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.

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.

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!




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