I've been attending trivia at Syberg's on Dorsett for about 3 years running, every Tuesday; I think…read moreI've missed maybe a half dozen times when I was out of town. It is by far the best trivia I've ever taken part in. The rounds are organized properly and coherently, the questions are varied and provide a good balance of challenge and fun, they mix up the categories regularly, each round is its own game, unlike some other annoying trivia nights where you need to know 95% of all the answers ALL NIGHT in order to get any sort of prize, and it's all free to boot. One of the big selling points(for me at least) for this trivia night is that there are rules to the game, and they are actually enforced, which is a good thing unless you're pretty much an ass. As Murph has said on more than one occasion, "It takes a special kind of person to cheat for a $10 gift card." but at other trivia events there are, in fact, no rules about cell phone use, so the music rounds are more about who can more diligently press their Shazam/Soundhound to the ceiling than what people actually know. It's just so damn satisfying when you dig deep and actually come up with the answer for some of this stuff, I mean, no one else in my group was going to know that Nick Guilder sang Hot Child in the City, hell, they didn't even know it was a guy singing. Now, aside from the trivia nights at Sybergs, this company does events and such, and I didn't really have much of a use for that until recently, I just enjoyed it at Syberg's. The event that we needed his service for happened to be a small charity event in town at a place called Deserts on the Boulevard. We pretty much walked up to Steve at Syberg's and asked if he was able to do it, exchanged emails and off we went. After he cleared up that he was free on the night in question we were locked and loaded. Steve Murphy, or Murph as we call him, is the owner of the company and usually the guy behind the microphone. This is a good thing too, because the man has his shit together. When we were setting up our amateur event he was helping us along the way with little suggestions here and there to make things run more smoothly and efficiently, he has clearly done these sort of things and understands how it all works. Other than just making everything just a little better, even stuff that he wasn't directly involved in, he has something you just can't teach, he has the voice, and on top of that he just speaks in such a way on mic that is somehow better than other DJs, he has presence. This guy could announce for the Cardinals and no one would miss John Ulett. Our event went off without a hitch, he arrived early and coped well with the venue's poor systems and could have easily brought his own if we had not been misinformed about the facilities we had at our disposal, though he did have some extra stuff anyway that made it better than it might have been. So he was more prepared than we had told him to be basically. I encourage anyone having an event needing DJ services, Karaoke, Trivia nights, or anything involving a man with a deep sexy voice, to use Sound of St. Louis. P.S. I *hate* writing reviews, but these guys deserve some exposure.

I am going to echo Sean's review and say that Steve Murphy is awesome, and he clearly knows what…read morehe's doing in the DJ-ing business. I've also been attending Syberg's trivia for awhile now--about half a year--and it's by far the BEST trivia night experience I've ever had. He definitely has "the voice" and I swear he could do radio or be an announcer!! I'm generally not so good at trivia but every so often there will be a question or two that I happen to know to help our team out. Best of all it's free! He DJs at multiple locations too so if you can't go to Westport, hit up a different Syberg's or Helen Fizgerald's. We had the pleasure of having Murph DJ for our charity event at Desserts on the Blvd. The sound quality wasn't so hot but that wasn't his fault. His voice is really clear, though, so I never have problems understanding him. I like how he mixed it up with an audio round too. it definitely got everyone's blood flowing! Sometimes he does visual rounds too which I think is very brilliant and innovative. The questions are usually spot-on in terms of increasing difficulty and #15 is always a "give me" question which is nice if you sat through a whole round of celeb trivia not having a clue about it. But that's the great thing about it...each round you get a chance to win a giftcard, and the rounds are totally different. Seriously. Hire this man. For your party or whatever. If we ever get married (LOL) we are SO hiring Murph!!!

Jamie did a wonderful job of coordinating my daughters rehearsal dinner and wedding this weekend,…read morealong with a full service team for food service, bar service and event set up. Food was fresh, delicious and portions were generous. With plans for an outdoor wedding, this venue is prepared for any weather and can quickly prepare for last minute changes. We opted for the outdoor tent. This area has a beautiful backdrop of the lake and vineyard with great lighting in the tent and nearby walking areas. Food and drink is served indoors with plenty of processional space. There is also a separate terrace below the tent for cocktail hour or special gatherings. I would definitely recommend this venue for your special event.

I was in the mood for a country drive today, and with the beautiful weather, Villa Antonio Winery…read morefelt like the perfect destination. I've visited many times over the years and have even hosted a few celebrations here. The winery continues to evolve, and it impresses me every time I return. The food alone is worth the drive. I ordered the wood-fired sausage pizza, and it was absolutely delicious. I would put it up against pizza from any restaurant in St. Louis or on The Hill. The cheese blend was perfect, and the thin crust made it satisfying without feeling too heavy on a warm day. I highly recommend it. There was also a great live music duo playing, along with several special events that added to the festive atmosphere. I saw birthday celebrations, including a 70th birthday party at the Lakeside Pavilion, as well as a bridal shower and a wedding reception. Even with so much happening, the staff was friendly and attentive, and I didn't have a long wait for my food. There are plenty of unique spaces within the property. Some are for private events, but there was plenty of room open to the public so you could be right in the middle of the action or you could find a little peaceful corner by the grapevines. Villa Antonio is such a lovely place to spend an afternoon. It is well worth the short 35 minute drive from Webster Groves.

My son has been going here for guitar lessons for over a year. We were so pleased with the…read moreinstructor, Chris, that my daughter started lessons a couple of months ago. My children love it and Chris is very flexible and understanding with the schedule. Really glad we found a place that has helped them grow in their love of music!!!

My children have taken piano and drum lessons here for several years. Having multiple children, I…read morelove the ability to let kids all take lessons, even with different instruments, at the same time. We have been pleased with all the instructors. Highly recommend.

I reserved the gallery and outdoor patio for a 50th birthday party. The website and Neil seemed to…read morethink that the space would hold up to 40 indoors for a sit down meal, but that's not the case. You can comfortably seat 24 with space to mingle indoors and 24 (six tables of 4) outdoors. The garden patio is lovely and it was nice that it was covered and offered ceiling fans to keep the humid August air moving. I was disappointed in the lack of communication from Neil. I sent emails, but he never responded. I called a week later and someone told me he was out of town. He should get an auto-response for his emails if he plans on leaving town. He also said he would have the space set up (tables and chairs arranged) the night before my event, but when I arrived that day he was still in the process of setting up. That took time away from decorating the room and setting up the food buffet. Be aware the table linens they offer are the size of table toppers and only hang down about 3 inches, so plan on ordering your own table clothes. Overall the space is nice and the price is reasonable, but the coordinator is not very organized.

Rented this with my family of 8 for sons graduation party!!! Was fun and drivers super friendly…read more Everyone loved it, will definitely be booking again for friend's bachelorette party this summer!!!!

Omg I just attended a birthday celebration on Aug 19th and had so much fun . A fun group of ladies…read more, drinks and great music. But the show stopper was our driver DJ. He was magnificent, he showed us how to have a good time and party like a rockstar. Give that man a raise please. If you are looking for something to do, this is it.

Coffee, bagels, flowers and butterflies make for a perfect easy morning. On an early Saturday…read moremorning, the neighborhood is surprisingly quiet. Noteworthy is a garden oasis. As you enter, you immediately are aware that they have utilized every part of a piano to decorate. There is a full sized, working piano inside, too. They offer some community events. My eyes were drawn to the display case featuring freshly baked biscuits and bagels. You order to the left of the display case on a pad. I ordered a cold brew coffee with their house made vanilla and lavender syrups. The lavender syrup was divine! I also had an everything bagel with egg, herbed cream cheese, and cheddar cheese. The bagel was the chewy kind and it tasted good. They also offer a seasonal menu for both food and beverages. Lucinda waited on me and she was so friendly and helpful in deciding what I wanted. She had excellent customer service. There are some tables inside and a few bar stool seats. I highly recommend sitting outside in the garden. There is mulch to walk on. They offer picnic tables, benches and individual chairs. Some are shaded. Take time to walk around the garden to savor the beauty of the flowers teeming with butterflies. I observed at least 4 different varieties while there. There is predominantly street parking with no marked disabled spots. There is an empty lot across the street, but I'm unsure if you can park there. There is ramp off the curb and no steps to enter the establishment.

This spot was another one on my coffee crawl list. I was excited to come as they are themed around…read morepianos. Also the cute garden out front caught my eye. Inside they had a room.off to the left for those working or even playing some.jazzy tunes on the piano. Upon walking in, I think the staff was busy making drinks but you place your orders on the tablet, which to me i don't think makes it personable. Granted they didn't have a huge crowd, my worry is how does that work out when they get a rush. We enjoyed sitting outside in the garden. Observing all the different butterflies visiting. I ordered their iced spiced honey latte. And paired it with a gf muffin it does give you the option to have it warmed. This spot is hidden in an older neighborhood in midtown. Definitely liked most of the vibes. Just wish they were more personable, because it was our first time coming there andn not knowing what to order. Just a personal preference. No parking lot. It's all street parking. It was a peaceful Sunday mid day type of vibe.

David is a pleasure to work with, and has provided me with sound advice, taking a very personalized…read moreapproach on every event. Taking some absolutely stunning photographs, really capturing the mood of the day. His service was excellent. He was punctual and true to his word. The album was beautifully compiled. He exceeded all of my expectations; a truly unique and master photographer. It is easy to see why he is one of the top photographers in the world.....and based right here in St Louis.

A Fantastic old theatre that has been brought back to life, right smack dab in heart heart of…read moreUptown Collinsville! A lot of hard work and countless hours have been poured into this place over the past few years to bring it back to this beautiful place. We attended a great concert there recently, which was a Def Leppard Tribute band. It was a great show. We can't wait to get back! They have a full lineup of shows heading into fall. There really aren't any food or snack options, at least not yet. There are plenty of drink choices, including water, soda and wines and seltzers. They also take credit card payments.