In honor of Black History Heritage Month @KimMassieSings #MarquiseKnox @evilsuperheroes @moegeston

In honor of Black History Heritage Month I thought that it would be neat to post some of my favorite African-Americans that I enjoy from our scene. STL Public Radio aired & has some shows on St. Louis history in black and white that I found interesting. Explore St. Louis also showcases some of the events around town in conjunction with this months celebration and awareness. Kim Massie is the most recognizable that comes to mind. She was just honored by the RFT as one of the six acts leading our scene currently. She is one busy lady. When she is not out at premier events or venues like her mainstay on Broadway, she is also enjoying life as a grandma. Recently, she performed and shared with Arch City Radio Hour. Let's give it a listen & feel free to "like" her fan page HERE. Her next two performances are Thursday, 2/20 & Thursday 2/27 at Beale On Broadway from 10:30 pm to 2:30 am.



Stream - Arch City Radio Hour: Kim Massie and Peter Martin in Concert.


Marquise Knox comes from a family heritage of the blues. He is currently on tour in Florida. He learned how to play guitar from his grandma. He has come a long way since then earning performing rights with some big names. He is still young in the grand scheme of things and plays like a blues master of the past, yet he is the real deal in the present. I think that is what I admire most about him. Feel free to give his fan page a "like" HERE.

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Stream/download - Marquise Knox "Tears Feel Like Rain"


A friend of mine once shared a status update about Midwest Avengers. I seem to recall it now. "It's nice to be part of a posse." That has been my experience with them too. MWA has been rocking for twenty-two years now. Currently, they have two shows left with their guitarist of ten years Mike Zubiena and are celebrating their new release "Hurry Up & Wait". They also just added bass player Brad Blumenkemper to the fold. In addition, they have a brand new video that drops this Friday, 2/21. HERE is a teaser from it and it's titled "Life Goes On". Their next two shows are as follows: Saturday, March 1 at Cicero's & Tuesday, March 18th at Fubar. Stop by their fan page HERE and give them a "like" & then check out some of their latest music. The new stuff is available on ITunes and they will have physical copies at their upcoming shows.



Stream "Left Behind feat. Josh Herr" by Midwest Avengers
(Josh is known for vocals and guitar in 360 Smile.)



Stream/download "Soldier Story" by Midwest Avengers

Visit HERE for more streaming/downloading of Midwest Avengers music.



Also, from MWA sparks more new music by their emcee So N' So. The album is called "Smiles & Handshakes" and can be streamed and downloaded below. The latest single being promoted is posted below, followed by the full release. Check it.



Stream "Do Sum'n" by So N'So



Stream/download/purchase "Smiles & Handshakes" by So N' So


Maurice Egeston is an educator, pianist and leads his own band. Recently, he is also known for being a part of the Chevy Music Showcase and for collaborating and instructing Brothers Lazaroff in many facets. Below is a live track to stream now. It was aired on KMOV. Also, below is a remix that he took part in creating that one can stream/purchase/download. Stop by his fan page HERE & give it a "like" & then enjoy the sounds of Mo E. & Allstars.



Stream "Get You Some Live at Chevy Music Showcase STL" by Mo Egeston

Stream/download/purchase "I Could Stay Here For The Rest Of My Life" (Maurice Egeston Remix) Featuring Elizabeth McQueen from Science Won Remix by Brothers Lazaroff.

@LordsandKids @clusterpluckin #Tasi & #Lusid battle @oldrockhousestl on 2/13 for a slot at this year's @wakarusafest

The annual Waka Winter Classic comes to town this year again at the Old Rock House on Thursday, February 13th. Lords And Kids, Clusterpluck, Tasi and also Lusid will be performing to win your votes in hopes of playing this year's bluegrass/jam music festival. For all of the event info. and rules on voting, etc. visit HERE. This week's #VideoOfTheWeek is by last year's winner Old Salt Union. Which just launched a kickstarter to produce their second album. If you care for info. on that visit HERE. So, check out this year's contenders and come prepared to choose.



Stream/Download Lords And Kids



Stream/Download Clusterpluck



Stream/Download Lusid



Stream/Download Tasi



Watch Old Salt Union video here.

@TheBlackMoods @roundheels @PictureDaySTL on 2/7 @PlushSTL

The talented three-piece The Black Moods of Phoenix, AZ. will be sharing the stage with local rockersRoundheels & Picture Day at Plush on Friday, February 7, 2014. It's an 18 and up show. Visit HERE for the event info. Rock N' Roll at it's finest.



Download/Stream the self-titled/debut album by The Black Moods HERE. It can be purchased via their website HERE.

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Stream/Purchase songs from Phonocology HERE by Roundheels.



Stream/Purchase songs from Every Day Is Picture Day HERE by Picture Day.

@Love_Surrounds drop EP @firebirdstl on 1/31 w/ @Ravenhillmusic #SearchParties @yankeerainmusic

Love Surrounds is breaking down barriers with the release of their new EP. I love their approach with the message behind the music. The show happens Friday, January 31st at The Firebird with Ravenhill (Nashville,TN), Search Parties and Yankee Rain. Visit HERE for all of the details. There is plenty of music to check out for this one, so get to streaming.



Stream music by Love Surrounds



Stream music by Ravenhill



Virucid3 - A Darker Tomorrow EP



#VideoOfTheWeek by Virucid3 - The Sleeper

#AmenLucyAmen CD Release @TheGramophone on 1/17.

A few years ago we were introduced to Zachary Schwartz here on this blog. Then he was promoting his folk rock album "Fibs and Philosophies." Now he's in the folk band Amen Lucy, Amen, and is excited to be releasing their album "Ashore for the End" January 17 on Brave New Records.net. They have a punk inspired folk rock sound and are a five piece. See HERE for a full bio on the group.

The physical release also happens January 17, and they're having a CD release party at The Gramophone. HERE is the event page on Facebook. Also, this Friday 1/10 they are going to let people stream the whole record for a day to preview it. So, stay tuned to their Facebook page for that.



Amen Lucy, Amen - Look Out

Sister trio @dubbnubb to perform at @FoamSTL tomorrow 1/9.

The sisters in Dubb Nubb are back with a new album 'Wild Dreamin'' that was released November 19th. The album includes 14 songs written in the past two years since Delia and Hannah moved to Columbia, MO (they are STL natives!) They moved away for college and recently welcomed a new addition to their group by welcoming Amanda on drums. The album was self-released on their own label Special Passenger Records and was recorded by Wil Reeves at Centro Cellar Studios in Columbia. They last came to town in November & they have another show this Thursday, January 9th at Foam that starts at 9pm.

The trio features twin harmonies, classical inspired guitar and sparse percussion. This is their 4th release since 2008, and over the years they have shared the stage with The Staves, Oberhofer, Kimya Dawson, and Pearl and the Beard, and released 2 Daytrotter sessions. Below is a free track and is the title song of the newest effort followed by the complete album for streaming & for purchase. If you plan to see the show you can also pick up a physical copy at the show.



Dubb Nubb - Old Days

Dubb Nubb - Wild Dreamin'