The St. Louis music scene in 2011
Date: 12/30/2011 Album ID: 1387774
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Music writer Kevin Johnson reports on the highlights of the local music scene this past year.
The band, CAVO
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011 - American Idol judges (left to right) Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson, and Ryan Seacrest hold a press conference at the Hilton St. Louis At The Ballpark Friday afternoon in downtown St. Louis during talent auditions for the new season.
Photo by Johnny Andrews  |  jandrews@post-dispatch.com
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June 28, 2011 --  Contestants and fans participate in filming on Market Street early Tuesday, June 28, 2011, with American Idol host Ryan Seacrest before the start of show auditions in downtown St. Louis. Erik Lunsford elunsford@post-dispatch.com
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Friday July 29, 2011--Chuck Berry looks back at the statue of himself during a dedication ceremony along Delmar Blvd. on Friday.  Hundreds of people showed up to help celebrate the dedication.
David Carson     dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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The Fox Theatre (Chris Caldwell)
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Nelly (center) talks about his new recording school, the Vatterott College ex'treme Institute, alongside Executive Director Carl Nappa (left) and CEO and President Pam Bell (right) on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at Laclede's Landing in downtown St. Louis.
Photo by Johnny Andrews, jandrews@post-dispatch.com
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Saturday, August 28, 2011-- Ume performs during the second annual LouFest two-day music festival in Forest Park. 
Sarah Conard | freelance
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October 4, 2011--Jeff Tweedy of Wilco performing for a sold-out crowd at the Peabody Opera House. Photo by Jon Gitchoff
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June 28, 2011 --  The first group of fans walk on Market Street toward the Scottrade Center early Tuesday, June 28, 2011, for their audition on the American Idol show in downtown St. Louis. Erik Lunsford elunsford@post-dispatch.com
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July 17, 2011 -- U2 performs in front of more than 50,000 fans Sunday night at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Huy Mach hmach@post-dispatch.com

See more photos online from the concert at stltoday.mycapture.com
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July 17, 2011 -- Bono of U2 performs in front of more than 50,000 fans Sunday night at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Huy Mach hmach@post-dispatch.com

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St.  Louis Jazz performer Mae Wheeler.  Photo courtesy King Tungsten Photography
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Nelly greets patrons at an opening gala for his new recording school, the Vatterott College ex'treme Institute, on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at Laclede's Landing in downtown St. Louis.
Photo by Johnny Andrews, jandrews@post-dispatch.com
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Saturday, August 27, 2011--Troubadour Dali performs during the second annual LouFest two-day music festival in Forest Park. Sarah Conard | freelance
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Caption: October 1, 2011--Aretha Franklin performing at the re-opening of the Peabody Opera House. Photo by Jon Gitchoff
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Fans get rowdy before The Urge performs at the Pageant Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at the Pageant in St. Louis. Photo by Jon Gitchoff
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Steve Ewing performs with his band The Urge, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at the Pageant in St. Louis. Photo by Jon Gitchoff
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The Urge performs Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at the Pageant in St. Louis. Photo by Jon Gitchoff
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