"Tender Is the Night"
Old Man Luedecke
True North

"Tender Is the Night" is the fifth solo collection from Old Man (Chris) Luedecke, and it feels like some of the musical ideas he's been working with are really beginning to gel. His writing has always been very strong, remaining true to the roots of American folk and country music, though dealing with modern themes and ideas.

As of 8 p.m. last night at Off Broadway there were only a few bodies scattered in the chairs as Joe Kile drifted to the stage. It was a quiet night and Kile's stories echoed just above the click of boot heels and the occasional whisper from the crowd.

Mark O'Connor
"American Classics"
OMAC

It's probably safe to say that this album won't appear on many year-end best of 2012 lists, likely because it's really a kind of teaching tool: a presentation of the pieces that Mark O'Connor included in his fiddle method books.

St. Louis music fans were treated to some classics Tuesday night at Off Broadway. The Skeletons kicked off the night with some hilarious numbers, including "Waiting for My Gin to Hit Me."

Fueled by timeless ideas and new jams, the giant that is Neil Young & Crazy Horse traverse the homeland once again -- this time under the influence of the "Psychedelic Pill."

Listening to Joe Pug's records, it's as if he created a haven with a beckoning blend of instruments and adaptive lyrics, and then pressed the record button to share it with us.

"What Hides Inside" may only be the title to the new Jump Starts record but it aptly describes the current scene in St. Louis.

Over the Rhine played a beautiful, haunting performance last night at the Old Rock House and spread the love.

In addition to band names starting with S, husband-and-wife collaborations were the name of the game at Off Broadway Saturday night.

The legendary Jackson Browne packed the Fabulous Fox Theatre Friday night with former Nickel Creek member Sara Watkins opening the show and also accompanying Browne during his set.