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The KDHX Best of 2010

It’s an annual ritual, especially in musically obsessive circles, to take one long, fond look back at the year, and consider what made the days worth singing about. 88.1 KDHX joins the party with a few lists of our own.

The Top Albums Spins of 2010
The Top Local Spins of 2010
DJ Top Ten Album Lists

Here on the KDHX Blog, we’ll also be running individual lists and reflections from KDHX music writers and DJs. Stay tuned. It’s going to be a great ride.

Happy (almost) new year!

Posted by | December 21, 2010 | KDHX, Music | Comment 

Interview: Ben Kweller on Radish, independence and life on the road

Ben Kweller at Off Broadway

Photo by Kate McDaniel

On the eve of his solo performance at Off Broadway last Thursday night, Ben Kweller stopped by the KDHX studios for a chat with Darren Snow, host of Rocket 88. Ben and Darren dig into label politics, Steve Forbert, his new recording — titled Go Fly a Kite, tentatively due out April 2011 — and more.

Darren Snow interviews Ben Kweller 11/11/10

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Posted by | November 13, 2010 | Music | Comment 

Concert photos: September Gurls and Boys: A Tribute to Alex Chilton and Big Star at Off Broadway, Friday, September 24, Part 2

All photos by Sara Finke. See more photos from this KDHX benefit at her Flickr stream.

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Posted by | September 30, 2010 | Concerts, Photos | Comment 

Concert photos: September Gurls and Boys: A Tribute to Alex Chilton and Big Star at Off Broadway, Friday, September 24, Part 1

All photos by Sara Finke. See more photos from this KDHX benefit at her Flickr stream.

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Posted by | September 28, 2010 | Concerts, KDHX, Photos | Comment 

Live at KDHX, Vol. 8: Independent music plays here

Live at KDHX, Vol. 8

Live at KDHX, Vol. 8 isn’t just a music anthology. It’s a 22-track mixtape, selected with care, sequenced with love, and remixed and mastered to capture all the warmth and intimacy of the Magnolia Avenue Studios. And needless to say, it rocks (and swings and twangs and grooves) with the spirit of independent radio in St. Louis, 88.1 KDHX.

Featuring exclusive in-studio performances you won’t find anywhere else, Live at KDHX, Vol. 8 spotlights a wide array of artists and genres. From the old-time blues of the Carolina Chocolate Drops to the cinematic rock of Monahans, from the brash indie pop of White Rabbits to the riveting storytelling of Jason Isbell, from the working class punch of the Bottle Rockets to the timeless Scottish folk of the Trash Can Sinatras, from the old school country of James Intveld to the soul-soaked ska of Westbound Train, this collection is the soundtrack for your eclectic, music-loving life.

 

Live at KDHX, Vol. 8: 3 Song Sampler by KDHX

Join the Radio Frequency Club, our monthly giving program, or support KDHX at the $88 level or above during Fall Membership Drive 2010, and we’ll send you Live at KDHX, Vol. 8. The CD is not available in stores, so support 88.1 KDHX today.

Track list:

 1    Pokey LaFarge – “Born in St. Louis”   
 2    Carolina Chocolate Drops – “Don’t Get Trouble In Your Mind”
 3    Mike Doughty – “(I Want To) Burn You (Down)”
 4    Elvis Perkins in Dearland – “Stay Zombie Stay”
 5    White Rabbits    – “The Salesman (Tramp Life)”
 6    Roman Candle – “Why Modern Radio Is A-OK“
 7    James Intveld    – “Let’s Get Started”
 8    Eilen Jewell – “Rain Roll In”
 9    Joe Pug – “Hymn 101”
10    Brighton, MA – “Good Kind Of Crazy”
11    Jason Isbell – “Streetlights”
12    Monahans – “The Low Light”
13    Lou Barlow – “Only One”
14    Bottle Rockets     – “Hard Times”
15    These United States – “End”
16    Westbound Train – “Check Your Time”
17    Dave Alvin & Christy McWilson – “Here in California”
18    Trashcan Sinatras – “I Hung My Harp Upon the Willows”
19    The Dandy Warhols – “Stars”
20    Heartless Bastards – “Hold Your Head High”
21    Davina & the Vagabonds – “Black Cloud”
22    Scottie Miller & the Re-Uptake Inhibitors – “East St. Louis”

Posted by | September 24, 2010 | KDHX, Music | 4 Comments 

Concert review: The Larry J. Weir Memorial Concert at the Sheldon, Sunday, September 12

Larry Tribute

Sara Finke

On Sunday, September 12, 2010, KDHX hosted a memorial concert to celebrate the life of long-time operations manager and DJ, Larry J. Weir. Larry’s untimely passing in January of this year brought an outpouring of support and remembrances from his friends, listeners and the community of Americana musicians that he supported for more than twenty years through his program, Songwriters Showcase. Larry’s co-host, Ed Becker, organized the lineup; he said it was truly a labor of love to bring together the artists that Larry loved for their outstanding musical talents coupled with their ability to tell a compelling story through song — the essence of great songwriting.

Supe Granda, formerly of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, served as MC at the Sheldon Concert Hall, which provided the perfect setting for the acoustic show, which kicked off with Springfield, Illinois’ Ben and Kari Bedford. Their set included originals as well as an emotional cover a Weir favorite, “Birches,” written by Bill Morrissey. Singer Kristi Rose and multi-instrumentalist, Fats Kaplin gave the audience a set that featured what Kristi called “sentimental murder ballads,” a nod to Larry’s contention that “there’s a high body count in Americana music.” The next act, billed as the “tattered remains of the once proud flag called the Geyer Street Sheiks” was a crowd pleaser. The lineup of Mike Prokopf, Tom Hall, Charlie Pfeffer and Marc Rennard were supported by “washboard player” Geoff Seitz, who also joined in for a rousing fiddle tune. Next up, veteran singer-songwriter Katy Moffit, joined by guitarist Andrew Hardin, reminded the audience why she has been a top performer in Americana/country circles for four decades.

Supe’s last song, “I Married a Cubs Fan,” was a tribute to one of Larry’s other loves — baseball. Eclectic artist, sculptor, playwright and musician, Terry Allen closed out the night and captivated with songs and stories from his diverse catalog of recordings. The performers ended the show, as Larry’s shows always did, with Emmylou Harris’ “Till I can Gain Control Again,” joined onstage by Larry’s wife, Kathy Rogers Weir. The concert was a tribute to Larry’s life and legacy. It also marked the public announcement of KDHX’s project to move to Grand Center and into a building that will be known as the Larry J. Weir Center for Independent Media, where his spirit will live on through the work of radio station that he loved.

Written by Bev Hacker

Posted by | September 14, 2010 | Concerts, KDHX | Comment 

LouFest 2010 Sunday, August 29: In pictures

Photos from the second day of LouFest by Dana Plonka.

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Posted by | August 30, 2010 | Concerts, Photos | 2 Comments 

KDHX and teens explore podcasting at St. Louis County Libraries

slclteens.wordpress.com

KDHX ambassadors Thomas Crone (host of Silver Tray) and Megan Dougherty (Production Assistant) took the mission of KDHX to the county this summer. The St. Louis County Public Library system hosted six podcast classes at different branch locations in the area. The classes were aimed at kids in their early teens, who focused on reviewing their favorite books for the library’s Web site. Participants learned how to record and edit their own voices, how to post the file to the Internet and a bit of background on KDHX.

Check out the results at the temporary SLCL Podcast blog and at the permanent home: SLCL Teen Book Blog.

Posted by | August 3, 2010 | Culture, Local | Comment 

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