Month: September 2014

Posted on: September 15, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Blind Lemon Pledge Evangeline CD Review

Evangeline is Blind Lemon Pledge’s latest album, and captures a wide variety of styles and approaches over the album’s 10 tracks. Buley’s Farm is a very emotive and authoritative track that touches upon a much earlier blues and folk tradition. Each constituent element that contributes to this track (stomping, guitar, harmonica) is on-point. The multiple vocal harmony provides considerable energy to this track, ensuring that listeners stick with Evangeline. Jennie…

Posted on: September 15, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Billy Roberts and the Rough Riders The Last of the Originals CD Review

This Australian act has all of the energy and talent that they need to make the tracks on The Last of the Originals shine; over the course of 10 tracks, the band is able to establish their own unique style. Mrs Jones is a compelling track that settles in nicely to mid-nineties alt-country; hints of R.E.M. and Wilco can be made, all while the vocals provide a wonderful narrative quality…

Posted on: September 15, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Buddha’s Hand Wheat Beer

The wheat beer / witbier style is one that is hard to do right. We have had a number of efforts masquerade as a witbier that for all intents and purposes were a lager, but Breckenridge has made an impressive showing here. The beer wit a very hazy yellow / gold coloration, possessing a nose that is strong with hints of citrus, malt, and floral elements. The citrus is also…

Posted on: September 14, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Tony Levitas Interview

Hello. Can you provide us a little information about yourself and what you are attempting to do with your music? I’m a native Atlantan, a singer/songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. My hopes for this new album, “Black Sky Blanket” are to get some songs into tv/film, to other artists who need material, and some airplay would be nice too.

Posted on: September 12, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Deadbeat

The only-available-on-Hulu comedy Deadbeat flew low under the radar this year, while other Internet TV series like Orange is the New Black and House of Cards dominated most of the media coverage. It’s a shame though, as this goofy, raunchy comedy is funnier than just about most of the new sitcoms that debuted in the same year, on the traditional networks and cable channels.

Posted on: September 12, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Destiny

Destiny is a title that pushes immersion at all costs; the storyline that players are provided with stands as bleak opposition to the pristine future as described by Star Trek. The game is broken off into Titan, Huntr, and Warlock classes, granting players the ability to straddle both shooter and RPG titles. The different races and environments that players will encounter further increases the replay value; there is a sort…

Posted on: September 11, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Omar Bowing Interview

Hello. Can you provide us a little information about yourself and what you are attempting to do with your music? I am an independent musician/songwriter currently living in Austin, TX. I write songs since a very young age. For me Music is vital like breathing, making Music is my passion, I love to make Music, to represent emotions, to convey feelings, a way of expression.

Posted on: September 11, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Oktoberfest

There are a number of contributions to the overall Oktoberfest zeitgeist that are little more than strongly-flavored lagers. It was surprising to me that we were able to find a tasty, fulfilling Oktoberfest-themed beer in SanTan’s current seasonal. The beer is 5.5% ABV, possesses a very reddish / orange coloration and a small amount of off-white to tannish head that keeps a steady lace down the glass. The beer has…

Posted on: September 10, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Contaminated Soil

Contaminated Soil contains contributions from a number of the world’s hottest papers, meaning that habanero, naga jolokia, and Trinidad scorpion peppers provide the heat as ancho, cayenne, jalapeno, and chipotle peppers provide the seasoning’s inimitable profile. There is a smoky, earthy nose to the seasoning and a bright orange coloration that warn individuals about the heat that it possesse. When one actually uses it (we had particularly good luck sprinkling…

Posted on: September 10, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Waterkeeper Hefeweizen Ale

Waterkeeper is a golden Hefeweizen that pours with lots of carbonation and a white head that laces down the glass. The initial bouquet is sugary with more acerbic hints that complete the nose. The initial quaff of Waterkeeper is very gentle and brings like a golden German before bursting forward with banana and clove elements. Subsequent sips provide malty and refreshing peaks that make it incredibly easy to finish up.…