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Show Preview: HUMDRUM, The Skekses, and Spoken Nerd (TN) at Schlafly Tap Room
This Friday, two of my personal favorite St. Louis bands are taking over Tap Room, and they’re bringing along one spectacularly weird out-of-towner. As you know, being anxious devourers of everything written on this blog, HUMDRUM released a great album … Continue reading
[Art] Show Preview: Jason Potter’s EMPTY CITY
This Friday, artist, designer, and print maker Jason Potter will show a selection of his work from 7-10p at 10denza in the CWE. Pal of Potter’s DJ Ryan Snowden will be along for the ride, providing musical accompaniment, and Bruiser … Continue reading
Contest: Samantha Crain + Old Lights Ticket Giveaway and Prize Bonanza
I’m excited that IWTAS gets to host Samantha Crain with Old Lights this Wednesday at Off Broadway. Sam’s the type of musician whose songs ease into my head when I’m doing the dishes or getting ready for work. Her latest album, You (Understood), feels well worn, but … Continue reading
Interview: Jenn Malzone on Middle Class Fashion’s “Girl Talk”
Tomorrow night, local pop trio Middle Class Fashion releases their album, Girl Talk, at Foam with IWTAS favorites Cassie Morgan and the Lonely Pine and Scarlet Tanager. Jenn Malzone of MCF answered a few of my questions about creating Girl … Continue reading
IWTAS Welcomes: Samantha Crain with Old Lights at Off Broadway
So this isn’t technically a show announcement, as Samantha Crain’s St. Louis date with Old Lights at Off Broadway has been written on the venue’s website (and our hearts) for at least a month. However, we’d like to formally ask you to clear the schedules … Continue reading
How to Succeed at Attending a Local Show Without Really Trying: A Miniature Concert Calendar
While going through my day planner (read: Facebook events) recently, I realized something very special was happening at the end of this week: a plethora of shows featuring some of my most favorite local musicians. Let’s sit here together and browse … Continue reading
Artist Spotlight: Mic Boshans of HUMDRUM, Union Electric, AND née
Michael “Mic” Boshans plays drums in not one, but three, St. Louis bands. He also coaches high school wrestling and slings drinks of the hot and cold variety at Foam Coffee & Beer. This metropolitan man of mystery spent some … Continue reading
Truth in Analog: An Interview with The Campfire Club
The creation of Campfire Club’s debut album, Tin Can Telephone, all began on January 1st, 2010. Now, over twenty-two months later, having experienced numerous line-up changes alongside technical hardships and 1-2 muggings, Ryne Watts’ motley crew crowds together in a South City recording … Continue reading
IWTAS on the Road: Avett Brothers with Social Distortion at Bridgestone Arena
We like to keep our talented friends close…we also like when they go far away and bring back the spoils of their victories in the form of ridiculous concert photos and spot-on reviews. Today, we bring you a special IWTAS on … Continue reading
A Very Local Halloween Show Round Up
Our favorite aspect of Halloween might be the time-honored tradition of grown ass adults squeezing into all manner and color of synthetic fabric to celebrate one night (or weekend, or week even) of alcohol and candy-fueled debauchery. Luckily, a ton … Continue reading
