Of course, it’s debatable, but to me The J. Geils Band defines Boston rock ‘n roll. The blues-rock sound of the band in their prime is raw, fun, and a rollicking good time. For many music fans though, Geils is best known for their early 80s hit “Centerfold.” Their sound added an element of pop […]
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The South Shore of Massachusetts is known for one peculiar culinary creation, the bar pizza. Of course with its proximity to the sea, all things fish are also on the menu, but the bar pizza is the region’s specialty. On my first introduction to the dish, I thought it was just a small-sized pizza, a
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For this next “best brewery for” article are recommendations for breweries for an older crowd. Actually, they are all brewpubs. Same as the other entries, I asked around to see which places are best for an older demographic. Geography spanned coast to coast on this one with three on the east coast (all in New
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Craft beer and the culture that surrounds it has breathed new life into an age-old libation. Not only is the beer itself far from the watered-down, bland drink of yore, but the whole craft brewery experience has destigmatized the word “beer.” Earlier, I stated that I have set out to explore what breweries would fit
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My beer fridge is often stocked with booty captured from a distant brewery in Vermont, Maine, or even other locations in Massachusetts. This winter, though, as no faraway brewery road trips have been planned, I’ve been rekindling past relationships with old flames. Beers from breweries such as Ommegang, Harpoon, and Samuel Smith have graced the
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These dreary winter days and long nights with a short supply of sunlight in New England can make one go stir crazy. This must have been the case, for this Backyard Road Trip doesn’t even make it out of the kitchen. Head straight to the fridge and then to the record player because this one
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In Plymouth (MA), the day of the Thanksgiving Parade (the Saturday before the actual holiday) is arguably the town’s busiest day. (Some may dispute this and say it is the Fourth of July.) I (surprisingly) was out in the evening that night. That evening though gave an idea for this article, a first in a
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At first Backyard Road Trips traveled far and wide to find the best New England Holiday events this December, and now I’d like to clue you in on a Lamothe family Christmas tradition, the annual beer can tree. After sneaking a Heady Topper (empty) can onto a branch of our family Christmas tree, an amazing
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This summer I had the privilege of visiting many of the historic sites of Easton, Massachusetts. Most were related to the Ames Family in some way. It was fun to explore the ins and outs of the town. Readers seemed to have felt the same way, but more than one recommended that I go back
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It’s back to the brewery at Backyard Road Trips, but today we’re looking at the logos. Strictly the logos. No beer can art, no mouthfeel, no Untappd rating, no backstories, just logos. Just like one of my son’s favorite songs I’m going to give you five; my top five Massachusetts brewery logos. I’m a big
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