Red Hot Chili Peppers still red hot at the Scottrade

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Post-Dispatch Pop Music Critic > kjohnson@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8191

Don't mistake maturing for any softening around the edges.

May 27, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Red Hot Chili Peppers still red hot at the Scottrade

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

Red Hot Chili Peppers are no longer those funny boys who used to pose naked with socks over their privates.

May 26, 2012 | 3:11 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Colin Hay, Glow 4 booked for the Old Rock House

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

Colin Hay and Glow 4 are new events coming to the Old Rock House.

May 25, 2012 | 3:27 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Will Downing returning to the Pageant

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

Tickets go on sale Saturday.

May 25, 2012 | 2:13 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Kevin Johnson: Phillip Phillips claims 'Idol' title

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Music Critic Kevin Johnson and CineStars' Brittany Umar discuss Phillip Phillips' emotional win over Jessica Sanchez in the "American Idol" season 11 finale. Plus, a recap of the season.

May 25, 2012 | 1:00 pm

Rusted Root coming to the Old Rock House

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

Rusted Root and Delhi 2 Dublin are coming to the Old Rock House.

May 25, 2012 | 8:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Record label looks to cast all-female backup for Darrein Safron tour

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Post-Dispatch Pop Music Critic > kjohnson@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8191

Notifi sets tryouts next week to support tour of St. Louisan Darrein Safron.

May 25, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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Wynonna Judd's concert with St. Louis Symphony is canceled

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

A scheduling conflict is the culprit.

May 24, 2012 | 3:50 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Lyle Lovett will bring His Large Band to Peabody concert

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

Tickets are on sale now.

May 24, 2012 | 3:25 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Graphic T-shirts shine at Teese party

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

The SYGU Group came up with the perfect remedy for those who’d grown weary of stuffy upscale parties and all-white theme parties.

May 24, 2012 | 11:45 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Cafe Soul busts another move

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

The event moves from Friday to Saturday this weekend and some other weekends.

May 24, 2012 | 11:02 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Afrojack's Pageant concert is canceled

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post- dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

The Afrojack concert at the Pageant June 24 is canceled.

May 24, 2012 | 9:45 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Single tickets going on sale for Toby Keith at Verizon

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post- dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

Brantley Gilbert and Thomas Rhett are also on the bill.

May 24, 2012 | 9:15 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Video: Phil Phillips wins Idol and other entertainment news

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Phil Phillips Wins American Idol Phil Phillips crowned this year's American Idol; Jim Parsons comes out as gay; Snooki expecting a boy while Megan Fox is expecting a girl; "Duets" and "So You Think You Can Dance" on TV tonight.

May 24, 2012 | 9:00 am

Phillip Phillips takes 'American Idol' title

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

He walks away the winner thanks to his consistency, likability and genuine raw talent.

May 24, 2012 | 12:05 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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Ticket prices announced for Justin Bieber's Scottrade concert

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

Tickets go on sale June 2.

May 23, 2012 | 11:54 am | (Loading… ) comments.

St. Louis concert fiasco makes TMZ

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

TMZ reports on a Trina no-show at the Imperial Palace.

May 23, 2012 | 11:24 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Master of the Mix winner comes to Coliseum Music Lounge

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

DJ P, winner of the Master of the Mix DJ competition, is at the new Coliseum Music Lounge, 2619 Washington Ave., from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Thursday.

May 23, 2012 | 11:05 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Hawthorne Headhunters returns to Lola

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

Hawthorne Headhunters headlines the Made You Look event Friday night at Lola.

May 23, 2012 | 11:05 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Free Energy performing at Plush

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

Free Energy will perform June 17 at Plush.

May 23, 2012 | 11:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Justin Bieber heading to Scottrade Center with 'Believe' tour

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

The concert is Oct. 27.

May 23, 2012 | 6:32 am | (Loading… ) comments.

CNN names STL Bluesweek Festival a top Memorial Day getaway

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

The free festival runs Friday to Sunday on Soldiers Memorial.

May 23, 2012 | 6:01 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Indigo Girls return to the Pageant

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post- dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

The Indigo Girls will perform at 8 p.m. July 21 at the Pageant.

May 22, 2012 | 12:20 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Diamond Rio, Jo Dee Messina headline Vatterott College benefit

BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON • Pop Music Critic • kjohnson@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8191

Diamond Rio and Jo Dee Messina are joining forces for a Vatterott College benefit taking place at 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Pageant.

May 22, 2012 | 11:24 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Kevin Johnson: Jessica, Phillip face off in 'Idol' finale

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Music critic Kevin C. Johnson and CineStars' Brittany Umar discuss Joshua Ledet's departure and preview the "American Idol" finale showdown, featuring Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips.

May 22, 2012 | 9:00 am