Sunday, December 27, 2015

December 29th - January 4th

Tuesday, December 29th
Comedian/Actor TJ Miller who you may know from Silicon Valley, How to Train Your Dragon and the new Deadpool movie will be bringing his off-the-wall brand of comedy to St. Louis. For only $25, you will hear one of the hottest, most unique stand up comedians working today.

Thursday, December 31st
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at Blank Space - FREE
Absolutely the place you want to be if you're looking to dance on New Year's Eve. Some of St. Louis' best DJs and electronic artists will be spinning well into the first night of 2016

Farewell My Concubine
Ben Kudler
at Foam - $10
What a collection of artists from New York City, Providence and St. Louis respectively. Members of Humanbeast in the house, crazy jungle techno and experimental electronic acts. This show may change your life.

at Bonerville - $5-$7
Smear is hardcore punk band out of Texas. Their latest release entitled Smeared was one of my favorite things of 2015. Very short, fast and angry songs that make for good pit-bouncing tunes. Gush is a noise punk from Springfield, Illinois that is about to be your new favorite band.

Saturday, December 2nd
at The Firebird - $7
A collection of punk and hardcore bands from St. Louis will be playing a show to raise money for a refugee family taking refuge here in St. Louis. This show was helped put together by International Institute St. Louis.

Sole Loan
at Schlafy Tap Room - FREE
The best damn venue in St. Louis with another quality night of music. The Brainstems and Willis have been two of St. Louis' most consistently entertaining bands for some while now. The band to look out for is Sole Loan, a new project featuring Little Big Bangs former drummer Drew Gowran, 
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Saturday, December 19, 2015

December 22nd - December 28th

Tuesday, December 22nd
 at Foam - $5
Two of St. Louis' most exciting bands of the year, Hardbody and Skin Tags, have put out a lovely split 7" together and they are finally coming together to celebrate it's release. For those unfamiliar, Hardbody is a math rock trio that has a lot of flair, but is not lacking any substance. Skin Tags is a three-piece punk outfit that has had audiences eating out of the palm of their hands since their first show in January.  Joining the bill is noise rockers Tunic who hail from Winnipeg. It's only fitting that Trauma Harness is also playing this show considering their bassist, Andy Peterson, recorded and mixed the 7"

 Saturday, December 26th
at The Demo - $7
Biased STL is a blog that has existed for quite sometime now that conducts interviews, reviews and more content related to the music scene of St. Louis. They are now printing their own zine for you to enjoy.


at Foam - $5
Bedroom pop prince Richard Album brings a blend of early 90's pop music with mid-2000s indie rock lyrics. It's a perfect mix to dance your feelings away. Deadbeat is an experimental lo-fi folk-pop project also from Chicago that will likely become your new favorite thing.


Slave Cable
at The Heavy Anchor - $7
Tory Z Starbuck has been playing music since 1980 and he is one of St. Louis' strangest entities. Most of the people who see him play now were not even born when he first started 35 years ago. Starbuck has been pushing the envelop for some time now and seeing him play is always memorable experience. 

Sunday, December 27th
Drag
at Bonerville - $5
Ritalin O.D. is a DIY punk group from Chicago. With lo-fi recordings, short song lengths and unbridled energy, they are everything you expect from some young punks. Bleeding Gums features most of Ritalin O.D. This is the perfect show to bring the Christmas gifts you didn't like and smash them.
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Sunday, December 13, 2015

December 15 - 21st

Tuesday, December 15th
at Kismet Creative Center - $5
The CCB crew has shown to have a strong connection with the artists coming out of Denton, Texas and Riftworm may be the group out of there I am most excited about. Ambient post-rockers Riftworm have a mend of drone, shoegaze and doom. Crank that reverb! This show will be the last show for STL noise act BICYCLEtricycle so come squirm with them one last time. Also I hear there is a special mystery performance to start the show? 


Velvet Curtain
 Dave Stone & Kevin Harris
at CBGB - $5
Non-stop trance inducing power is what you can expect from Minneapolis group Gnawed.  Frantic power electronic Velvet Curtain is the harsher of the two, but is not harsh for harsh's sake. There are no wasted motions. Minneapolis has one the strongest noise scenes in the country and these two acts are good examples of it.
OkENDO
at Foam
Four very different folk acts are coming together on a Tuesday. Wandering Lake is the psych folk project of Brian Kupillas. Bringing more experimental influences into traditional acoustic folk music makes for something of note.  Wished Bone is lo-fi indie twee folk from Athens, Ohio. Heavy 60's country and folk can be heard from this project. 


Thursday, December 17th
Drag
at Foam - $7
Albany, New York-based punks Scuzz bring it and they bring it fast. You might want to wear a helmet. These riffs are dangerous.

at Kismet Creative Center
Baritone-singing, acoustic guitar slinging, simplistic one-man folk act Real Live Tigers from Austin, Texas comes to strum his strings for you.
Friday, December 18th
Shrink Ray
Cave Lizard
at Livery - $5
I'm telling you, Springfield, Missouri is a real weird, gross place. Take filthy punk rock band Gigantic for example. No stranger to the slop and the plop, riff-machines Gigantic are back with another Springfield band made up of gross human beings, Cum Bats.

Slave Cable
Tory Z Starbuck
Dave Stone Ensemble
Biggiestardust
Beauty Pageant
at Foam - FREE
In my opinion, Acid Kat and Freezerburn make the best zines in town. Whenever the two groups come together, you know it's going to be a blast. Cheap zines and a bevy of experimental artists from St. Louis just in time for the holidays.


Saturday, December 19th
OkENDO
at Foam
Indiana-based experimental indie rockers Spandrels dabble in drone, post rock, shoegaze and have a flair for the melodramatic. In what sounds like the angsty, pissed off younger brother of Trauma Harness, Spandrels takes poignant twists and turns through their music at the drop of a hat.

Slave Cable
Wow Wow Gold
John Beabout
at Kismet Creative Center - $5
The Inheritance are some cold wave goth freaks some a small town called Chicago. Minimalistic, chill and industrial are also words to describe this band. They are good. Turn off the lights in your room and listen to them on repeat until your inevitable death.
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Saturday, December 5, 2015

December 8th - 14th

Tuesday, December 8th
at The Demo - $5
Beneath Oblivion is a doom/death metal band out of Cleveland. You can expect a lot of slow builds followed by chaotic vocals, punishing drums and distorted and dark guitar tones. The are joined by STL doom kings Fister, who has consistently been the most talked about and appreciate metal bands in town.

Thursday, December 10th
at Blank Space - $5
Golden Pelicans are an Orlando-based punk band. Veterans of the South East punk scene, they just put out a new release of Florida-based label Total Punk. Bib is a new hardcore/punk band out of Omaha that is one to really look out for. Wet Ones are infamous KCMO garage rock gunslingers. Like Golden Pelicans, STL's own Lumpy & Black Panties have releases on Total Punk as well.

Friday, December 11th
ar Foam - FREE
Ultra-ambitious STL apocalyptic post-rockers Staghorn are releasing a graphic novel. You can be pick one up at this release show, featuring some heavy-hitters from St. Louis. 

Ish
Banjo Rat
at Schlalfy Tap Room - FREE
Ish features members of Stonechat, Jr. Clooney and Potions. Kadu Flyer rips some funky jams. Banjo Rat, no idea. Go find out. 

at The Heavy Anchor - $7
Three of your favorite St. Louis pop/electronic acts will be playing together at a splendid venue. If you're in the mood for dancing and being hypnotized by sweet, sweet melodies, I would check this show out.

Saturday, December 12th
BBQ Boys
at Livery Co. - $5
The Cowboys are Bloomington-based pop-punk band that will having you twisting and turning in dance moves that you won't be able to explain to your friends later on. With Soda Boys and BBQ Boys playing as well, it looks like a punk rock picnic is going down at Livery.
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Thursday, November 26, 2015

December 1st - 7th

Wednesday, December 2nd
Cave Lizard
at Foam - $5-$7
Modern Convenience is a new wave rock band from Nashville bringing sweet licks and catchy pop tunes. Black Monuments is a gaggle of synth punks from Grand Rapids that keeps things gloomy yet bouncy. Joining them is STL shitheads Shitstorm and new STL rockers Cave Lizard, featuring members of Big Blonde.

David Bell + Joe Hell
at Way Out Club - $5
The third installment of this collection of St. Louis weirdos is happening. Noise, experimental, improve; you want in, they got it, A lot of these acts don't play around often, so catch 'em now! 21+, keep your babies at home. 

Thursday, December 3rd
at Dugan House
Ain't no party like a Dugan House party cuz a Dugan House party don't stop. This weeks party includes the one Chris Lopez, a one-man electronica/ambient project out of Austin, Texas.

Friday, December 4th
Stars Align is a monthly Astrology-themed dance party hosted by Jake Leech and Denise Ulett. At the event, you will experience live DJs, mini solar-return chart readings, a photo booth provided byCourtney Miller Photography and treats.
This months DJs are:
DJ Puzzle Pisces (Jake Leech)
DJ Tau-R-Us (Grant Nikserescht)
DJ Swaggy Terry (Michael Bishop)
at Melt - $5 (Sagittarius peepz are FREE)


Drew Gowran
Louis Wall (of Marble/Wall Duo)
Kaleb Kirby (of Animal Children)
Shelly Koesterer (of Skin Tags)
Taylor Fogel (of Bug Chaser)
Melinda Cooper (of Town Cars)
Jason Potter (of Bruiser Queen)
Jeremy Brantlinger (of The Tennis Lesson)
Scott Alexander (of Dave Stone Free Jazz Unit)
Joe Hess (of Hardbody)
Andrew Stew (of Mother Meat)
Zaqk Gibbons
Mike Herr (of Demonlover)
chizmo.tv
at The Luminary - $7
Some of the best drummers in St. Louis are coming together to raise money for Syrian refugee relief. All money raised at the door will be donated to International Institute St. Louis

 Sunday, December 6th
at Foam - $5
Stephen Houldsworth is an interesting man. You may have seen him protesting in the streets of Ferguson or taking pictures in a basement in South City.  He is heavily involved in the Black Lives Matters movement, as well as an activist and advocate for the rights of women, the LBGT-community, HIV/AIDS research and more. He is also a huge supporter of music and arts in St. Louis. Stephen and his husband, Graham have uploaded thousands of videos and countless photographs to their YouTube account and Facebook. He has written and prepared a one-man show where he will tell stories of his past and there will be a Q&A portion of the event. This is a one-time only event so do not miss out.

 Monday, December 7th
at Foam - $5
Leggy is back! Remember when they tore the house down over the summer? Well, they heard someone rebuilt that house so they are back to tear it down again. Watch out. Helping them on their path of destruction is Lawrence, Kansas-based indie rockers Arc Flash. A simple duo with jams ready for your ears.
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Saturday, November 21, 2015

November 24th - 30th

Tueday, November 24th
at Foam
If you travel down I-70 to Kansas City, you will find many fantastic bands, but you will be hard-pressed to find a band better than Phantom Head.  This will be the last show of the South of Heaven tour for the power punk trio. There will be a lot of familiar faces to celebrate to successful tour, including another of KC's best, Faultfinder, nutjobs from Iowa City, Jailbus and local heroes Lumpy & the Dumpers and Veil. This is a can't-miss show.

Wednesday, November 25th
Zak M.
at The Firebird - $5
What better way to get ready to give thanks by enjoying the reunion of pop legends Quief Quota? With an all-star eclectic cast on board for this show and at such a low price, it's practically unbeatable. 
Kevin Harris
Another Pink World
visuals by Chizmo.tv
at Foam - FREE
Let's get weird before we see our families for Thanksgiving. With some of the best experimental and noise artists in St, Louis and the amazing Chizmo guys on tap, this will make for a strange night to remember.

Friday, November 27th
at Foam - $5
You got belly full of food you probably gained a few pounds. Well work off the weight in the pit! Noisy, punk, post-hardcore from The Land of Opportunity and home of Bill Clinton. Radradriot and Headcold are two of Arkansas' best of the heavy persuasion. Please don't puke on the floor.


Saturday, November 28th
presented by Dynamo Pro Wrestling
at The Ready Room - $10
The best pro wrestling company in St. Louis is putting on a show at The Ready Room. Go to it.

at Schlafly Tap Room - FREE
Are you one who enjoys happiness and joy, love and smiles? Well this is the show for you. Dream pop, indie rock and experimental electro-pop all hailing from St. Louis will be at your favorite dadstaurant(dad + restaurant)/experimental venue. That tap room is a wacky place, but some of the best shows happen there and is no exception.

Monday, November 30th
at CBGB - FREE (21+, LEAVE YA BABIES AT HOME)
If any bands sounds like to embodiment of the United States, it's Milwaukee's Platinum Boys. This beer-fluid southern rock crew knows how to party, and that's exactly what they will do.
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Saturday, November 14, 2015

November 17th - 23rd

Wednesday, November 18th
at Melt - $5
The bands Guppy and Anybody But The Cops are two loud groups from Kalamazoo. ABTC is a noisy, math-y punk outfit, whereas Guppy is a solid rock band with splashes of punk and emo. Trauma Harness is St. Louis' favorite post-punk ghouls and Double God St. Louis' favorite band to punch and throw stuff at.


Thursday, November 19th
at Foam - $5
Two of Chicago's best come to St. Louis to play with two of the STL's best. Representing Chicago is Gosh!, a group of indie rock darlings while is Ego is a hypnotic post-punk trio. Representing St. Louis is heavy-hitting Satanists Shitstorm and new boys Persh, featuring members of con trails.


Friday, November 20th
Mike Frazier
at Melt - $5
Brooklyn dream-boats, Painted Zeros is the newest indie rock project of Katie Lau, that performs as a full band live. It's so dreamy.

Con & Michael Franco
Jvcks
Recluse
The Domino Effect
Major Music & Noah Morrison
KoVu
at 2720 - $5
THE OBJECTIVE IS TO FIND THE KILLER


Drag
at Blank Space - $5
Two of St. Louis' premier bands are releasing their brand new albums together. The Brainstems is an off-the-wall garage rock band, releasing their debut full length. Little Big Bangs is a veteran South City rock 'n roll/punk releasing their second full length. Joining the fun is the one Black Panties, who just released a new 7" last week, and Drag, a brand new indie/punk super group.

Saturday, November 21st
Sean Ballard
Drew Gowran
at Box
Stephen Houldsworth is an activist/music documenter/fan based out of St. Louis who is hosting his first photo exhibit, exploring the strange nature of drummers. The event will feature beer from Earthbound and drumming performances by Sean Ballard, Drew Gowran and Buffalo-based group CCDS - DEATH SQUAD


at Foam
Two of St. Louis' best hardcore/post-hardcore bands released a split together. Come celebrate with them at the release show! Expect a lot of yelling and smiles. Good times!




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Saturday, November 7, 2015

November 10th - 16th

Tuesday, November 10th
Michael Castro
Baba Mike Nelson
Jay Dubz
Jim Hegarty
Paul Steinbeck
Gary Sykes
at Sheldon Concert Hall - $10
A collection of some the most talented musicians in St. Louis are playing an event hosted at the beautiful Sheldon Concert Hall, what is sure to be night to remember.

Wednesday, November 11th
at Fubar - $12-$15
Negative Approach is an American Hardcore/Punk band from Detroit that formed in 1981. True legends of the 80's punk scene, Negative Approach is still staying true to themselves, playing loud, fast punk rock for your face. 

at Foam - $10-$15
The 5th installment of the Mild Power series brings two prolific artists of the experimental variety.  Olivia Block is described as sound artist with a unique blend of electroacoustic, ambient/drone and minimalism. Circuit Des Yeux experimental music and adds a blend of pop for an original sound.

Thursday, November 12th
at Foam - $7
The Austin, Texas-area has no shortage of talented punks and Video is no exception. Apart of Jack White's Third Man Records, expect Video is to be the next big thing in punk in the coming years. Joining them is that damn Cal guy and his stupid yellow outfit. This show will serve as the release show for the new Black Panties 7" Prophet of Hate on Total Punk

T.A.F.K.A. BIGGIESTARDUST
Mangina -314
Fragile Janet
Larva Lu
at Kismet - $5
What else can be said about this show other than it's going to be weird. Bod is weirdo punk from Minneapolis. Dana T is part jazz, part pop and groove-fest from somewhere Iowa. With a cast of strange STL peeps, it's sure to be a good time that you will sit down by the fire and tell your grandchildren about.


Friday, November 13th
at Foam - $5
Free Pizza is a group of lovable "baby" punks from Boston. If you like to bounce, you will enjoy them. What an all-star cast of St. Louis rock, hip-hop and pop. It's going to be grand.

Stars Align is a monthly Astrology-themed dance party hosted by Jake Leech and Denise Ulett. At the event, you will experience live DJs, mini solar-return chart readings, a photo booth provided byCourtney Miller Photography and treats.
This month, the DJs are: 
DJ Puzzle Pisces (Jake Leech) 
DJ Libra-ty & Justice for All (Micah Wetzel)
DJ Scorpy 'Scorpy Topaz' Topaz (Billy Brown)
at Melt - $5
 (Libras and Scorpios get in for free)



Saturday, November 14th
Andy Brohnen
at Kismet - $5
Copneconic is a rock'n rock band from Fenton, Michigan. Their music is upbeat, but take a listen to those sad-ass lyrics. Boy, come to this show and give this band a hug and then dance your heart out.
The rest of bands will make you want to hug them as well. Keep your Hug Game strong.


LAB: Adult Fur
Adult Fur
Hands and Feet
Golden Curls
at The Luminary - $10
The LAB series at The Luminary has been doing a great job of showcasing some of the best acts in St. Louis. In the newest installment, the focus is on St. Louis-based artist/producer of FarFected, Adult Fur. A project that has been releasing music for a few years now has put out a collection of electronic, pop and hip-hop tracks. Joining Adult Fur is electro-pop group Golden Curls and multi-genre'd electronic project Hands and Feet
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Thursday, October 29, 2015

November 3rd - November 9th

Tuesday, November 3rd
Drag
at Bonerville - $5
Lo-fi scuzzers The Funs are back from tour and they are welcomed back in the warm environment of Bonerville. All-star cast of St. Louis punks including Trauma Harness, The Bubbleheads and new band from Nick G. of Posture named Drag.

Wednesday, November 4th
at The Ready Room - $16.50/$20
High school sucked, amiright? The Front Bottoms are the apex of bands that perfectly describe why being young sucks but is awesome at the same time. Don't go too wild at the show because we all know you have a chemistry test in the morning that you are totally gonna fail.
psst, this show is sold out, but The Front Bottoms will be playing at Vintage Vinyl on the same day.

David Bell + Joseph Hess
at The Way Out Club - $5
Ahh yes, the weirdos. There is no shortage of weirdos in St. Louis and this event for them. Sax-man/EVERYONE'S A FAN OF HER/ambient waves/improv drones-drums duo. 21+ sorry kids.

Friday, November 6th
at The Firebird - $15-$18
Side-mullet queen Cameron Esposito is a very funny woman who has really gained popularity in the last couple of years. You may have seen her on Conan, Carson Daly or the "Ask a Lesbian" videos on Buzzfeed, which she goes with fellow comedian/fiancee Rhea Buther. She also hosts two podcasts and released her first album Same Sex Symbol in 2014.
at Foam - $7
One of the best bands I have ever heard is back. Avant rock kings Ahlecuchatistas are back after blowing many minds at Tu-Fest in September. Joining them is two of the most insane bands in St. Louis, making this a show not-to-be-missed.


Saturday, November 7th
at Pulitzer Arts Foundation - $10/$20
New Music Circle presents composure, performer and visual artist Charlemagne Palestine. Even at the age of 70, Palestine is still growing as an artist and putting on phenomenal shows.
at CBGB - FREE
3 rad St. Louis bands, no money spent, no fucks given.


Sunday, November 8th
at Foam - $7
After a month on tour, the shittiest shits Shitstorm is back to rock the friendly faces of STL. Joining them is garage-jammers Mouth Reader from Tennessee, NYC  lo-fi indie bandits Outside World and the band your mother warned you about, Maximum Effort.
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Thursday, October 22, 2015

October 27th - November 2nd

Tuesday, October 27th
at Foam - $8
Memphis makes some good fucking punk rock and Ex-Cult may be the kings of punk down there. They are back in St. Louis and will be slinging that Tennessee flair. Check them out and super bouncy Bubbleheads from an alleyway near you.

Thursday, October 29th
at The Billiken Club - $5
Based out of St. Louis, American Wrestlers is one of the hottest indie rock bands around right now after their self-released debut album was snagged up by Fat Possum Records and pushed their music to the forefront. Joining them is Fragile Farm, lo-fi solo project of local miscreant, Sean Ballard.

Freezer Bum
BBQ Boys
Dracla
at Schlafly Tap Room - FREE
Freezer Bum is the odd duo of Joseph Hess of Hardbody and Mr. Ben of Beauty Pageant. And you can see that for free. That and other oddball acts from this weird area we live in.

Friday, October 30th
Lars
at Livery - $5
Cretins is a hardcore/punk from Richmond, VA that knows how to slam with the best of them. Heavy riffs and unrelenting vocals that mend well with the simple yet pounding of the drums. The pit will be crazy at this one. Also, in their picture on Bandcamp, two of the members are wearing Agnostic Front shirts, so you know they rip hard. With Soda Boys, bring a raincoat. With Lars, bring an extra pair of pants.


Ish
at Schlafly Tap Room - FREE
"You can't judge a book by it's cover" was originally said about the Schalfly Tap Room. It does not look like a place where you can find some of the best music around FOR FREE. The night before Halloween will not be an exception. Garage rockers, indie poppers and mozzarella sticks.

Saturday, October 31st
cover sets by:
Hylidae & Larva
and more
at Blank Space - $5
It's Halloween, you idiot. Amazing bands doing cover sets of other awesome bands. Plus, Strangled is a great noisy punk band out of Edmonton will be in town for the last show of their tour with local favorites Veil.


Brain Transplant
After SS
Slave Cable
at Foam - $1
Acid Kat and Freezerburn, two fantastic zine publishers are coming together to put together a massive Halloween show will some of the best weirdo, experimental noise acts around. Oh yeah, and it will cost you only ONE FUCKING DOLLAR!

Sunday, November 1st
Spencer Radcliffe
at The Firebird - $15
Alex G is one of the brightest stars in indie rock. He has been called a musical genius by some, and super dope by others. Not to be confused with cover artist Alex G on Youtube who, for some reason, has way more internet attention. Find the Sandy one. That's what you want.


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