The Firebird comes through again as tonight they present the venerable post rock band Tortoise.

Formed in 1990, the Chicago quintet were way ahead of their time with their instrumental mix of jazz, dub, electronica, Krautrock and other sounds later embraced…

Electro dance rockers Makeshift Gentlemen were asked pretty late in the game to be on the Firebird’s popular Undercover Weekend tribute bill.

Their easiest route would have been to pick a three-chord wonder like the Velvet Underground or stay within their…

Titus Andronicus is said to be Shakespeare’s bloodiest tragedy. There’s nothing brutal about the band bearing the same name, though. While their guitars are loud and distorted, these Jersey boys are generally out to whip up a good time.

The quartet…

Glasgow’s Trashcan Sinatras will bring their thoughtful and pretty pop melodies to the Firebird this Saturday. Fans of Ladybug Transistor and fellow Scots Belle and Sebastian shouldn’t miss this one.

The quintet has longevity. They’ve been together for over 20 years…

Perennial rovers the Felice Brothers make a stop in St. Louis Thursday at the Firebird where they’ll play tunes off their new album, Yonder is the Clock. The title is a Mark Twain reference.

Singing songs about washed up boxers, Penn…

The White Rabbits, a NYC band with Missouri roots, make a homecoming tomorrow night at the Firebird.

Their sophomore LP, It’s Frightening, came out a few weeks ago on tbd Records. The taut arrangements feel Spoon-esque and not just because singer…

Brooklyn’s Asobi Seksu makes their first visit to the Firebird club this Saturday. They’ve previously played the old Lucas School House and the Way Out Club.

Led by spritelike singer Yuki Chikudate and guitarist James Hanna, the quartet plays lush, dream…

Described as playing “Kick(butt) Kindergarten Folk Pop Sing Along Music” on his MySpace page, quirky folk rocker Drew Danburry hits town tonight, playing the Firebird.

He’s been known to incorporate a banjo, but his music isn’t typical folk. He’s got a…

I caught up with Chase Duncan of Chicago’s Interiors (playing the Firebird tonight) after the band returned from playing New York City. They play post-punk music that incorporates African and other international elements.

RC: How was New York?

CD: It was great – we…

St. Louis’ The Pragmatic makes a style of music this town isn’t exactly known for: effects laden electronic music with a full compliment of bleeps and bloops. They’ll open for Oceana tonight at the Firebird, 9 pm.

The duo-turned five-piece band…