If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in St. Louis. From a retro prom to urban Dominican music to a Mayer Hawthorne DJ set, here are the local shows worth checking out this week.
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Myspace Emo Prom at Fubar
Go back to the My Space Scene era of AOL Messenger, skinny jeans and emerging pop-punk bands this Friday. It's time to get nostalgic at Fubar's 10-year reunion party, MySpace Emo Prom. Expect to hear your favorite songs from Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, Hot Topic and more.
When: Friday, May 10, 6-11 p.m.
Where: Fubar, 3108 Locust St.
Price: $8 (General Admission (Advance Presale))
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El ALFA “live” in St. Louis.
This Friday, don't miss El Alfa's 18-and-over show in St. Louis. He's a rising star in the Dominican music scene, and his album, "El Hombre," peaked at number six on Billboard's "Latin Rhythms" chart.
When: Friday, May 10, 8 p.m.-3 a.m.
Where: El Volcan Night Club, Northrup Avenue
Price: $40 (General admission); $80 (VIP/STAGE)
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Emo Nite
Emo Nite returns this Saturday at the Ready Room. The concept started at a dive bar with three friends--Morgan Freed, Babs Szabo and T.J. Petracca--who love emo music as much as you do.
When: Saturday, May 11, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Where: The Ready Room, 4195 Manchester
Price: $10 (General Admission - Advanced)
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Takashima Records Presents Mayer Hawthorne (DJ Set)
Bring your mom to this DJ set on Sunday with alternative R&B singer Mayer Hawthorne. He was a DJ at the peak of Detroit hip-hop and now he's making his own soul records, notes brooklynbowl.com. Hawthorne counts Bob Marley and Sly Stone as artistic influences and his credits include a Grammy nomination for "How Do You Do 7."
When: Sunday, May 12, 3-6 p.m.
Where: Parlor, 4170 Manchester Ave.
Price: $10
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