Handy, based in Memphis, popularized a style of sophisticated, urban blues music, including his own compositions such as "St. Louis Blues ... popularity during the 1930s and 1940s.

No one description of jazz adequately outlines this everchanging music; no definition ... which riffs were improvised. St. Louis hosted the development of key blues and rhythm and blues players.

The St. Louis ... Blues & Brews event, on Friday, Sept. 20 at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, in partnership with Bud Light, 101 ESPN and 92.3 WIL. This outdoor street party will include live music ...

ST. LOUIS — The ... the home opener, the Blues are hosting a rally at Union Station that is free and open to the public. The event starts at 2:30 p.m. with live music from Midwest country ...

Like most music, the blues was not a ... especially the Mississippi Delta. The blues spread north as time rolled on, going to ...

The story of composer W.C. Handy, played by Nat "King" Cole. Eartha Kitt, Pearl Bailey, Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway, Ruby Dee, Mahalia Jackson. Good music, unconvincing script. Allen Reisner ...

ST. LOUIS – Happy home opener ... From 2:30-4:45 p.m., the Blues will host an outdoor pregame rally at Union Station. The rally includes live music, T-shirt tosses, contests and appearances ...

Nora Holt was a pioneer of Chicago’s Black classical music scene. A friend of Josephine Baker, she later became a blues ...

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE Blues dealing with run of injuries, next face struggling Utah The St.Louis Blues are fighting to remain viable after absorbing injury hit after injury hit.Their battle ...

At the Enterprise Center, you can cheer on the St. Louis Blues hockey team or watch performances ... boasts an eclectic mix of restaurants, live music venues, coffee shops and boutiques.

ST. LOUIS – Tens of thousands are expected Tuesday in Downtown St. Louis to celebrate the new St. Louis Blues season. The home opener is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild.