03.06.2009 6:20 pm

Local musicians rally around bluesman Gus Thornton for benefit Sunday

Bassist Gus Thornton

St. Louis blues bassist Gus Thornton receives the all-star benefit treatment from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday at BB’s Jazz, Blues and Soups.

A collection of local blues, jazz, and R&B performers will come together in performance to benefit Thornton, in…

Young Disciples CD uncovers vintage East St. Louis soul

By Kevin C. Johnson

"Eccentric Soul: Young Disciples" CD cover

When Allan Merry started working as a director for the South End Center in East St. Louis 30 years ago, his goal was simple: He wanted to help youth at the center do things they’d…

St. Louis remembers Bo Diddley

By Kevin C. Johnson

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bo Diddley, who died this week of heart failure, touched the lives of many St. Louis folks, and not just through his music and songs such as “Who Do You Love,” “Say Man,” and “I’m a…

Local musicians rally around bluesman Gus Thornton for benefit Sunday

Young Disciples CD uncovers vintage East St. Louis soul

St. Louis remembers Bo Diddley

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