Live on the Levee

Didn’t care for it for 3 reasons:
1) They’ve stopped doing the fireworks this year.
2) It’s been moved from the Arch steps to a much worse venue at the Soldiers Memorial.
3) They’ve gated off half a block in front of the stage for sponsor VIPs. It had the feel of a concert for these VIPs that everyone else got to observe from afar. It was hard to be a part of the crowd energy because there was the crowd of VIPs in front of the stage, the huge gap behind them inside the gates that they didn’t use but nobody else was allowed to use, and then the rest of us.

Live on the Levee is a great summer event for all — and hopefully will continue to be an annual event. The year I attended the concert was offset from the levee due to floodwater concerns. It was a great way to spend the evening with friends. They have some amazing bands perform as well — Sound Tribe Sector Nine, the Black Crowes, Sonic Youth for example. The only Debbie Downer is that it can be a little warm considering it’s held in the hot throws of July. There are usually several beverage & food vendors and an arsenal of delicious Johnny on the Spots to make it a comfortable experience. The best part… admission is free!

I love FREE concerts. I went for the first time in the summer of 2009, cannot wait to see the new line up for this summer!
The atmosphere is wonderful with the Arch and the riverfront. There are vendors along the riverfront with food carts so bring cash. The event is a great evening activity and attracts a wide variety of people.
I would suggest using the MetroLink to get downtown as traffic and parking can be a nightmare. However, I went for the Fourth of July as well and the MetroLink was a nightmare… so be prepared to wait in long lines and experience larger than normal crowds if there are other events or holiday’s occurring simultaneously.

I do enjoy a good concert, and when it’s free well then it’s dang good! Okay, all that aside i do enjoy going to this event when there is someone that i like playing and someone i enjoy going with. Espically when it’s a nice evening and you have a good place to sit and enjoy. I have gone to several concerts here and the best one so far (as least by my standards, of course) would have to be when i got to see live. It was an awesome concert and the vibe from the crowd was awesome! Hopefully next year they will have some more cool shows!

As you might know, this year, the floods have caused the «on» to be «off», but there are still events. Live music on the weekends, which, to be honest, I usually skip. What I like is rushing downtown on my bike to watch the fireworks and people watch.
I also just think it’s great that we have a free event series like this. There have been some pretty big-​name musicians, and it’s just a fun thing to be able to do. Check out the website for what weekends it takes place; it is not every weekend.

Live on the Levee is a great staple of St. Louis life during the summer. This year, however, it will be Live OFF the Levee due to flooding. Please be aware that this year’s performances will be held on the Soldier’s Memorial grounds. The production will still be as big, and will span Independence day and five weekends. The only difference will be the location. There will be many wonderful musical acts, food and beverages to enjoy. Although most people in St. Louis will be aware of this, those of you who visit every year to celebrate may be in for a shock. I hope this heads up helps!

Live on the Levee is a great way to spend an afternoon and evening down on the Landing. Live on the Levee takes place right on the riverfront down the steps from the Arch. Of course, anyone who has been in St. Louis for at least a year or has read anything about it knows that it is a free concert. Free how awesome is that? Pretty awesome is the answer.
Live on the Levee is always an enjoyable time. Even if I’m not a fan of whoever might be on stage, I still enjoy the fact that I get to experience some live music and people around me all having a good time.
Reading the line up for this year, there are two acts that I’m interested in. The first show is that of Joss Stone and the second act is, wait for it, Boys II Men. Yes, that’s right, Boy II Men are going to be there.