Better late than never is what we always say with our Edwardsville music calendar! Seriously though, sometimes it takes a bit for the month’s lineup to come in, so we’re stuck waiting to put our calendar together. Anyway, here it is! Click on the links for more info, such as time, and samples of the music. If you know of additional music events we missed, don’t hesitate to let us know.

Friday, July 9

Live music at Springer’s Creek wine bar in Edwardsville. Kick back and enjoy some great vino to live acoustic music.

Check out some folk rock with Roscoe Beano over at The Stagger Inn.

The Zydeco Crawdaddys play the Stagger Inn tonight as well. Hard to have a better time than dancing to live zydeco music!

Saturday, July 10

Irony Rains tonight at The Stagger Inn.

The Crowd gathers at Laurie’s tonight.

Sunday, July 11

Look out, it’s going to be Acoustic Mayhem at Laurie’s Sunday night!

Monday, July 12

Hill Williams, a musician we still haven’t managed to learn anything about in the last few months, plays at Laurie’s. Feel free to fill us in on what kind of music Hill plays.

Thursday, July 15

Don Starwalt rocks the acoustic guitar over at The Stagger.

Local rockers Luster play The Stagger later in the evening.

Friday, July 16

Edwardsville cover band Rukus makes a ruckus at Laurie’s Place with a wide range of fun covers.

The Mississippi Sheiks play the Stagger. This is another band we’d love to know more about.

Saturday, July 17

The Heaters have a great name for the winter time. I wonder if they’d change it to The Air Conditioners for the summer? Ask them tonight at The Stagger.

The Edge, probably not the one from legendary rock band U2, play Laurie’s Place.

Sunday, July 18

I can’t think of anything better to do on a Sunday afternoon than sit in the sun, sipping a beer and listening to reggae music provided by Aaron Kamm and the One Drops at Laurie’s Place back porch.

Friday, July 23

Butch Moore hosts open mic night at The Stagger.

The Mondin Band plays rocky blues later in the evening at The Stagger.

Get your dose of live classic rock with Who’s Drivin at Laurie’s Place.

Saturday, July 24

Diablos Jaquaso, the band with an almost un-pronouncable name, plays covers of classic 60s and 70s rock tonight at Laurie’s Place.

The Mike Lacey band plays some New Orleans swing over at Laurie’s tonight as well, a bit earlier in the evening.

Get some Reggae Redemption over at The Stagger tonight. Check out the video below for more.

Thursday, July 29

Two Swinging Picks, a band whose name can be taken several ways (we’re choosing to think of guitar picks) plays The Stagger tonight. We weren’t able to learn much about this band, but we’re assuming it’s two dudes with acoustic guitars. If you know more, fill us in.

Friday, July 30

Michael Harper plays the acoustic at The Stagger.

The Matt Steel Band plays smart country music at Laurie’s.

Saturday, July 31

St. Louis trio Loza plays the Stagger Inn tonight.

We’re guessing Jamhouse will bring the jam to Laurie’s Place.

Well, that’s it for this month. Once again, feel free to let us know if we missed anything, and also, help us share this calendar using the Twitter and FaceBook share buttons. Thanks!

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by Jesse Gernigin

Attention Edwardsville! 222 Bakery is about to go through some changes.

Ownership has been completely handed off to Matt Heren, as Debbie Sultan has decided to further pursue her career in nuclear chemistry. I would like to wish her all the best and say that she made me feel welcome during all the time I have spent getting stuff done at the bakery.

In her absence, Matt plans to make some changes, and I am going to report on what will be happening over the next couple of weeks to give people a chance to anticipate things, and anticipate them you should, because they’ll be pretty awesome.

For starters, the bakery will be doing breakfast burritos, and while I have only got a chance to sample one of three burritos thus far, I loved it. Normally I am not a breakfast burrito guy, but this was pretty filling, with some great chorzio. The other two sound good, but I haven’t got a chance to get in there early enough to try them.

During the weekends Matt plans to do a fuller breakfast menu that will offer burritos, potatoes and, what I am most excited about, bacon waffles! Go ahead, go back, read that again. Drool. I’ll wait.

Matt will also be working with Kevin Williams of Farmhaus, a place I’ll be reviewing shortly for StLouisScene.net, to “beef” up the bakery’s sandwich selection. I am told that they are working on roasting their own beef and making their own corned beef, both of which I look forward to.

The bakery will close from July 5th to the 12th, and when it reopens, it will have new hours. Monday through Friday it will close at 5 pm instead of 8 pm, but it will now be open on Sundays. They will still open at six in the morning except for Saturday and Sunday when they will open at seven and close at two.

Well Edwardsville, you got the info, so all I can really say is, see you there!

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Hey Edwardsville! Make all you music plans for the month here. As usual, we’ve got a great lineup this month, including some local favorites such as Aaron Kamm and the One Drops, and Butch Moore, as well as out-of-town bands like GreyMarket and Pik’n Lik’n. Let us know if we missed your event, and we’ll add it to the calendar.

Click band links to get more info such as times, samples of their music and more.

Thursday, June 10

Local musician Jason Garms keeps it coming with his weekly appearances at Laurie’s Place.

Local acoustic folk musician Ken Curtis plays the Stagger Inn.

Friday, June 11

Want some music with that wine? Springer’s Creek Winery in Edwardsville offers live music tonight and every Friday.

Edwardsville musicians Matt Meyers and Craig K play the Stagger Inn tonight.

The Mo’ Pleasure Band, as usual, has a marathon month at Laurie’s Place. Tonight see him at the back bar.

Saturday, June 12

This week’s mystery band is Family Chain Revue. If anyone knows where we can get more info about what kind of music this band plays, feel free to let us know in comments.

Mo’ Pleasure at Laurie’s Place front bar during the day with a jam session, and taking the stage for themselves this evening.

Sunday, June 13

Nothing like reggae by Aaron Kamm and the One Drops outside on a (hopefully) sunny summer day in Edwardsville.

Butch Moore keeps Edwardsville’s popular open mic night going at the Stagger Inn. Many a local band got its start here. Come out and see the up-and-coming local talent.

Monday, June 14

This week’s mystery band is Hill Williams over at Laurie’s Place. Any clues to what kind of music this band plays would be greatly appreciated. For some reason though, the name Hill Williams strikes me as country music.

Friday, June 18

The Five and Dimers keep bringing the music to Edwardsville’s summer Arts in the Park series

Come hear some terrific bluegrass down at the old Stagger Inn when Pik’n Lik’n comes to town to play a breast cancer benefit. See a clip of their music below. It’s a hell of a way to blow off some steam after the work week..

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Saturday, June 19

Come check out some great St. Louis rock in Edwardsville when Feather and Stone come to The Stagger Inn.

See Mo’ Pleasure in the Laurie’s Place front bar, and Who’s Drivin’ an Edwardsville Rock n’ Roll staple, plays the back bar.

Thursday, June 24

Florida rockers GreyMarket play for Edwardsville at The Stagger Inn in tonight. From the looks of the videos below, it’s a show worth checking out.

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Friday, June 25

Check out the Master’s Voice Choir at the Edwardsville City Park today, as part of the Arts in the Park summer festival.

Local cover band The Suitcase Nukes blow up the Stagger Inn with music by bands such as the Raconteurs, Jimi Hendrix, Beck and more.

The Matt Steel Band, a country-influenced group of former SIUE music students, plays Laurie’s Place.

Saturday, June 26

Broken Arrow plays their reunion show at the Stagger Inn tonight. We missed the original incarnation of this band, so if anyone has info, feel free to fill us in.

Don’t get them confused: last night the Matt Steel Band played Laurie’s, tonight it’s the Mike Lacey Band, offering some sweet New Orleans swing music in the Laurie’s Place front bar earlier, while Jamhouse jams out in back later on.

Sunday, June 27

Mayhem at Laurie’s Place! Acoustic Mayhem that is. Sounds like fun. Check ‘em out below.

Wednesday, June 29

Come see Mo’ Pleasure at Laurie’s Place. What else are you going to do on a Wednesday?

That’s it for now. If you’ve got a gig, or know of one, that you don’t see on here, feel free to email us or give the info in comments below.

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By William Krause

An Edwardsville summer tradition, the Route 66 Festival, returns again this year after taking a hiatus in 2009. The 13th Annual Festival set for Friday, June 11 and Saturday June 12 in City Park is a celebration of both community and the historic “Mother Road.”

Friday’s festivities kick off at 5 pm with many local art vendors on site, like Jaimee Hayes, Cathy Schaefer, and the Edwardsville Art Center. There will be a wide assortment of merchandise from jewelry to ceramics and plenty of opportunities to pick up one of a kind items. The evening’s live entertainment will start with the Marquis Knox Blues Band taking center stage at 6:30, followed by the Ground Floor Band (see video below), another blues ensemble, from 9 pm until 11:30 pm. The whole show wraps by midnight.

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Of course, if you really want to get your kicks on old Route 66, come out Saturday morning starting at 8 am for the 4th Annual Route 66 10K Run/Walk hosted by the Metro Milers Running Club. The course will take runners through some of Edwardsville’s older residential districts and the scenic Madison County Bike Trails.

If running isn’t your thing, take a leisurely drive down memory lane instead. The Historic Edwardsville Trolley Tour begins at 11 am and offers riders a guided glimpse into the past of Illinois’ third oldest city. Each tour lasts an hour and is a fun, relaxing way to learn a little more about the community. Once you’re done with your trolley trip head over to the history tent and take a glimpse at the Route 66 memories exhibit, see if you spot yourself, and while you’re there check out the Historic Preservation Commission’s “Doors” display, an eclectic mix of doors from 1850 to the mid 1900s.

If you want to have your own historic adventure pick up a Stroll-Goer’s Guide to Main Street and chart your own path. Get a quick history glimpse of downtown’s most famous buildings and then head inside to view some original detail and support a local merchant.

And of course, a Route 66 Festival wouldn’t be complete without a classic car cruise. Those Technicolor steel and chrome beauties of the past will depart Lincoln Middle School at 6:30 pm and cruise on past City Park, so don’t forget your lawn chair.

After a day of touring, running, and walking you’re bound to have worked up an appetite and the food selection appears to be promising. Local restaurants such as Fond will be on hand with black & white cookies, pita chips with hummus spread and herbal sodas, while Red’z Rib Shack will be grilling up their classic ribs with tater salad, slaw, and homemade bread, and Annie’s Frozen Custard, of course will be selling their own summer classic, custard. Along with these fine choices you have your Festival staples like Dutch Brothers’ funnel cakes, brats, kettle corn, Italian Ice, lemonade, and enough food to make a Weight Watcher cry. For the adults, Crushed Grapes will be on hand to serve craft beers and wine.

Music is that last integral piece that brings the whole Festival together and this year’s offerings is a mixture of local talent. The Municipal Band starts Saturday at 11 am, followed by a showcase of local talent beginning at 12:30. At 2:30 pm, Exit 12 performs with Blue 66 coming on stage at 4 pm. Fanfare goes on at 6:30 pm, and lastly Cruzen performs from 9 pm to 11:30 pm, bringing this year’s Festival to a close.

The Route 66 Festival looks to promise good food, good music, and great fun. But for many people around town and even farther abroad, the Festival will offer a certain type of nostalgia when they see those tail-finned cars cruise by. The mythology surrounding Route 66 harkens back to a time when gas was cheap, adventures were a calling to be undertaken, and the open road offered endless opportunities for freedom.

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Photos by Simonne Bolla
Story by Jesse Gernigin

Wake up sleepy heads of Edwardsville! Pull yourself out of bed, get dressed, and bring yourself down to the Goshen Market on Saturdays. Don’t waste time either, don’t moan and bedraggle for a quick round of email checking (unless of course your seeing the updates on Edwardsville Scene, then by any means…) get yourself dressed and go.

Edwardsville’s Goshen Market is only open for four hours every Saturday, 8 am to noon, and if you don’t get there. you’ll miss out. For those of you who have to wonder at what you are missing out on (shame on you for not knowing about this awesome little bit of Edwardsville culture, it has been around since 1997!) take a stroll down the street right between the court house’s side and the old bank building. You’ll find fresh produce from local growers along with an assortment of nuts, honey, and flowers available to you direct from the producer.

If you don’t need any produce Saturday morning, no big deal, Goshen market doesn’t just deal in produce.  Goshen Market also has vendors offering jewelry, paintings, and a collection of other things. Be sure to bring cash! No where on the site does it mention any availability in regards to credit/debit cards.

While I absolutely love the market, my schedule never lets make it in May. Don’t let yourself make the same mistake. I miss out on fresh asparagus and strawberries (things I absolutely love) don’t let the same thing happen to you.

If you head over to Goshen Market’s website they have a seasonal produce schedule. Check it out if you get a chance and know what fresh veggie goodness to expect when you go out this next Saturday. With all of the awesome produce in season you won’t leave disappointed. If you want more information swing by their website at www.goshenmarket.org.

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The 26th annual Bonifest took place on the 28th and 29th of May. Photos by Edwardsville area photographer Simonne Bolla. Share these with your friends using the FaceBook “Like” button above, or the Twitter share button.

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by Jesse Gernign

Edwardsville, IL – Often in our lives we find ourselves longing for things we can otherwise not have.

I can’t count the times I have come back from a restaurant wishing I could take small and exceptional parts of it with me (handmade ketchups, hard to find cheeses, a unique wine). But I understand that restaurants often don’t want to reveal their sources, and honestly I don’t believe people can reproduce most plates seen in restaurants.They are often far more complicated in their preparation than first considered and usually require precision in technique far beyond the amateur chef.

That said, Amy Zupanci of Fond is pulling up the curtain on their operation by bringing their ingredients directly to your pantry. That’s right, Fond is opening up a boutique grocer called Township Grocer in Edwardsville beside the restaurant proper, and for those inclined towards finer ingredients, rejoice!

As for the products Township Grocer plans to carry, they have been holding the cards close to their chest. Amy hinted that they will be carrying some fine cheeses (bringing back silky blues from a farm in Vermont) some great American wines and a good deal of other fine things she wasn’t willing to disclose.

Secrecy is a fun thing, but thankfully Amy isn’t pushing the envelope too much. She has taken it upon herself to publish daily revelations on items on their lunch list. And yes, you read that right, Township Grocer will be doing a lunch. It seems that they will be doing a nicer lunch, which will be great. The lunch menu seems to subsist mainly of quality sandwiches, which I look forward to.

The opening is next week and I suggest swinging in when they open and checking things out.

Fond of Fond’s new idea? Click the “Like” or “retweet” buttons above, or the FaceBook share button to your lower right.

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Once again, it’s a packed musical month in Edwardsville. There’s reggae, rock, country, blues, bluegrass, and plenty of mystery bands that we’d love to know more about. Check out what we’ve got for the month, and feel free to contact us if we missed something. Below you’ll find brief descriptions of bands, and a view video sample of them. Click the links to find out more about the events, such as time, maps and more video. Share the music with your friends by hitting the “Like” or “retweet” buttons above.

This month’s music calendar is graciously sponsored by the Bourbon Street Bar and Grill, at 3624 Edwardsville Rd. in Edwardsville, the only bar in town open ’til 3 am. Be sure to check out their music on May 8, and thank ‘em for sponsoring the Scene!

Wednesday, May 5

Mo’ Pleasure band, by far Edwardsville’s busiest band, plays a total of 9 times this May at Laurie’s, including today.

Thursday, May 6

Sip some wine (or gulp if you like) and listen to some live music at Springers Creek winery.

Local musician Jason Garms plays Laurie’s front bar.

Knife Fight at the Stagger! St. Louis band Kentucky Knife Fight plays their one-of-a-kind music at the Stagger Inn.

Edwardsville reggae rockers Aaron Kamm & the One Drops play Laurie’s back bar.

See video player below for samples of Kentucky Knife Fight and Aaron Kamm & the One Drops. Calendar continues after video.

Friday, May 7

The Mondin Band plays rock and blues at the Stagger Inn.

Mo’ Pleasure Band at Laurie’s.

More live music at Springers Creek.

Saturday, May 8

Didn’t get enough reggae this week? Reggae Redemption will be at the Stagger Inn tonight.

Rukus makes a ruckus of various covers, from the Beastie Boys to The Ramones, tonight at Laurie’s Place. There’s also be a jam session in Laurie’s front bar with Mo’ Pleasure band a little earlier.

Doc Holiday plays some country, rock and swing tunes on his steel guitar at Bourbon Street Restaurant and Bar.

Sunday, May 9

Cumberland Gap guitarist and lead singer Greg Silsby plays Laurie’s.

Check out the Scott Seggi Elvis show at Bourbon Street Restaurant and Bar at 7:30 pm. That’s right folks, it’s a real Elvis impersonator, right here in Edwardsville.

Open mic night at the Stagger Inn.

Monday, May 10

Laurie’s Place keeps up with a constant music line up this month, with Hill Williams tonight.

Wednesday, May 12

Mo’ Pleasure? Yep, more Mo’ Pleasure at Laurie’s.

Thursday, May 13

Mystery band Roscoe & Otis play the Stagger Inn. If you have any info on what type of music they play, drop us a line.

Laurie’s Place has Jason Garms in the front bar, then switches things up with a DJ tonight, DJ Too Tall.

Friday, May 14

Get some more Rukus at Laurie’s.

The Ground Floor Band brings some real St. Louis blues to Edwardsville. Check them out in the video below, or keep scrolling for more May music.

Saturday, May 15

Mo’ Pleasure just keeps on bringing it, this time with another jam session, at Laurie’s.

The Crowd, another May mystery band, plays what we assume will be music also at Laurie’s. Once again, feel free to pass us any info you’ve got about the band.

Irony Rains (gotta love that name) plays some cool music over at the Stagger Inn. Follow the link to see some video of the band.

Sunday, May 16

Matt Steel and Curt Brewer bring some smart country and jazz down to Laurie’s Place.

The Rockets blast off at Bourbon Street.

Thursday, May 20

The Kevin Leeman Trio will play some mystery music at the Stagger Inn. Feel free to contact us with info on this bands style, or whereabouts.

Jason Garms plays Laurie’s front bar, and DJ Too Tall plays the back later on.

Friday, May 21

St. Louis Jazz man Marcel Strong plays at the Stagger Inn.

Local classic rockers Who’s Drivin’ plays Laurie’s.

Saturday, May 22

Double down on your Mo’ Pleasure today, when the band plays both a front bar jam session at Laurie’s in the afternoon, and the back at night. Also check out the

Luster, a cool little band from Elmhurst, Il. plays the Stagger Inn. Check them out in the video below.

Sunday, May 23

No better way to spend a sunny (fingers crossed) afternoon than sipping a cold one and listening to reggae provided by Aaron Kamm and the One Drops on Laurie’s patio.

Thursday, May 27

Jason Garms and DJ Too Tall fill their Thursday slots at Laurie’s.

Friday, May 28

St. Louis blues legends Soulard Blues Band lay down some serious tunes at the Stagger Inn.

The Matt Steel Band, made up of SIUE music department students, and playing a mix of country and rock, are at Laurie’s.

Saturday, May 29

Our final mystery band of the month, The Dubtronics, play some kind of music over at The Stagger Inn.

Sunday, May 30

Matt Steel and Curt Brewer do an encore performance at Laurie’s.

Well that’s it for this month. Let us know if we missed anything, and be sure to visit this month’s music calendar sponsors, Bourbon Street Bar and Grill.

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Classic punk rocker Paul Weller makes it pretty clear in his song “Burning Sky.” Young rockers grow up, put on suits and sell out.

“Cause we’ve all grown up, and we’ve got our own lives, and the values that we shared once upon a time seem stupid now ‘cause the rent must be paid.”

The implication is, either you’re punk and you don’t worry about things like paying the rent, or you become part of the rat race.

If Resoldered ever heard this song, they never paid it much mind. The middle-aged, Edwardsville post-punk band’s newest album, Everybody In Between, starts off at a blazing pace with “You Failed Me.” This melodic post-punk song blows away any expectations you might have of working suits getting together to play in a band.

The rest of the album, which will officially be released April 24, matches the high expectations “You Failed Me” sets up, without falling into the repetivieness of some genre punk. And, probably an advantage of having middle-aged song writer who’s also a sociology professor, the lyrics are good, ranging from funny in “Can’t Stand” to poigniant in “I Won’t Die For You.”

Resoldered tries to avoid a genre label, in fact, but tend to compare themselves to classics like NoFX and Descendents. Story continues after video.

Listening to the new album, it’s easy to come to the conclusion that what they’ve done is the opposite of selling out.

When Edwardsville Scene met with bass player Doug Allen and guitarist/songwriter Dave Kauzlarich at Sacred Grounds last month, they made it clear they’re happy with their day jobs as teachers.

“This is not about getting signed,” says Dave.

Resoldered isn’t trying to come up with the next big hit, they’re just looking for a creative outlet.

“I think that’s what’s different for us,” says Doug. “We just do what we like to do. We have a lot of artistic freedom.”

The funny thing is that by not worrying about getting famous or getting signed, the band seems to have found a back door to the “don’t give a damn” punk attitude that Weller felt was essential.

And it’s paying off.

“We’ve started getting the respect of other bands” Dave says.

The night after The Ataris played Letterman, Resoldered got to open for them in St. Louis. They’ve also had the chance to play for other national acts, including Hurts to Laugh and Voice of Addition.

Resoldered got together a few years ago, of course, when Doug and Dave met through their kids at the Edwardsville YMCA, and eventually discovered they both had played some music in the past.

After that, the band congealed somewhat slowly.

“We went throught drummers like Spinal Tap,” Dave says. They even played a gig for friends using a drum machine. Finally, Dave prevailed on a former student, Paul Saunders, to become the band’s drummer.

The band officially formed in summer of 2008, and a year later had to replace orignal lead singer Cory Blad with Jason Hodge. Even now, they say getting a band practice together “is like convening a NATO summit” when everyone’s trying to juggle families and day jobs, and still make the band work.

In then end, their own lyrics sum up the feeling you might get discovering great post-punk (or whatever you want to call them) music coming from a middle-aged band in Edwardsville.

“It’s not impossible, just improbable.”

Resoldered officially released their new album, Everybody in Between on April 24 at the Firebird in downtown St. Louis at 8 pm. We hope they’ll play Edwardsville soon. You can buy the new album here. If you enjoyed this story, share it! Just scroll back up to the top and click on the Twitter and FaceBook share buttons to spread the word.

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