Chris Sewell's top 5 concerts of 2011 (St. Louis edition)
The year 2011 was an active one as many major tours made stops in St. Louis. There were plenty of big-name gigs going on from the enormity of the U2 360 tour's stop at Busch Stadium, the second annual LouFest at Forest Park and the visit from Arcade Fire at the Scottrade Center.
The Back Country's top 10 albums of 2011
Here's my roundup of favorite country sounds of 2011. Enjoy!
Concert photos: Gillian Welch at the Pageant, Saturday, September 3
Gillian Welch and guitarist David Rawlings, both near virtuoso on their stringed instruments, played two full sets to the seated Pageant crowd and turned out numbers spanning their entire catalogue.
Concert review: Gillian Welch and David Rawlings weather the storm at the Pageant, Saturday, September 3
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings endured a late summer storm, a power outage and a wardrobe malfunction to perform an intimate show of country, bluegrass and traditional Americana at a packed Pageant last night.
Album review: Gillian Welch reaps 10 timeless songs on 'The Harrow & the Harvest'
Gillian Welch
"The Harrow & the Harvest"
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It's amazing the things that can be wrought with just an engaged mind and a talented set of hands. Exhibit A: Gillian Welch's latest release, "The Harrow & the Harvest."
Thursday Morning Music News: Gillian Welch announces new album and tour, Amy Winehouse heads back to rehab and Gil Scott-Heron and Big Jack Johnson pass away
The Harrow & the Harvest, Gillian Welch's first album in eight years, will be released on June 28. Welch and partner David Rawlings will embark on a 70-city tour this summer.
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