The Metro St. Louis Live Music

Historical Society

 

The Speakeasy

Breese IL

Original owner: Dennis Meier

Later owner: Larry "Sarge" Schnieder

Faustus ruled this club for years. Everybody that played here has a story about Sarge.

 

 

 

 

Here's Faustus onstage at Speakeasy:

 

Off in Love

 

The Scooters

 

 

 

Here's a poem about Speakeasy penned by an un-named band member ...if anyone knows whose initials these are please let me know!

 

If you have any photos, facts or memories of this club, please email me at: greg@dejawho.com

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Photos courtesy Barbara Jackson Bailey and John Suarez