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House Speaker John Diehl Resigns Over Sexting n Wednesday last week, the Kansas City Star published several pages of sexual texts between Republican House Speaker John Diehl and a nineteen-year-old college intern. By Thursday afternoon, Diehl was out of a job. But a lot happened in those roughly 36 hours. It started with the Star story, which showed Diehl exchanged dozens of innuendoladen messages with the woman. The most universally mocked would have to be this exchange: Diehl: God I want you right now Intern: I wish you could have me right now Diehl: Damn. We need lot of time and a quiet room Intern: That sounds amazing Diehl: Will have my way with you...And leave you quivering Diehl initially agreed to speak with the paper before the story came out, but then changed his mind. The lack of denial sounded louder than anything he could have said anyway.
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By that afternoon, he issued a statement apologizing, but not offering to step down. “I apologize for the poor judgment I displayed that put me and those closest to me in this situation,” he wrote. “I also regret that the woman has been dragged into this situation.” Next, he hid in his capitol building office for about nine hours while the press camped outside the door. When he finally emerged, he said little, but indicated he had the support of the Republican caucus and would not resign. As he dashed to the parking garage a reporter called, “Did you have sexual relations with the intern?” “No,” Diehl answered. Then in a statement released Thursday afternoon, Diehl changed his tune and resigned. “I have acknowledged making a serious error in judgment by sending the text messages. It was wrong and I am truly sorry,” he wrote. “I am responsible for my actions
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and I am willing to face the consequences.” Though the Star and other publications kept the intern’s name out of their reports, she went public after news of Diehl’s resignation broke. Her name is Katie Graham, and she’s a Missouri Southern State University student originally from Olathe, Kansas. She released a statement through her attorney. “I want to thank everyone who has reached out to me during this difficult time. Your support means a lot. This is extremely difficult for both families, and I hope everyone can begin the healing process. I strongly support the Missouri Capitol internship program, and hope it remains a positive experience for other students in the future,” she wrote. After stepping down, Diehl joined a few colleagues, including Democratic Senator Jamilah Nasheed, for appetizers and Budweiser. Nasheed says she and Diehl have been friends since 2008 and had a good, bipartisan working relationship. “I’m sure he’s taken aback by his conduct,” she says. “Everybody makes mistakes. He apologized for his mistakes — what more can you ask for?” — JESSICA LUSSENHOP
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t’s hard to describe the final week of Missouri’s legislative session, which ended Friday, without profanity. Boondoggle? Quagmire? A parade of oopsies? Not good enough. The scandalous weight of Republican Speaker of the House John Diehl Jr.’s resignation — which followed revelations that he’d been sexting a nineteen-year-old intern — can’t be contained by the bounds of civil discourse. If we’re being honest, Diehl’s downfall feels more like a moral clusterfuck, or at best a contemptible outbreak of corruptive shitbaggery. Which is why we want to take this opportunity to reach out to you, Male* Missouri Legislator. We know these recent events have complicated your already challenging job: From choosing a lobbyist to pay your lunch bill to determining how best to regulate Missouri vaginas, you’ve got enough to worry about without wondering how you’re going to continue exchanging sex-drenched messages with your nubile college-aged intern. Indeed, it’s a complicated world out there for a horny legislator. But if you follow this handy guide, you’ll be happily banging away on that, um, touchscreen in no time. [*Sure, women are no less capable than men of political corruption. But let’s not kid ourselves here. If you’re a politician chasing a younger intern, we’re betting you’re a dude.]
1. Power Is Hot, Even If You’re Not They say it takes two to tango, but it sure
helps when one of the dance partners — Diehl, for instance — can text from his dinner seat next to Governor Jay Nixon or send pictures of himself posing in front of a Rolls Royce. Really, if we’ve learned anything from decades of political sexcapades, it’s that you can go a long way with just the perception of importance. And if you do occupy an important position, congratulations! That means you’re sitting near the top of a political bureaucracy that’s built on free lunches, fast handshakes and endless entitlement — so try to not feel guilty as you get off sexting an intern at the lowest rung of that system. Which leads to our next point... 2. Spread That Lobbyist Love to Your Young Admirer Now that Diehl has been outed, we’re sure he’s kicking himself that he didn’t take his paramour intern Katie Graham out on more lobbyist-funded dates. And it’s a shame, too. If there were ever a legislator who knew how to score sweep comps from lobbyists, it was Diehl: Before he was busted for sexting, he was widely criticized for enabling legislators to hold ofďŹ cial hearings at a country club while dining on meals paid for by the industries they were supposed to be regulating. Only after reporters crashed one of these “hearingsâ€? did Diehl ďŹ nally do away with the practice. The generosity of special-interest groups shouldn’t just pad your own pockets, Mr. Legislator. That intern may be a treasured distraction from your busy professional life, but he/ she is also a person with needs. However, if that intern is a she, you’ve got another thing to keep in mind... 3. Treat Your Female Intern the Same Way You Treat Missouri Women Sure, sending racy texts to a much younger woman is great fun, but we’re assuming that eventually you’ll take your canoodling beyond the digital realm. That means you face the risk of getting caught with your pants literally around your ankles, or worse — it turns out the biological process of sexual intercourse with interns may result in an unintended pregnancy. Shocking, we know. So, before you knock up your intern, it’s important to evaluate your principles. Have you, like Diehl, supported sweeping restrictions on the state’s abortion providers and women seeking the procedure? Did you help beat Governor Jay Nixon’s veto of a bill allowing employers to cite religious beliefs while denying birthcontrol coverage? Have you been praised for “demonstrating moral leadershipâ€? by the Missouri Family Policy Council? If you answered yes, it may be time for some introspection. It’s much easier to get away with this sort of thing if people can’t accuse you of holding a double standard. Beyond that, you don’t want your sexy, millennial intern thinking you’re some kind of hypocrite, right? 4. Try Not to Ruin Your Intern’s Internship Among the saddest notes in the Diehl scandal was that four capitol interns from Missouri Southern State University were sent home last month, presumably after the school learned Diehl wanted to leave one of those interns “quivering.â€? Even worse, the college has not
yet announced whether it will continue sending interns to Jeff City in the future. Frankly, that sucks. If you, Mr. Legislator, want to send winky-face emoticons to a nineteen-year-old college student, that’s ďŹ ne; but don’t ruin a bunch of other students’ rĂŠsumĂŠs in the process. Our suggestion: If your boner wrecks a college intern program, call your lobbyist buddies and reserve three or four spots clearing buffet tables at the next Telecommunications Committee “hearing.â€? Those former interns will hardly know the difference. Probably. 5. Stand By Your Principles Even As Everything Falls Apart Alas, all good things must end. Maybe your fall will come courtesy of a nosy journalist, aggrieved political opponent or the intern herself. Inevitably, someone will expose you. Picture the scene: You’re standing behind a dais, facing a pack of rabid reporters who have been camped outside your ofďŹ ce for several hours. It’s time to face the sleazy music, which means whipping out a pitch-perfect resignation speech. Traditionally, the speech should sound like a soulless Mad Lib, totally devoid of human emotion or regret. Try talking about your legacy, or maybe how you contributed to the sort of partisan gridlock that made this year’s legislative session a historically ineffective embarrassment. If you’re still stumped, here’s an outline of a suitable resignation speech, patterned after the one Diehl delivered last week. We’ve included a few options, depending on the situation and tone. In my time in [name of legislative body/name of political party/name of intern], I’m proud of my long [legacy/track record/penis] that was built upon being honest with members and doing what is in the best interest of my caucus and this body. I am proud to have led us to the largest [name of political party/name of favorite sports team/name of sex position] in state history, the ďŹ rst [fuel tax/cat tax/tax tax] in nearly one hundred years, and an override of the governor’s veto of [income redistribution/ corporate bailouts/secession]. I have acknowledged making a serious error in judgment by sending the text messages. It was [wrong/wrong/wrong], and I am truly sorry. Too often we hear leaders say they’re sorry but are unwilling to accept the [consequences/scrutiny/public spanking]. I understand that, as a leader, I am responsible for my actions and I am willing to face [my constituents/my mother/my wife]. I appreciate those who have [stood/slept/ bent over] beside me and the overwhelming number of caucus members that have offered continued support; but for the good of my [party/family/future book deal], I’m not going to further jeopardize what we have accomplished this year and what can be accomplished in the future. Therefore, I will be resigning my position of in a way that allows for an orderly transition. Got all that? Good. Now you’re ready to make ’em quiver. And who knows? Play your cards right with this one, and you could end up riding this scandal all the way to riches and status as an elder statesmen. Worst case scenario, there’s always Baskin-Robbins. — DANNY WICENTOWSKI
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HERE WERE SOME VERY BAD VIBES in downtown St. Louis on the night of October 28, 2013. The Cardinals had just lost Game 5 in the World Series, and the Rams had a pathetic showing against the Seahawks at Edward Jones Stadium. The streets were jammed bumper to bumper with disgruntled fans trying to make it home, and so Brandon Pavelich and Julia Fischer — two college friends on a kinda-sorta first date — decided to walk around a bit before attempting to leave the area. Then they heard fast footsteps, and the next thing they knew, two men had guns pointed at their heads. They demanded money and cell phones. Pavelich paused.
“Show him we’re serious and shoot him,” he remembers one of the men saying. Instead, a gun smashed into Pavelich’s face, opening a gash in his forehead and chin, and chipping a tooth. One of the men reached into Pavelich’s pockets as he was reeling, and grabbed his iPhone and cash. They took Fischer’s iPhone as well, and ran. Luckily, Pavelich and Fischer found a St. Louis police officer nearby. They soon learned theirs was the last in a string of muggings that evening. In total, seven victims had their phones taken, though Pavelich was the only one who had to spend the night in a hospital getting stitches. Fischer recalls that the police behaved as if they were hot on the trail of the stolen phones.
“They did say that they’re tracking it,” she says. She assumed that meant they were using the phones’ GPS or something like the Find My iPhone app. By the next day, four suspects were in custody, including a supposed lookout and a getaway driver. They were found in a hotel room in Caseyville, Illinois, allegedly with the stolen phones. Among the recovered property, Pavelich was able to identify the case he’d had on his phone. It seemed like a done deal. But a year and a half later, as the trial date for three of the men got closer, Fischer called the prosecutor to find out when she needed to be in court. That’s when he told her they’d dropped the charges. “The reasoning was, there came up some
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legal issues that would cause insurmountable issues so that they wouldn’t be able to continue with the case,” says Fischer. “That’s really all that they told me.” Two weeks later a story in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch helped shed some light on what happened. Titled “Controversial secret phone tracker figured in dropped St. Louis case,” it explained that investigators had used a relatively new tracking device called a cell site simulator to trace one of the stolen phones. It was so accurate — more accurate than GPS — that it was able to pinpoint the exact hotel room where the accused thieves were holed up. The technology is often referred to by a brand name: StingRay. When deployed, StingRay forces any cell continued on page 12
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phones in the area to send it a signal, the same way that a phone normally sends a signal to cell towers. Even if a cell phone is not in use, it still transmits its phone number and electronic serial number to the device. Once a tool used by federal officials for combating terrorism, in the last decade StingRaytype devices have been approved for use by local law-enforcement agencies. Officers have been using the technology under the purview of the FBI — and only under strict orders not to disclose anything about it, even in court. The Post-Dispatch story about Pavelich and Fischer’s case hypothesized that authorities were backing away from the charges because they did not want to be forced to put a police intelligence officer on the stand and reveal how StingRay works — that government secrecy was essentially more important than a conviction. That did not sit well with Pavelich.
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“I got hurt by these guys pretty bad, and they’re just walking free now. It pissed me off a little bit,” he says. It may not be quite as simple as that. The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office has insisted repeatedly that the use of a StingRay is not why they dropped the case against the four suspected robbers. “Contrary to the opinion of defense attorneys and to recent reports in the media, the dismissal of the cases was not related in any way to any technology used in the investigation,” Lauren Trager, a public information officer for the circuit attorney, said in a statement. She declined to answer further questions about the case, as it is now considered a closed record. Regardless of why the case was thrown out, it shows that one thing long suspected by local activists is now certain: St. Louis police are using StingRay devices or ones with similar datacapturing capabilities in their investigations. Until recently, First Amendment watchdog groups like the ACLU said only that it was “probable” that StingRays were being used in St. Louis. But this case, along with documents obtained by Riverfront Times, are beginning to shed some light on the practice locally. And now that StingRay is here, privacy advocates have a host of concerns: that innocent people’s data may be collected without their knowledge, that merely deploying the device is equivalent to unconstitutional search and seizure, and that it may be used to spy on those simply exercising their legal right to free speech. Local attorneys, journalists and citizens have joined those in other American cities (at least 51 state and local jurisdictions by the ACLU’s count) who are struggling to understand StingRay, and are continued on page 14
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finding a wall of law-enforcement silence on the other side of their questions. “It’s ridiculous,” says Hanni Fakhoury, senior staff attorney for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a civil-liberties advocacy nonprofit. “It’s secrecy for the sake of secrecy. It’s not actually a public-safety issue now.”
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N THE DIZZIEST DAYS FOLLOWING Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson, it was common to hear someone in a protest on West Florissant or out in front of the police station complaining that her cell phone was acting up — dropped calls, weird tones and clicks. Thomas Harvey, an attorney and executive director of the ArchCity Defenders, remembers many of his activist clients fretting that they were being electronically monitored. “The night of the non-indictment, everyone’s phone was shutting off or turning on. They couldn’t use Google Maps. I had the same thing happen to me,” he recalls. “There’s no way for me to know what caused that.” (St. Louis County Police spokesman Brian Schellman says his department does not have a StingRay unit, but plenty of other law-enforcement agencies were on the scene in north county, including St. Louis and the FBI.) While StingRay provides many benefits to law enforcement, how its capabilities will affect the general populace isn’t as clear. Many people, like the protesters in Ferguson, worry their phones are being monitored while simply exercising First Amendment rights. They have some reason to be paranoid — federal authori-
“The night of the nonindictment, everyone’s phone was shutting off or turning on. They couldn’t use Google Maps. I had the same thing happen to me. There was no way for me to know what caused that.”
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Hanni Fakhoury, senior staff attorney for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, says it’s been a challenge just to figure out which police agencies use StingRay.
of individuals attempting to carry out criminal activities.” There’s also documented use of StingRay to track alleged perpetrators’ movements, which civil-liberties advocates call a violation of the suspect’s Fourth Amendment rights to be free from unreasonable search and seizure — because the signal travels into private spaces, through walls. The first court case where the government acknowledged the existence of StingRay technology came out of a tax-fraud prosecution in Arizona in 2008, in which police used the tracker to locate the wireless broadband modem or “AirCard” of a man named Daniel Rigmaiden. Rigmaiden had been using it to access the Internet and submit fake tax returns, netting about $500,000 over the course of three years. “I knew the instant I was arrested that they had to track down my AirCard,” Rigmaiden says now. “There wasn’t any other flaw in my methods.” The “flaw,” as he puts it, was assuming that law enforcement would reserve the use of high-tech tracking technology for terrorism or kidnapping cases — not a lowly tax frauder. Turns out police use StingRay for a wide range of cases — which left Rigmaiden and his AirCard a sitting duck for the investigators hot on his trail. As Rigmaiden mounted a pro se defense, he compelled federal investigators to produce tens of thousands of pages of documents. That paperwork, along with the testimony he obtained, gave the world its first glimpse at how the technology works. Rigmaiden was unsuccessful in his argument that the StingRay sweep was unconstitutional. However, rather than getting more than twenty years in prison, prosecutors offered him time served in exchange for a guilty plea. The Arizona man got out of prison a year ago and now works to combat StingRay secrecy. “Every citizen has a duty to make sure the Constitution is upheld,” he says. “I have the opportunity to do it in this particular area.” Since Rigmaiden’s case, dribs and drabs of information about the technology have come out of other criminal cases, but government secrecy has ruled the day. That may be about to change. Earlier this month the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it would review use of the technology by all arms of federal law enforcement including the FBI,
the DEA and the U.S. Marshals. “I wouldn’t call it an investigation. It seems to be a reevaluation of their policy,” says Nathan Wessler, staff attorney for the Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project at the American Civil Liberties Union. “It’s crucial that local law enforcement follow suit immediately, including in St. Louis.”
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N ST. LOUIS, FORMER DIVISION 16 Circuit Court Judge Jack Garvey says the first he heard of the “magical” technology that could track phones was during his regular Wednesday meeting with former police chief Dan Isom and Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce in 2011. At the time, he says, the cell site simulator belonged to the local branch of the U.S. Secret Service (apparently St. Louis has
one of those, too). “Isom says, ‘We can use this device that is sitting in the back of a parking garage at police headquarters,’” recalls Garvey. In those early days, Garvey agreed to sign off on warrants allowing the police to use the Secret Service’s device to look for phones taken from crime victims. They had to provide the serial number for the phone and the cell service provider. The police and the prosecutors kept this new-fangled tactic tightly under wraps. But Garvey says he spoke openly about the warrants and was astonished no defense attorney ever followed up with questions during the year he was signing them. “It was a joke,” he says. “We were yukking it up back then.”
At some point after Garvey moved to the 17th Division and was no longer the primary judge signing the warrants, the way cell site simulator technology was used at the department changed. The same month that Isom announced his retirement, the board of commissioners for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department put out an invitation for bids for a “Stingray II System” and the installation of the system in a Chevrolet Tahoe. StingRay units are relatively portable — some are about the size of a suitcase, and can be installed in vehicles and taken on the road. At this point, StingRay deployment is more like an old-fashioned game of cops-and-robbers than an omniscient Big Brother seeing and knowing all. According to the ACLU the device is often hooked up to a continued on page 16
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“This violates the Fourth Amendment. Nothing in the applications suggests that police will be using cell site simulators. Nor do the applications explain to the judge the capabilities of cell site simulators.”
StingRay laptop in a police car, and officers drive around as the laptop display shows them whether the signal is getting hotter or colder. Some authorities have even described walking with handheld units through large apartment buildings until they were certain which room had the phone inside. Although several companies produce this type of product for law enforcement, the leader is Florida-based Harris Corporation, which is also the only company that calls its devices “StingRay.” “Harris is kind of like the Apple corporation of the surveillance world. It’s really easy to use their stuff,” says Rigmaiden. “The other stuff is more complicated.” Prices for these types of devices range from $16,000 to $400,000 for a suite of technology. It’s not clear whether the St. Louis Police Department successfully purchased the StingRay, or decided to continue using loaners from some other federal jurisdiction. An attorney for the city denied a Sunshine Request for any purchasing paperwork, saying the documents would “reveal trade secrets and commercial or financial information.” Isom wouldn’t comment on where the purchase stood at the time of his departure, and Police Chief Sam Dotson has not responded to interview requests. But the department did respond to RFT’s request for applications for search warrants or orders authorizing the use of cell site simulators. That request yielded two examples. To Garvey, they’re unrecognizable from the orders he signed four years ago. “It’s more of a broad thing. My search warrants that we were doing were, ‘This is the phone of this person, this is the serial number of this phone,’” he says. “Something happened. Either the cops got a new machine, or they’re running it from a new machine.” The two example applications given to RFT are called “pen register applications,” more commonly understood as applications to install a device that reads which numbers are being dialed — and which are incoming — on a landline. But the new application paperwork broadens the language to include “cell site activations,” “call detail records in an electronic format” and, most densely, “24-hour a day assistance to include switch based solutions including precision location pursuant to probable cause based information queries and all reasonable assistance to permit the aforementioned Agencies to triangulate target location.” That last, almost inscrutable paragraph is the closest the documents come to referring directly to StingRay usage. To Wessler of the ACLU, the very vagueness of that language makes it unconstitutional. “This violates the Fourth Amendment,” he concludes after reviewing RFT’s documents. “Nothing in the applications suggests that police will be using cell site simulators. Nor do the applications explain to the judge the capabilities of cell site simulators.” It’s also simply too easy for police to obtain pen register application approval, Wessler says, as opposed to the higher burden of proving probable cause for a warrant. To obtain a warrant, police have to show there’s a preponderance of evidence — as spelled out in the 16
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“The secrecy in cities across the country has been so extraordinary,” says Nathan Wessler, staff attorney for the ACLU. Fourth Amendment — that makes their search necessary. For a pen register application, all cops have to show is that it could help the investigation. And because of the extremely vague and/or technical language in the applications, judges may have no idea they’re authorizing use of a StingRay — the term simply never appears in the document. Privacy advocates are also concerned about what happens to the data from innocent bystanders in the area who may have their phones swept. A good analogy, says the ACLU’s Nathan Wessler, is a game of Marco Polo: “The device yells ‘Marco!’ and all the [nearby] phones are forced to yell back ‘Polo!’ The StingRay can then be used to hone in on the signal from the suspect’s phone and locate him/her based on the strength and direction of the signal. But all the while, every other phone is still being forced to yell ‘Polo!’ over and over, letting the StingRay know that they are in the area too.”
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It’s those other phones that have some activists worried. “What is done with all that data that’s irrelevant? Are they keeping that information, or are they deleting it?” asks Electronic Frontier Forum attorney Fakhoury. “These things identify phones in the area; they don’t necessarily listen in on phone conversations or capture data. But that is a technical limitation. What that means is, they are configured not to do that, but we don’t know how they’re not doing that.” One thing appears to be similar from the days when Garvey was signing off on the StingRay warrants: the ones obtained by RFT show that, locally, the device has only been used to track the phones of victims, rather than perpetrators or activists. The two heavily redacted pen register applications provided by the police department are both from homicide cases in which the alleged murderer is thought to have stolen the victim’s phone.
“Victim ____ registered a hotel room on ______ and prepaid through ______. Witnesses at the scene reported hearing a loud argument near the victim’s room earlier in the week,” reads one of the applications. “Detective _____ stated an _____ wall charger located in ______ hotel room; however no _______ was located in his room or on his person.” The second application describes a drug deal gone bad, with one fatality. “A suspect pulled a long barreled firearm and began firing shots at the victims. ________ was able to flee the residence through a second floor window and later discovered the other victims had been shot. During this incident victim ______ disclosed his cellular phone had been stolen.” Both applications were approved for 60 days, and the judge — whose name is also redacted — agreed that the orders be sealed. Garvey says at least one StingRay warrant he signed off on caught a murderer, a guy who was strolling out of a Walmart with the stolen phone in his pocket. “I’m telling you, it’s doing miracle work,” he says.
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OR ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER Megan Beesley, her journey down the StingRay rabbit hole began with five little words: “A proven law enforcement technique.” Beesley, who works out of the Carnahan Courthouse downtown, remembers the phrase leaping out at her when she read the police report from the post-Game 5 robberies on October 28, 2013. Her client was one of the men arrested for his role in the string of muggings, and the line was used as the only explanation for how authorities managed to find him and his alleged accomplices in the hotel room in Caseyville. “A proven law enforcement technique” seemed almost like the cop-speak equivalent of Seinfeld’s “yadda yadda yadda.” “It seemed like a very odd sentence to me,” she says. Beesley got the chance to ask about the phrase at a November 7, 2014, deposition of St. Louis police detective John Anderson. “I just said, ‘What does this mean?’ The detective acted really weird, looks at the prosecutor, who acts really weird,” she recalls. “They go outside and talk. He continued on page 18
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StingRay comes back in and awkwardly refuses to answer.” At a subsequent hearing, Anderson again said he could not answer, Beesley recalls, because of a “non-disclosure agreement that had to do with the FBI. So that confirmed to me that this was probably a StingRay.” In order to use the technology, sheriffs and police chiefs have historically had to sign a non-disclosure agreement with the FBI and the Harris Corporation agreeing not to provide the public with any information about how it works. According to an affidavit given by a supervisory FBI agent in a 2014 case in Virginia, if a prosecutor were to disseminate technical information about StingRay to media with international readership, it could constitute a violation of the Arms Control Export Act, which is a felony. That blanket of silence also covers court proceedings. St. Louis police refused even to allow the Riverfront Times to view any non-disclosure agreement it may have with its cell site simulator provider or the FBI, declining our Sunshine Act request. One such agreement, obtained from the Erie County Sheriff ’s Office in New York State, reads: “If the Erie County Sheriff’s Office learns that a District Attorney, prosecutor, or a court is considering or intends to use or provide any information concerning the Harris Corporation wireless collection equipment... the Erie County Sheriff’s Office will immediately notify the FBI in order to allow sufficient time for the FBI to intervene to protect the equipment/technology and information from disclosure and potential compromise.” In a handful of incidents around the country, prosecutors have dropped cases, offered plea deals or withdrawn evidence rather than disclose information about StingRay. That happened in Baltimore, Maryland; Tacoma, Washington; and Tallahassee, Florida — and even in homicide cases. “It is troubling that their use of this extraordinary secrecy is getting in the way of proper government functions,” says Wessler. “I suspect part of what this secrecy is protecting is constitutional violations.” Christopher Allen, a spokesman for the FBI Office of Public Affairs, says that the purpose of the non-disclosure agreements is to prevent criminals from learning how the technology works and figuring out a way to avoid it. “Specific capabilities of certain equipment used by law enforcement agencies are considered Law Enforcement Sensitive, since their public release could harm law enforcement efforts by compromising future use of the equipment,” he said in a statement. “As a last resort, after exhausting all other legal means to protect LES information, the NDA does require state and local law enforcement to drop a criminal case rather than compromising the future use of the technique by disclosing LES information.” He insists, however, that the FBI has never forced any jurisdiction to dismiss a case because of the agreement. Regardless, Beesley is convinced that by dropping charges against her client, the St. Louis circuit attorney is helping honor a non18
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Daniel Rigmaiden’s 2008 case in Arizona was one of the first to reveal that StingRays were being used by law enforcement.
infringement on that privacy should be pro“It is troubling that tected against.” their use of this exLTHOUGH ST. LOUISANS ARE JUST traordinary secrecy is Awaking up to the fact that StingRay is swimming in their back yards, the secrecy getting in the way of surrounding the technology is beginning to drop away across the country. That’s startgovernment functions. ing with increased willingness by local law enforcement to simply admit that they are I suspect part of what using the devices. For example, Baltimore disclosed recently this secrecy is protect- that it deployed the technology 4,300 times since 2007. In Tallahassee, a police investigator admitted they’d used it 200 times. (The ing is constitutional Post-Dispatch puts the number of approved pen register applications locally at 80.) violations.” “A person has a right to privacy, and an
disclosure agreement signed by the city police. She and her colleagues scoured their current caseload and found the phrase “a proven law enforcement technique” in four different police reports. “I think that’s the closest we’ve come to the cops acknowledging this,” she says. Riverfront Times contacted several defense attorneys and only found one additional case with the “proven law enforcement technique” verbiage in the police report. Nick Williams, a criminal defense lawyer whose client was arrested and charged in a different robbery case, says he noticed the phrase even before the Post-Dispatch piece and has alerted the prosecutor at the circuit attorney’s office to his concerns. His client’s next court date is in June. “It begs the question of whether or not there is an official policy in place, and if so, what is that policy?” says Williams. “The way in which this is being used on a local level is certainly an infringement on an individual’s Fourth Amendment rights.
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Legislators are showing increasing discomfort with StingRay. Ten states, including Illinois, Florida and Maryland, have passed some kind of legislation designed to force local law enforcement to obtain a warrant before using cell-phone-tracking technology. A bill Daniel Rigmaiden helped to shaped just passed in Washington State. Even the federal government is paying more than lip service to the idea that its warrantless deployment of StingRay technology may be unconstitutional. Soon after, to the announcement by the DOJ that they will review the usage of the technology, the FBI went even further in a May 14 article in the Washington Post. The agency told the newspaper that its officers will now apply for a warrant before using StingRay, and that it’s OK for local law enforcement to acknowledge the use of the technology, as long as details about how it works are kept secret. “It’s kind of throwing local agencies under the bus a little bit,” says Wessler. “Now the FBI’s saying, ‘No, no, no, that’s not what we really meant,’ which is a helpful clarification now, but there are years’ worth of cases where
defense attorneys were kept completely in the dark, as well as judges, and that needs to be remedied right now.” Not everyone in the criminal justice system may be on board with the technology’s black-box status either. Judge Garvey, who has praised the usage of StingRay, does not agree with the secrecy imposed by the nondisclosure agreements. “I think the FBI — they’re kind of dumb,” he says. “They’re being overly federal about the whole thing.” When the last of the four alleged Game 5 muggers had her case dropped in a St. Louis courtroom on April 27, Assistant Circuit Attorney Tanja Engelhardt made an interesting statement as reported by the Post-Dispatch. She let slip that though StingRay practices in St. Louis haven’t been litigated yet, “They will be. This isn’t the case.” In a statement to Riverfront Times, Trager nudged the sentiment slightly further: “The technology has been used around the country and has withstood challenges in the past. The legality of this technology has recently been challenged in this jurisdiction, and we anticipate it will be litigated in a court of law.” As for Brandon Pavelich, he’s more confused than ever about his case. If it wasn’t dismissed because of StingRay, what happened? “If that’s the big controversial issue, and that’s not it, what the heck could it be?” he says. “That feels super sketchy. What are these guys doing?” Then again, Pavelich says, it’s not as though he just had his eyes opened to the fact that the criminal justice system doesn’t always function properly. He has two brothers who’ve been in and out of the prison for years, he says, mostly for non-violent drug offenses and parole violations. He’s not naïve. “I really see the system as being stupid anyway,” he sighs. “I’m not entirely surprised these things are happening.” Q
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Never has the state’s nickname been more appropriate than it is now, when the bold, beautiful, bodacious bodies of the Show-Me Burlesque festival take the stage Thursday through Saturday (May 21 through 23). The festival honors St. Louis’ rich burlesque and vaudeville history with four different shows held across a variety of venues. Thursday’s opening-night bash is at 8 p.m. at 2720 Cherokee (2720 Cherokee Street; www. showmeburlesque.com) and stars a cast of award-winning burlesque performers sure to get pulses pounding. Chicago’s Jeez Loueez and St. Louis’ own Siren host the show, and highlights include the raunch-o-rific, Fossejazz-ma-taz of Kitten N’ Lou and the highflying, bowling-ball-juggling antics of Mr. Spring & Strongman Tulga. Admission is $15 to $25 opening night. Weekend passes good for all shows are $65 to $120. — MARK FISCHER [NIMOY]
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Leonard Nimoy is no longer with us, but he truly took his character’s sage advice to live long and prosper to heart during his time here. The Webster Film Series celebrates Nimoy and the crew of the starship Enterprise with a run through the six Star Trek films (from Star Trek: The Motion Picture through Star Trek:VI The Undiscovered Country) with the original cast, along with Rod Roddenberry’s documentary on the history of the series, Trek Nation. Trek Nation screens at 7:30 p.m. at the Moore Auditorium on Webster University’s campus (470 East Lockwood Avenue; 314-968-7487 or www.webster.edu/film-series). Admission to all films is $4 to $6. — MARK FISCHER
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to gain her dowry. Stuck in the middle as usual is Figaro, the clever barber who helps Almaviva with his plan. This witty and fast-paced comic opera is performed at 8 p.m. tonight at the Loretto-Hilton Center on Webster University’s campus (130 Edgar Road; 314-9610644 or www.opera-stl.org). Tickets are $50 to $130. It is performed eight more times in repertory through Saturday, June 27. — PAUL FRISWOLD
presents Antony and Cleopatra as this year’s show. The drama is performed outdoors at 8 p.m. every night except Tuesday (May 22 through June 14) at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park (near Art Hill; www.sfstl.com). Admission is free. — PAUL FRISWOLD
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ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA
Can two powerful and driven people make a long-distance relationship work? In the case of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, the couple would have better odds if Antony kept better company (and maybe didn’t secretly marry someone else). But you know how emperors and empresses are — headstrong and passionate. The duo’s romantic life has thrilled audiences for 400 years, so it’s little wonder that Shakespeare Festival St. Louis
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The Missouri Botanical Garden (4344 Shaw Boulevard; 314-777-5100 or www.mobot.org) is once again leaving the lights on with the new exhibition, Lantern Festival: Magic Reimagined. This celebration of China’s cultural heritage features 22 specially commissioned silkand-steel sculptures made by craftspeople in Zigong, China. The garden’s 2012 lantern festival was both a critical and popular favorite, offering attendees an opportunity to experience
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WIZARD WORLD ST. LOUIS
So, a Khaleesi, a Jedi and a Dalek walk into a convention center...because this is the weekend for the Wizard World St. Louis comic convention. Fans of comic books and the sci-fi/ fantasy genre will crowd the exhibition halls at America’s Center (701 Convention Plaza; or www.wizardworld.com) to browse the collectibles, take pictures with cosplayers and attend panels on everything from how to get started in the video game business to the history (and future) of Doctor Who. Comic-book stalwarts Gerhard (inker on many issues of Cerebus), Jim Mahfood (Grrl Scouts, Tank Girl) and Michael Golden (Hulk, X-Men and Daredevil) will sign autographs and meet with
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Relations between large segments of the African American population and law enforcement have been problematic for years. This was a charged issue well before Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson last summer, but post-Brown, of course, the controversy got super-sized — fast. Lee Patton-Chiles’ play Black and Blue takes a closer look at this aspect
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The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s Gypsy Caravan is back again for Memorial Day weekend at its new location, the Family Arena (2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles; www.stlsymphony.org/gypsycaravan). The air-conditioned venue will be packed with more than 170 booths selling everything from antique furniture to handmade craft items, with an additional 300 vendors in the parking lot. Quite a bonanza for the thrift-shopping fanatics in your life, no? The Gypsy Caravan officially opens at 9 a.m., but you can pay extra for early-bird entry at 7 a.m. The money you spend on your new knickknacks goes to the STL Symphony and education concerts that visit more than 1,000 schools each year. Admission is $10 to $20. — NICOLE BECKERT
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Your perception of your parents changes gradually as you grow up. Finally, in maturity, you see them not as accoutrements of your identity but as separate, unique and complex human beings in their own right. Now imagine finding out, at age eleven, that your father was hanged as a war criminal when you were a baby. That’s the cold shock Monika Hertwig got when she learned the truth about her father, Amon Goeth, the infamously sadistic commander of the Krakow-Plaszow concentration camp in Poland. The documentary Inheritance tells Monika’s story in tandem with that of a young inmate of Plaszow, Helen Jonas. Jonas was pressed into service as a maid in Goeth’s household, which saved her life and brought her into regular contact with Oskar Schindler, a
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friend of her boss and the subsequent hero in the feature film Schindler’s List.) The film screens tonight at 7 p.m. in the Lee Auditorium of the Missouri History Museum (Lindell Boulevard and DeBaliviere Avenue; 314-746-4599 or www.mohistory.org). Admission is free. — ALEX WEIR Planning an event, exhibiting your art or putting on a play? Let us know and we’ll include it in the Night & Day section or publish a listing in the online calendar — for free! Send details via e-mail (calendar@riverfronttimes.com), fax (314-754-6416) or mail (6358 Delmar Boulevard, Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63130, attn: Calendar). Include the date, time, price, contact information and location (including ZIP code). Please submit information three weeks prior to the date of your event. No telephone submissions will be accepted. Find more events online at www.riverfronttimes.com.
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The Apfel of His Iris ALBERT MAYSLES’ FINAL FILM IS A STYLISH LOOK AT IRIS APFEL’S UNIQUE ART — LIFE ITSELF
SPIKE LEE CASUALLY REMAKES BILL GUNN’S CULT CLASSIC GANJA & HESS Da Sweet Blood of Jesus Directed by Spike Lee. Written by Bill Gunn and Spike Lee. Starring Stephen Tyrone Williams and Zaraah Abrahams. Now available through streaming services and on DVD Tuesday, May 26.
Iris Directed by Albert Maysles. Starring Carl and Iris Apfel. Opens Friday, May 22, at Plaza Frontenac Cinema.
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ris Apfel appears more energetic, engaged and intensely curious at 93 than most of us can manage at 23, and a clearly smitten Albert Maysles emphasizes that indomitable spirit in his irresistible portrait of the geriatric fashion icon. Direct Cinema pioneer Maysles, a hugely influential figure in documentary film, was in his late eighties when shooting Iris — he died on March 5 — and he clearly recognized himself in his subject: Having blazed impressive trails, both continued to light out for new territory instead of settling in comfortably at the homeBY stead during their senescence. However, as someone CLIFF who regards fashion with a F R O E H L I C H skepticism bordering on contempt, I confess that Apfel’s accomplishments are harder to quantify than those of Maysles, whose films include such seminal documentaries as Salesman, Grey Gardens and Gimme Shelter. After first establishing a successful interiordesign business, Apfel founded (with her longtime husband, Carl) Old World Weavers, a manufacturer of artisanal fabrics that helped restore textiles in major museum collections and the White House. This substantial career, which began in a post-war, pre-feminist era unwelcoming to women entrepreneurs, undeniably merits admiration, but Apfel’s latter-day celebrity more problematically derives from her style. An inveterate collector — her homes are chock-a-block with objects and art, and a vast storage space barely contains the overflow — Apfel accumulated immense quantities of wearable items on her frequent travels. Although her endless racks contain an abundance of haute couture, Apfel was as attracted to the open-air bazaar as the runway show, and she whimsically mixes and matches designer clothes, repurposed fabrics, flea-market bargains, indigenous garments, saucer-size eyeglasses and dense layers of costume jewelry to achieve her signature look: eccentric and eye-poppingly vivid. Apfel dressed in this highly individualized way throughout her life, but it wasn’t until
Iris Apfel had a singular style, and it’s on glorious display in Albert Maysles’ Iris.
2005, when the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute mounted a show featuring a tiny sliver of her collection, Rara Avis (Rare Bird): The Irreverent Iris Apfel, that she entered the fashion world’s consciousness and a star was belatedly born. Maysles marshals an array of experts — from photographer Bruce Weber to Met curator Harold Koda to Paper’s editorial director Mickey Boardman — to build the case for Apfel’s status as an artist whose media are clothes and jewelry, with her own body serving as canvas. Although the
uniqueness of her vision is certainly clear, my own purely utilitarian view of fashion — I dress for comfort, not to project my personality — makes it difficult for me to accept Apfel as a creator on par with a painter or sculptor. Fortunately, Iris doesn’t require us to share that perspective: Her undimmed wit, intelligence and personality are more than sufficient to hold our interest and earn our admiration. Even without her colorful plumage, Apfel would remain a truly rare bird, and Iris provides a privileged glimpse of her native habitat. Q riverfronttimes.com
pike Lee’s Da Sweet Blood of Jesus starts with an exuberant credit sequence that perhaps captures everything that works in the film, and everything that goes wrong. Set against a background of Day-Glo-bright Brooklyn settings, a young man performs an athletic dance to Bruce Hornsby’s solo piano. It’s a wonderful sequence, yet it doesn’t really have anything to do with the remainder of the film. Which is to say it has everything to do with the rest of the film, because it’s Lee’s way of letting us know from the start that this is his film — or “joint,” if you prefer — and he doesn’t really care if it meets our expectations. Da Sweet Blood of Jesus is a remake of Bill Gunn’s 1973 film Ganja & Hess, an elusive masterpiece that was barely released but appeared on best-of-the-decade lists before the ’70s had even ended. Ganja & Hess is possibly the archetypal cult movie, a film so completely without precedent that it defies genres: It’s often described as a horror film, but with no shocks or scares; it’s a vampire film without the usual supernatural trappings; and it’s about an addiction to blood, in the sense of ancestry and lineage. Ganja & Hess is an ambiguous film, in part because of the director’s own ambivalence about race and culture. Hess is an archaeologist who lives alone on a large estate in upstate New York, isolated and a bit alienated from city life. The same sense of alienation has driven an associate, played by Gunn himself, to a mental breakdown. He stabs Hess with an African dagger, then kills himself. Hess rises from death as a vampire; in the throes of his thirst for blood, Hess sees visions of ancient African tribes, his historic roots being the real blood he can’t face. Meanwhile, Ganja, the assistant’s wife, has shown up looking for her husband. She’s imperious and demanding, and Hess immediately falls for her. The remainder of the film, loose as it is, rests on Hess’ struggle to simultaneously continued on page 26
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balance his new addiction with their instantly intense relationship. Skip ahead 40 years, change Crotonon-Hudson to Martha’s Vineyard, and we have Lee’s new Kickstarter-funded version with its unfortunate Brooklynese title. Hess (Stephen Tyrone Williams) is still a wealthy archaeologist; Ganja (Zaraah Abrahams) is now the assistant’s ex-wife and British, but still used to getting her own way. The setting has changed, but not much else has. It may seem unfair to dwell on comparisons to the 1973 film, but Lee doesn’t provide much else to work with. About 75 percent of his film is so word-by-word faithful to the original film that Gunn, who died in 1989, shares Lee’s screenwriting credit. It’s not an entirely unnecessary reworking of an earlier film (like, for example, the recent Carrie, which also had to give its writing credit to a 40-year-oldscreenplay), but it’s an indifferent one. To Lee’s credit, the film is never completely uninteresting. It looks and sounds better than its crowd-sourced budget would suggest, thanks to Daniel Patterson’s vivid cinematography and Bruce Hornsby’s music (which hints at Sam Waymon’s superb jazz score for Gunn’s film). Williams and Abrahams are well cast, even if they can’t entirely step out of the shadows of the earlier performers. While Lee is content to recreate some scenes almost exactly as Gunn wrote them four decades ago, nothing in Da Sweet Blood of Jesus suggests more than a kind of exasperated respect for the original, like a
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student begrudgingly working his way through required reading material. For better or worse, the intellectual concerns of Gunn’s film (his film is peppered with random shots of books, photographs and miscellaneous antiques, a kind of off-hand scrapbook of black culture at the start of the ’70s) don’t seem to interest Lee, and the result is that the characters are less motivated. When Lee stay closes to Gunn’s film, the tone is a bit too arch, too selfconsciously re-doing the material. When he strays from it, especially in the last 30 minutes, it’s simply crass, with weak jokes and even a gratuitous lesbian scene. As in Gunn’s film, the strongest moment comes when Hess tries to shake his vampiric addiction and winds up in a Brooklyn gospel church. As a rousing choir performs, Hess appears lost and confused, overwhelmed if not entirely converted by his surroundings. In Ganja, it’s a lengthy sequence which brings together two of the film’s themes: the ancient African beliefs that haunt Hess and the contemporary black world that he shuns. For Lee, who stages Hess’ thirst for blood as a simple addiction (no visions of ancient tribes here), this might have been an opportunity for something similar, if not a chance to justify the film’s terrible title, but he’s content to merely sit back and enjoy the choir (wisely using Waymon’s song from the ’73 film). It’s a powerful scene and an opportunity lost. Like nearly everything about the film, it’s a reflection of the source material, but with no real feeling for it. Da Sweet Blood of Jesus is simply made of too many moments like that, turning its adventurous inspiration into something respectfully bland. —ROBERT HUNT
Ganja & Hess is an ambiguous film, in part because of the director’s own ambivalence about race and culture.
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a dime: Coleman coolers filled with powdered lemonade, bags of store-brand cheese popcorn and tickets that my grandmother had won playing bingo. I was grateful to be at the stadium, but I couldn’t help but feel resentful watching everyone else nosh on cotton candy and nachos as I bitterly chomped on canned peanuts. And then there were the hot dogs — the smell of sizzling meat so intoxicating I could barely concentrate on the game. Once I finally got my mitts on one of those kosher all-beef beauties, it was revelatory: For me, going to the game is all about the food. In recent years, the baseball gods have taken this notion to a level that borders on the absurd. At Busch, it started several years ago when Super Smokers BBQ set up shop there. San Francisco’s AT&T Park upped the ante with crab and Champagne, and at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., there’s a Shake Shack outfitted like a Manhattan nightclub. Buy me some peanuts continued on page xx riverfronttimes.com
and Cracker Jack? Not when the rest of the menu is this interesting. This year, the Cardinals have added to the spectacle with several new offerings: some upscale, a few gluten-free and others that are practically made for an eating challenge. Developed by Delaware North Sportservice — a food-and-beverage management team that runs culinary operations everywhere from Lambeau Field to Wembley Stadium — the additions seem designed to feed into a caricature of overweight, folksy Midwesterners. Take the chicken-and-waffles sandwich. It beats the trend to death in the form of a fried, processed chicken breast sandwiched between two waffles and ladled with stickysweet maple-bacon gravy. I can’t say I’d order it again — the chicken was bland, the waffles spongy and the sauce on the gluey side — but it wasn’t overly offensive. I paired it with a side of “Ultimate Tots,” an Ore-Ida inspired homage to a loaded baked potato crossed with deluxe nachos. Sour continued on page 30
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Were the “Extreme Bacon Sandwich” on the menu of any one of the city’s trendy barbecue joints, we’d be calling it one of the best sandwiches in town. As someone who has only reluctantly come to embrace the joys of the fried Oreo, I had high hopes for the Oreo churro. It didn’t deliver. The fried dough was spongy and dense, rather than light and airy like the Mexican dessert that inspired it. Perhaps the most disturbing component is the gluey “dipping sauce” that is supposed to simulate an Oreo cookie’s cream center. Attempts to dip the churro in this semihardened wallpaper paste proved as futile as trying to drag a feather through quicksand. Next time I’ll stick with the battered and deepfried cookies. There are some solid hits on this menu, and if you’re looking for over-the-top stadium food that satisfies the need for shock value and a 4,000-caloric intake, Busch Stadium’s new offerings will be just the thing. When you take me out to the ballgame, though, I’ll stick with the hot dog. Q
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Pizza for Breakfast Where: Yaqui’s on Cherokee (2728 Cherokee Street; 314-400-7712) When: Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We Tried: “Saylor” breakfast pizza ($16.99); “Yaqui’s Slinger” savory crêpe ($13.99); “Elephant Ear” snack crêpe ($5.99); wood-fired biscuits and gravy.
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cott Sandler started out making pizzas as a means of creative expression. “I’ve always had an artistic inclination,” the owner of Pizzeoli (1928 South 12th Street; 314449-1111) states. “I wanted to do something with art as a living, but I wasn’t sure how to do it — you can’t really make a living selling paintings.” Pizza, however, is a different story, and Sandler was happy to follow that path: “I consider what I do to be edible art.” Sandler did not start out in such a creative profession. A mortgage investor by trade, he used pizza-making as an outlet for his artistic side while working in California (though he wasn’t doing it Neapolitan-style, he notes). He moved to St. Louis in 2010 for business but continued to hone his culinary craft as a home baker. While experimenting with breadmaking, he began to see the connection back to pizza. “Pizza and bread are the same thing,” Sandler explains. “With pizza, it’s all about the crust. If you take that position you will be more successful.” After dining at the Good Pie, Sandler realized that Neapolitan pizza is the best example of what he was trying to show on the plate. “It’s really easy to make mediocre pizza. [Neapolitan] is the purest form of pizza — completely uncompromised.” Sandler took a break from making the vegetarian and vegan Neapolitan pies he creates at Pizzeoli to share his thoughts on the St. Louis food and beverage scene, his talent for Tarot and what you’ll never see in his kitchen. What is one thing people don’t know about you that you wish they did? I am very good at reading Tarot cards, although I don’t do it anymore. What daily ritual is non-negotiable for you? In India there is a saying, “Mother is God, Father is God, Teacher is God, Guest is God.” A simple prayer of thanksgiving to my teacher Sri Sathya Sai Baba is my morning ritual. If you could have any superpower, what would it be? The power to love all equally without partiality, because only then will anybody be truly happy, and happiness is what everybody is after. What is the most positive trend in food, wine or cocktails that you’ve noticed in St. Louis over the past year? Since moving to St. Louis in 2010, I have seen a huge increase in the number of vegetarian and vegan options. Who is your St. Louis food crush? Lulu’s Local Eatery, Mission Taco Joint,
Seedz Cafe, Frida’s Deli. Who’s the one person to watch right now in the St. Louis dining scene? To be honest I wouldn’t know because I am not really a chef, just a “pizza guy,” but I love what Cara Schloss and Monty Gralnick are doing at Seedz Cafe. It’s all vegan and outstanding. Which ingredient is most representative of your personality? Basil. Even after being singed and abused at 900 degrees, the fragrance is still heavenly. If someone asked you to describe the current state of St. Louis’ culinary climate, what would you say? Definitely on the upswing in terms of concept and quality. It’s collaborative and very supportive. Name an ingredient never allowed in your kitchen. Dead animals. No eggs, either. What is your after-work hangout? Home, usually, but sometimes I frequent Civil Life Brewing Company, even though I can hardly finish a half of a pint. What’s your food or beverage guilty pleasure?
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“Pizza and bread are the same thing. With pizza, it’s all about the crust. If you take that position you will be more successful. It’s really easy to make mediocre pizza.” Mexican Coca-Cola. I know it’s not good for you, but I drink it anyway. For me it matches with pizza better than any beer. What would be your last meal on earth? PBJ sandwich (fresh ground peanut butter and four-fruit jam from Bonne Maman on my own homemade bread), with almond milk on ice to wash it down. — CHERYL BAEHR
hen Yaqui’s officially rolled out its food menu last summer, it specialized in two things: wine and wood-fired pizzas. The cozy Cherokee Street corner bar offers more than 30 wines by the glass to go with owner Francis Rodriguez’s take on Neapolitan-style pie. In January, the restaurant also started cooking up an extensive weekly brunch. The menu begins with a selection of tantalizing drinks. Yaqui’s brunch cocktails include classics such as bottomless mimosas ($12) and the house bloody mary — dubbed the “Pizza Cup” ($6) — as well as some specialty concoctions. The “Hot Foxy” ($7), for instance, combines coffee, vanilla vodka, Frangelico, RumChata and chocolate. The “Lunchbox” ($8) features wheat beer, champagne, orange juice, amaretto and Grand Marnier. In the kitchen, chef Hana Chung brings refined dining experience from previous positions at Sasha’s on Shaw and Juniper. “We knew we should offer pizzas, since that is our specialty, so Hana came up with crêpes, biscuits and gravy, and other select items that show the depth of her talents,” says Rodriguez. “We know we’re a pizza place, but expanding our regular fare lets us reach a wider audience. And seriously, the biscuits and gravy are the most amazing thing you can get.” Chung’s wood-fired biscuits are like flaky, heavenly pillows, draped in a creamy, zesty herb sauce. Additional offerings from the spring brunch menu are broken down into five different categories: breakfast pizzas, sweet and fruit crêpes, savory crêpes and snack crêpes. Filling fourteen-inch pizzas come in combinations including the “Saylor” ($16.99), with bacon, sausage, fire-roasted potatoes, scrambled eggs and gravy sauce as well as “Ham & Eggs” ($15.99), with prosciutto, red onions, a sunny-side-up egg and blanca sauce. A make-your-own option is also available in personal and fourteen-inch sizes. Delicate crêpes come with substantial fillings. Hit the sweet spot with combinations such as “Berries & Brie” ($9.99) with brie, seasonal berries, honey, candied nuts and dried cranberries. On the savory side, try options like “Yaqui’s BBQ” ($12.99), which features house-smoked chicken and pork, mozzarella and pineapple. If you have a hard time choosing between pizza and crêpes, get the best of both worlds with “Yaqui’s Slinger” ($13.99), a savory crêpe stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, bacon, red onions, peppers, mushrooms, garbanzo beans, fire-roasted potatoes and mozzarella, topped with a fried egg and smothered in red sauce. With so many enticing dishes to choose from, pizza for breakfast has never sounded so good.
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Chef Ma’s Now Open in Overland Ying Jing Ma — or Chef Ma, as most people seem to call him — has worked as a chef in hotel restaurants around the world. For approximately two years, he ran the kitchen at Mandarin House, one of the most palatial Chinese banquet halls in the St. Louis area. His latest project is a bit more down-toearth: Chef Ma’s Chinese Gourmet Restaurant (2336 Woodson Drive, 314-395-8797) is located in an old Taco Bell on a random intersection in Overland. Customers order at the counter and fetch their own drinks, and when the food is delivered, it sometimes arrives in a styrofoam container. The place is definitely not fancy. But despite being open less than two weeks, the restaurant has already drawn a large following, with Chinese families and curious neighbors alike practically filling the dining room on the weeknight we stopped by. Part of the draw is Chef Ma himself. He’s a gracious host, and though he’s self-conscious about his English, he banters happily with customers, working the room as if it were a much grander setting. He happily shows off the medal he won for winning some version of Iron Chef in Austin in 2008, and even if the menu itself declares that he won Iron Chef in 2009 (and seems to imply it was the Iron Chef ), he’s so good-natured it’s impossible to get hung up on the details. The other draw, surely, is the food; Chef Ma’s menu is a bit more adventurous than many spots in the St. Louis area. It’s not just the day’s specialties, all of which appear solely in Chinese characters on a board near the counter. The regular menu also offers, 34
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as one example, Hainan chicken. Originally from the eponymous Chinese island province, the dish is beloved by diners in Singapore, and you can get many good versions in a city like Los Angeles — but it seems far less common in the Midwest. Chef Ma’s Hainan chicken is brought to the table cold, with the chicken served on the bone and coated with a gelatinous skin. There’s no other way to eat the chopped-up pieces you’re presented than to pick them up with your hands and gnaw off the edible edges. But only a fool would complain about that: This is wonderful finger food. You can dip the pieces in the delicious ginger-scallion sauce served on the side, as well as munch on the peanuts served as an accompaniment. Or pick the meat off the bone and mix the chicken, sauce and peanuts together with Chef Ma’s signature yellow rice — it’s flavored with curry, coconut, garlic and ginger. The flavors are subtle, but genuinely delicious. Even though Chef Ma hails from Hong Kong, the menu features a number of Sichuanstyle presentations, from Kung Pao chicken or pork to eggplant so greasy and delicious, you’d swear it’s not a vegetable at all, but rather something more akin to bacon. (Vegetarians beware: There is in fact a fairly significant amount of meat in this dish. You may want to ask questions before committing to an order.) Chef Ma is delighted that so many of his customers have already found him at his new address. “They say, ‘If Mr. Ma open a restaurant, I’m coming.’ I’m very happy people come back in,” he says. He’s convinced Chef Ma’s can serve an important niche. “I see a lot of Chinese and Asian people in St. Louis,” he says. “I opened the restaurant for my old customers. But American people, they really like it too.” — SARAH FENSKE
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SOUTH CITY Adam’s Smokehouse 2819 Watson Road; 314-875-9890. You can’t spell barbecue without “cue,” but the lines haven’t formed outside the door at Adam’s Smokehouse — yet. The slow-smoking barbecue joint in Clifton Heights serves as a sister store to well-renowned, consistently packed restaurants Pappy’s Smokehouse and Bogart’s Smokehouse, so it seems like only matter a time before all of St. Louis stands in line to try a bite. Co-owners Frank Vinciguerra and Mike Ireland spent several years working at Pappy’s with barbecue master Skip Steele before embarking on their own venture. With the blessing of their barbecue brethren, the two put together a small but substantial menu of smoked meats and traditional sides done well. $$ Corvid’s Cafe 5001 Mardel Avenue; 314-481-1522. Tucked inside the Kingshighway Hills, Corvid’s is the quintessential neighborhood café — a place to gather, have a light meal or grab a cup of coffee to go. Owners John and Cindy Panian had been operating a catering company next door, and when the adjacent restaurant space (formerly World Café) became available, they jumped at the chance to put their own stamp on the place. The menu features light, classic café fare, such as tarragoninfused chicken salad and a spinach salad topped with dried fruit, sunflower seeds and Gorgonzola. The signature item is the “Crabwich,” a fried crabcake fritter served with oven-roasted tomatoes, arugula and ancho-chile sauce T H IS C O D E on a pretzel croissant. Other TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE offerings include housemade RIVERFRONT TIMES pizzas and dressed-up baked IPHONE/ANDROID APP potatoes. It’s the perfect FOR MORE RESTAURANTS OR VISIT place to sink into an overriverfronttimes.com stuffed couch in front of the fireplace, sip a cup of coffee and snack. $ Gooseberries 2754 Chippewa Street; 314-577-6363. Gooseberries is a Dutchtown South-Cherokee Street gathering place where locals and passersby can go to grab a meal, a snack or just a cup of coffee. Out of a cozy, rehabbed storefront, owners Kim Bond and Ross Lessor serve an eclectic mix of breakfast and lunchtime items, including several vegan and vegetarian dishes. Bond is a pastry chef, so Gooseberries’ baked goods are highly recommended — especially the hand pies, filled with everything from gyro meat to chicken and waffles to broccoli cheddar. Sandwiches include a vegan beet Reuben, pulled pork, and a Gouda and cheddar grilled cheese that can be made with waffles instead of bread. The restaurant’s signature dish is “KFT”: “Krispy Fried Tofu” made with a savory blend of thirteen herbs and spices that is so tasty, it’s easy to forget the Colonel. $ Grapeseed 5400 Nottingham Avenue; 314-925-8525. Chef Ben Anderson’s Grapeseed serves seasonal American cuisine in the SoHa neighborhood. Anderson sees the restaurant as a canvas upon which to feature locally sourced ingredients, the wares of the city’s artisans and even paintings by local artists. The menu is eclectic yet approachable, with offerings as varied as a Cuban sandwich to Chinese five-spice salmon. Though the menu changes frequently, some dishes remain as his signatures, such as the smoked turkey nachos — a platter of sweet-potato chips topped with smoked turkey, spiced cranberries, micro greens, red peppers, buttermilk dressing and house brewed sweet and sour firecracker sauce. Dine at the bar next to the SoHa regulars, or grab a table in the warm, contemporary dining room for a feast that celebrates the best of the season. $$$
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Leonardo’s Kitchen & Wine Bar 2130 Macklind Avenue; 314-664-1410. Leonardo’s is a quaint sandwich and pizza shop located in a converted gas station. Characteristic of its Hill neighbors, the restaurant specializes in St. Louis-style Italian dishes, such as pastas, sandwiches and pizzas. Meatballs are the house specialty, and Leonardo’s Kitchen and Wine Bar gives diners several opportunities to enjoy them — on the “Hey Bauly” pizza, “naked” with a variety of sauces, or as the must-try meatball sandwich. For this version, Leonardo’s packs the tender meatballs between two slices of garlic bread, smothers them with fresh tomato sauce and basil pesto, then tops them with melted provolone cheese. The hot Italian beef sandwich is another signature dish: Gravy-drenched roasted beef and giardiniera are served atop a soft roll, like an Italian version of a French dip. Pizzas fall between St. Louis and New York style — hand-tossed and thin, but with heft and crunch. Leonardo’s piles on the toppings. Its veggie pizza gives diners two days’ worth of vegetables. This cozy little spot may no longer be filling up cars, but diners will leave overstuffed with tasty Italian food. $ Old Standard Fried Chicken 1621 Tower Grove Avenue; 314-899-9000. Acclaimed chef Ben Poremba adds to his Botanical Heights restaurant flock with Old Standard Fried Chicken. Located in a converted horse stable, this casual chicken and bourbon shack draws crowds for its sustainably raised fried birds and Southern-style dishes. Poremba’s chicken recipe involves brining the bird, then cooking it in a pressure fryer to lock in the juices and give it a crisp exterior. Fried chicken is the only entrée, but the menu is filled with such down-home snacks as creamy pimento cheese dip, boiled peanut hummus, and sweet and spicy chicken wings. The restaurant’s standout snack, the smoked whitefish croquettes, is like eating a sweet and savory cream puff. Classic side dishes, such as smothered greens, creamed corn and mashed potatoes with chicken gravy, complement the fried chicken, and the bread board, served with housemade butters and jellies, makes for a hearty feast. $$-$$$ The Purple Martin 2800 Shenandoah Avenue; 314-8980011. Long-time Fox Park residents Brooke Roseberry and Tony Lagouranis dreamed of creating a neighborhood gathering place. They’ve finally gotten their wish with the Purple Martin. Located in a rehabbed corner storefront, the restaurant is a quaint, casual bistro with Mediterranean and North African fare. Appetizers such as skordalia, a tangy garlic dip, and zeal, a lima-bean-based Berber specialty, serve as zesty starters, while the lamb shank with roasted tomatoes and potatoes is a satisfying entrée. Make sure to save room for dessert. The Napoleon, layers of buttery puff pastry, sweet cream and macerated blackberries is a decadent end to a meal. For those who prefer an adult beverage as a nightcap, the Purple Martin boasts a creative cocktail menu. Its namesake drink, a concoction of Fitz’s grape soda, Malibu rum and lime juice, is a sweet and refreshing treat. $-$$ Revel Kitchen 2837 Cherokee Street; 314-932-5566. Tucked amid the bodegas and indie record stores of Cherokee Street sits Revel Kitchen, formerly Athlete Eats, a polished little café that is all about healthy eating. Owner Simon Lusky started the business as a nutrition service, providing meal plans and prepared foods to health-conscious clients, including some of the St. Louis Cardinals players, and expanded to include a breakfast and lunch counter. The restaurant offers a variety of juices, smoothies and guilt-free fare, including Carolina-style barbecue; a juicy, locally raised grass-fed beef burger; and hearty salads. One of the more creative offerings, the bibimbap bowl, replaces the traditional sticky rice with caulirice — grated pieces of roasted cauliflower that resemble small rice grains. Tossed with edamame, shiitakes and thinly sliced spiced beef, it’s as good, if not better, than the traditional, rice-based Korean staple. Revel only serves breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays — a shame because it’s where some of the restaurant’s best items are showcased. The gluten-free pancakes, laden with cinnamon and topped with coconut cream and maple orange syrup, are so tasty that one doesn’t miss the flour. And do not leave without trying Athlete Eats’ breakfast take on the Gerber sandwich: a garlic-studded waffle is topped with shaved ham, Provel cheese, béchamel sauce and a sunnyside egg. It’s one of the best uses of waffles in town. $ Three Flags Tavern 4940 Southwest Avenue; 314-6699222. Veteran chef John O’Brien and his wife Cathy opened Three Flags Tavern with the humble goal of creating a nice neighborhood spot. What they ended up with is one of the city’s best restaurants. Drawing on St. Louis’ rich history, the tavern serves a mix of Spanish, French and American fare that is impeccably executed but unfussy. Smaller plates, such as posole with braised pork shank, fried Manchego cheese and lobster beignets make for delectable starters, while a pork mixed grill and Marcona almond-topped trout are hearty entrees. Three Flags’ fried chicken is some of the best in town, and the brisket burger is simply magnificent (ask for the Delice de Bourgogne cheese on top). Dine in the cozy dining room, up at the bar, or on the huge, tree-covered patio — and by all means treat yourself to a craft cocktail or local beer. Prepare to be dazzled. $-$$ Tick Tock Tavern 3459 Magnolia Avenue. Thanks to southcity entrepreneurs, Tick Tock Tavern received a refreshing revival, opening for the first time since the ’90s in its original space. It maintains its old-school identity with wood-paneled walls decked out in vintage signage, owl paraphernalia and more. The straightforward drink list features a selection of beer, wine and spirits — no-frills cocktails sing to the tune of about five bucks. For a snack, just head next door to Steve’s Hot Dogs for a wiener with the works.
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All Fun and Games WIZARD WORLD COMIC CON BRINGS MUSIC FROM THE 8-BIT UNIVERSE TO THE LIVE STAGE
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et ready, St. Louis — a sea of zombies, superheroes and aliens is once again about to take over the America’s Center on Washington Avenue. When pop-culture/sci-fi convention Wizard World Comic Con returns to the Gateway City this weekend, the Rams’ home will swap out AstroTurf and tear-filled beers for a wall-to-wall assault of celebrities and comicbook references that even ace reporter Lois Lane would have trouble sussing out. And even if spandex and endless rows of Doctor Who merchandise aren’t your bag, you at least should check out the tunes. St. Louisans may be surprised to learn that live music has become a key element to Wizard World and similar conventions. Formerly thought to be a realm only for those obsessed with comics, BY many cons now are largeALLISON scale, general-entertainment meccas that also focus on BABKA blockbuster movies, television shows, fine art, video games and songs. It just so happens that the music is often about saving a princess from another castle or slaying an orc with a special sword. “What’s nice is we’ve made various themes that provide context, and we’ve woven all the music together into a continuity,” says celebrated video-game composer Jason Hayes, who will perform at Wizard World with his video-game-tribute band Critical Hit. Some fans may not recognize Hayes’ face, but many know his work. The award-winning musician was the lead composer for the original release of Blizzard Entertainment’s World of Warcraft, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that, since its release in 2004, has set a world record for subscribers and is considered the highestgrossing video game of all time. Hayes says there’s more than 52 hours of music in World of Warcraft, and though there are specific themes for the game’s various cities, realms and characters, his team works hard to bring the elements together. “The music serves different purposes,” Hayes says. “There’s a lot of music in the game, but we’ve got this great underpinning of certain thematic references we can make that keep the music sounding cohesive throughout
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the entire experience.” Hayes, who professes a love for adventure games, kicks that big-picture musical storytelling into high gear at events like Wizard World when he performs with Critical Hit. Comprised of Hayes and a host of other notable musicians and composers, Critical Hit bills itself as a symphonic rock band that plays exclusive arrangements of music primarily from video games, but also from popular television shows and films. Hayes revels in the reaction his band gets from gamers and non-gamers alike when it performs songs from Halo, MegaMan, Tetris and even Angry Birds. “We’d do the theme from Pokémon, and we’ve had people just burst out into song, singing along with that music. It really is great,” Hayes says. “It’s an incredible energy when everyone’s joining together, so we have some great reactions from people with the music they know. “Of course, we also play classics for people
who don’t even play games very much, because they still at least know about Tetris, right? And it’s really fun to have people like, ‘Wait, I’ve heard this before.’ I mean, Tetris goes from full-on rock to almost tango at one point. We really have a fun time putting an eclectic twist on games that are very well-known.” Indeed, many people finally are discovering that video-game themes aren’t simply throwaway music. In fact, pieces from Warcraft and other popular games often are as tightly arranged and layered as award-winning scores from films. And as game music has become more ubiquitous, so have concert events that celebrate it. In recent years, St. Louisans have turned Video Games Live (an orchestra that performs while popular video games are played on a theater-size screen), Sonic Boom (a convention celebrating Sonic the Hedgehog games and music) and the Nintendo Fusion Tour (wherein national acts such as Fall Out Boy perform as fans test new flagship games riverfronttimes.com
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and consoles) into sold-out affairs. “Many people don’t realize that much of the music which accompanies video games can be quite complex, with many layers and tones,” says Erika Ebsworth-Goold, publicist for the St. Louis Symphony. “That’s something that lends itself particularly well to an orchestral setting. There are so many colors and timbres that a live symphonic performance can bring, and the symphony really helps bring this music to life in a new, brilliant way.” The Grammy Award-winning St. Louis Symphony has embraced the melodies that video games provide. The orchestra recently wrapped up a two-night stand performing pieces from the Final Fantasy games, and its 2015-16 season promises selections from Legend of Zelda and Pokémon as part of its recently announced “Live at Powell Hall” series (see our story on page 40). And while these concerts formerly may have been considered unconventional, Ebsworth-Goold says that they’re now treasured by symphony subscribers and have have attracted new faces. “The audience reaction has been amazing. As we’ve come to discover, many of these games have incredible enthusiasts, and it’s fun to see their enthusiasm and energy here at Powell Hall,” Ebsworth-Goold says. “A large amount of patrons for these concerts will come dressed as their favorite characters and really immerse themselves in the performance. “It’s terrific to see, and that appreciation absolutely spills over for the musicians of the orchestra,” she continues. “We’ve had lots of standing O’s and lots of love for them displayed at game concerts, which is always appreciated.” The musicians in Hayes’ band Critical Hit have had a hand in the music’s growth in orchestral popularity, as many of them come from a classical background and have performed with symphonies and special groups worldwide. But Wizard World is bringing a bit more rock & roll to the weekend. Actor Christian Kane, who currently stars in The Librarians and is known for his long-time villainous role on Angel, kicks off the weekend with an acoustic set at the Hard Rock Cafe on Thursday, while Hayes and Critical Hit will perform both general and VIP shows during the three-day convention. Hayes says he also has a few exclusive treats in store for his St. Louis audience. “I’ve even written a special composition that’s unpublished and not used in any game, but that I was really inspired to share to commemorate this adventure we’re on with Wizard World,” Hayes says. “They’re a great fit for what we do, and we’ve been really thrilled to be part of this with them.” Q
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Pop Goes the Symphony
b-sides LouFest: the Lineup
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T H E AV E T T B R O T H E R S
MISTERWIVES
WA L K I N G S H A P E S
HOZIER
ALBERT HAMMOND JR.
A L L T H E M W I TC H ES
LUDACRIS
NICO & VINZ
B R AV E B A B Y
YO U N G T H E G I A N T
ROBERT DELONG
THE BLACK CADILLACS
BRANDON FLOWERS
MILO GREENE
THE BROS. LANDRETH
B I L LY I D O L
K N O X H A M I LT O N
HEMBREE
N AT E R U E S S
D E LTA R A E
COIN
UMPHREY’S MCGEE
STRAND OF OAKS
CLOCK WORK
LORD HURON
JESSICA HERNANDEZ &
AMERICAN WRESTLERS
JJ GREY & MOFRO
T H E D E LTA S
KOA
P O K E Y L A FA R G E
COLONY HOUSE
EARL BURROWS
B LU E O CTO B E R
THE SUFFERS
HOMESPUN
CON & MICHAEL FRANCO She EP atmmme.bandcamp.com
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hen we last heard from Con (a.k.a., north-side native Malcolm Chandler) this past September, he had just dropped Solstice Part 2 (Dreams from a Snow Globe). That album attempted, in part, to encapsulate some of the rage and sorrow surrounding post-Ferguson St. Louis, and Chandler and his crew were some of the first voices to go on record when the eyes of the world were on our region. That album was one of St. Louis’ best releases last year — not only for Con’s deft handling of the political commentary, but also for his strong, cleareyed verses on all topics, placed alongside smart, soulful grooves. His latest EP, the eight-song She, shows similar range and more robust backing tracks, thanks to Michael Franco’s production. Con’s political consciousness is still engaged, as evident on the generous sample of Gil Scott-Heron on opener “Them Negus,” and the larger message of black unity is introduced in Heron’s words and underlined in Con’s verses. The message here is less immediately topical but potently evergreen. As on the last record, Con leans on his friends and fellow emcees to fill out these tracks, and each of them adds a distinct flavor. Rachel
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Nevels nails the hook on the swirling, intoxicating “Too Far,” and Hugh Augustine returns to share “Bad Investments” with Con as they enumerate their dreams with equal parts hedonism and realism. As producer, Franco earns co-billing through punchy drum programming and laid-back soul samples; every track has a vintage, analog grain to it while remaining sturdy enough to contain Con’s potent delivery. “Essentials,” which features sage-like verses from Black Spade, rides on busy high-hat and smooth flute-flecked funk, and “Shoulda Coulda Woulda” lets Con and Mir set the rhythm while the track recedes to little more than a sampled string loop. Moog bass and electric guitar give an edge to closing track “Mood,” which finds Con at both his most aggressive and his most bare, as he cops to shortcomings and soul-searching at the end of this brief program. It’s a good look on him, even if She lacks some of the scope that his full-lengths delivered on. If nothing else, it cements his partnership with Franco, though both artists are fruitful collaborators with many others. Here, though, they manage to help one another shine. –CHRISTIAN SCHAEFFER Want your CD to be considered for a review in this space? Send music c/o Riverfront Times, Attn: Homespun, 6358 Delmar Boulevard, Suite 200, St. Louis, Missouri, 63130. Email music@riverfronttimes.com for more information.
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ouFest’s official lineup was announced Friday, with the Avett Brothers, Hozier and Ludacris sharing top billing. This year’s full roster also sees plenty of up-and-coming acts from relatively nearby cities alongside seasoned veterans from parts well beyond. Oh, and Billy Idol. Billy Idol is performing, everybody. Also noteworthy is the number of solo artists coming without their big-name bandmates — Brandon Flowers (the Killers), Nate Ruess (fun.) and Albert Hammond Jr. (the Strokes), we’re looking in your direction. As in past years, LouFest’s organizers have made sure to include some St. Louis-based acts as well. Clockwork will perform again, and so will the venerable Pokey LaFarge and the relatively new American Wrestlers. That third band might be the most surprising, considering you could count the number of shows it has played on one hand at this point. Its members’ musical back-story and its signing to Fat Possum might explain its inclusion. — DANIEL HILL
ime travel, aliens, romance, epic quests — the Grammy Award-winning St. Louis Symphony is taking it all on during the 2015-2016 season. The symphony’s “Live at Powell Hall” schedule for the upcoming season draws more from recent pop-culture totems than traditional classical inspirations. The symphony will get other-worldly when it performs music from famed Nintendo video-game series The Legend of Zelda, ’80s film staple Back to the Future and scores from legendary film composer John Williams, including Star Wars, Harry Potter and many more. The symphony also will bring in guest vocalists for its “Las Vegas Valentine Songbook” and will feature John Elefante of classic-rock group Kansas performing tunes by Aerosmith, Foreigner and more during “A Night of Symphonic Rock.” Launched in 2008, “Live at Powell Hall” is a collection of performances that focuses on music icons, current entertainers and scores from film, television and video games. It’s aimed at welcoming new music fans into the symphonic fold. “‘Live at Powell Hall’ was created to expand our audience and to engage people who might not otherwise come to see the symphony. We want to make sure we are offering something for everyone here at the hall, because we firmly believe orchestral music is for everyone,” says symphony publicist Erika Ebsworth-Goold. “As such, we try to really focus on what will bring in the best cross-section of new audiences. “This programming reflects that and brings something a bit unexpected to the hall,” Ebsworth-Goold continues. “It’s a fresh take on symphonic music, and it’s terrific to see so many new people come to Powell to enjoy these concerts.” Indeed, the “Live at Powell Hall” series and other modern orchestra initiatives have significantly increased ticket revenue and widened the symphony’s new-subscriber base, as its former CEO told RFT Music in 2014. Here are a few upcoming “Live at Powell Hall” highlights. Mark your calendar now. — ALLISON BABKA
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SYMPHONY OF THE GODDESSES
September 11, 12, 13 SLSO says: The Legend of Zelda is one of the most successful video-game franchises of all time. The story of Link and his quest comes to life in these performances, featuring all-new arrangements of the game’s beloved themes. Video projections taken from the game further enhance the adventure.
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BACK TO THE FUTURE
October 30, 31, November 1 SLSO says: It’s the 30th anniversary of this time-travel adventure; celebrate with Marty McFly and Doc Brown at Powell Hall as they try to get back in time! Join the St. Louis Symphony Halloween weekend to watch the ’80s classic on a big screen above the stage, while the orchestra performs the score live.
THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS
December 11, 13, 13 SLSO says: Music director David Robertson leads the St. Louis Symphony as it performs some of John Williams’ best-known movie music, including the themes from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Home Alone and more. “People love John Williams’ work because it’s so familiar and iconic. He’s composed such an amazing collection of works and all extract an almost visceral emotional response from the audience,” Ebsworth-Goold shares. “Also, it’s important to note that music director David Robertson will be conducting these concerts. He’s a close friend of John Williams and is able to give terrific insight into much of his music. Expect a lot of insider info!”
A NIGHT OF SYMPHONIC ROCK
February 13 SLSO says: John Elefante from the legendary rock band Kansas comes to Powell Hall to perform your favorite classic-rock standards with the St. Louis Symphony. The onenight-only Valentine weekend performance will feature songs you’ll know by heart from Aerosmith, Foreigner, Journey, Led Zeppelin and more. “We’re really excited to welcome John Elefante from the ’70s rock band Kansas to Powell Hall to perform with the St. Louis Symphony,” Ebsworth-Goold says. “John will be
backed by a rock band and the orchestra. This is going to be a performance that will include some standards by bands including Aerosmith, Foreigner, Led Zeppelin and Journey. This season’s Journey tribute was a sellout, and we expect the same of this Valentine weekend performance.”
LAS VEGAS VALENTINE SONGBOOK
February 14 SLSO says: Bring your sweetheart to Powell Hall for an afternoon that will take you back to Rat Pack-era Vegas. The St. Louis Symphony performs songs from Frank, Sammy and other Vegas icons including Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond and Tom Jones. Guest vocalists join the orchestra in a program that will include “Luck Be a Lady,” “Young at Heart” and “The Way You Look Tonight.”
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
April 8, 9, 10 SLSO says: Experience the wonder of Steven Spielberg’s E.T. in a whole new way. Elliot and his out-of-this-world friend play on the big screen above the stage while the St. Louis Symphony performs John Williams’ unforgettable Academy Award-winning score live. It’s an event your family won’t want to miss.
POKÉMON: SYMPHONIC EVOLUTIONS
May 14, 15 SLSO says: The St. Louis Symphony presents symphonic music from the iconic video-game series Pokémon. Orchestral arrangements from various versions of the game will be performed, with synchronized visuals of Pikachu and the rest of the gang projected on Powell’s big screen above the stage. For the full 2015-2016 schedule, visit stlsymphony.org riverfronttimes.com
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critics’ picks
Clockwise from the top: Built To Spill, St. Vincent and Ministry.
TIM BARRY
8 p.m. Thursday, May 21. Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp Avenue. $12 to $14. 314-773-3363. Richmond, Virginia, troubadour Tim Barry releases records on the Suburban Home label, though the arrangement is likely ironic. Barry’s music, from his time in the hardcore punk band Avail to his prolific solo career, is as far from suburbia as a tattoo of a can of Stag beer circled with barbed wire, or of a train trestle crossing Virginia’s James River. He’s got the latter on his arm and the former should be next. Powered by three chords and the sharpest edges of Southern working-class life, Barry’s songs tell of personal and social desolation — from industrial pollution to Civil War ghosts, from Iraq War stories to hobos strung out in the dark. You can’t dance to his music, but you can most definitely drink, think and sing along to every plainspoken truth. Odd Couple: Talk about studies in contrast: Columbus, Ohio’s alt-country rockers Two Cow Garage and local folkpop chanteuse Lizzie Weber open the show.—ROY KASTEN
B U I LT T O S P I L L
8 p.m. Friday, May 22. The Ready Room, 4195 Manchester Avenue. $22 to $25. 314-833-3929. For nearly 25 years Doug Martsch has been keeping the oft-stale genre of “indie-rock” fresh with Boise, Idaho’s Built to Spill. Influenced heavily by Dinosaur Jr.’s thunderousbut-catchy guitar riffs, the band has become an elder on the scene, with relatively younger groups including Modest Mouse, Death Cab for Cutie and Brand New citing its output as inspiration for their own. This year’s Untethered Moon, released in April, is Built to Spill’s first album without Scott Plouf and Brett Nelson since its breakthrough in the mid’90s. That it is as vital and listenable as ever only serves as proof that Martsch still has some tricks up his sleeve. Get Psyched: Portland’s Wooden Indian Burial Ground will open the show with its unique brand of surf-influenced psychedelic rock. Arrive on time or miss out. —DANIEL HILL
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8 p.m. Monday, May 25. The Ready Room, 4195 Manchester Avenue. $66.60. 314-833-3929. Welcome to the end of Ministry. Though it has been said before — most notably in 2008, when singer Al Jourgensen first ended the band’s run, insisting that a reunion would never happen — this time it feels like the real deal. When long-time collaborator Mike Scaccia died onstage while playing with his band Rigor Mortis in December 2012, the result of a heart attack brought on by advanced heart disease, Jourgensen was quick to insist that, save for the album the band had been in the middle of tracking, all future Ministry recordings died with him. The group released From Beer to Eternity as its last album in September of 2013, with a promise to tour in support of the record before hanging it up for good. This is that tour. Cover Charge of the Beast: Yes, $66.60 is pricey, but that includes admission for two — the band is selling tickets in pairs on this tour. And, as ever in the case of Ministry, you should certainly expect an insane live performance. Sleep now and cry later; this show is expected to sell out. —DANIEL HILL
S T. V I N C E N T
8 p.m. Wednesday, May 27. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Boulevard. $25 to $30. 314-726-6161. Say what you will about the Black Keys — or, better yet, don’t — but St. Vincent fans were more than a little miffed that the duo chose Annie Clark’s peerless outfit to open the band’s winter show in St. Louis. A sold-out arena is hardly the ideal setting for Clark’s nervy, avant-pop compositions. So it’s a relief that St. Vincent returns to town in the friendly confines of the Pageant to perform tracks from last year’s self-titled LP, which continued to push Clark’s guitar prowess into more adventurous (and occasionally soul-baring) directions. String Attached: Sarah Neufeld, violinist for Arcade Fire’s tours and albums, opens the show. Her most recent album, Never Were the Way She Was, paired her with fellow AF collaborator, saxophonist Colin Stetson. —CHRISTIAN SCHAEFFER
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Baby, the Black Cadillacs, the Bros. Landreth, Hembree, Coin, Clockwork, American Wrestlers, KOA, Earl Burrows, Sat., Sept. 12, 11 a.m.; Sun., Sept. 13, 11 a.m., $95. Forest Park, Highway 40 (I-64) & Hampton Ave., St. Louis. The Meatmen: Fri., June 12, 8 p.m., $12-$14. Fubar, 3108 Locust St, St. Louis, 314-289-9050. Nick Jonas: Tue., Sept. 15, 7 p.m., $27.50-$37.50. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314-726-6161. Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan: Thu., June 4, 8 p.m., $35.50-$45.50. River City Casino & Hotel, 777 River City Casino Blvd., St. Louis, 314-388-7777. Quincy "Big Heff" Taylor: Fri., June 19, 5 p.m., $15. Fubar, 3108 Locust St, St. Louis, 314-289-9050. Quizzy James Album Release: Sun., June 14, 8 p.m., $10. Fubar, 3108 Locust St, St. Louis, 314-289-9050. Radio Birds: Fri., June 19, 8 p.m., $10. The Firebird, 2706 Olive St., St. Louis, 314-535-0353. Ralphie May: Fri., Oct. 2, 8 p.m., $29.50-$49.50. River City Casino & Hotel, 777 River City Casino Blvd., St. Louis, 314-388-7777. Ringworm: W/ Lowered A.D., Mon., May 25, 7 p.m., $10-$12. Fubar, 3108 Locust St, St. Louis, 314-289-9050. Round Table Clique: W/ Toni Saputo, Wed., May 27, 7 p.m., $8. The Firebird, 2706 Olive St., St. Louis, 314-535-0353. The Sour Notes: W/ Kid Scientist, Sat., June 13, 9 p.m., $5. The Heavy Anchor, 5226 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, 314-3525226. Straight No Chaser: Fri., Nov. 27, 7 p.m., $44.50-$59.50. The Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, 314-5341111. Taking Back Sunday: Fri., Aug. 7, 6 p.m., $10.57-$30. Ballpark Village, 601 Clark Ave, St. Louis, 314-345-9481. Third Sight Band: Wed., June 10, 10 p.m., $5. Wed., June 17, 10 p.m., $5. BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups, 700 S. Broadway, St. Louis, 314-436-5222. Town Hall Devils: W/ Histories, King James and the Killer Bee, Kadu Flyer, Fri., June 19, 9 p.m., $5. The Heavy Anchor, 5226 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, 314-352-5226. The Urge: Fri., July 10, 6 p.m., $10.57-$30. Ballpark Village, 601 Clark Ave, St. Louis, 314-345-9481. Wicked Inquisition: W/ the Judge, FreeThinker, Fri., June 26, 7 p.m., $10. Fubar, 3108 Locust St, St. Louis, 314-2899050. ZZ Ward: Tue., Sept. 29, 7 p.m., $22.50-$25. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314-726-6161.
THIS WEEK Abstract Artimus: Mon., May 25, 7 p.m., $7. Way Out Club, 2525 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, 314-664-7638. Agent Orange: W/ In The Whale, Thu., May 21, 8 p.m., $12$15. The Demo, 4191 Manchester Ave, St. Louis. Animal Children: Mon., May 25, 8 p.m., $5. Foam Coffee & Beer, 3359 Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, 314-772-2100. B Side Players: W/ the Plywood Inspectors, Mon., May 25, 8 p.m., $10. The Demo, 4191 Manchester Ave, St. Louis. Banditos: W/ Juanita Place, Bagheera, Sat., May 23, 8 p.m., $8-$13. The Demo, 4191 Manchester Ave, St. Louis. Bob Costas Benefit for SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center: W/ Diana Ross, Sat., May 23, 8 p.m., TBA. The Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, 314-534-1111. The Bros. Landreth: Thu., May 21, 9 p.m., $10/$12.50. The Firebird, 2706 Olive St., St. Louis, 314-535-0353. Bruxism #9: Wed., May 27, 7 p.m., $5. Foam Coffee & Beer, 3359 Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, 314-772-2100. Built to Spill: W/ Wooden Indian Burial Ground, Fri., May 22, 8 p.m., $22-$25. The Ready Room, 4195 Manchester Ave, St. Louis. Bum and Possum Combination: W/ The Jaded Millennials, Fri., May 22, 9 p.m., $5. The Heavy Anchor, 5226 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, 314-352-5226. Choir Vandals: W/ Strangers Now, Bike Path, New Lives, Thu., May 21, 7 p.m., $6. Fubar, 3108 Locust St, St. Louis, 314-289-9050. Crushed Out: W/ Spiritfingers, 3 of 5, Wed., May 27, 8 p.m., $7. Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp Ave., St. Louis, 314-7733363. Death Valley Girls: Wed., May 27, 10:30 p.m., $5. Foam Coffee & Beer, 3359 Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, 314-772-2100. Emily Kinney (of The Walking Dead): Wed., May 27, 8 p.m., $15. Blueberry Hill, 6504 Delmar Blvd., University City, 314-727-4444. Event Horizon: Thu., May 21, 8 p.m., $10. Cicero's, 6691 Delmar Blvd., University City, 314-862-0009. Ex-Cult: W/ Beth Israel, Soda Boys, Tue., May 26, 8 p.m., $5. Foam Coffee & Beer, 3359 Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, 314-772-2100. Fruition: W/ Clusterpluck, Wed., May 27, 8 p.m., $8-$10. The Demo, 4191 Manchester Ave, St. Louis. Glenn Miller Orchestra: Sat., May 23, 7 p.m.; Sun., May 24, 7 p.m., TBA. Lindenwood's J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts, 2300 W. Clay St., St. Charles, 636-949-4433. Holiday Mountain: Tue., May 26, 7 p.m., $10. The Demo, 4191 Manchester Ave, St. Louis. Hookers: W/ Black Wizard, Valley, Path of Might, KOFF, Thu., May 21, 7 p.m., $10-$12. Fubar, 3108 Locust St, St. Louis, 314-289-9050. IDYLLZ: W/ F1E, Dre Cannon, Keith Spadez, J.Hop, Skoota and Star, Sat., May 23, 8 p.m., $15. Cicero's, 6691 Delmar Blvd., University City, 314-862-0009. The Incurables: Fri., May 22, 9 p.m., $10. Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp Ave., St. Louis, 314-773-3363.
Jack Grelle: W/ Palomino Shakedown, Jenny Roques, Fri., May 22, 8 p.m., $5. Foam Coffee & Beer, 3359 Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, 314-772-2100. Jason Zeh: W/ Sam Naumann, Adam Gabbert, M Saric, Fri., May 22, 8 p.m., $5. Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center, 3301 Lemp Ave., St. Louis, 314-771-1096. Joe Jack Talcum: W/ Samuel Locke Ward, Fri., May 22, 8 p.m., $8-$10. The Firebird, 2706 Olive St., St. Louis, 314535-0353. jusTed: Sat., May 23, 8 p.m., $8-$10. Fubar, 3108 Locust St, St. Louis, 314-289-9050. Late Nite Reading: W/ Backseat Goodbye, Carter Hulsey, The Millenium, Tue., May 26, 6:30 p.m., $15-$30. The Firebird, 2706 Olive St., St. Louis, 314-535-0353. Leroy Jodie Pierson: Fri., May 22, 7 p.m.; Fri., May 29, 7 p.m., $5. BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups, 700 S. Broadway, St. Louis, 314-436-5222. Love Jones "The Band": Thu., May 21, 10 p.m., $5. BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups, 700 S. Broadway, St. Louis, 314-4365222. Mass Appeal: James Brown Tribute: W/ DJ Mahf, Big Brother Thunder & the Master Blasters, VThom, Fri., May 22, 9 p.m., $10-$13. The Demo, 4191 Manchester Ave. Megawave: Tue., May 26, 8 p.m., $5. Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center, 3301 Lemp Ave., St. Louis, 314-771-1096. Members of Little Feat with Jake's Leg: Sat., May 23, 8 p.m., $25-$75. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314-726-6161. Ministry: Mon., May 25, 8 p.m., $66.60. The Ready Room, 4195 Manchester Ave, St. Louis. New Kids On The Block: W/ TLC, Nelly, Fri., May 22, 7 p.m., TBA. Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark Ave., St. Louis, 314-241-1888. Official Wakarusa Pre-Party Tour 2015: W/ Wick-it the Instigator, Mouth, Apex Shrine, Fri., May 22, 8 p.m., $10-$12. Old Rock House, 1200 S. 7th St., St. Louis, 314-588-0505. Onewayness: W/ Hylidae, Eric Hall, Travis Bursik, Sat., May 23, 9 p.m., $5. Foam Coffee & Beer, 3359 Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, 314-772-2100. Pat Sajak Assassins: W/ The Tennis Lesson, Ashes and Iron, Sat., May 23, 9 p.m., $5. The Heavy Anchor, 5226 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, 314-352-5226. Pointfest: W/ Breaking Benjamin, Seether, Chevelle, The Used, Greek Fire, Yelawolf, Young Guns, Shaman's Harvest, Sat., May 23, 11 a.m., $29. Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, I-70 & Earth City Expwy., Maryland Heights, 314-298-9944. Radkey: Fri., May 22, 8 p.m., $10. Fubar, 3108 Locust St, St. Louis, 314-289-9050. Rich Homie Quan: Fri., May 22, 8 p.m., $30-$45. Ambassador, 9800 Halls Ferry Road, North St. Louis County, 314-869-9090. Richard McDonnell Memorial Concert: W/ Peter Martin, the Funky Butt Brass Band, Adam Maness, Bob DeBoo, Eric Slaughter, Montez Coleman, Jesse Gannon, Sun., May 24, 5 p.m., $25-$100. Jazz at the Bistro, 3536 Washington Ave, St. Louis, 314-289-4030. Ringworm: W/ Lowered A.D., Mon., May 25, 7 p.m., $10-$12. Fubar, 3108 Locust St, St. Louis, 314-289-9050. Rocky Mantia Group: Sun., May 24, 4 p.m., $5. BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups, 700 S. Broadway, St. Louis, 314-436-5222. Round Table Clique: W/ Toni Saputo, Wed., May 27, 7 p.m., $8. The Firebird, 2706 Olive St., St. Louis, 314-535-0353. Silver Bullet STL Unplugged: Thu., May 21, 7 p.m., free. St. Louis Public Library, Central Branch, 1301 Olive St., St. Louis, 314-241-2288. Sons of Sweden: W/ Earl Burrows, Thu., May 21, 9 p.m., $5. The Heavy Anchor, 5226 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, 314-3525226. St. Vincent: W/ Sarah Neufeld, Wed., May 27, 8 p.m., $25/$27.50. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314-726-6161. Superheaven: W/ Diamond Youth, Rozwell Kid, Sun., May 24, 7:30 p.m., $12-$14. The Demo, 4191 Manchester Ave, St. Louis. This Legend: W/ Stanley and the Search, Dear You, Bad Luck, Sat., May 23, 7 p.m., $10-$12. The Firebird, 2706 Olive St., St. Louis, 314-535-0353. Tim Barry: W/ Two Cow Garage, Thu., May 21, 8 p.m., $12/$14. Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp Ave., St. Louis, 314773-3363. Travis Bursik: W/ Onewayness, Hylidae, Eric Hall, Sat., May 23, 9 p.m., $5. Foam Coffee & Beer, 3359 Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, 314-772-2100. Turnpike Troubadours: Fri., May 22, 8 p.m., $20/$22.50. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314-726-6161. Underhills: W/ Old Souls Revival, Early Worm, Thu., May 21, 9 p.m., $5. Foam Coffee & Beer, 3359 Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, 314-772-2100. Wayne Sharp & the Sharpshooter Band: Sat., May 23, 10 p.m., $10. BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups, 700 S. Broadway, St. Louis, 314-436-5222. Whiskey Fest BBQ Pig Roast: W/ the Barn Mice, Beth Bombara, the Maness Brothers, Tok, Old Capital Square Dance Club, Redheaded Strangers, W.T. Newton, Zacksquatch, Fred Friction Music, Patrick Eagan, Sat., May 23, 2 p.m., $7. Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp Ave., St. Louis, 314-773-3363. A Will Away: W/ Small Talk, Phranklyn Project, Contenders, Oakwood Estate, Old State, Sat., May 23, 6:30 p.m., $8$10. Fubar, 3108 Locust St, St. Louis, 314-289-9050. Zac Brown Band: Thu., May 21, 7 p.m., $38.50-$70.50. Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, I-70 & Earth City Expwy., Maryland Heights, 314-298-9944.
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clubs “Clubs” is a free listing open to all bars and bands in the St. Louis and Metro East areas. However, we reserve the right to refuse any entry. Listings are to be submitted by mail, fax or e-mail. Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, ten days before Thursday publication. Please include bar’s name, address with ZIP code, phone number and geographic location; nights and dates of entertainment; and act name. Mail: Riverfront Times, attn: “Clubs,” 6358 Delmar Blvd., Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63130-4719; fax: 314-754-6416; e-mail: clubs@riverfronttimes.com. Schedules are not accepted over the phone. Because of last-minute cancellations and changes, please call ahead to verify listings.
ROCK Cicero's: 6691 Delmar Blvd., University City, 314-862-0009. Event Horizon, Thu., May 21, 8 p.m., $10. The Demo: 4191 Manchester Ave, St. Louis. Banditos, w/ Juanita Place, Bagheera, Sat., May 23, 8 p.m., $8-$13. Superheaven, w/ Diamond Youth, Rozwell Kid, Sun., May 24, 7:30 p.m., $12-$14. The Firebird: 2706 Olive St., St. Louis, 314-535-0353. The Bros. Landreth, Thu., May 21, 9 p.m., $10/$12.50. Round Table Clique, w/ Toni Saputo, Wed., May 27, 7 p.m., $8. Foam Coffee & Beer: 3359 Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, 314-772-2100. Death Valley Girls, Wed., May 27, 10:30 p.m., $5. Fubar: 3108 Locust St, St. Louis, 314-289-9050. A Will Away, w/ Small Talk, Phranklyn Project, Contenders, Oakwood Estate, Old State, Sat., May 23, 6:30 p.m., $8-$10; jusTed, Sat., May 23, 8 p.m., $8-$10. Halo Bar: 6161 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314-7261414. Via Dove, Wed., May 27, 11 p.m., free. The Heavy Anchor: 5226 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, 314352-5226. Bum and Possum Combination, w/ The Jaded Millennials, Fri., May 22, 9 T H IS C O D E p.m., $5. Pat Sajak AssasTO DOWNLOAD THE FREE sins, w/ The Tennis Lesson, RIVERFRONT TIMES Ashes and Iron, Sat., May IPHONE/ANDROID APP 23, 9 p.m., $5; The Pat Sajak FOR MORE CLUBS OR VISIT Assassins, w/ The Tennis Lesriverfronttimes.com son, Syna So Pro, Sat., May 23, 9 p.m., $5. Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre: I-70 & Earth City Expwy., Maryland Heights, 314-298-9944. Pointfest, w/ Breaking Benjamin, Seether, Chevelle, The Used, Greek Fire, Yelawolf, Young Guns, Shaman's Harvest, Sat., May 23, 11 a.m., $29. Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center: 3301 Lemp Ave., St. Louis, 314-771-1096. Megawave, Tue., May 26, 8 p.m., $5. Off Broadway: 3509 Lemp Ave., St. Louis, 314-773-3363. Whiskey Fest BBQ Pig Roast, w/ the Barn Mice, Beth Bombara, the Maness Brothers, Tok, Old Capital Square Dance Club, Redheaded Strangers, W.T. Newton, Zacksquatch, Fred Friction Music, Patrick Eagan, Sat., May 23, 2 p.m., $7. Crushed Out, w/ Spiritfingers, 3 of 5, Wed., May 27, 8 p.m., $7. Old Rock House: 1200 S. 7th St., St. Louis, 314-588-0505. Official Wakarusa Pre-Party Tour 2015, w/ Wick-it the Instigator, Mouth, Apex Shrine, Fri., May 22, 8 p.m., $10-$12. Plaza 501: 501 S Ferguson Rd, Ferguson. Ralph Butler Band, Fri., May 22, 7 p.m., free. Schlafly Tap Room: 2100 Locust St., St. Louis, 314-2412337. The Sorry People, w/ Green Harper, Vaudevileins, Fri., May 22, 9 p.m., Free. Way Out Club: 2525 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, 314-6647638. Abstract Artimus, Mon., May 25, 7 p.m., $7.
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The Incurables, Fri., May 22, 9 p.m., $10. The Pageant: 6161 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314-726-6161. St. Vincent, w/ Sarah Neufeld, Wed., May 27, 8 p.m., $25/$27.50. Scottrade Center: 1401 Clark Ave., St. Louis, 314-241-1888. New Kids On The Block, w/ TLC, Nelly, Fri., May 22, 7 p.m., TBA.
JAZZ Jazz at the Bistro: 3536 Washington Ave, St. Louis, 314289-4030. Richard McDonnell Memorial Concert, w/ Peter Martin, the Funky Butt Brass Band, Adam Maness, Bob DeBoo, Eric Slaughter, Montez Coleman, Jesse Gannon, Sun., May 24, 5 p.m., $25-$100. Lindenwood's J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts: 2300 W. Clay St., St. Charles, 636-949-4433. Glenn Miller Orchestra, Sat., May 23, 7 p.m.; Sun., May 24, 7 p.m., TBA.
HIP-HOP Ambassador: 9800 Halls Ferry Road, North St. Louis County, 314-869-9090. Rich Homie Quan, Fri., May 22, 8 p.m., $30-$45. Cicero's: 6691 Delmar Blvd., University City, 314-862-0009. IDYLLZ, w/ F1E, Dre Cannon, Keith Spadez, J.Hop, Skoota and Star, Sat., May 23, 8 p.m., $15. Pop's Nightclub: 401 Monsanto Ave., East St. Louis, 618274-6720. E-40, w/ Stevie Stone, Mon., May 25, 7 p.m., $20-$23.
FOLK The Firebird: 2706 Olive St., St. Louis, 314-535-0353. Joe Jack Talcum, w/ Samuel Locke Ward, Fri., May 22, 8 p.m., $8-$10. Foam Coffee & Beer: 3359 Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, 314-772-2100. Jack Grelle, w/ Palomino Shakedown, Jenny Roques, Fri., May 22, 8 p.m., $5. Off Broadway: 3509 Lemp Ave., St. Louis, 314-773-3363. Tim Barry, w/ Two Cow Garage, Thu., May 21, 8 p.m., $12/$14.
COUNTRY Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre: I-70 & Earth City Expwy., Maryland Heights, 314-298-9944. Zac Brown Band, Thu., May 21, 7 p.m., $38.50-$70.50. The Pageant: 6161 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314-726-6161. Turnpike Troubadours, Fri., May 22, 8 p.m., $20/$22.50. Schlafly Tap Room: 2100 Locust St., St. Louis, 314-2412337. The Riverside Wanderers, w/ the Warbuckles, the Deer Run Drifters, Sat., May 23, 9 p.m., Free.
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Car Talk Hey, Dan: Yesterday, I found my five-year-old son putting things up his butt in the bath. This isn’t the first time — and it’s not just a “Hey! There’s a hole here! Let’s put things in there!” kind of thing. The little dude was rocking quite the stiffy while he did it. I’m well aware of how sexual kids can be (I freaking was!), although I wasn’t quite expecting to be catching him exploring anal at this young age. I want to avoid a trip to the emergency room to extract a toy car or whatever else from his rear end, and I don’t want to BY see him damage himself. So do you have any suggestions of DAN what I can give him as a butt toy? Yes, I am serious, and no, S AVA G E I’m not molesting him. I know he’s going to do this on his own with or without my knowing, and I want him to be safe! Just today, he proudly showed me a toy car that he stuck up his butt. I told him that it wasn’t a good idea due to the sharp bits on it, and while he may have gotten this one out, one could get stuck and then we would have to go to the hospital. Help! Helping Ingenious Son Make Other Moves
“HISMOM has handled this really well so far, and I am impressed with her clarity and calm about this situation,” said Amy Lang, a childhood sexuality expert and educator, a public speaker, and the author of Birds + Bees + Your Kids (birdsandbeesandkids.com). “But no butt toys for five-year-olds! This is insane and will cause a host of problems — can you imagine if he says to his teacher, ‘Yesterday, I played with my butt plug!’ Instant CPS call!” I’m going to break in for a second: Do not buy a butt toy for your five-year-old kid — if, indeed, you and your five-year-old kid’s butt actually exist. I’m way more than half convinced that your letter is a fake, HISMOM, something sent in by a Christian conservative out to prove that I’m the sort of degenerate who would tell a mom to buy a butt toy for a five-year-old. I’m some sort of degenerate, I’ll happily admit, but I’m not that sort. “This clearly isn’t a safe way for her boy to explore his body for a variety of reasons,” said Lang. “His butthole is tiny, it’s an adultlike behavior and it’s germy.” And while adults who are into butt play are (or should be) proactive and conscientious about hygiene, grubby little five-year-olds aren’t particularly proactive or conscientious about hygiene — or anything else. You don’t want his hands and toys smeared with more fecal matter than is typical for the hands and toys of most five-year-olds. “It’s also on the outer edges of ‘typical’ sexual behavior in a young kid,” said Lang. “He may very well have discovered this sort
of outlier behavior on his own, but there is a chance that someone showed him how to do this. HISMOM needs to calmly ask her son, ‘I’m curious — how did you figure out that it feels good to put things in your bum?’ Listen to what he has to say. Depending on his response, she may need to get him a professional evaluation to make sure that he’s OK and safe. She can find someone through rainn.org in her area to help. While it doesn’t sound like he’s traumatized by this — he’s so open and lighthearted about it — you never know.” Regardless of where he picked this trick up, HISMOM, you gotta tell him that it’s not OK to put stuff up his butt because he could seriously hurt himself. I know, I know: You are a progressive, sex-positive parent — if you exist — and you don’t wanna saddle your kid with a complex about butt stuff. But think of all the sexually active adults out there, gay and bi and straight, who have overcome standard-issue butt-stuff complexes and now safely and responsibly enjoy their assholes and the assholes of others. If you give your son a minor complex by, say, taking his toy cars away until he stops putting them in his ass, rest assured that he’ll be able to overcome that complex later in life. “She should tell him that she totally gets that it feels good,” said Lang, “but there other ways he can have those good feelings that are safer, like rubbing and touching his penis, and he is welcome to do that any time he wants — as long as he’s in private and alone. You can also tell him the safest thing to put up there is his own finger. But he must wash his hands if he does that. Nothing else, finger only. And did I mention no butt toy? Seriously.” Follow Amy Lang on Twitter @birdsandbees.
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Hey, Dan: I’m a cis straight woman. I went on dates with a lot of guys from dating websites (200+) before I got married. Just writing to say that I agreed with your advice to the lesbian dating-site user. I agree that putting negative/ exclusionary notes like “no trans women” or “no Asian guys” in a dating profile is a turnoff — and not just to the excluded group but to those who find those kinds of comments to be mean-spirited and narrow-minded. And are there really so many trans people out there that such a comment is even necessary? Are there really that many trans people out there causing massive confusion on dating websites? And honestly, if someone is trans and you wind up meeting them for coffee, what would be the big deal anyway? It’s just coffee! I don’t understand why this would be such a huge problem. Straight Chick In DC
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