I walked into The Sovereign and immediately clocked the contrast—it’s spacious, way more open than you expect, but somehow still carries that small, slightly grungy venue energy. Big room, but it …
Melissa O'Rourke
Melissa O'Rourke
Melissa O’Rourke aka WickedWitchofSTL is a jack of all trades. By day she’s an established tattooist and piercer, by night a mother to her amazing son (who is a hell of a guitarist). Melissa has a musical background and can often be found at a local karaoke joint, or a concert when she’s not driving across the country for an adventure. This social butterfly always welcomes conversation so come say hi! See y’all at the next gig!
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The 2026 NCAA March Madness Music Festival didn’t start when the music did—it started at 4:30 a.m., standing in a freezing line that felt more like survival than anticipation. And …
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Some shows are concerts. Others are full-blown experiences. This one? A blood-soaked, pit-fueled, no-holds-barred assault on every sense you have. From the moment doors opened, you could feel it—this wasn’t …
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For a Tuesday, The Factory burned like a Friday gone feral. The energy was absolutely unhinged — sweat-slick, glitter-laced, and beautifully chaotic. Crowd surfing started early and refused to stop, …
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The Family Arena in St. Charles hosted a night of pure alt-rock nostalgia as Sponge, Local H, and Everclear brought the Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour to town. It wasn’t just …
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Music
Rain, Riffs, and Reverie: Halestorm, Lindsey Stirling & Apocalyptica Bring the Storm to St. Louis
It was one of those Missouri nights where the sky couldn’t make up its mind—humid, restless, with rain that came in teasing spurts. Not enough to send anyone running, but …
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It was one of those rare St. Louis evenings where everything lined up. A sold-out Saint Louis Music Park, clear skies, a crisp cool breeze that felt more like late …
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Music
Pantera Proves Metal Isn’t Dead in St. Louis with a full house at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre was wall-to-wall with metal fans. Hours before doors opened, people lined up past the parking lot, and by showtime it was another full house. The weather couldn’t …