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Thomas Crone

Thomas Crone

Thomas Crone has covered music, culture and the arts in St. Louis since the 1980s, frequently appearing as a blogger for St. Louis Magazine. You can follow his work across social media at: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; as well as at his homepage.

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Where to drink infused beers, cocktails, and seltzer in St. Louis

Bars, restaurants, and beverage brands now abound across the metro area.
by Amy De La Hunt & Thomas Crone January 18, 2024 March 1, 2025
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The best bars in St. Louis

The top spots to grab a drink
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Civil Life Brewing Company is expanding its offerings
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Civil Life Brewing Company is expanding its offerings

After temporarily closing its taproom during the pandemic, the South City brewery recently expanded its patio, kitchen, and beer options.
by Thomas Crone August 25, 2022 February 3, 2025
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Modern Brewery opens new taproom south of Forest Park

After recently expanding to the former Bloom Café, the owners also added dining concept Kings Oak.
by Thomas Crone August 25, 2022 February 3, 2025
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Earthbound Beer on Cherokee celebrates anniversary this Sunday, September 27

Space Dream—an 8 percent ale brewed with wildflower honey, lavender, and raspberries—will be among the brewery’s special offerings.
by Thomas Crone September 24, 2020 February 3, 2025
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St. Louis’ latest breakout hip-hop artist 5ive shows love to his hometown

The artist’s hit “Me and My Brother” has 13 million views online.
by Thomas Crone November 20, 2019 February 3, 2025
Jay Farrar on Son Volt’s new album, ‘Union,’ touring, and his latest recording process
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Jay Farrar on Son Volt’s new album, ‘Union,’ touring, and his latest recording process

Son Volt is playing Delmar Hall twice in November, with shows on Friday the 22nd and Saturday the 23rd.
by Thomas Crone November 5, 2019 February 3, 2025
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Wilco and Son Volt are coming to St. Louis within two weeks of each other

Both bands have new albums and shows within two weeks of each other.
by Thomas Crone November 5, 2019 February 3, 2025
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Go Dog Go to release four-track EP ‘Where Did’ 30 years after recording

At one point, the master had to be oven-baked to help loosen up the tape, making the thing playable again after being bound tightly for decades.
by Thomas Crone October 11, 2019 February 3, 2025
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Katarra Parson to release nine-song album “Cocoa Voyage” this fall

Her first music video, “Phoenix Rising,” was filmed in Tower Grove Park. Catch the artist at The Dark Room this Saturday night.
by Thomas Crone August 21, 2019 February 3, 2025
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Earthbound Beer rolling out band-inspired iLLPHONiCS’ iLLiXiR

A 4.5 percent blonde ale made with blueberries, the session beer will be available at the World’s Fare Heritage Festival this Friday and Rock the Hops on Saturday.
by Thomas Crone August 15, 2019 February 3, 2025

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