St. Louis, Missouri, offers visitors a thriving, diverse local music scene and a long history of cultivating world-class musicians including Scott Joplin, Miles Davis, and Chuck Berry. Whether you’re in the city for business or a weekend of fun, there are endless opportunities to hear everything from rock, jazz, and blues to rap, classical, swing, and punk. Here are the four best live music venues in town.
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Blueberry Hill
Blueberry Hill is the place to go for rock, R&B, and Rockabilly. With a welcoming vibe, the owners are all about music, pop culture memorabilia, great beer, and great food. Head down the stairs and treat yourself to some fantastic music from past and present greats, such as Hembree. These up and coming artists are scheduled to perform songs from their debut album “House On Fire” at this venue on March 6, 2020. Doors open for this all-ages show at 7:00 p.m. and advanced tickets are $12. Located in the Loop neighborhood at 6504 Delmar.
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The Fabulous Fox
When you’re on the lookout for a concert featuring some of the best national touring acts, head to the Grand Center neighborhood and The Fabulous Fox. This stunningly restored 1929 grand theater at 527 N. Grand Blvd. makes for an exceedingly classy evening, hosting primarily Broadway shows and world-class touring dance troupes, complete with luxury box seating.
On stage, Feb. 25 through March 8, 2020, is “The Band’s Visit.” This Tony-Award winning Broadway musical tells a joyously offbeat story about a band of musicians that brings the unsuspecting citizens of an off-beaten town to life. Performers open the show most nights at 7:30 p.m. with plenty of afternoon matinees on the calendar. Tickets will set you back between $29 and $99.
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Kirkwood Station Brewing Co.
Kirkwood station is a local Kirkwood taproom that touts a beautiful stage that many tribute cover bands call home. With live music almost every Friday and Saturday night until 1:00 a.m., it’s the ideal place to wander in. You never know what might be playing, from country to hip-hop and rock-and-roll. Cover charges range from $5 to $10, and this brewing company is located at 110 W. Argonne Dr. in nearby Frontenac.
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The National Blues Museum
If you’re an aficionado of classic blues, there’s only one place in St. Louis for you. The National Blues Museum is located downtown at 615 Washington Ave. It offers some of the best live music in the state. The concerts are free with admission to the museum or pay just $15 a show, and seating is first-come, first-served.
Come in every Thursday night from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for “Sittin’ on the Porch Open Jam” or get tickets to the Howlin’ Friday series, featuring Silky Sol. They’re performing live at the museum on March 6, 2020. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts promptly at 7.
The city of St. Louis is a prime destination for music lovers. With a venue hosting every genre on stage, there’s something for everyone to tap their toe to here in Missouri.
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