fairly large group of new restaurants that have opened in the past few weeks. Today we’ll start with West County.
Balaban’s Wine Cellar and Tapas…
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The windows are papered over and covered with a homemade sign confirming the reports that Leon Bierbaum’s Chez Leon — which moved to give way to the new Brasserie by Niche on Laclede in the Central West End — will be…
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Rockers Foghat
Foghat will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at Casino Queen’s Sevens.
Tickets are $22, on sale at Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000, and at the venue.
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Christian singer Amy Grant
An Evening with Amy Grant is at 7 p.m. April 25, 2010, at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Tickets are $45, $65, and $100 (gold circle), on sale now at the Touhill box office, at www.touhill.org,…
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Old Rock House
Old Rock House, one of my favorite concert venues to come around the past few years, has been a little too quiet for a while now. But that’s going to change.
Tim Weber, well known as the former longtime…
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Eleven magazine logo
Eleven magazine, which started as a Washington University publication that exposed students to new music, is growing up.
After three years of serving the campus, Eleven is aiming for St. Louis music lovers. ”During freshman year, I got together with…
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Beyonce
Beyonce proved how fierce she really is when nominations for the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards were announced tonight.
The singer, whose latest CD is “I Am…Sasha Fierce,” earned a leading 10 Grammy nominations, including album of the year.
Beyonce also earned record…
[...]Lambert-St. Louis International Airport officials will overhaul the notoriously confusing array of road signs between Interstate 70 and the airport terminals.
Beginning in January, Lambert crews will install 75 overhead and ground-based signs that are aimed at making it simpler to…
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State Radio/Photo by C. Taylor Crothers
State Radio will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Pageant.
Tickets are $15, on sale at 5 p.m. Friday at Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000, and at the Pageant.
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Singer/reality star Ray J.
Ray J. and Pitbull are new concert events coming to Home nightclub, both as part of Home’s two-year anniversary celebration.
– Ray J., Dec. 18.
– Pitbull, Dec. 19
Get more information at www.myspace.com/homenightclubstl.
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Jonas Brother Nick Jonas will perform at the Pageant at 7 p.m. Jan. 19, 2010, as part of his side project, Nick Jonas & the Administration.
Tickets are $39.50, on sale at 11 a.m. Dec. 12 at Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000, and…
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Singer Norah Jones
Norah Jones hits the road early in the spring, but her St. Louis fans may have to travel a bit to see her.
The second date on the tour is March 6, 2010, in Kansas City, but there’s no…
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St. Louis band Soul Kiss
Soul Kiss: The Reunion Show is at 8 p.m. Jan. 22, 2010, at Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room.
Tickets are $10, on sale at 5 p.m. Friday at Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000, and at the venue.
Also coming to…
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Rockers Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains, Ani DiFranco, Keller Williams, Gov’t Mule, and Galactic are new shows coming to the Pageant.
– Keller Williams, 8 p.m. Jan. 30, $22.50. Buy three tickets get one free first week of sales.
– Gov’t Mule,…
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Comedian Bill Bellamy
Comedian Bill Bellamy will perform Thursday-Sunday at the St. Louis House of Comedy.
Show times are at 8 p.m. Thursday, 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, and 8 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets are $20.
Get more…
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The “closed for remodeling” sign placed inside of Crepes in the City soon after it suddenly shut down wasn’t just a placeholder — work has been going on for at least a couple weeks now, with the interior undergoing a…
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R&B singer Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle with the O’Jays, and Celtic Woman are new concerts coming to the Fox Theatre.
– Patti LaBelle, the O’Jays, 8 p.m. Feb. 12, 2010, $45-$65, with a limited number of gold circle seating available. On sale…
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TV personality Glenn Beck
Conservative TV personality Glenn Beck will appear at Chaifetz Arena at 7 p.m. Feb. 5, 2010.
Tickets are $20-$50, on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday at MetroTix outlets, www.metrotix.com, 314-534-1111, and at the box office.
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Osunlade CD cover art
Internationally-known DJ/producer/artist Osunlade, a St. Louis native who has performed and spun all over the world, returns home for a special hometown gig next week.
He’ll spin at the Thaxton Speakeasy, 1009 Olive, Dec. 9 to celebrate the…
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Singer Erin Bode
Erin Bode will perform at 9 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Joe Buck Showroom.
Tickets are $25, on sale now at Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000, and at the venue.
A dinner and show package is also available for $65.
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Rock band Foreigner
Foreigner will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 21 at Ameristar Casino’s Bottleneck Blues Bar.
Tickets are $50-$55, on sale at www.tickets.com.
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R&B singer Eric Roberson
Last Friday’s Eric Roberson concert at the Ambassador, a Suite Soul Spot anniversary event, was canceled.
Promoter Vanita Applebum took to Facebook to explain the situation in detail. Here are those exact words:
“Much to my disappointment, I am…
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Depressed Buttons will perform at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Gargoyle.
Tickets are $10, on sale now at MetroTix outlets, www.metrotix.com, 314-534-1111, and at the venue.
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Singer-songwriter Kevin Renick
Singer-songwriter Kevin Renick, the St. Louis artist who performed the title track to “Up in the Air” heard during the closing credits, will perform at Vintage Vinyl at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The “Up in the Air” soundtrack will be released…
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Jazz singer Dianne Reeves
New at the Sheldon Concert Hall is a series titled Peter Martin Music, in which jazz pianist Martin will play piano alongside invited guests.
First in the series is jazz singer Dianne Reeves, performing with Martin at 8 p.m.…
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It’s beyond chilly inside the hip “vodbox” at Erney’s 32 Degrees on Manchester Avenue’s the Grove neighborhood, but the nightclub continues heating up.
A year after its 2008 Thanksgiving weekend opening, the swanky Erney’s 32 Degrees is holding tight onto its position…
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R&B singer Eric Roberson
Eric Roberson will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at the Ambassador for Suite Soul Spot’s second anniversary event.
Roberson will perform with a full band; his last St. Louis appearance a few months ago was acoustic.
Tickets are $25-$30,…
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Country legend Kenny Rogers
An Evening With Kenny Rogers is at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at Family Arena.
Tickets are $42-$65, on sale at 10 a.m. Dec. 4 at MetroTix outlets, www.metrotix.com, 314-534-1111, and at the box office.
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Cavo lead singer Casey Walker/photo by Sarah Conard
St. Louis rockers Cavo, who scored big early this summer with its debut Warner Bros. single “Champagne,” are returning with the second single from its “Bright Nights Dark Days” CD.
It’s called “Crash,” [...]
R&B group Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men and Clint Holmes are new concerts coming to Lumiere Place’s Lumiere Theatre.
– Clint Holmes, 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Dec. 31. $50.
– Boyz II Men, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Feb. 14. $50.
Tickets…
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Country legend George Strait
As previously tipped on the Blender, George Strait, Reba McEntire, and Lee Ann Womack will perform Feb. 18, 2010, at Scottrade Center. The venue confirmed the show this morning.
Tickets are $79.50-$89.50, on sale Dec. 4 at Ticketmaster…
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The American Music Awards came back with a big show Sunday night, with its biggest ratings since 2002. Taylor Swift emerged most victorious with five wins, while Lady Gaga went home wondering what went wrong.…
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Owl City
Owl City’s Jan. 23, 2010, concert at the Pageant is sold out.
Also on the bill are Lights and Deas Vail.
Get more information at www.thepageant.com.
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Rocker Evan Dando
Lemonheads singer Evan Dando will perform at 9 p.m. Feb. 16, 2010, at the Old Rock House.
Tickets are $13-$15, on sale at MetroTix outlets, www.metrotix.com, 314-534-1111, and at the box office.
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Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers
The 8th Annual Baby Blues Showcase is 6 p.m.-midnight Sunday at BB’s Jazz, Blues & Soups.
Performing are:
– Rum Drum Ramblers
– Miss Jubilee & the Humdingers
– Brown Bottle Fever
– Emily Nicole
– Big Mike Aguirre
– Baby Blues All…
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I’m first to admit I haven’t cared about the American Music Awards in years, as it continually lost its luster and relevance over time. (It airs tonight at 7 p.m. on ABC-30).
But I’m giving it another chance tonight, enticed by…
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LMFAO
Tonight’s Party Rock tour with LMFAO, Schwayze, Far East Movement, Paradiso Girls, and Space Cowboy at the Pageant is sold out. The show is at 8 p.m.
The after party is at Home.
Get more information at www.thepageant.com or www.myspace.com/homenightclubstl.
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Comedian Guy Torry
Guy Torry will perform Nov. 26-28 at the St. Louis House of Comedy.
Show times are at 8 p.m. Nov. 26, 8:30 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Nov. 27, and 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Nov. 28.
Tickets are $9.99-$12.
Get more…
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Country singer Lee Ann Womack
Lee Ann Womack has been added to George Strait’s upcoming tour, which also includes Reba McEntire. The tour is slated to stop at Scottrade Center Feb. 18, 2010.
No ticket information is available, and Scottrade Center has…
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The St. Louis Blues Society is presenting “An Evening of Blues Music,” as featured in author Kevin Belford’s new book “Devil at the Confluence.”
The concert is at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Ethical Society of St. Louis. Doors are at…
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Rockers Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains is expected at the Pageant in concert Feb. 22, according to the dates on the band’s new North American tour schedule.
The Pageant has not confirmed the concert, and ticket information is not available.
Stay tuned…
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P-Dub cover art
New nightclub the Body, which has been operating under the radar in its downtown location as an alcohol-free spot for young Christians, is the place to be for the “Young, Fly and Saved” CD release party at 9…
[...]The Big Bend Boulevard bridge over Highway 40 opened a short time ago.
MoDOT and St. Louis County hosted a ribbon cutting event earlier today, but had to wait for St. Louis County crews to restripe the pavement.
EARLIER VERSION
The Big Bend…
[...]You can follow the progress toward the opening of Six Row Brewing Co. at Forest Park and Spring in Midtown on its Twitter feed by owner and brewmaster Evan Hiatt, who went to SEMO and interned at Les Bourgeois and River Ridge…
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Sevens, a new bar, club and restaurant hybrid at the Casino Queen in East St. Louis, is “unlike anything else in town,” boasts Todd Ribick, director of marketing for the Casino Queen.
At the very least, it’s definitely unlike the old Club…
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Christian rock band Third Day
Winter Jam 2010 is Jan. 22, 2010, at Family Arena. On the bill are Third Day, Newsboys, Tenth Avenue North, and Fireflight.
NewSong hosts, and Tony Nolan is the guest speaker. A pre-part jam party features the Sidewalk…
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All Time Low/Photo by Tim Kirch
Saturday night’s All Time Low concert at the Pageant is sold out.
Also on the bill for the 7:30 p.m. show are We the Kings, Hey Monday, and the Friday Night Boys.
Get more information at www.thepageant.com.
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Lady Gaga on "Saturday Night Live"
Tickets for Lady Gaga’s Jan. 7, 2010, concert at the Fox Theatre moved swiftly, leaving only the $250 Hot Band Package for fans wanting to see the colorful pop star’s The Monster Ball tour.
The Hot [...]
R&B singer Ms. Kriss
Café Soul is moving once again.
It’s still at its latest location, the Loft. But the monthly R&B open microphone event is moving from Thursday nights to Friday nights beginning this week, answering the call of patrons who…
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R&B band Con Funk Shun
Old school R&B band Con Funk Shun will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Ambassador.
Tickets are $9.55, on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday at MetroTix outlets, www.metrotix.com, 314-534-1111, and at the box office.
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Singer Peter Mayer
Peter Mayer’s Stars and Promises 2009 Christmas concert will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Sheldon Concert Hall.
Tickets are $25 ($8 for children 13 and under), on sale at noon today at MetroTix outlets, www.metrotix.com,…
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Earthworms cover art
Earthworms are coming back.
The popular St. Louis hip-hop band will release its next CD “Midnight at the Capricorn” on Dec. 26.
The album features Earthworms collaborating with Nato Caliph, Percee P., Steedy P., and Hi-Fidel, and production from DJ…
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Ozark Mountain Daredevils will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 22, 2010, and 7 p.m. Jan. 23, 2010 at the Argosy Casino in Alton.
Tickets are $25.
Get more information at Argosy.com/stlouis.
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Metro is getting ready to replace the crumbling bridge that carries MetroLink tracks over Vandeventer Boulevard in St. Louis.
What the Vandeventer bridge will look like. RENDERING COURTESY OF METRO.
The $5 million replacement project will require shutting MetroLink [...]
Magnetic Fields
The Magnetic Fields, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Dark Star Orchestra, and a New World Spirits reunion are new shows coming to the Pageant.
– The Magnetic Fields, 8 p.m. March 6, 2010, $26.
– Big Head Todd and…
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Classic rocker Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry will perform at 9 p.m. Dec. 16 at Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room.
Tickets are $30, on sale at 5 p.m. Friday at Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000, and at the box office.
[...]Add another microbrewery to the local landscape: The Brewery at Cedar Creek in New Haven, Mo. Cedar Creek is a conference center run by the Vatterott family of Vatterott College fame. The family confirmed that, in addition to serving as an…
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Popular Science magazine named Missouri’s first diverging diamond interchange in Springfield one of the 100 top innovations of the year.
The interchange is the model for one, above, that is planned at Interstate 270 and Dorsett Road in Maryland Heights.
The Springfield, Mo., interchange opened in…
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New World Spirits logo
’90s St. Louis rockers New World Spirits are back for another go-round.
The band will reunite early next year for a special concert at the Pageant, according to a new press release from the band. The band last…
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Blues singer Bobby Rush
Studio Hitz, 8927 Riverview, is presenting its Second Annual Blues Festival featuring Bobby Rush on Nov. 27.
Charles Vaughn and David Dee are also performing.
Doors are at 7 p.m., and there is a complimentary buffet.
Admissionis $35-$45.
Call 314-867-1844 for…
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Rapper Rick Ross
Rick Ross will perform at 11 p.m. Nov. 25 at Plush.
Triple C’s is also on the bill. Big Terence hosts, and DJ Sir Thurl spins.
Women get in free until 1 a.m.
Get more information at 314-249-6836.
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Pop singer John Mayer
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday for John Mayer’s March 20, 2010 concert at Scottrade Center.
Michael Franti & Spearhead are also on the bill.
Tickets are $36, $46, and $66, on sale at Livenation.com, Ticketmaster outlets,…
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The Eric Benet, Mint Condition and Ledisi tour, which at one point was rumored to be coming to the Pageant in December, is canceled.
No specific reason was given for the tour’s cancellation.
Here’s the press release announcing the cancellation:
“The Sexy Soul…
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St. Louis Reggae Extravaganza is Friday night at Club La Onda, 4920 Northrup.
On the bill are the Murder City Players, Mo’Fiyah, DJ Ranx Dubtronix 2010, Yard Squad, Non-Stop Reggae, and B-Wise.
Admission is $15 for men and $5 for women.
Get…
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Urban Ball 2009, “an artistic progressive fashion forward gala,” unfolds this weekend with a mixture of dinner, dance, art, music, networking, partying, red carpet/photo entrance, and more.
It’s at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center.
Performing are two of…
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Sheryl Crow cover art
Sheryl Crow’s Grammy-winning 1993 breakthrough album “Tuesday Night Music Club” makes a comeback on Tuesday.
It’s reissued in a special deluxe edition with three discs — the original CD, a CD of outtakes and previously unreleased material,…
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Boys Like Girls
Tonight’s Boys Like Girls concert at the Pageant is sold out.
Cobra Starship, the Maine, A Rocket to the Moon, and VersaEmerge are also on the bill of the 6:30 p.m. show.
Also, fans who buy the Boys Like Girls…
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Rappers the Clipse
Rap duo the Clipse is at Karma tonight for the launch of the Friday Night Fixx, also featuring Karma’s Wellz S.L.I.M. Fargo.
Doors are at 9 p.m. and the event is free all night.
Get more information at 314-625-1069.
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Brave Combo
Brave Combo will perform Nov. 27 at the Gramophone.
Doors are at 8 p.m., show is at 9 p.m.
Tickets are $12.
Get more information at www.thegramophonelive.com.
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The Main Ingredient, the Stylistics, and the Emotions are the headliners at the 70’s Soul Jam at Chaifetz Arena at 8 p.m. March 13.
Also on the bill are Ray, Goodman & Brown, and New Birth.
Tickets are $44.50, $49.50 and $77, and…
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Rocker Todd Sarvies
P. Diddy decided to not make St. Louis rocker Todd Sarvies a star, instead choosing Liz Davis as the winner on MTV reality show “P. Diddy’s StarMaker” last month.
But don’t count Sarvies out.
After coming in second place on…
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R&B singer Bradd Young
Bradd Young has been bubbling under St. Louis’ R&B scene for a while now, but he’s approaching the boiling point.
That’s thanks to a new Prince-inspired slow jam with his name on it called “Grown Man,” taking off…
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the Black Crowes
Tonight’s Black Crowes concert at the Pageant is sold out.
Also on the bill for the 8 p.m. show is the Truth & Salvage Co.
Get more information at www.thepageant.com.
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Classic photo of the Dramatics
Welcome Back Home with the Dramatics and Wendall B. is at 8 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Ambassador.
Tickets are $25-$30, on sale at 8 a.m. Thursday at MetroTix outlets, www.metrotix.com, 314-534-1111, and at the box office.
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"The Cornbread Morning Show" lineup
I don’t need to remind country music fans that the 43rd Annual CMA Music Awards are airing tonight on KDNL ABC-30.
But don’t forget to look out for own during the broadcast as 92.3 WIL’s “The Cornbread…
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DJ Trackstar
Respected hip-hop DJ Trackstar, known for his countless mix tapes and unpredictable song selection, is out of here.
The turntablist’s farewell party is tonight at the Gramophone. He’s moving to San Diego shortly.
The free party will feature DJ Spec and…
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Yonder Mountain String Band
Yonder Mountain String Band, Yo La Tengo, and Corey Smith are new shows coming to the Pageant.
– An Evening With Yonder Mountain String Band, 8:30 p.m. Feb. 19-20, 2010, $22.50-$25. A general admission combo pack is available…
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Jam band Tea Leaf Green
An Evening with Tea Leaf Green is at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 27, 2010, at Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room.
Tickets are $13-$15, on sale at 5 p.m. Friday at Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000, and at the box office.
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Rocker Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center as part of his the Bare Bones Tour.
This will be an acoustic performance.
Tickets are $49.75-$69.75, on sale now at www.touhill.org, 314-516-4949, and…
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Rapper Jay-Z
Ticket prices are set for Jay-Z’s March 19 concert at Scottrade Center.
Tickets are $39, $59, $79, and $99 for the local stop of his BP3 tour.
Young Jeezy is also on the bill.
Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday…
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Jazz artist Najee
Najee and Charles Wilson (not to be confused with Charlie Wilson) are among the new shows coming to the Ambassador.
– A Gigantic Thanksgiving Show with Charles Wilson, Uvee Hayes, James Butler, 7 p.m. Nov. 26, $25.
– Ol’ School…
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Marques Houston
Marques Houston headlines the new A-List Fridays at 9 p.m. Friday at the Venue.
Everyone is free all night. There will be 2-for-1 drinks, and two bottles for $100.
Get more information on this WHHL-FM (Hot 104.1) event at www.stlthot.com.
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Off Broadway is having a free New Year’s Eve Party with Just Mike and the Nebula Funk Orchestra, the Monads, and Fattback at 8 p.m. Dec. 31.
KDHX-FM (88.1) and New Belgium are sponsoring the event.
Get more information at www.offbroadwaystl.com.
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Aerosmith's Steven Tyler (front) and Joe Perry at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater June 10/Photo by Sarah Conard
The rock world is abuzz with the possible news that Steven Tyler’s Aerosmith days may be behind him, just as the classic band is approaching…
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Country singer Jo Dee Messina
The Guess Who and Jo Dee Messina are coming to Ameristar Casino’s Bottleneck Blues Bar in separate shows.
– Jo Dee Messina, 7:30 p.m. March 11, $45-$50, on sale Dec. 28.
– The Guess Who, 7 p.m. and 9…
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Comedian John Pinette
Comedian John Pinette’s Nov. 13-14 shows at the Argosy Casino in Alton have sold out.
Get m ore information at www.argosy.com/stlouis.
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Killah Priest
Wu-Tang Clans Killah Priest is at Atomic Cowboy’s Fox Hole at 10 tonight. DJ Notion spins.
Admission is $10.
Get more information at www.myspace.com/foxholestl.
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Google's logo for today is pretty nice:
