There was a warm sense of connection floating through the room at the sold-out two-night engagement by Vanessa Carlton at City Winery St. Louis this past month. But on May 1st, the evening took an unexpected turn almost immediately. Fresh from throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at Busch Stadium earlier that evening, Carlton arrived…
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Lyle Lovett at City Winery St. Louis
On May 13, Lyle Lovett began his three-night engagement, An Evening with Lyle Lovett: Songs & Stories, at City Winery St. Louis — and if early ticket demand is any indication, audiences remain deeply captivated by one of America’s most unconventional storytellers. With several performances nearing capacity and a touring schedule stretching through October, Lovett…
Mall Dreams, Mixtapes, and Midwest Magic: Tiffany Returns to St. Louis
There’s something beautifully defiant about pop nostalgia—especially the kind born under fluorescent mall lights, carried on cassette tapes, and lived out in handwritten fan letters. Few artists embody that era quite like Tiffany. On April 18, 2026, Tiffany brings that legacy—and a whole lot of lived-in authenticity—to River City Casino, sharing the stage with fellow…
Thomas Blue Interviews Synthpop Sensation Bright Light Bright Light
Few artists in indie House Synthpop command attention like Bright Light Bright Light. Blending shimmering synths with emotionally candid songwriting, he has carved out a distinctive niche—collaborating with icons such as Alan Cumming, Elton John, and Scissor Sisters, while channelling the enduring glamour of Cher. With multiple acclaimed releases and a reputation for authenticity, he…
Celebrated, Grammy nominated legend Marilyn Maye to perform her musical tribute to Johnny Carson on November 19th
The Cabaret Project of St. Louis and Max & Louie Productions present the legendary Marilyn Maye on Wednesday, November 19, at 7 pm at The Sheldon Concert Hall. Marilyn Maye was called a “Super-Singer” by Johnny Carson himself and appeared on The Tonight Show 76 times – a show record for singers! 2025 marks the…
Michelle Zauner: Queer & Unflinchingly Honest
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…
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…
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