Saturday, April 16, 2016

April 19th - 25th

Wednesday, April 20th
Slave Lizard
at CBGB - FREE
Three of the best local bands come together to celebrate every stoner's favorite holiday. You know the one i'm talking about. Show is free. Come hang out with your buds.


Thursday, April 21st
Karuna: Hamid Drake & Adam Rudolph Duet
at Joe's Cafe - $15-$20
Hamid Drake and Adam Rudolph are two world-class jazz percussionists and have been playing with each other for over 40 years, but this is their first tour together. The two have incredible chemistry  that comes with four decades of forming a musical bond.


 Friday, April 22nd
My Favorite Band
Tacocat
Boyfriends
Bruiser Queen
at Off Broadway - $10
Tacocat is surf punk band from Seattle that has been one of my favorite bands for the last couple of years. Their songs are incredibly catchy and their lyrics are witty and passive aggressive while remaining uptempo and positive in their delivery. I highly recommend this show and this band.


Joe Finally Found a Venue for This
Stella
The Jockstraps
New Lives
Sunday Candy
at Kismet
Stella is an indie rock/shoegaze band from Evansville, Indiana. This band has everything you could ask for: thumping rhythm section, cool looking pedal boards and tons of reverb. You will be bobbing back and forth through their entire set and you are going to love every second of it.


Saturday, April 23rd
Cunningham/Kingston
Clapp/Clapp Duo
at Kismet Creative Center 
A night of electric duos featuring Alex Cunningham (Hardbody, Vernacluar String Trio) and Chad Hickman (Kingston Family Singers) in what I can only imagine will be sharp, piercing and frantic. Also the Clapp Brothers bring a lifetime of chemistry to the stage with their experimental treats.


Sunday, April 24th
    Main Stage
 10:15 am – Swear Beam
11:15 am – Vanilla Beans
 12:40 pm – DJ Needles 
2:00 pm – CaveofswordS
 3:15 pm – iLLPHONiCS 
5:15 pm – Bruiser Queen

The Cafe Stage
 11:40 am – The Griddle Kids
1:45 pm – Arson for Candy
 2:45 pm – Tortuga
 5:00 pm – The Funs
at Forest Park - FREE
It's Earth Day, y'all! I love the Earth and I love these bands. Wake up early and celebrate this big ass floating thingy we all live on. 
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Saturday, April 9, 2016

April 12th - 18th

Tuesday, April 12th
Biggie Stardust
at Foam - $5
The Chicago-based synth pop group Wingtips is a band I have been very high on since seeing them last Summer at Melt. They have some infectious new wave dance tunes that will get your feet moving. If you have an illness, I think their music will Cure it. 

Thursday, April 14th
at San Loo - $7
Veteran punk rock outfit Clorox Girls is coming to St. Louis, which is cool because I didn't think they were a thing anymore. Maybe i'm just an idiot. Either way, Clorox Girls is a true throwback to the good ole fun punk rock we love so much.

DJs ~*DERAM CONTROL*~
at Foam
Electro-goth house duo Body of Light comes from Tempe, Arizona. Despite coming from the bright, hot deserts of Arizona, Body of Light has cold, dark tone in their uptempo electronic music. They are joined by High-Functioning Flesh, an electro-punk duo from Los Angeles. DANCE IN THE DARK!


Friday, April 15th
Invitation
Presented by Marble//Wall Duo
at Kranzberg Arts Center - $10
Local improv duo made up percussionist Louis Wall and pianist/composer Nika Marble present a five act performance inspired by the novel Invitation to a Beheading by Vladimir Nabokov. The five performances will explore the themes of entrapment, positionality, perseverance, death, and transcendence.

Saturday, April 16th
at KDHX $10-$20
Tyshawn Sorey is a percussionist and composer from Newark, New Jersey. At 35 years old, he is widely considered one of the most influential figures in experimental jazz of this generation. His newest group, Alloy Trio features himself on percussion, Corey Smythe on piano and Christopher Tordini on upright bass playing pieces composed by Sorey himself.

Sunday, April 17th
Freak Out
at The Firebird - $7-$10
Local DIY booking company Constant Cocoon Booking celebrates their first birthday with a night of music and art. On top of the stellar local bill, there will also be local artists, zines and record labels selling goods. There is also a raffle with super tasty prizes. Nothing beats a raffle, am I right?

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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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