Venue

Lucas School House

1220 Allen Ave.

St. Louis, MO

314-621-6565

http://www.lucasevents.com

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Slaid Cleaves

Date/Time:Thu., May 15, 7:00pm

Price: $15

Slaid Cleaves at Lucas School House

Roy Kasten

Slaid Cleaves at Lucas School House

Slaid Cleaves is known as a “songwriter’s songwriter,” which is usually a polite way of saying “can’t sing.” But there’s no need for decorum with the Maine-born, Texas-based troubadour; for all of his command of songcraft, Cleaves would still be working as a pharmaceutical guinea pig were it not for his warm, gently burred tenor. He phrases like a grifter trying to croon his low-down past away — and writes like he knows he never will. When his new folkie peers see angels over every other barista’s shoulder, Cleaves sees through sentiment. “I’ve been chasing grace but grace ain’t so easily found,” he sings on “One Good Year,” just one of eight dozen subtle, momentary stays against the dark side of his heart. That heart doesn’t bleed easily — but when it does, it bleeds true.

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  1. Should be a great night of music for a great cause. Also, Reagan Boggs a true beauty of a talent from East Tennessee will be opening for Slaid and the night will be hosted/presented by Beatle Bob with a performance of the Faces of Homelessness Speaker Series. Music should start by 8 PM and PLEASE spread the word! Jay Whats Up
    Comment by Jay from St. Louis May 14th 2008, 10:45 PM