Monday, April 4, 2016

April 5th - 11th

Tuesday, April 5th
Ghost Ice/Stone/Trull Trio
at Jackson Piano - $10-$15
Frode Gjerstad is jazz musician from Norway whose signature instrument is the alto saxophone, but he is no one-trick pony. Fred Longberg-Holm is a Chicago-based experiemental cellist. Both musicians are known world-wide for their masterful musicianship and notable collaboration throughout the years.


Pop Rock-Pa-Looza
Weatherbox
Enemies
Yonsei
Sunday Candy
at Foam
The band Weatherbox is the brain-child of Brian Warren. Since 2005, Warren and friends have been pumping out the indie rock jams and they were probably in your MySpace top 8.
Enemies is a band I have been jamming for years. Hailing from Ireland, this experimental mathpop group with have you dancing Kevin Bacon-style.

Wednesday, April 6th
at Way Out Club - FREE (21+)
Ambient April is upon us. The Paradoxal Pterodactyl crew has compiled a powerful line-up of chill, super-chill and mega-chill acts. The Weirdo series has consistently been very exceptional and this looks to be no different. 

Thursday, April 7th
BIGGIESTARDUST
at Foam - FREE
The NOiSETTE series is back with an all-star line-up of local experimental artists. This show is free and features a variety pack of experimental sounds that are sure to tickle your fancy.


Saturday, April 9th
Eleven Magazine Presents:
DTCV
Hallowed Bells
Rip Rap
at Foam - $7
Super-duo DTCV has a fantastic mixture of indie rock and French pop. Simple and strong, a real explosion of catchy and atmospheric electronic music. Hallowed Bells is an instrumental electronic band from Philadelphia that creates huge walls of sounds for you to bask in.

Sunday, April 10th
at Kismet - $5
The people of St. Louis are very familiar with the boys in New England Patriots. This group has come to the Gateway City a few times in the past and have left us in awe. For those unfamiliar, NEP is a experimental noise rock band from New England. Chaotic energy, rapid power and sporadic glitches. This show will be hot, sweaty and packed. Show up on time.

Bay-Area Freaks
at Foam - $5
Mutant freak rock bastards Violence Creeps spawn from Oakland. They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky. They're all together ooky. You get it. Give your money to Lumpy at the door.
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Saturday, March 26, 2016

March 29th - April 4th

Tuesday, March 29th
at The Luminary - $17
Ground-breaking hip-hop artist and life of the party Le1f brings their high-energy, bombastic early-2000s era hip-hop to The Lou.

at Foam - $7
Hailing from Bloomington, Indiana, Jefferson Street Parade Band is a full marching band with serious soul. Blending sounds of funk, soul, jazz and West Africa, JSPB is a true original and not to be missed. Also it will be quite the spectacle watching all of them try and fit into Foam. I'm predicting the roof gets blown off.
Wednesday, March 30th
at Blank Space - $10
Sheer Mag is a blistering punk rock band from Philly. Some sultry blues rock riffs behind the bellowing vocals and can't-stop, won't-stop attitude. This band might take over the world, if we aren't careful. Laffing Gas is loud, fast, fast and loud. Bloomington is bringing their A game to St. Louis this week. 

at Foam - $10
Mamiffer is a duo ambient/drone noise project out of Seattle that sounds like sliding slowly through a black hole. John Mueller is a solo percussionist extraordinary who brings new life to the sound of percussion instruments. 


 Thursday, March 31st
The Brothers Clapp
at Schlafly Tap Room - FREE
Jeff Kolar is a sound artist from Chicago who specializes in minimalistic sounds in a large yet short-lived time frame. He is an accomplished artist who has crafted a unique style that is hard to duplicate.

Saturday, April 2nd

Sunday, April 3rd
You Go Glen Coco
Mean Girls
Double God
Witchy
Dog Hips
at Dugan Haus - $5
Mean Girls is a Austin-based pop-punk/emo band full of dancy jams that are also kind of sad. Because everyone loves to show off their dance moves while crying their eyes out. This show features a lot of rad bands with rad women and non-binary folks (except Double God, fuck Double God)
EDIT: Chelsi Webster of WHSKY GNGR fame is officially in Double God now. Though she is a rad woman, I do not take back my statements on Double God. Fuck Double God.


Monday, April 4th
at Bonerville - $5
Daisy Chains is psychedelic country/pop trio featuring members of The Miami Dolphins and Solid Attitude. If that sentence alone doesn't get you excited, you need to be checked by a doctor. 

at Foam
Au Revoir is a post-rock/metal band from New Jersey. Their newest release, Veles, just dropped and it's one of the best new releases I have heard this year. Check 'em out before they are playing in front of 900 billion people.
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Saturday, March 19, 2016

March 22nd - 28th

Wednesday, March 23rd
at Box - $5
Stellar line up of bands and the first 25 people to show up get a free corndog. This is the coolest shit ever. That means there are 24 corndogs up for grabs because you know I'm going to be first in line.

at Foam - $5-$7
Living Hour is a shoegaze/dream pop band out of Winnipeg. A chilling wave of ups and downs, Living Hour has a complete sound, masterfully covering all bases for great indie pop music.

Friday, March 25th
Riverbody
at Kismet Creative Center
An absolute mind-boggling noise act, Instinct Control prods at a circuit board hanging off of his neck. This glitchy synth noise performer is a must-witness for anyone into noise, experimental and electroacoustic sonic waves.


Saturday, March 26th
Blood Froth
at Foam - $7
Bib is a hardcore band from Omaha, Nebraska and are one of the best bands I saw in 2015. Bib is the epitome of power and will have you slamming harder than you have ever slammed before. Seriously, this band is so fucking good.

at KDHX $10-$20
The Necks are a legendary jazz/everything trio from Australia. It is nearly impossible to pin-point exactly what The Necks are, but with a career spanning nearly three decades, this group has consistently grown and evolved their sound through their extensive catalog. 


Sunday, March 27th
Don't Be A Jerk
Jerkagram
Hylidae
Boreal Hill
Hardbody
at Foam - $5
Oh Jerkagram, the coast-to-coast psychedelic math rock duo of brothers that has jams that splice and dice the norms of contemporary. A fantastic band and a perfect way to cap off a jam-packed week in St. Louis.
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Sunday, March 13, 2016

March 15th - 21st

Tuesday, March 15th
Nasti
at CBGB - $7
The Elsinores is a fuzzy post-punk band out of Lexington, Kentucky. A stellar mix of pop and gloom, Elsinores is a rad band and you should check it out. Globsters is also from Kentucky and has all the fun of professional wrestling minus the wrestling. 

Friday, March 18th
Rüz
Skin Tags
Slave Cable
at Box - $5
The Bug is an NWI hardcore/punk act that doesn't have time for your shit. Loud, fast, abrasive, aggressive, sarcastic and really fucking good. Not much else I can say. Bring some extra cash and snag yourself a shiny new sex toy.


Astrological New Year Edition
at Melt - $5 (Pisces get in free)
"After a full year's worth of cosmically magical astrology dance parties, we are deciding to move to other things with Stars Align. So, this will this be the Pisces edition, we will be celebrating the astrological new year (which starts on March 22nd), & this will be the FINAL Stars Align: An Astrology Dance Party ever, as we know it. We may have some "Stars Align Presents" parties in the future, but for now, this is it!"- DJ Puzzle Pisces (Jake Leech)


Saturday, March 19th
No Need to be Kranky
Benoît Pioulard
Jake Leech
at Foam - $8
World-renowned and Kranky Records member Benoît Pioulard makes his way to St. Louis to showcase his experimental ambient/folk sound he has crafted. A truly mesmerizing sound that has given Pioulard the reputation for being one the best things going in the genre.

Sunday, March 20th
at Foam
Lysol is a garage punk out of Seattle that is bound to blow your socks off. Crutch is a powerviolence band from Oklahoma City that plays fast and sounds mean. You guys are going to be pitting hard at this one. 


Monday, March 21st
Protests & Punk Shows While Making Other Plans: Musings of a Grumpy Old Gay Man
Birthday Edition
at St. Louis Workers' Education Society - $7.50-$10
Whether you were able to attend or not the first two performances of Stephen Houldsworth's one-man show, this one a must-attend. This show takes place on Houldworth's 52nd birthday and three special birthday stories have been added to the show. Even if you are unfamiliar with Houldsworth or disagree with him, the stories he has accumulated in his 52 years on this planet are inspiring, thought-provoking and worth listening to.
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Saturday, March 5, 2016

March 8th - 14th

Tuesday, March 8th
Lumpy & the Dumpers
Rüz
Mala Leche
at CBGB - $5
Oh the sweet, sweet sound of Rik & the Pigs. Portland's rowdiest punks bring their catchy-as-all-hell groovin' tunes through and play on a with a who's who of St. Louis punks. This show is seriously packed.


Wednesday, March 9th
It's Gettin' Heavy Ova Here
Bell Witch
Wrekmeister Harmonies
Fister
Staghorn
at The Firebird - $10
Bell Witch is a doom metal duo that is truly unique. A band only comprised of bass and drums makes for a dark and haunting listen. With a hint of atmospheric black metal, Bell Witch can switch from melodic and disturbing to powerful and punishing.

Chi-town Fun-for-All
Relevant Hairstyles
The Funs
Hoonbag Moonswag
at Foam - $5
In case you have forgotten, The Funs are one of the best bands going right now and has been for quite some time. This power duo is non-stop force that cannot be contained. Do yourself a favor and indulge in every bit of music these two have created.

Pre-Fest Mess
Slav
Wrung
Veil
at Bonerville - $7
Everything Is Not O.K. is a punk fest happening in Oklahoma City from March 10th-13th. If you are like me, you are unable to attend this year. However, you can catch three band playing the fest at a friendly South City basement near you.


Thursday, March 10th
NYC Ghost-Poppers
Super FM
Apex Shrine
Persh
The Bobby Dazzlers
at Foam - $5
Super FM is a fun loving psych rock/pop punk/garage rock/music trio from New York. Catchy riffs and bouncy tunes for the entire family. Or maybe not. I won't tell you how to raise your kids.



An Experimental Experience
Dave Stone + Drew Gowran
Centipede
Strong Force
at Schlafly Tap Room - FREE
A match made in heaven as local saxophonist Dave Stone and local percussionist Drew Gowran team up once again for their unique blend in the experimental scene.


Saturday, March 12th
Big Sound from a Small State
Gymshorts
Demonlover
Shitstorm
at CBGB - $7
A band that is always welcomed back to St. Louis is surf punk outfit Gymshorts. Coming out of an exciting scene in Rhode Island, Gymshorts never disappoints when they come through town. A truly can't-miss show every time they play.


Sunday, March 13th
Independent Detroit Music
Growwing Pains
Gush
Dracla
Maximum Effort
at Foam -$5-$7
Quick, quirky and catchy pop tunes is what you can expect from Detroit's Growwing Pains. An upbeat indie rock group with lyrics full of self-deprecation and frustration. Really exciting stuff coming from these Motor City folks.

Monday, March 14th
Put some MENTHOL in your LEMONADE
Menthol
Lemonade
Voight-Kampff
at Bonerville
Menthol is a psychedelic hardcore/punk from Greensboro, North Carolina. A strange yet fitting combination of sounds makes Menthol a very interesting band. You don't know whether to throw down in the pit or swing dance with your partner. Lemonade is a new band from Minnesota that features members from Uranium Club and Chuckleheads, so you know they are going to rule.
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Friday, February 26, 2016

March 1st - 7th

Tuesday, March 1st
Freaks from Santa Rosa
Acrylics
Brain Transplant
The Bubbleheads
Catholic Guilt
at Foam - $5
Acrylics is a freak punk band out of Santa Rosa, California with a sound straight from another planet. The noise rock and post-punk influences in their sound make them a true gem With a flair for the absurd, Acrylics will have your stomach twisting and your brain melting.


 Wednesday, March 2nd
Way Out WEIRDO Wednesday #6
Stone Hen
Haiku
3 of 5
Zagk Gibbons
Joe Stein
at Way Out Club - FREE, 21+
The 6th installment of Way Out Weirdo may have the best line-up in the series so far. An eclectic blend on St. Louis experimental, every inch of your weirdo heart will be touched on this night.


Thursday, March 3rd
The Return of Mr. Clit
Mr. Clit & the Pink Cigarettes
Boreal Hills
Babe Lords
at Foam - $5
I saw this band last summer and they do not disappoint.  These circus side-show punks from Indianapolis bring carny energy to their music. Seeing Mr. Clit & The Pink Cigarettes is a lot like being at a real circus. You know a lot of what you're getting into isn't safe, but you love every minute of it.


This is NOT a Hardbody Show
Skin Tags
Hess/Cunningham Duo
Fragile Farm
at Schlalfy Tap Room - FREE
Six familiar faces that have played many shows together put on one unlike the rest. We all know and love Skin Tags and Hardbody and after releasing a split 7" together, these groups will be forever linked. But this isn't another Skin Tags/Hardbody show. Instead you will get the top-tier intense punk sound of Skin Tags but you will see another side of the Hard-boys. Hess/Cunningham Duo is the experimental free jazz/avante garde side project of 2/3rds of Hardbody while Fragile Farm is the freak folk solo project of the other 3rd of the math rock trio. I'm hard.


Friday, March 4th
LAB: The Brainstems
The Brainstems
Demonlover
Soda Boys
at The Luminary - $5
The LAB series at The Luminary is back to celebrate St. Louis garage rockers The Brainstems. A band that started as a Ty Segall cover band has blossomed into one of South Cities brightest acts. They will be playing two sets, one of all originals and a second of covers, to go back their roots as a band.

 Saturday, March 5th
HEAVY HORSE LAST SHOW
Heavy Horse
Laika
Path of Might
Mariner
at Dugan Haus - FREE
Come say goodbye to one of St. Louis' heaviest and punishing post-hardcore/doom metal acts Heavy Horse. I hear there will be plenty of beer to drown your sorrows. No one can see you cry if you head-bang hard enough.


Sunday, March 6th
Cincy Koot Kats
Bummers Eve
Lil' Toughies
Shitstorm
Soda Boys
at Foam - $6
Bummers Eve is a lo-fi garage punk from good ole Cincinnati, Ohio that goes heavy on the reverb that brings out the power in their sling-shot riffs. Lil' Toughies is a glitchy drum machine-powered synch punk group from the Kansas City. Would you expect anything less from the 913?
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Friday, February 19, 2016

February 23rd - 29th

Wednesday, February 24th
at The Ready Room - $25
Two of the most iconic death metal bands of all-time, Cannibal Corpse and Obituary will be coming through St. Louis bringing their relentless and ground-breaking sounds.

at Foam - $5
The Roaring 420s are psychedelic rock band from Dresden, Germany that sounds like they were ripped right out of the 1960s. As the band's name implies, there is a feel of a certain substance that may or may not heighten a few things. 

Friday, February 26th
at The Demo $5-7
One of Complex's Musicians to Watch and leader of STL Hip-Hop collective MME, Mvstermind is definitely someone to pay attention to in 2016. He is headlining a show with some of the best up-and-coming St. Louis rappers that you need to be listening to.

Dracla
at Schlafly Tap Room - FREE
Shitstorm and Little Big Bangs are two of the biggest bands in the St. Louis DIY scene. Everybody knows them, everybody loves them. And for good reason. They are playing a free show with CoMo's punk-rock hybrid Conductor.

Saturday, February 27th
at The Billiken Club - $5
Chicago's favorite garage rock duo White Mystery brings their flying red locks to The B Club. The White Stripes comparisons are obvious (I mean, their last name is also White. Come on!) but White Mystery is definitely their own band with their own sound and style.
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