PLAYBACK:stl March 2004

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PLAYBACK ST. LOUIS

Three to See Here are just three of the great original St. Louis bands that play around town on a

While his stage presence is undeniable, the band’s energy and impressive guitar riffs make it impossible not to enjoy the show. On a side

Even when the band plays a power ballad, it’s as if the audience is on edge, waiting for the heavy sounds to kick back in. Killjoy4fun is a great band to have in our local music scene, and it shows that there certainly is great rock music in St. Louis.

Killjoy4fun—Aside from a great band name and being fun to watch, this threepiece rock band easily serves as a sound of joy for anyone who needs a larger-than-life

Galaxy Rock Meets William—This unique, underground dance band is a highly underrated group that deserves to be heard by anyone who enjoys getting on his feet and dancing to innovative keyboard and bass sounds. This talented group features a man named Keith on vocals and a woman named Morgan on bass who put everything they have into their vocal performances. The highlights come when the two perform duets over the high-energy rhythms that are impossible to experience sitting down. There is no shortage of originality here, and while Keith is a bit better when he sings than when he raps, the melodies and lack of predictability in the songs make this band a must-see. —John Kujawski

get a chance.

own. I saw this band perform at Mississippi Nights last month,

Threesixtysmile has a set of songs which go from one catchy tune to another, inspiring young audience members to sing along with the words and take part in a mosh pit which moves to the driving sounds of the group. Singer/guitarist Josh, who just goes by his first name, takes center stage with such ease, it’s as if he had just walked into his own house.

ready to destroy anything in their path. The band members’ instruments are a bit like weapons as they blast through heavy rhythms and brutal guitar riffs. The only chance the audience has at taking a breather is when the group has to stop and tune their instruments, which apparently take a fair amount of physical abuse.

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In Theatres March 19

Come see a special sneak preview of the new Jim Carrey movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (with Kirsten Dunst, Elijah Wood, and Kate Winslet) on us. We are giving away free tickets on our Events Page (www.playbackstl.com/Events) and at Borders outlets. Pick up or download your tickets starting March 1.

TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 7:30 P.M.


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