It’s Tuesday night, and the place to be in Soulard is The Shanti, where Kimmy V (Vrooman) plays hostess to the RFT’s Best Open Mic for 2008! The Shanti is known for its eclectic crowd of regulars & locals, nightly music, and NEVER A COVER! The entertainment is as diverse as the patrons – most [...]
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31
Dec
2008 Noelathon at BB’s Jazz, Blues and Soups
Posted by WebGuy Published in Bands, Night Clubs, RestaurantsThe 17th Annual Noelathon was held at BB’s Jazz, Blues and Soups. Proceeds benefit the music program at St. Frances Cabrini Academy, along with profits from a CD (featuring a number of Noelathon performers) and T-shirt sales. The famous and sometimes controversial Beatle Bob emceed the evening.
Margaret Bianchetta, an employee at BB’s, organized the [...]
22
Dec
It seems that too many of my posts must report the loss or suffering of those dear to music in and around St. Louis. Mike O’Toole fought a courageous battle against cancer. Sadly he lost this battle in November.
I didn’t know Mike well, but I had the opportunity to shake his hand, talk to him for awhile, and enjoy his performance [...]
16
Dec
This talented sister/brother act stepped up to help Pik’n Lik’n celebrate their 1000th show. The musical siblings took the stage and filled the room with a number of tunes, including their version of John Barleycorn, as you can experience on the video below. Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Chris Wood–core members of Traffic–would be pleased. (If you [...]
15
Dec
Pik’n Lik’n celebrated their 1000th show at Alandale’s in Kirkwood this past Friday (December 12, 2008). Current members appeared, along with guest appearances by Dan & Teresa Nienhaus, Atomic Duo, and Chuck Wagon Deluxe. Joe Credit, one of the original members of Pik’n Lik’n, and the newest member, Ryan, rounded out the total of 54 [...]
18
Nov
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted and I have a backlog now, so it’s time to stop taking photos long enough to post them. A couple weeks ago Carol and I had the opportunity to take a mini road trip to listen to one of our favorite groups, the Friendly Henrys. The trip took us way out to that booming metropolis–Fayetteville, Illinois, population 374! We’re [...]
10
Nov
Saturday the 8th was to be a 46th birthday bash celebration at The Shanti in Soulard for a man that was a big brother to everyone in Soulard, Kelty O’Brien. By now most have heard of Kelty’s senseless murder last week while on his way to work last Friday morning. Sadly what was supposed to be a joyous [...]
6
Nov
Bernadette Holzer, better known as Beltana of Wolvenwold, Sona, and Bellawyck (http://www.myspace.com/beltana ), has contracted Guilliame-Barre Syndrome, a disabling neuro-muscular disorder which also permanently impairs the immune system. This disease has no known cause or cure.
Beltana has bravely battled back from almost complete paralysis and is now learning how to walk again, but her recovery [...]
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Hi, I'm Web Guy (aka Fred) and this site is my personal contribution to the Interweb--a place to feature and promote local entertainers and venues in the St. Louis metro area.