R&B singer Bradd Young

Bradd Young has been bubbling under St. Louis’ R&B scene for a while now, but he’s approaching the boiling point.

That’s thanks to a new Prince-inspired slow jam with his name on it called “Grown Man,” taking off…

R&B Explosion 2009: The Best of the Best comes to the Ambassador Nov. 15 with De’Andre Perryman, Coco Soul, Nikko Smith, Aloha Mi’sho, Bradd Young, and Teresa Jenee.

The concert is free.

Free tickets are available at Majic 104.9 and at…

Last month’s Café Soul at the Loft took place the same day Michael Jackson died, and he was acknowledged throughout the night with some very impromptu performances.

For this month’s Café Soul, taking place at 8 tonight at the Loft, the R&B showcase…

The celebrity names are pouring in for 2009 All-Star Week, Major League Baseball announced today.

We already know about Sheryl Crow and Elvis Costello, performing at the MLB All-Star Charity Concert at the Gateway Arch at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Now part of All-Star Week…

Michael Jackson

Several Michael Jackson tribute events are unfolding in St. Louis.

– Hip-hop/soul DJ Needles, with his fellow Soulition DJs Reminisce, Enoch is Real, and Will Power, will spin Jackson tunes from 5:30-7:30 tonight at Vintage Vinyl, under the record store’s…

Monthly R&B showcase Suite Soul Spot continues Wednesday night at the Old Rock House with Illphonics and Nikko Smith.

Former “American Idol” finalist Smith recently released his debut CD “Revolution”; Illphonics is a hip-hop band (catch that, hip-hop “band,” not “group”) that…

Rapper Buckshot

The folks at the Old Rock House have unveiled their lineup through the end of March. Here’s what you can catch there:

Tonight, St. Louis’ Finest Unplugged with Nikko Smith, Nite Owl, Coco Soul, Ludy, $8-$11

Thursday, Scion presents Buckshot, Special Ed,…

The Ting Tings

The Ting Tings will perform at 9 p.m. April 3 at Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room. Tickets are $17.50.

Also at Blueberry Hill:

– Adrian Belew Power Trio, 9 p.m. April 16, $20.

– Todd Snider, Jan. 27, sold out.

– Marleyfest, with…

R&B singer Nikko Smith

Singer Nikko Smith was excited two years ago when he previewed his music for an invitation-only crowd at Dante’s — and for good reason. It sounded like he had a few hits on his hands.

But ever since,…

Singer Nikko Smith

“American Idol” comeback kid Nikko Smith is finally lifting the lid off of his debut project.

The singer will unveil songs from his “Revolution” CD Jan. 2 at Cicero’s.

Admission is $10. Call 314-327-3416 for advance tickets.

“Revolution” is available now…