One of the gifts of watching Michelle Zauner live is seeing someone who lives her truth in public, in performance, in lyric. She is openly bisexual, and though she doesn’t always make headlines for it, it flows through her songs and words. Some of Michelle’s words that stick: “I’m hella bi. Always have been always…
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Still Carrying the Tune of a Generation: Martha Wash Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
This past Saturday, October 4, a legend was honored in a way only legends can be. The National Blues Museum in Downtown St. Louis awarded Martha Wash a Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating her immeasurable contributions to music—and to the hearts and dance floors of multiple generations, especially within the LGBTQIA+ community. Often referred to as…
Private Reception for Jonathan Karrant in Advance of His Blue Strawberry Performance
There’s nothing like being in a room full of talented musicians, and that’s exactly where I found myself Monday evening as socialites Russell Jackson and Alex Gutierrez opened their beautifully converted Lafayette Square firehouse for an intimate gathering. The guest list included some of St. Louis’s finest entertainers—Ron Bryant, Adam Levinskas, Chuck Flowers, Kim Fuller,…
Acoustic Duo Ryanhood Celebrates 20 Years of Virtuosity, Heart and Humor at Blue Strawberry Oct. 16
Named ‘Best Group/Duo’ in the International Acoustic Music Awards, acoustic duo Ryanhood got their first break as street performers at Boston’s Quincy Market. It was there that they were spotted by a college booking agent and thrust into the college touring scene, where Campus Activities Magazine would name them “one of the most requested acts by college…
Perversion for Profit: Dagger Polyester
Dagger Polyester may still be flying under the radar, but the LGBTQI+ community—and the wider music world—won’t be sleeping on him for much longer. His debut album, Perversion for Profit, dropped in early August 2025 and is already stirring conversation with its provocative concept and daring sonic vision. Taking inspiration from the tragic murder…
Music at the Intersection 2025: A Soulful Celebration of St. Louis’s Musical Legacy
The Grand Center Arts District pulsed with rhythm, soul, and community spirit as the annual Music at the Intersection (MATI) festival lit up St. Louis from September 12–14, 2025. What began as a beloved local music event has now grown into a major cultural cornerstone, celebrating the city’s deep musical roots with a dynamic lineup,…
Drag Race Dynamic Duo Gottmik and Violet Chachki Deliver a Delicious Counterpunch with TKO. See Them at The Pageant Oct 8
Ever wish you could have a mix of high fashion and unshakable fierceness wrapped inside a bass-driven club anthem? In anticipation of their upcoming The Knockout Tour, Drag Race icons Gottmik and Violet Chachki step into the ring with their explosive new single, TKO—a track that hits as hard as it struts. Co-produced by Novodor and…
Toto’s Dogz of Oz Tour Brings Timeless Magic to Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
If you missed Toto’s Dogz of Oz Tour at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre this past week, you missed more than just a concert—you missed a full-blown celebration of classic hits, world-class musicianship, and communal nostalgia. From the first notes, the crowd’s energy was electric, surging with anticipation for the songs that have soundtracked decades.…
Jeff Harnar Sings at Blue Strawberry August 8
Multiple BroadwayWorld Award-winning concert artist JEFF HARNAR will celebrate his latest album Jeff Harnar Sings Sammy Cahn: The Second Time Around – the acclaimed tribute to legendary Academy Award-winning lyricist – with a string of major concerts this summer. The dates include Vibrato Grill Jazz in Los Angeles, CA (Tuesday, July 22), Coachella Valley Repertory in Cathedral City, CA (Thursday, July 24), Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights, IL (Wednesday, August 6), and Blue Strawberry in St.…
Q12: Out in STL’s 2025 Artists to Love
12 Artists Repping Queer Energy Through Identity, Sound, and Impact To celebrate Pride and highlight the city’s creative pulse, Out in STL is proud to announce the inaugural Q12 List—a curated set of twelve standout music artists repping queer energy through identity, artistry, and impact. These artists aren’t just shaping sound, they’re making space. Each…
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