STL Today, the Web arm of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch published a great article by Kevin Johnson on the festival. It appeared in print on Friday, September 11 in Go!, the paper's weekly entertainment section: http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/the-blender/the-blender/2009/09/playstl-fest-hits-its-stride-in-third-year/

Washington University's Student Life previewed the festival in their bi-weekly paper: http://www.studlife.com/cadenza/2009/09/16/playstl-festival/

Local free-weekly Riverfront Times ran photos from the first and third nights of the festival, including Atlas Sound and The Hood Internet. Check out The Atlas Sound here and The Hood Internet here.

Red Collar played a set on KDHX's Coin-Operated Radio. Great time.

The Artist and Guest Check-in Table is located at Cicero's, right outside the venue. If you need to pick up wristbands or you have a question that needs answering, this is where you will go.

1. 560 Music Building | 560 Trinity Ave. | 18+ | wristband or pay
Sweet music facility. Originally a Jewish temple, but now the home of Washington University. The building also contains the Desmond Lee which is an 1100 seat performance center which is beautiful. Don't worry, our multi-purpose room is none - too - shabby either.
2. Cicero's | 6691 Delmar Blvd. | 16+ | wristband or pay
This is where you go to check in if you are a band or speaker. Also where you can buy shirts, pick up wristbands, ask questions, meet intelligent and funny people. Cicero's also has amazing food, a gigantic beer selection, and a great club with excellent sound. Shows take place in the club nightly.
3. Racanelli's Cucina | 6655 Delmar Blvd. | all ages | wristband or pay
Fantastic food, a spinach pizza to die for and a patio to hang out on and enjoy the sites.
4. Vintage Vinyl | 6610 Delmar Blvd. | all ages | free
One of The Loops must see stores. Bring some extra money because when you see their vinyl collection you will be ready to pick some up. Great selection, nice people, and the place to go when you want to find every disc The Fall ever recorded.
5. Blueberry Hill | 6504 Delmar Blvd. | 21+ | wristband or pay
The famous Duck Room is home to Blueberry Hill’s main stage, where you can catch national touring bands and St. Louis bands many nights of the week (including rock & roll legend Chuck Berry once a month!). The Elvis Room is a tribute to the King! Blueberry Hill's original live music venue is an old style cellar bar. Filled with rock and roll music memorabilia from the '50s and '60s, there is also a 24-foot display case filled with Elvis Presley memorabilia. Get a burger in the restaurant, you will thank me later.
6. Chipotle | 6318 Delmar Blvd. | all ages | free
Best burritos combined with an awesome sense of public good. Now they have added rock and roll to their list of fine qualities.
7. The Moonrise Hotel | 6177 Delmar Blvd
Our rock and roll hotel for this year's festival. A beautiful addition to the Loop.

 

Our rock and roll hotel for PLAY:stl is the Moonrise Hotel located within walking distance of all the venues for PLAY:stl. So after you have been out rocking all night, you have only a short walk back to your room...and you don't even leave The Loop! As our official hotel you get a special rate of just $109/night and, with any reservation, you get two wristbands for the festival on check-in!

Read more: Moonrise Hotel | Our Official Rock & Roll Hotel

Be a part of PLAY:stl by adding your ad to the site. Reasonable rates and free ads on our sister site www.playbackstl.com make this a great value!

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PLAY:stl Music Festival & Conference Returns for Third Spectacular Year!
 
In 2007, the PLAY:stl Music Festival & Conference was born in the heart of the country: St. Louis, Mo. The first year saw 90 bands on seven stages over two days; year two featured 99 bands over three days. Add the fest's industry panels on top of the showcases and the festival really delivered a big bang for a little buck.
 
The festival attracts artists and attendees from across the nation...even across the ocean, in some instances. PLAY:stl provides an excellent opportunity for bands to gain valuable exposure, network and learn.
 
Sponsors of the event are privy to a captive, passionate and creative audience. These are musicians, music lovers and industry folk. They spend their dollars on music and associated businesses, including record labels, recording studios, CD replication, beer/alcohol, energy drinks, hospitality/lodging, tattoos, music magazines, social networking...even education.
 
Call Jim at 314-630-6404 for more details on sponsorship or getting involved with the festival.
 

 

Read more: Mission Statement

It takes a lot of work to put on a festival (believe us) and we need lots of help. Join us for three days in September and you can be part of the team that brings great music to St. Louis. Aside from getting to see a great group of bands, you will also receive lots of other perks including tickets to concerts around St. Louis, movie passes, CDs, and free pizza (who can say no to that?) You will also get to meet and be part of a great group of people. 

If you are interested, send an e-mail to Jim Dunn This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will send you on the path to the best volunteer job you will have all year.