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, …
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 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 …
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Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre has hosted plenty of stacked lineups this season, but this was the first time the lawn was full to the brim—shoulder to shoulder, buzzing with anticipation before …
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The Factory in Chesterfield was packed wall-to-wall for Dirty Honey and The Struts, with the balcony closed and the entire venue converted to general admission. The setup created a raw …
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This was my second time seeing Sierra Ferrell in St. Louis this year, but the first time it felt right. The last time was when she opened at Busch Stadium …