At this point in life, I have things written down in various places: notebooks, phone notes, and random scraps of paper, all of which make it hard to remember exactly what is what. Written on one such paper were the words “Orchestra Makassy- Legends of East Africa.” Certainly, I could decipher that this was some […]
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It’s a real treat when a favorite musical artist comes to the region and plays a cool venue. There are so many non-descript places to see a show and some, like a giant stadium, are just plain impersonal. When I found out that Ryan Adams and the Cardinals were to play at the Palace Theater
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Soak up the sunshine, feel the vibration and crank up the tunes because it is time for reggae and a six pack mon!
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For Monsieur Serge Gainsbourg, it is only fitting to be paired with Saison, enjoy Serge Gainsbourg and a Six Pack of Saison!
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Time to lace up those cowboy boots and ready the saddle because we’re about to get on the horse, pairing classic country music and a half rack of beer (12 cans!)
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Hop on your yacht and feel the ocean breeze blow through your feathered hair while listening to BYRT’s Ultimate Yacht Rock Playlist!
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Of all the styles of music that we’ve paired with beer on Backyard Road Trips, traditional folk is the most conducive for beer drinking. Heck, it seems like half of the songs in this genre deal with beer or other types of alcohol! From sea shanties to Irish reels, let’s toast and raise a pint
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For anyone familiar with the venerable rock band out of Dayton, Ohio, Guided by Voices, you’ll know that a mere six-pack cannot contain Robert Pollard and company. For one, the discography of Guided by Voices is vast. Even more so are all the solo discs from frontman Robert Pollard, as well as other band members.
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Jonathan Richman makes it clear his love for his home region. Even on his first album, The Modern Lovers, Richman name checks places throughout the city of Boston. “See, I come from Boston, I’m gonna tell you all about how I love New England It’s my favorite place I’ve been all around the world, but
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