Monthly Archives: September 2011

88.1 KDHX benefit takes you to Higher Ground [Preview]

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

If the last two 88.1 KDHX benefits (Uncle Tupelo, Bob Dylan) are any indication this Friday night at Off Broadway will be off the chain! For Higher Ground: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder and a benefit for KDHX, again, Roy Kasten has assembled a … Continue reading →

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Losing my favorite band – R.E.M. announces split (1980-2011)

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

Last week I felt like I got punched in the gut and I was left gasping for air. That’s what happens when your favorite group of all time announces that they’re going to stop being a band. “To our Fans … Continue reading →

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Aerosmith trusts longtime producer Douglas with first new original LP in a decade

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

By Chad Baalman Late last month, Jack Douglas uttered the words old school fans of Aerosmith were hoping to hear. “For those who are asking, this album will be raw, nasty, tough rock with a good deal of the old … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday David Coverdale

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

By Chad Baalman  The lines on his face might run a little deeper and there are times where the strain to hit certain notes is noticable, but David Coverdale is doing what he does best.  He’s still rocking. And he … Continue reading →

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Foo Fighters blow the doors off the Scottrade Center [Live Review]

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

For his first live review, our newest correspondent, Chad Baalman, took on a big assignment in the Foo Fighters show on Saturday night at the Scottrade Center. We commend his attention to detail with the lengthy set list and sticking … Continue reading →

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Dark Dark Dark to light up Off Broadway [Preview]

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

Tomorrow night, September 18, Dark Dark Dark bring their mix of minimalism, New Orleans jazz, Americana, Eastern European folk and pop to St. Louis. Their gorgeous, haunting melodies will sound beautiful in the acoustics of the historic Off Broadway. The … Continue reading →

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An interstellar road trip with Deep Purple

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

If you’ve known me for a while you probably know that I’m a big Deep Purple fan. I especially enjoy the classic Mark II lineup of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, bassist Roger Glover, vocalist Ian Gilliam, keyboardist Jon Lord and drummer … Continue reading →

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From Tragedy Comes Song: the Assassination of a President to “White House Blues”

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

In 1900, the newspapers carried the news of the day. With radio and television not yet invented, over 2000 newspapers in large cities and small hamlets wrote about the events of the day while sensational events found their way into … Continue reading →

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Miles Davis live bootlegs issued as St. Louis celebrates his music

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Next Tuesday, the Miles Davis vault opens once more to release an exciting live recording from his mid-1960s seminal second quintet period. The release, Live In Europe 1967: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 1, showcases the live work of the second great … Continue reading →

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Viva Brother – Darling Buds of May [Video]

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

Every so often you come across a song that for whatever reason just grabs you. Flipping through the tele this morning I stopped on The Cool TV (30.2 in St. Louis) upon hearing a song by a young band from … Continue reading →

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