The Palms was the original name for The Way Out Club's previous location on the corner of Compton and Cherokee Street. The sign still hangs outside the current venue to this day. The original building opened for business in 1939 and there were two brothers that ran it from 1946 to 1964. After the last remaining brother passed, the club changed hands and eventually turned into The Way Out Club's first spot. In time, after not having enough space and landlord politics, another building caught Bob and Sherri's eye. Sherri's first to be exact. While driving by what is now what we know as The Way Out Club on Jefferson she pointed it out to Bob. They made an investment just before the year 2000 and found a new home with more area to facilitate their dedication to the St. Louis music scene. In April of 2000 they picked back up where they left off and made things even better.
On Saturday, April 7th you can be a part of what appears it very well could be a sold out show in celebration of the date of The Way Out Club's move to Jefferson 18 years ago. The headliner that night will be Human Host from the Bronx in New York. Supporting acts, patrons, musical guests and friends of The Way Out Club performing also will be The Holy Hand Grenades, The Highway Saints, 9:09, Ramona Deflowered and Free Dirt. These original music artists are all from the St. Louis area. The doors open at 7:00 pm. The show kicks off at 8:00 pm. The cover is $5.00. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Continue on below to visit the artists online and to check out their music. Follow on for more on this unique venue, as well.
- Human Host: (Bronx, NY.)
Genre: Experimental, Other, Pop
https://www.facebook.com/Human-Host-8972579743
https://www.humanhost.tumblr.com
https://humanhost.bandcamp.com
For their first band announcement, The Way Out Club is pleased to bring you Human Host!!
"Originally hailing from Glen Arm, MD, Human Host was formed in December 2002 and is now based in New York City and other parts of the Northeast.
The creative core of Human Host is made up of a rotating ensemble of multi-media artists and figments of your imagination.
Many independent record labels have released music by Human Host and the group has also scored the soundtrack music for two independent films, as well as the independent feature "The Human Host Movie" which has been totally confusing and captivating crowds at screenings from coast to coast.
Human Host is now playing shows on tour in support of several new releases including "Ophiopogon's Blue Wonder" (2016) and "On Haida Gwaii" (2017)."
- The Holy Hand Grenades:
Genre: Pop Punk, Punk Rock, Pop Rock, Power Pop
https://www.facebook.com/hhgrenades
http://www.holyhandgrenades.bandcamp.com
For their second band, The Way Out Club brings you The Holy Hand Grenades!
"The Holy Hand Grenades have been trying to play rock n’ roll music without fucking up since 1999. They have hours of original music drawing influence from Billy Joel, Leftover Crack, and everything in between, but they’ll probably just play a couple 70s power pop covers and then go drink at the bar with Bob. Rock!"
- The Highway Saints: (St. Louis, MO.)
Genre: Folk Rock
https://www.facebook.com/TheHighwaySaints
https://www.reverbnation.com/highwaysaints
For their third band, The Way Out Club is happy to announce The Highway Saints!
"The Highway Saints are a St. Louis folk-rock/jam band that give a tip of the hat to good old fashioned Rock’n’Roll. Typically, they tend to play just outside of St. Louis, but have had a tendency to be pulled back in to play a few times a month locally. They are gearing up for their self-titled debut album that is scheduled to begin in late March and will be heavily influenced by the sounds of The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, The Grateful Dead, and even Drive-By Truckers. The Highway Saints have been noted to be in the “grey area” as far as genre due to the versatility of songwriting and musicianship amongst the members."
- 9:09: (St. Louis, MO)
Genre: Outer Space Rock
https://www.facebook.com/909stl
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBF1XKj-x1uj0eu8TilJTPg
Their 4th act to announce is 9:09!! Can you guess what time they'll be playing at?!
"9:09 is a 3-piece experimental / indie rock band who have been tearing up the St. Louis music scene with a blend of melodic rock music and a visually appealing performance aesthetic.
Influences include the regrets of things undone, Jungian psychology and Nancy Sinatra."
- Ramona Deflowered: (St. Louis, MO.)
Genre: Rock, "Revenge Rock, Punk, Blues
https://www.facebook.com/RamonaDeflowered
Google Ramona Deflowered https://g.co/kgs/hfLq7R
Their 5th band on the line-up is Ramona Deflowered!
"We are Ramona Deflowered, a band of rock and roll rebel chicks and a mannequin on a mission to inspire and empower females everywhere by bringing musical justice to the world (and our evil exes!) through our music."
"We like to refer to our sound as “revenge rock” but our style has been called everything from rock to punk to blues because our songs themselves vary widely in their styles."
And last, but not least is Free Dirt. These longtime friends and patrons of The Way Out Club bring their unique sound to the table in conjuction with this timely celebration of sorts. It just makes sense to have them on board for the event. They have been there through thick and thin. They need not an introduction. But, in the event you have not heard of them, well know you have.
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Free Dirt: (St.Louis, MO.)
Genre: Alt. Rock, Americana, Alt. Country, Indie, Punk
https://www.facebook.com/FreeDirt.stl
http://freedirtstl.bandcamp.com/album/the-last-sip
https://www.reverbnation.com/freedirtstl
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* More On The Way Out Club:
The St. Louis American, The Riverfront Times have all done well-written and positive articles on the venue in print. The Campus Life section of one of the area colleges also did an excellent write-up in the past too. A picture of that is included below. The picture was provided by Jamey Almond who plays bass for Miss Molly Simms and also Warhorse.
Notably, Sherri hosts "Dangerous Curves" with Sherri Danger on KDHX which airs Mondays from 2-4 pm CST.
"Between the two of them, owners Bob and Sherri Putnam have supported local music for years. Shows have included rock, punk, burlesque, and Super 8 screenings." - St. Louis Magazine
"Nostalgia hits like a ton bricks at this club, adorned with framed photos and artwork of pop culture past. Every inch of wall and ceiling space is covered with something here: B-movie posters, random art, framed pin-up girls giving their best sexyface, a collection of dead, vintage televisions, and weird alien fetuses housed in glass bottles like so many formaldehyde frogs. The TV sets that do work display obscure exploitation and indie-flicks. This hip watering hole has a venue side with a tall stage, booming sound system and enough seating in the form of '50s dinette sets to make Betty Draper jealous. In its storied history, the Way Out Club has hosted many a music group, ranging from psychedelic jam bands to all-girl garage rockers. Both the bar and show areas are spacious, providing ample room for the occasional interpretive dance, or punk rock flailing. The booze selection looks keen, and this spot stands to be a rare haven for hippies and hipsters alike." - The Riverfront Times
