Louis Kwok

Scenes From Day Two of LouFest 2017

ALL PHOTOS BY LOUIS KWOK Day Two of LouFest featured performances by Weezer, Run the Jewels, and many more. Please enjoy these photos by Louis Kwok.

Scenes From Day One of LouFest 2017

ALL PHOTOS BY LOUIS KWOK Day One of LouFest featured performances by Snoop Dogg, Cage the Elephant, and an All-Star tribute to the late Chuck Berry. Please enjoy these photos by Louis Kwok.

2015 in Photos

Matthew Ryan by Tim Bottchen From The Pageant in St. Louis to Lollapalooza in Chicago to Forecastle in Louisville to Austin City Limits Music Festival, here are our favorite photos of 2015. Thank you for being there with us. Metallica by Bridgette Aikens Neil Young by Jason Gonulsen Carrie Brownstein by Nate Burrell Brandi Carlile … Read more

Photos | 105.7’s Big Summer Show with Bastille, Switchfoot, Royal Blood, J. Roddy Walston & the Business, OK GO, Meg Myers, Capital Cities, and Bear Hands

105.7’s Big Summer Show was this past Sunday at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in St. Louis with Bastille, Switchfoot, Royal Blood, J. Roddy Walston & the Business, OK GO, Meg Myers, Capital Cities, and Bear Hands. Please enjoy these photos by Louis Kwok. BEAR HANDS CAPITAL CITIES J. RODDY WALSTON AND THE BUSINESS MEG MYERS OK … Read more

Photos | Pointfest at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater with Queens of the Stone Age, The Head and the Heart, Crosses, Band of Skulls, The Airborne Toxic Event, Neon Trees, Morning Parade, Chelsea Wolfe,A.F.I., and More

Crosses at Pointfest | All photos by Louis Kwok 105.7 Pointfest took place at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater this past Saturday, and Louis Kwok caught the moments that continue to define the one-day festival. Our favorite set was delivered by Josh Homme and Queens of the Stone Age, who opened with “You Think I Ain’t Worth … Read more

Review + Photos + Set List | Arcade Fire at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis

All photos by Louis Kwok Now our lives are changing fast Now our lives are changing fast Hope that something pure can last Hope that something pure can last There was the time Arcade Fire won a Grammy for the album without a hit. The Suburbs was “Album of the Year,” in fact, and an … Read more

Concert Photos | Tegan and Sara at The Pageant in St. Louis

All photos by Louis Kwok The buzz was loud for Tegan and Sara’s recent stop at The Pageant, and for good reason: their latest album, Heartthrob, is one of the best releases of 2013. The Canadian duo played the album in its entirety, which included tight versions of “Drove Me Wild,” “Now I’m All Messed … Read more

LouFest Day One Recap with Photos + Review | Wilco, Jim James, The National

Jeff Tweedy of Wilco | All photos by Louis Kwok Before launching into “Born Alone,” a track from Wilco’s latest album, The Whole Love, Belleville, Illinois native Jeff Tweedy spoke about recent loss in the area, and expressed hope that music was as helpful to the audience as it was to himself. He then dedicated … Read more

LouFest Day Two Recap with Photos + Review | Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, The Killers, Local Natives, Alabama Shakes, Icona Pop, Court Yard Hounds, Tef Poe, Brick + Mortar

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros | All photos by Louis Kwok unless otherwise noted Another LouFest has concluded, but not without making considerable waves. Day one attendance was announced at 15,000, which surpassed the combined total of 12,000 people during both days last year. “Year one, we brought in a magician, if you recall,” … Read more

Concert Photos | The Tallest Man on Earth + Strand of Oaks at The Pageant

All photos by Louis Kwok Solo performers aren’t really the rage in these days of ADD, Instagram, Twitter, and general instant gratification. Sweden’s Kristian Matsson, aka The Tallest Man on Earth, is an interesting case, though. If charm means anything when it comes to performing, and I think it does, we have a winner here. … Read more

Concert Photos | Tift Merritt + David Wax Museum at Off Broadway for Speakers in Code’s 3rd Birthday Concert

All photos by Louis Kwok Tift Merritt and her fabulous band consisting of Eric Heywood on steel guitar, Jay Brown on bass, and Noah Levy on drums delivered a passionate and intimate 100-minute performance last night at Off Broadway for Speakers in Code’s 3rd Birthday Celebration. Merritt and Co. performed songs off her latest album, … Read more

Concert Photos | The Joy Formidable + Guards + Kitten at Pop’s

All photos by Louis Kwok The Joy Formidable was in town this week to play tunes off their latest release, Wolf’s Law, a fine album that explodes from its first track, “This Ladder Is Ours.” Also on the bill was Guards, who has created buzz with its single, “Ready To Go,” and the Los Angeles-based … Read more

[PHOTOS] St. Paul and The Broken Bones + Aaron Lee Tasjan at The Pageant in St. Louis

ALL PHOTOS BY LOUIS KWOK St. Paul and The Broken Bones + Aaron Lee Tasjan rolled into St. Louis at The Pageant last week, and Louis Kwok was on hand to capture the action. Please enjoy his photos! Aaron Lee Tasjan

[PHOTOS] Joseph + Kelsey Kopecky at Delmar Hall in St. Louis

ALL PHOTOS BY LOUIS KWOK Joseph played Delmar Hall earlier this month in St. Louis. Kelsey Kopecky opened the show. Please enjoy these photos by Louis Kwok. KELSEY KOPECKY

[PHOTOS] Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness + Atlas Genius + Night Riots at Delmar Hall in St. Louis

ALL PHOTOS BY LOUIS KWOK Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness + Atlas Genius + Night Riots recently performed to a packed Delmar Hall in St. Louis. Please enjoy these photos by Louis Kwok. ATLAS GENIUS NIGHT RIOTS

X Ambassadors + Saint Motel at The Pageant in St. Louis

ALL PHOTOS BY LOUIS KWOK X Ambassadors and Saint Motel performed at The Pageant in St. Louis this past week. Please enjoy these by Louis Kwok, and be sure to visit his site. SAINT MOTEL

[PHOTOS + WORDS] Tegan and Sara + Torres at The Pageant in St. Louis

ALL PHOTOS BY LOUIS KWOK “We talk about this venue and street,” Tegan said from The Pageant’s stage on Saturday evening. Of course, if you live in St. Louis, you know the street is Delmar. And you might also know that it took a while for Tegan and Sara to build their audience to reach … Read more

Photos | Needtobreathe + Switchfoot + Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors + Colony House at Six Flags in St. Louis

ALL PHOTOS BY LOUIS KWOK Needtobreathe + Switchfoot + Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors + Colony House performed at Six Flags in St. Louis last weekend. Please enjoy these photos by Louis Kwok, and be sure to visit his site here. SWITCHFOOT DREW HOLCOMB AND THE NEIGHBORS COLONY HOUSE

Day One of LouFest Attracts 25,000 in St. Louis | Photo Gallery: Hozier, Ludacris, Brandon Flowers, Nate Ruess, and More

Hozier closes out Day One of LouFest | Photo by Jason Gonulsen Day One of the sixth annual LouFest in St. Louis was a success as total attendance was reported at 25,000. Please enjoy these photos by Jason Gonulsen, Rachel Waters, and Louis Kwok. PHOTOS BELOW BY JASON GONULSEN Brandon Flowers CLOCKWORK ALBERT HAMMOND JR. … Read more

LouFest Attracts 50,000 Over Two Days in St. Louis | Photos: The Avett Brothers, Billy Idol, Young The Giant, Strand of Oaks, and More

Strand of Oaks | PHOTO BY JASON GONULSEN Day Two of LouFest heated up late with sets from Strand of Oaks, Billy Idol, and The Avett Brothers who closed things out last night at Forest Park in St. Louis. The two-day event, now in its sixth year, attracted 50,000 music fans. Please enjoy these photos … Read more

Passion Pit + Atlas Genius at The Pageant in St. Louis

ALL PHOTOS BY LOUIS KWOK Passion Pit returned to The Pageant in St. Louis on Monday evening; Atlas Genius opened the show. Please enjoy these photos by Louis Kwok. ATLAS GENIUS

[PHOTOS] Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats at The Pageant in St. Louis

ALL PHOTOS BY LOUIS KWOK Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats performed at The Pageant last weekend. Please enjoy these photos by Louis Kwok.

[PHOTOS] Phantogram + The 1975 at Peabody Opera House in St. Louis

ALL PHOTOS BY LOUIS KWOK Phantogram and The 1975 played to a packed Peabody Opera House in St. Louis last week. We love Phantogram’s latest album, Three, which was released in October. It’s sure to be on our “Best of 2016” lists, which are coming soon. In the meantime, get yourself a copy now. Please … Read more

Behind the Scenes With Escondido and Jace Everett: Speakers in Code Celebrates 6 Years at Off Broadway in St. Louis

Photo by Tim Bottchen On Wednesday, we celebrated 6 years of Speakers in Code at Off Broadway with Escondido and Jace Everett. Below you will find behind-the-scenes and live shots by Louis Kwok and Tim Bottchen. Thank you for your support over the years! PHOTOS BELOW BY LOUIS KWOK PHOTOS BELOW BY TIM BOTTCHEN … Read more

[PHOTOS] Brian Wilson at Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri

ALL PHOTOS BY LOUIS KWOK Brian Wilson performed last week at Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri. It was part of the Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary tour. Please enjoy these photos by Louis Kwok.

LouFest Concludes in St. Louis

JOHN HENRY | PHOTO BY LOUIS KWOK We’re always sad when it ends, but here’s to another wonderful LouFest! Please enjoy these photos by Louis Kwok, Rachel Waters, and Amanda Koellner. PHOTOS BELOW BY LOUIS KWOK PHOTOS BELOW BY RACHEL WATERS PHOTOS BELOW BY AMANDA KOELLNER

[PHOTOS] Day One of LouFest Attracts 25,000

PHOTO BY RACHEL WATERS Mud. It’s a rite of passage for any music festival, and the 25,000 who attended LouFest yesterday had no choice but to embrace the conditions. Please enjoy these photos by Rachel Waters and Louis Kwok. PHOTOS BELOW BY LOUIS KWOK PHOTOS BELOW BY RACHEL WATERS