Back in February, I posted a video of the live performance of JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound performing “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart” live in the local St. Louis KDHX studios. More specifically, I wrote about my absolute glee perpetuated by the band’s release of this superb, soul-infused Wilco cover. Two months … Read more
“Catch the train to catch the spirit!” In these cynical times, golly gee, we love that slogan. But, maybe we love the concept of Rhythm & Rails even more. A few weeks ago, Saint Louis Metrolink unveiled its first ever Holiday Magic Express, a train “decked out in lights, ornaments, garland, and festive cheer for … Read more
Photo by Jarred Gastreich Last June, I had the EXTREME (ALL CAPS doesn’t even do this adjective justice) pleasure of attending a KDHX in-studio for The Head and the Heart before the band’s Saint Louis debut at Blueberry Hill later that evening. There, Josiah Johnson, Jonathan Russell, and Charity Rose Thielen of the Seattle outfit … Read more
Twangfest, KDHX‘s annual celebration of all things twang, the outskirts of twang, and fourth cousins of twang, will fete its sweet sixteen this week, and we’re giving away a pair of tickets for Thursday night and a pair of tickets for Saturday night. Cool? Cool. Thursday night features Kelly Hogan, Wussy, Deano & the Purvs, … Read more
The Decemberists sound check at The Pageant / All photos by Katie Guymon Last Wednesday, I attended my first ever sound check. Yes, I, along with approximately fifteen others, had the privilege (courtesy of my favorite indie radio station, KDHX) to witness The Decemberists, along with Nickel Creek’s Sara Watkins, gear up for that evening’s … Read more