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St. Louis blogger earns national spotlight

St. Louis blogger earns national spotlight

Congratulations to St. Louis super-blogger Darryl Frierson.

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Toadies, Helmut team up for tour coming to Pop's

Toadies, Helmut team up for tour coming to Pop's

Toadies and Helmut are teaming up for a concert coming to Pop's on Aug. 11.

May 16, 2012 | 9:48 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Ticket prices announced for Norah Jones at the Peabody

Ticket prices announced for Norah Jones at the Peabody

Tickets go on sale Friday.

May 16, 2012 | 9:08 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Simple Pleasures series returns to Lola with Muhsinah

Simple Pleasures series returns to Lola with Muhsinah

Occasional music series Simple Pleasures returns to Lola at 9 p.m. Thursday with Washington, D.C.-based soul singer Muhsinah in concert as part of her “Gone Tour.”

May 16, 2012 | 8:59 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Mindless Behavior returns to the Fox Theatre

Mindless Behavior returns to the Fox Theatre

Jacob Latimore and Lil' Twist are also on the bill.

May 15, 2012 | 4:17 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Corey Black unveiling 'State of the Art' at 2847 Cherokee St.

Corey Black unveiling 'State of the Art' at 2847 Cherokee St.

Rapper-poet Corey Black shows that poetic side of his persona with a show at 7 p.m. Sunday at 2847 Cherokee St.

May 15, 2012 | 2:30 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Janiva Magness, Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band coming to Old Rock House

Janiva Magness, Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band coming to Old Rock House

Greensky Bluegrass is also coming to the venue.

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Metric heading to the Pageant

Metric heading to the Pageant

Tickets go on sale Friday.

May 15, 2012 | 12:36 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

k.flay coming to Blueberry Hill's Duck Room

k.flay coming to Blueberry Hill's Duck Room

k.flay will perform at 9 p.m. June 20 at Blueberry Hill's Duck Room.

May 15, 2012 | 11:06 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Nappy Roots coming to the new Plush

Nappy Roots coming to the new Plush

Nappy Roots will perform at 11 p.m. June 30 at the new Plush.

May 15, 2012 | 10:57 am | (Loading… ) comments.

STL Bluesweek schedule is revealed

STL Bluesweek schedule is revealed

The music festival moves to Soldiers Memorial on May 25-27.

May 15, 2012 | 8:10 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Vintage Trouble returns to Lola

Vintage Trouble returns to Lola

Lamar Harris and Thelonius Kryptonite are also on the bill.

May 15, 2012 | 8:05 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit coming to the Sheldon

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit coming to the Sheldon

Tickets go on sale Friday.

May 15, 2012 | 8:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Reel Big Fish coming to the Pageant

Reel Big Fish coming to the Pageant

Reel Big Fish will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 12 at the Pageant.

May 14, 2012 | 12:21 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Ticket prices announced for Carrie Underwood concert at Scottrade

Ticket prices announced for Carrie Underwood concert at Scottrade

Tickets are $43.50-$63.50 for Carrie Underwood's 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 concert at Scottrade Center.

May 14, 2012 | 11:43 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Rapper Ca$h Out coming to the Broadway

Rapper Ca$h Out coming to the Broadway

Rapper Ca$h Out is at the Broadway nightclub May 26.

May 14, 2012 | 11:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Cobra Starship coming to Six Flags St. Louis

Cobra Starship coming to Six Flags St. Louis

Cobra Starship is coming to Six Flags St. Louis June 29 as part of the amusement park's Clearasil Summer Concert Series, performing in the park's Old Glory Amphitheater.

May 14, 2012 | 9:45 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Metalocalypse Dethklok, Lamb of God heading to Family Arena

Metalocalypse Dethklok, Lamb of God heading to Family Arena

Tickets go on sale Friday.

May 14, 2012 | 9:45 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Kevin Johnson: Kevin Johnson's 'American Idol' update

Kevin Johnson: Kevin Johnson's 'American Idol' update

Music Critic Kevin Johnson and CineStars' Brittany Umar discuss the latest "American Idol" news including Hollie Cavanagh's elimination and take a look at the 3 remaining singers.

May 14, 2012 | 9:00 am

KSHE Pig Roast brings Boston, Kansas to Verizon

KSHE Pig Roast brings Boston, Kansas to Verizon

April Wine and Jonathan Tyler & Northern Lights are also on the bill.

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MoTre celebrates mixtape with release party

MoTre celebrates mixtape with release party

St. Louis R&B trio MoTre celebrates the release of its new "Married 2 the Musik" mix tape with a release party tonight at MVP Bar and Grille, 8021 W. Florissant.

May 14, 2012 | 7:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

St. Louis Zoo brings back Jungle Boogie Concert Series

St. Louis Zoo brings back Jungle Boogie Concert Series

The concerts take place on Friday nights through August, and are free.

May 14, 2012 | 7:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Services set for St. Louis-bred musician killed in Atlanta

Services set for St. Louis-bred musician killed in Atlanta

Updated: Services have been announced for Joshua Webb, the St. Louis-bred gospel/R&B musician killed in a car crash in Atlanta on Wednesday.

May 11, 2012 | 1:24 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Country Megaticket for Verizon shows ends today

Country Megaticket for Verizon shows ends today

A Megaticket purchase allows concert-goers to see all six shows in the Megaticket lineup at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater for one price.

May 11, 2012 | 1:05 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

St. Louis singer-poet is back with a new album

St. Louis singer-poet is back with a new album

Robert Dillard's new CD crosses genres to examine his personal life.

May 11, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

More St. Louis Concert Announcements & Music News From Kevin Johnson

Kevin C. Johnson

Post-Dispatch music/nightlife reporter Kevin C. Johnson comes home bleary-eyed and smelling of smoke many nights — and wouldn’t trade that for the world. Visit the Blender to get your cocktail of all he's seen and heard at local concerts and clubs.