http://news.stlpublicradio.org en http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/mike-keneally-happy-accidents <p>Composer/guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist Mike Keneally has had some good luck in his musical career, which has led to some admirable creative endeavors. He's currently on tour for his most recent album, and will stop in St. Louis Sept. 8 for a show at The Gramophone.</p> <p>Mike Schrand talked to Keneally about his childhood, working with Frank Zappa and Andy Partridge and other happy accidents.</p> Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:54:36 +0000 Mike Schrand 4444 at http://news.stlpublicradio.org Mike Keneally - Happy Accidents http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/pageant-ranked-among-top-five-concert-venues-worldwide <p>The St. Louis rock club <a href="http://www.thepageant.com/">The Pageant</a> has been <a href="http://ishootshows.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/2010YearEndTop100WorldwideClubVenueTicketSales.pdf">ranked among the top concert venues in the world</a>, according to the industry-tracker <a href="http://www.pollstar.com/">Pollstar</a>.</p><p>The Pageant was ranked number four based on sales.&nbsp; The venue sold more 186,000 tickets last year.</p><p>Pageant co-owner Joe Edwards says the ranking means that St. Louis is becoming a must-stop for touring bands.</p> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:03:07 +0000 Adam Allington 299 at http://news.stlpublicradio.org Pageant ranked among top five concert venues worldwide