Month: September 2015

Posted on: September 27, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Andy Evans Miracle CD Review

Andy Evans begins his Miracle with a brief introduction before moving into the eponymous track. The soulful rock that Evans creates here links together John Mayer, Rob Thomas, and Jack Johnson. This track is single-worthy as Evans crafts a dense instrumentation that will stick with listeners long after the track has concluded. A Santana-esque guitar solo adds a sizzle to the track, keeping listeners on the edges of their seats.

Posted on: September 25, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Bergamonster Imperial Wheat (Two Roads Brewing)

Bergamonster Imperial Wheat is the latest offering in Two Roads Brewing’s Road Less Traveled Series. This unfiltered wheat ale pours with a light yellow coloration and a small amount of whitish head. Lacing is pretty thick along a glass. Two Roads’ imperial wheat ale packs a kick at 8.2% ABV, blending together a strong alcohol bite with sweeter (the titular Bergamot, lemon, and orange) and hoppier elements.

Posted on: September 25, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Tim Neumark Interview

We had a few moments to sit down with Washington DC’s own Tim Neumark. Can you give us a little biographical information about yourself?   I grew up in Western Maryland where my focus was sports, primarily baseball. At about 16 years old, I started tinkering around with the piano. I started writing my own music in college, and I released my first album about eight years after college. So…

Posted on: September 24, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Doppelshot Doublebock (Maui Brewing Company)

The inclusion of coffee into the latest Maui Brewing Company seasonal, Doppelshot Doublebock does a good job at hiding some of the overly sweet elements that can sometimes be discerned from the bock style. Doppelshot pours with a hazy dark brown – light orange coloration and a small amount of wispy white head that trails its way down a glass or mug. The ABV (8.2%) is similarly well hidden with…

Posted on: September 23, 2015 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Texas Rising (DVD)

After countless bizarre alien-based TV shows, The History Channel finally decided to take itself seriously once again with the 10-episode drama Texas Rising. And despite some questionable playing around with facts, the series is solidly entertaining

Posted on: September 23, 2015 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Love & Mercy (DVD)

Easily the best music-based biopic to come along in years, Love & Mercy focuses on the tragic period in the life of Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson when he was struggling with mental problems and under the control of Svengali Dr. Eugene Landy (played flawlessly evil by Paul Giamatti).

Posted on: September 23, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Commotion APA (Great Raft Brewing)

Great Raft’s Commotion APA pours with a yellow/gold coloration and a solid amount of fluffy white head. Lacing traces its way down the glass, showcasing the progression that one has on the beer. The ale’s nose is heavy with mango, pine, and caramel.

Posted on: September 22, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Scorpions and Queensryche Set To Rock Cleveland Tomorrow, 9/23

The timeless Scorpions are celebrating their 50th anniversary as a band and have been performing throughout the United States in a blaze of hard rock, pulling out classics and deep cuts alike for their World Tour. This 50th Anniversary tour hits up the Jacobs Pavilion in Cleveland, Ohio tomorrow night at 7:30 PM. Queensryche will also be performing at the concert, ensuring that anyone attempting will be rocked for a solid…

Posted on: September 22, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Hobbsy Risen From The Dead CD Review

Hobbsy begins their Risen From The Dead with Second Coming, a brief introduction to the sounds and approaches that Hobbsy will present during the EP. The haunting arrangement, echoing guitar work, and deliberate pacing ensures that listeners will keep focused in to the rest of the album’s 7 tracks. The Few and the Many is a furious hard-rock track that leads off with solid guitar riff and a tortured, impassioned…