Category Archives for Local Features

IWTAS puts the spotlight on local artists and their upcoming projects.

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

24. October 2011 by Jess Luther
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KDHX’s Twangfest Turns 15 – Win Yourself a Ticket

2011 marks the 15th year of Twangfest and this is one you cannot miss! This year will see many local faves on the bill, including Cassie Morgan and the Lonely Pine, Kentucky Knife Fight, and Cumberland Gap. In addition to … Continue reading

26. May 2011 by Dave
Categories: Giveaways, Local Features, Show Preview | 4 comments

Beth Bombara Covers Jimmy Eat World: An IWTAS Exclusive

Our pal and St. Louis music staple Beth Bombara has been playing around with a cover of Jimmy Eat World’s iconic “Hear You Me” for the last couple months. In celebration of the band coming to the Pageant this Saturday(!), … Continue reading

23. May 2011 by Jess Luther
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Show Preview: Theodore’s “Blood Signs” Release at Off Broadway

 I like Theodore because they were putting shit back out on vinyl before everyone was putting shit back out on vinyl. I like them because Justin Kinkel-Schuster’s often grave lyrics move me without implying that I should go wallow in … Continue reading

18. May 2011 by Jess Luther
Categories: Interviews, Local Features, Musician Spotlight, Show Preview | 3 comments

I Went To A Showcase Preview Part I: Tunes, Tacos, and T-Shirts

This wee, local music blog is just about a year old and that’s reason enough to celebrate. Therefore, IWTAS is so grateful for the opportunity we’ve been provided to host some of our very favorite St. Louis bands on what … Continue reading

29. April 2011 by Jess Luther
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Preview and Ticket Giveaway: John Henry and the Engine Album Release at Off Broadway

“Arizona Moon”, the first track off John Henry’s latest release, recently pulsed through my sad, office-issue desk speakers. It’s a dusty Western-tinged siren song, and it called me to toss my computer screen (badly in need of an office-issue Flash … Continue reading

22. April 2011 by Jess Luther
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Show Preview: Fire Dog “Wait To Die” Release at Off Broadway

This Sunday at Off Broadway, energetic local pop rockers FIRE DOG take the stage to celebrate the band’s five year anniversary and the release of their newest 7″, Wait to Die. FD’s Mark Pagano sat down (on the Internet) with … Continue reading

12. April 2011 by Jess Luther
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The Fortnightly: April 12th – April 24th

Hello, and welcome to the IWTAS FORTNIGHTLY. April is heating up and there are definitely some hot shows in St. Louis over the next two weeks. Julie’s top pick of the fortnightly is a two-way tie, but both shows are at … Continue reading

12. April 2011 by Julie Dill
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We Heard White Castle Customers Really Enjoy Music…

We know this isn’t the typical material we cover here at IWTAS, but when White Castle reached out to us to invite us to their special blogger event, we knew we had to cover it. In their email to the … Continue reading

08. April 2011 by Dave
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The Fortnightly: March 28th – April 10th

This April is turning out to be a startlingly impressive month of music in our city. Your favorite venue owners, managers, and promoters are set to bring in a plethora of on-the-verge, rightthissecond, and “Finally, you’re coming to St. Louis!” touring acts. One of our … Continue reading

28. March 2011 by Jess Luther
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