Paris, France’s Phoenix made its first St. Louis performance in 3+ years at The Pageant on Friday night, and much like their last show at the same venue in 2010, they completely shattered expectations with their precise brilliance. As you’ll see below, lead singer Thomas Mars made his way into the crowd on three separate … Read more
All photos by Jason Gonulsen alt-J closed out the 105.7 The Point Ho Ho Show w/GROUPLOVE at The Pageant on Tuesday night, performing songs from their debut album, An Awesome Wave. All photos by Jason Gonulsen.
Tift Merritt at the Speakers in Code 3rd Birthday Concert at Off Broadway in St. Louis | Photo by Louis Kwok We’ve had quite a year at Speakers in Code, from our 3rd Birthday concert with Tift Merritt back in February, to Lollapalooza in Chicago, to LouFest in St. Louis, to a portrait session with … Read more
Live music, loud noises. We were blessed to witness so much. Of course, it’s our duty to look back. And to then look ahead to 2014. Here are Jason Gonulsen’s 20 Best Concerts of 2013, in no particular order. All photos by Jason Gonulsen except where noted. Wilco, LouFest, Forest Park, St. Louis – September … Read more
Photo by Tim Bottchen Atlas Genius made a stop in St. Louis at The Pageant on Monday, performing songs from their debut album When It Was Now. Please enjoy Tim Bottchen’s wonderful photos of the evening, and be sure to visit his site here.
GROUPLOVE brought the heat to a sold-out Pageant crowd in St. Louis, blitzing through selections from their two albums, Never Trust a Happy Song and 2013’s Spreading Rumours. Christian Zucconi and Hannah Hooper treat their time on stage like a work out party, high knees and all. See them on tour next year. We’ll also … Read more
The above photo represents how The Bottle Rockets once were. Sort of, anyway. Brian Henneman is still around, of course — but doesn’t look like that now, thanks to an Atkins diet that left him in tip-top shape. Henneman still shares the stage with drummer Mark Ortmann (far right), but Tom Ray and Tom Parr … Read more
All photos by Joe O’Toole Sturgill Simpson, who released one of our favorite albums of 2014, Metamodern Sounds in Country Music, performed at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix on Tuesday, and Speakers in Code photographer Joe O’Toole was there to capture these great shots of the show.
You do not know What wars are going on Down there, where the spirit meets the bone Down there, where the spirit meets the bone Down where the spirit meets the bone In late 1984, Lucinda Williams moved to Los Angeles. People in Austin told her, “Oh, they’ll eat you alive out there. You’ll come … Read more
Primus recently made a stop in Phoenix at the Orpheum Theatre, and Speakers in Code photograher Joe O’Toole was on hand to shoot the show.
Justin Vernon of Volcano Choir | All photos by Joe O’Toole Volcano Choir is on the road in 2014 in support of their most recent and critically-acclaimed album, Repave. Speakers in Code photographer Joe O’Toole captured these images from their recent stop in Phoenix at the Crescent Ballroom.
All photos by Joe O’Toole The Gaslight Anthem played the Marquee Theatre in Phoenix last week, promoting their latest wonderful album, Get Hurt. Against Me! opened the show. Please enjoy these photos from Joe O’Toole. AGAINST ME!
All photos by Jason Gonulsen Ryan Adams and his band, The Shining, performed at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis on Sunday in support of Adams’ latest self-titled album. Adams, in rare comedic form, played a hilarious improv tune about popcorn, which featured an “abrupt ending to the song.” He also told a story … Read more
Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys | All photos by Jason Gonulsen English rock band Arctic Monkeys thrilled a sold-out audience at The Pageant last night. They wasted no time, opening with “Do I Wanna Know?” from 2013’s AM, which had many women (and probably men, too) in the audience shrieking with pleasure. Frontman Alex Turner … Read more
All photos by Nate Burrell That wasn’t me requesting “Lay Low,” although I’m usually the one to get all excited for the saddest song in the catalog. To be honest, I didn’t even know that was a favorite among Shovels & Rope fans — I thought it was just me. It wasn’t just me. This … Read more
Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires | All photos by Nate Burrell Written by Jason Gonulsen Back in the early 90’s, when my dad, brother, and I followed Sangamon State University soccer, we would take road trips down south to experience the NAIA National Tournament. This was a huge deal for us, as it basically represented … Read more
White Denim made a stop in Phoenix this past Monday, and Speakers in Code photographer Joe O’Toole was on hand to capture the rock band from Austin, Texas. They’ll be in St. Louis at The Firebird on March 7th at The Firebird. Please enjoy the photos, and be sure to visit Joe’s site here.
All photos by Tim Bottchen Fitz and the Tantrums made its first stop in St. Louis since LouFest of last year, and Tim Bottchen was on hand to catch the action at The Pageant. And as the above photo suggests, singer Noelle Scaggs gave the fans what they wanted. Enjoy the full set below, and … Read more
All photos by Jason Gonulsen And she only looks like you In a certain kind of light When she holds her head just right I remember the late summer/early fall nights the most. The way they made me feel, the way the thick heat slowed everything around me — like an immediate fog had warped … Read more
All photos by Jason Gonulsen They say everything can be replacedYet every distance is not nearSo I remember every faceOf every man who put me here Wow, what a great night. Comic/poet/entertainer Howell Dawdy led things off with “Fire Extinguisher,” and Houndmouth closed it all down with a terrific cover of Bob Dylan’s “I Shall … Read more
It’s Valentine’s Day, and I’m talking to Shane Cody, the drummer of Houndmouth, who finds himself on tour in Denver. His girlfriend did not make the trip. “Yeah man,” he says. “I’d like to thank ProFlowers for delivering those flowers to her.” Sounds like a guy who knows how to plan ahead. But really, Houndmouth … Read more
Photo by Michael Wilson Written by Jason Gonulsen “It might sound like a simple phrase when it comes out but there’s a lot of work put into getting it exactly right.” That’s what Jason Isbell, who will play two sold out shows in St. Louis — tonight at Plush, and Monday at Off Broadway — … Read more
The Airborne Toxic Event are an explosive live act, especially during “Numb,” “Wishing Well,” and “Sometime Around Midnight,” three songs that caught fire during their show at The Pageant on Wednesday evening. Lead singer Mikel Jollett and violinist Anna Bulbrook led the way throughout the 100-minute performance, which closed with a three-song encore. All photos … Read more
We may have missed them in St. Louis, but Speakers in Code photographer Joe O’Toole caught Pixies in Phoenix this past Monday and brought back some great shots of the show. Please enjoy the full set below, and be sure to visit Joe’s site here.
All photos by Nate Burrell Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings wrapped up their “Spring Fever Tour” last night at the Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga. Welch and Rawlings will be hitting the road again soon, playing some shows as part of “Dave Rawlings Machine,” including a 6/25 stop at The Sheldon in St. Louis, and others … Read more
Crosses at Pointfest | All photos by Louis Kwok 105.7 Pointfest took place at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater this past Saturday, and Louis Kwok caught the moments that continue to define the one-day festival. Our favorite set was delivered by Josh Homme and Queens of the Stone Age, who opened with “You Think I Ain’t Worth … Read more
All photos by Jason Gonulsen Fresh off an appearance at Bonnaroo, Broken Bells thrilled a bright eyed and smiling audience at The Pageant last night, opening with “Perfect World” from their latest release, After The Disco. All photos by Jason Gonulsen.
Oh, it’s just a Drive-In in paradise…Hey Parrotheads, this note’s for you. Jimmy Buffet’s Live At The Drive-In Broadcast show is happening this Thursday, June 19th, and even though the live performance from Fort Worth, TX’s Coyote Drive-In is sold out, here’s where things get interesting: You can still “attend” at a Drive-In near you! … Read more
All photos by Tim Bottchen Iron & Wine played a solo acoustic, request-heavy show at The Pageant in St. Louis last night. The two-hour set opened with “Passing Afternoon” and closed with “The Trapeze Swinger.” Jesca Hoop opened the show. Enjoy these shots from Tim Bottchen, and please visit his site here.
You got no fear of the underdog That’s why you will not survive Perhaps you still don’t bet on Spoon. And maybe the odds have been stacked against the band from Austin. Before the second encore of the evening, guitarist/keyboardist Eric Harvey noted that the first time he visited The Pageant, he was contained in … Read more