Mike Keneally has been called sideman to the stars, having played with a host of top performers. Yet he delivers quite a punch on his own as the leader of Beer for Dolphins, the Mistakes and the Mike Keneally Band.

The California Guitar Trio are starting a three-month-long tour here in St. Louis at the Old Rock House on Friday, February 24 as part of the club's Listening Room Series.

I entered the Old Rock House on Wednesday evening two hours before show time to see the Two of a Perfect Pair tour featuring Adrian Belew's Power Trio and Tony Levin's band Stickmen, for a VIP meet and greet.

Return to Forever IV will be coming to St. Louis on Thursday, August 25, bringing its legendary jazz fusion sound to the Fox Theatre. Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jean-Luc Ponty, violinist of the first rank, who is currently touring with the group.

Dan Kinney, host of the Smoking Lounge, every Wednesday morning 3-5 a.m. Central on 88.1 KDHX, chatted with Dweezil Zappa on the eve of the rocker's performance at the Pageant.