Monthly Archives: March 2011

Save the Date – Chris Mills to play Off Broadway 6/23/11

With his gorgeous mix of folk/orchestral pop songs infused with literate lyrics dripping with metaphors, singer/songwriter Chris Mills will get another chance to entertain his local fans when he performs in June at Off Broadway in St. Louis. A few months … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday “anomerrecords”!

Happy Birthday to one of our contributors, Jeff, known on this blog as anomerrecords. It has been an absolute honor to have known you as a friend for almost a quarter of a century. (Wow, we are getting old!) Thanks … Continue reading

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Upcoming Shows – April [Concert Calendar]

The next month will bring some great music to the stages of the various concert venues around town here in St. Louis. Here is a list of recommended shows that comprise all different types of music and both National touring … Continue reading

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The Great Crusades invades the Duck Room 4/2/11 [Preview]

Chicago based band The Great Crusades bring their Americana / Blues / Rock sound (and snappy dress) back home to the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill on April 2 with local favorites, Kentucky Knife Fight and opener Benjamin Riley. The … Continue reading

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ANNOUNCEMENT – Concert For George Blu-Ray Giveaway

Okay, so the announcement of the prize winner for the Concert For George Blu-Ray is a couple of days late. For that I am sorry… As probably everyone knows, the answer to the trivia question is – Roger McGuinn of The Byrds. See an interview … Continue reading

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Music Birthdays – Week of March 28

March 28 1890 – Paul Whiteman, American bandleader (d. 1967) 1899 – August Anheuser Busch, Jr., American brewer and baseball executive (d. 1989) 1923 – Thad Jones, American jazz trumpeter (d. 1986) 1933 – Tete Montoliu, Catalonian jazz pianist (d. … Continue reading

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The English Beat – Duck Room 3/24/11 [Live Review for KDHX]

Last night I got to check another band off the list and see one of my favorite ’80s songs performed live when The English Beat hit the stage at Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room. Here’s a link to my review of … Continue reading

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Enter to Win a copy of Concert For George on Blu-Ray!

A year after George Harrison passed away in 2001 his widow Olivia and old friend Eric Clapton organized a gathering of Harrison’s friends together at London’s Royal Albert Hall for a one off concert to celebrate his life and music. … Continue reading

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A New Poster For Your Room!

If you grew up with your bedroom walls covered in posters of bands like me then you will love this. I stumbled across this great piece of art via Turn The Record Over and I thought I would share its awesomeness … Continue reading

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Josh Ritter wishes you a Happy Spring

Spring is finally here. Enjoy the beautiful weather with this classic from Josh Ritter!

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