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Cafe Acoustic hosts benefit concert for Jeremy Kitchen this weekend

Cafe Acoustic was where everybody knew Jeremy Kitchen’s name. He practically had a reserved seat any given night located at the right side of the bar, where he could swig drinks and chat with staff and friends while having a telescopic view of the performers on stage through the venue’s long hallway.

This is: Caldera

This is: Casey Brett

Treading the line

Pompous Pilot celebrates its first CD release with a show at Room 107

The local alt-rock trio Pompous Pilot wouldn't exist if it weren't for the ongoing quest to strike a balance.

A collective spectacle

The band/performing arts group Sleep Walker takes over the First Ward Halloween night

It's hard to classify what Sleep Walker really is. Some people play music. Others create visual art. Everyone seems set out to be a part of something unique and almost otherworldly by St. Joe's standards. But Sleep Walker's creator, Todd Long, sees the group differently.

Vocal and local

The St. Joseph Community Chorus kicks off its 2009-10 season this weekend

The St. Joseph Community Chorus has been bringing expressive and talented local voices together for 28 seasons. It was a significant fact Dr. David Benz kept in mind when he took over as the chorus' artistic director.

Kick out the jams

Kick Kick headlines concert for a good cause at Krug Park

Reader, beware! You're about to see the word "Kick" more times than if you were reading a Chuck Norris biography. At 4 p.m. Oct. 24, Kansas City pop group Kick Kick will headline the Kick Hunger benefit concert at Krug Park. The event will include three opening acts: Metis, It's All About the Benjamins and Bear in the Ball Pit.

Concert review: MUTEMATH at the Beaumont Club

Electro-rock quartet earn crowd response with visual and sonic stunners

When it comes to seeing a band live, different want people want to see different things. Some people want the flawless execution of their favorite tunes they've cranked up on their iPods. Others revel in getting a unique transformation of those songs when they hit the road. All of them would like to have that "Holy Crap!" moment that has them fumbling for their digital cameras and camera phones so they can show their friends.

Celebrating the grind

Local rapper Geezel celebrates album release at Toad's Roadhouse Saturday

There are several reasons local rapper Geezel should be respected.

Everyone's invited

The Fallout provides the only all-ages music venue in St. Joe

St. Joseph offers a variety of places to enjoy live music, but those who are 16, 18 or 20 usually can't get into them.

This is: The Zeros

Where the river flows

RiverSong Chorus celebrates 50th anniversary

The members of RiverSong Chorus have a new slogan: "Real women. Real harmony. Real fun." And they're living by it.

This is: The Woo Band

The sounds of an era

Vintage soul cover band Good Foot comes to Room 107 tonight

If you're a KISS tribute band, you know you're investing in makeup and platform shoes. If you're a hair metal tribute band, it's spandex, leather and Aqua Net. But what do you wear if you're a vintage soul tribute band like the Kansas City septet Good Foot?

Expanding the concept

The local quartet Jazz Express performs at Foster's Saturday

People are conditioned to make assumptions based on what they see. They see four young guys setting up to perform with mainly electric instruments, they might think they're going to hear some sub genre of rock. But by the time the local quartet Jazz Express play their last note, the audience is usually surprised - and appreciative.