St. Louis and the surrounding Metro East venues are no strangers to producing world-class talents.

Ike and Tina Turner’s journey began across the water at Club Manhattan in East St. Louis, while Miles Davis played one of his first gigs at St. Louis Rhumboogie Lounge. And both Chuck Berry and comedian Dick Gregory owned nightlife spots in the city during their careers.

The legacy doesn’t stop there. St. Louis-based musicians, comedians and entertainers are performing across the city at different venues every week, bringing their talents to the stage at open-mic events, concerts and comedy showcases.

Here are five venues to discover local talent that might help you find your new favorite artist from St. Louis.

1860 Saloon, Game Room and Hardshell Cafe

Bandleader Tyler King says there wo

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