Fred Friction with Rough Shop and Michael Friedman February 18, 2009

Fred Friction has been a force in the St. Louis music scene as a drummer and spoon-playing songwriter since the nineties when he joined Highway Matrons. His Frederick's Music Lounge was a stop for many a music fan until its closing a few years ago, but his KDHX show FISHIN' WITH DYNAMITE is still a fan favorite. He has recently released JESUS DRANK WINE, his first solo album. http://confluencecity.blogspot.com/2008/10/fred-friction-says-he-wants-to-go-to.html
Also on the bill are Schlafly faves Rough Shop http://www.myspace.com/roughshop and the internationally revered singer-songwriter Michael Friedman http://www.michaelfriedman.ca from Vancouver.
…one of the most exciting and unique performers to emerge on the music scene is Singer, Guitarist and Songwriter Michael Friedman. Based on Canada's West Coast, this musician is one of the most complete of performing songwriters fulfilling the expectations of even the most critical listeners by delivering the unexpected. At once a mixture of explosive musicality and close intimacy, expressive playing technique and stirring vocals, Michael makes full use of a passionate and powerful 3 1/2 octave voice, a stunning and eclectic "New Acoustic" guitar playing approach, and the entire range of musical genre.
...and yeah, this is a free show. Geez, you're lucky to be in St. Louis on a Wednesday night!

Official Website: http://www.myspace.com/schlaflybeer