In the annals of folk archetypes, "Pretty Polly" is perhaps the most searing, mysterious and infamous song of all. The melody is inexhaustible, the story unforgettable. Vandaveer takes hold of that essence and wrings out the full, threatening power of this ageless murder ballad.

With the soul of a rockabilly, the guitar chops of heroes like Scotty Moore and the lyrical skills of a country master, Marshall Chapman remains one of the most respected talents in Nashville (and beyond).

With echoes of the British folk revival and the brooding philosophical rock of Smog, Graham MacRae casts a cold but wry eye on the fads and foibles that go under the name "Game Changer."

Water Liars create songs of novelesque visions. Straightforward, bucolic and romantic imagery of a breakfast-catering kitchen and a clean bed serve as the setting for "Linens."

Saturday was opening day of the Tower Grove Farmers' Market and the launch of the seventh season of KDHX's Harvest Sessions series of acoustic concerts.

Some of the best local musicians in St. Louis congregated on the Off Broadway stage Friday night to celebrate the release of Grace Basement's latest album, "Wheel Within a Wheel."

There's a bird inside of my chest
He's fighting for breath
He's dying to leave...

As I am driving across the river into Illinois, on my way to this filming of Water Liars for Show Me Shows, and my head is full with memories of all the other hundreds of times I've made the same crossing.

Framed as a seductive duet and swaying like a gypsy waltz, "Whim" by Brooklyn, N.Y.-based songwriter Aly Tadros puts an eerie yet wry spin on an age-old tale of seduction and unrequited desire.

Blending elements of folk, pop and roots-rock, Seattle based singer-songwriter Ian McFeron effortlessly creates a groove that is all his own.

Josh Ritter returned to St. Louis for a jam-packed show at Plush on Saturday, April 20.