An August Presence
Just a few things today
It’s Getting Hot in There
Reports indicate that the air conditioning at KDHX has been out for several days now - at least since Sunday. Put that together with the damage from the leaky roof, and things are not good in the building we spent so much time in. It’s possible the AC has been fixed by now, but we don’t know yet. Either way, it’s further evidence of the management follies that could so easily have been prevented. If they would have treated their volunteers as if they were valued members of the community, things could have been so very different.
RIP Jay Schober
Jay Schober, co-host of The St. Louis Brain Sandwich program on KDHX for over twenty years, passed away a few days ago. Schober and Jim Findlay were possibly the first stars at the radio station. Certainly, their antics every Sunday from noon to 3 pm were must-hear radio for a long time. Schober had a fascinating life - at various times, he was a writer, a professional wrestler, a councelor, a psychiatric evaluator, and he ran a restaurant. He was also a plain great guy, and friend to many of us in the KDHX world. He will be missed.
Here’s a great interview Jean Ponzi did with Jay and Jim for an episode of Earthworms back in 2020.
Mark Hyken Bolts for Roots FM
For twenty years, Mark Hyken’s Time Warp Radio show had been a staple of KDHX programming. Despite his longevity, station management insisted he appear in person for a daytime meeting during his work hours, and refused to allow him either an independent observer or the ability to hold the meeting over Zoom. So, Mark said farewell, and can now be heard doing the same show at the Roots FM online station. He’s on Tuesdays from 8 pm to 10 pm, and it repeats on Thursdays from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Second Annual SOS Festival
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 21! We will be co-hosting with the Gyres Society, the second SOS fest at the Spine Books & Coffee at 1976-1982 Arsenal St, St. Louis, MO 63118 by Benton Park.
We have a great lineup of music planned for the day.
Gerard Erker (of the Mighty Pines)
Soulard Blues Band
Bob Case
Brick Houses
Vertigo Swirl
Chuck Flowers
Nonstop Reggae
Keokuk
Skatatonics
Artists booths, food, drink and vendors along with a family friendly vibe.
LOVE of KDHX will have a raffle booth along with some t-shirts for sale. Stop by and say hello. We'd love to meet you. If you wish to donate to our raffle, contact Drea at dreazar@sbcglobal.net
Hope to see you there.
Concert Calendar
Once again, we thank Allen Dahm for his hard work collecting this information.
Friday, August 9
The Hard Promises: A Tribute to Tom Petty w/Beth Bombara – Chesterfield Amphitheater
Asbury Park: The Music of Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Off Broadway
Nox Novacula w/ Kato, Emerald Lee – The Sinkhole
The Goldenrods - Frisco Ballroom
Funky Butt Brass Band – Eckert’s Cider Shed (Belleville, IL)
Feeling This, a tribute to Blink-182 – The Heavy Anchor
Marshmello w/FLOSSTRADAMUS & VIPERACTIVE – The Factory
The Bosman Twins – Blue Strawberry
Shrek Rave – Red Flag
David Ramirez - The Old Rockhouse
Still Waiting Band - Attic Music Bar
The Emo Night Tour – The Hawthorn
Avery Sunshine w/Alex Harris - City Winery
Tommy and Django Halloran – The Focal Point
Creed – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Funks Grove – Evangeline’s
Wilmette w/Uncanny Valley, Wayside, Lifeline - Platypus
Saturday, August 10
Clownvis – Delmar Hall
Sunny Sweeney – The Golden Record
Grindylow, Kilverez – The Heavy Anchor
The Bosman Twins – Blue Strawberry
Pick’n and a Grin’n – Eckert’s Cider Shed (Belleville, IL)
Robert Jon & the Wreck – The Old Rockhouse
53 Thieves /KOPPS – Duck Room
Beth Bombara w/Neil Salsich – Venue on Main (Belleville, IL)
P!NK w/Sheryl Crow – The Dome at America’s Center
Saturday Brunch with the St. Louis Banjo Club - Evangeline’s
The Day Drinkers - Attic Music Bar
Matt F. Basler w/To Kill a Monster, Native World, Meatus - Platypus
Al Holliday and the East Side Rhythm Band w/Austin Cebulske’s Soul Impressions - Off Broadway
The Gaslight Squares - Frisco Ballroom
All Roostered Up - Broadway Oyster Bar
Avery Sunshine w/Alex Harris - City Winery
Five Fingers Death Punch – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Bush – St. Louis Music Park
Must Love Hip Hop - Sophie’s Artist Lounge
Infatuation: A Tribute to Rod Stewart w/Katie Hubbard – Chesterfield Amphitheater
Sunday, August 11
OXYMORRONS w/VRSTY – Duck Room
Mutlu – Blue Strawberry
Switch - City Winery
Saloonatics - Eckert’s Cider Shed (Belleville, IL)
Must Love Hip Hop - Sophie’s Artist Lounge
Ethan Jones w/Colt Ball - Broadway Oyster Bar
Forager w/Kvthewriter, Eldraco Price - Platypus
Big|Brave w/ Spiritual Poison, Fister – The Sinkhole
Monday, August 12
Albert Lee and Jeremy Clyde – City Winery
Jazz by Kinfolk - SLCL Florissant Valley Branch
Soulard Blues Band - Broadway Oyster Bar
Tuesday, August 13
Joy Oladokun w/Julia Pratt – Delmar Hall
Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge – St. Louis Music Park
Hozier – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Fuera de Sektor, Reeba, and Yato - Platypus
Record Collectors Swap & Sale (7:00PM) - The Heavy Anchor
XScape and SWV w/Mya, Total, 702 – Chaifetz Arena
Wednesday, August 14
OTTTO and Bastardane – Duck Room
Tony Furtado – Blue Strawberry
Trois Groove – Evangeline’s
Wednesday Night Jazz Jam - The Dark Room
Red Wanting Blue – City Winery
Eyehategod – Red Flag
Voodoo Bob Marley - Broadway Oyster Bar
Silverada w/Jason Scott & the High Heat – The Golden Record
Shakespeare in the Park: The Tempest - Chesterfield Amphitheater
Chris Gethard & Eddie Pepitone w/Keegan Tindall - Off Broadway
Thursday, August 15
Princess Goes - Off Broadway
Turnpike Troubadours w/American Aquarium, Tyler Halverson – The Factory
Buttery Biscuit Band - Broadway Oyster Bar
Chris Crain w/Merlon Devine, Tasha Nicole - City Winery
Green Day – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Ella Langley – The Old Rockhouse
High Noon: Forging a Path in the Arts with Brian Woods, Classical Pianist & World Chess Hall of Fame Music Director - High Low
Everett Dean – Blue Strawberry
Nick, Brian, & Joey - Frisco Ballroom
Josie & Drew – Evangeline’s
Ben Nichols w/Oliver Peck – The Golden Record
Hey Steve, You and your book on the St. Louis Music Scene get a nice shout out on St. Louis on the Air's (KWMU) Aug 9 rebroadcast of the "Librarians talk summer books" show. You and your co-writer get high praise for your book, fit to adorn St. Louis coffee tables and beyond!!