Rare is it that you get a St. Louis touring act all the way out here to LA — in fact, since I moved here, I’ve only caught one act from St. Louis, Riddle of Steel. (Seriously, go check out “Deeper Still”.) Only I didn’t really catch them, because they were at On The Rox, and On The Rox switched the lineup the night of the show, so I got there just as they were finishing. And now they’re broken up and I’ll never see them again. Thanks, On The Rox. ((((

So here’s some St. Louis redemption Monday night, my prolific and multi-talented friend John Maxfield, who’s put out six albums (including a double-album), and played tirelessly in the hometown. John’s always had a knack for smart pop in the vein of REM, and his ability to flow between guitar, piano, drums, sax and other instruments liberates his super-catchy songwriting. Currently he’s pimping his latest album, The Status Quo, which I hope to pick up Monday night at the Whiskey.

Honestly, I just discovered this show today via Facebook, so it’s caught me by surprise to find him out West. I don’t think I’ve seen him in person since he kindly laid some overdubs for my fifth album in 2005 (hear all the organ, electric guitar and bells on “Old-Ass Man”). So get out on a Monday night! Peep John Maxfield, St. Louis musical wunderkind, right here in Hollywood!

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