Radar Blips: 5/28 – 6/3

Best Coast @ Kanrocksas 2011

Welcome to Radar Blips, where I quickly highlight three shows that catch my eye. Go see a show and save me some leftover brats from your weekend BBQ.

Best Coast | The Firebird | 5.27

You’ve been warned. If you want to go, make sure you have your tickets before the show date.

No Coast Skateboards tribute to MCA | The Gramophone | 6.01

DJ Crucial and DJ Mahf will be out to help celebrate Mr. Yauch.

Rocky Votolato | Vintage Vinyl | 6.03

Free in-store concert featuring the well-seasoned singer-songwriter. Free Schlafly!

 

Chickenfoot @ Fox Theatre w/Black Stone Cherry } 05.23.12

Chickenfoot @ Fox Theatre

Who would have thought that I’d have seen Chickenfoot twice in a matter of months? After a packed house at the Pageant, the quartet upgraded to the Fox Theatre ready to bring a mid-week party to St. Louis.

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Mayer Hawthorne & The County @ The Firebird w/The Stepkids } 05.22.12

Mayer Hawthorne & The County @ The Firebird

Mayer Hawthorne’s return to St. Louis traded the large stage of the Pageant (where he opened for Chromeo) for the more intimate surroundings of The Firebird, but the young soul songwriter kept the upbeat production and experience of his live performance intact.

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Quick Preview: Chickenfoot @ Fox Theatre

Chickenfoot @ Fox Theatre

Happy Wednesday. Hagar, Satriani, Smith and Anthony took over the Fox Theatre this evening and here’s a sneak peek. More to come in a few days!

Quick Preview: Mayer Hawthorne & The County

Mayer Hawthorne & The County @ The Firebird
A great night to have the 14-24mm on hand.

More to come of the soul singer and his band in a few.

Active Child @ The Firebird w/Balam Acab, Superhumanoids } 05.17.12

Active Child @ The Firebird

The Firebird welcomed Vagrant Records artist Active Child into its room last week, transforming the club into a tempest of classical sensuality and harmony.

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Radar Blips: 5/21-5/27

Mayer Hawthorne and the Country @ The Pageant

Welcome to Radar Blips, where I quickly highlight three shows that catch my eye. Go see a show and count down the days until the neighborhood pool reopens for the summer!

Mayer Hawthorne & The County | The Firebird | 05.22 (Tues)

The soul maestro and his band are sure to get you grooving. Wear comfortable shoes.

The Stepkids | Vintage Vinyl | 05.22 (Tues)

Don’t have enough cash to see Mayer Hawthorne? Well, VV has you semi-covered with a free in-store performance with the psych-soul openers.

Bruiser Queen | Vintage Vinyl | 05.25 (Fri)

Memorial Weekend baby! The rock and roll duo are gonna get you set straight for a weekend of partying.

Deer Tick @ KDHX } 05.16.12

Deer Tick @ KDHX

While Deer Tick and their rowdy folk have been through St. Louis many times, this was their first trip to the KDHX Studios and I was definitely psyched to sit in on their session with my camera. Enjoy some shots from the session and head over to the KDHX website to stream all four recordings.

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