From Garage to Main Stage: the Evolution of The Wire Pilots’ Sound
By Brian McCulloch On Wednesday, January 25, the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) featured The Wire Pilots for January’s Monthly Music Series. The group, led by composer and guitarist Dan Rubright and percussionist Ted Rubright, brought their eclectic brand of jazz to the 3rd floor gallery. The brothers, accompanied by Rick Vice on bass […]
The 442s Charm an Eager Audience at the World Chess Hall of Fame
On April 27th, The 442s began their eclectic set surrounded by a packed house at the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF). The 442s made their first appearance at the WCHOF in February 2014 when the Monthly Music Series officially launched. This was their third appearance at the WCHOF and, once again, they did not […]
Good 4 the Soul Interview
By Brian McCulloch Gallery lighting, white walls, exposed concrete floors in an open and well lit room makes for an ideal space in which to exhibit art, or an unexpected music venue. The World Chess Hall of Fame transformed into the latter on June 24th when it played host to the musical act Good 4 […]
An Interview with the 442s
The 442s are a four-piece band from Saint Louis made up of some of the finest musicians this town has produced. The group performed to a packed house at the World Chess Hall of Fame on January 28, 2015. They took a few minutes before their performance to speak with Blog Contributor/Gallery Attendant Brian McCulloch […]
Band In A Box: Illphonics
The Illphonics bring their acoustic Hip-hop beats to the World Chess Hall of Fame. The group will play while the WCHOF continues its exhibition, Living Like Kings which explores the link between chess and Hip-hop. The Illphonics came together while the members were at Webster University. They have since played for A-list acts like The […]
