Two Track: Love Hurts

I had an event in DC last night. I met a few new friends at the bar. Two of the three were separating from their long-time partners and moving out.  This goes out to them.

I didn't realize that Nazareth didn't write this. I remember playing the "Daxed and Confused" Soundtrack featuring the Nazareth version over and over again in high school.

Everly Brothers 1960



Nazareth 1976

I'll be here in 25 days.

The White Horse on Parsons Green, London

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                  Photo: The Beer Lens

Rest in Peace Miss Peaches

Just found out that the amazingly talented Etta James passed away today after a bout with Leukemia at the age of 73.  We should all be grateful for her gift that she shared with us during her time here.
This is one of my first 45 rpms and one of my all-time favorite songs.

Barrels, Bourbon and BUGS at Iron Hill Maple Shade this Saturday

This Saturday- you could be at Johnny Brenda's sipping on triples. You could be in Chili heaven at the POPE as 12 contestants bust out their crockers and put their best chili feet forward.
OR you could be at Iron Hill in Maple Shade where Lance Romance is hosting "Barrels, Bourbon, and Bugs" for the second year in a row.

Tapping of the bourbon-aged and wild beers is at 12.

This Saturday: The Trouble with Trippels

Starting at 11 am on Satuday  and running all day is Johnny Brenda's 3rd Annual "Trouble with Trippels." 
They are actually pouring Allagash Tripel at this event even though it is not within 90 miles;)

I Hate the Gym

I hate the gym.
My sister loves the gym. She's like the homecoming queen of the gym.  Over the fall, I went to a spinning class at La Fitness with her. Apparently an "easy" spinning class. It was called the "candy class" and the music was all over the place (in a good way- not just that typical "club gym" music that plays.)  You could do whatever you wanted on the bike at whatever intensity you could handle.
I made it about 30 minutes and called it quits and had to leave the class. I learned that the only bike for me is one that moves. I ran circles around the parking lot feeling like a loser until she was done. Then we "lifted."
Everyone at the gym was happy to see my sister. She pretty much belongs on the cover of Muscle Fitness magazine. She's that woman you see with sculpted arms. Not quite Madonna arms- but she's beyond toned. Probably 2% bodyfat.  People were most likely wondering what the hell happened to me as they were previously unaware that Patty Sharp had such a heffer for a sister.

But that's got to change. I was honored back in November when my other sister Kathy asked me to be the Maid of Honor in her wedding. Miss muscle is Matron of honor.  Even trying on dresses last weekend was brutal. I said to the soon-to-be-bride, "Don't worry I'm enrolling in the "Beerest Loser" and I'm going to lose 20 lbs." Her response was, "You think? The wedding is in four months!"
Ouch!

 I can win $250 for the beerest loser. I really want to win but I ate thai noodles the last two days and I had a cupcake last night (even though I typically pan the dessert.)  Not really the diet of a beerest loser. I joined the gym on Sunday with my gym buddy Jonny.  I went running the last two days. I don't own a lot of workout clothes so I just wear beer shirts.  I joined SWEAT. So if you're a member and you want to teach me how to work out since I suck at it- feel free to email me.

Lance-Jealous of Mat Falco's Hair- Decides to Grown his own....

HOPSLAM makes its 2012 Philly Debut

Back when Double IPAs were in diapers- you had HOPSLAM.  A 10% Imperial bursting with grapefruit flavor, honey character, and a beautiful caramel malt backbone --You don't get to 10% without a ton of malt, right?

2,492 people on Beer Advocate rate it a 99 (which means "world-class" according to Beer Advocate standards)

Tomorrow night at 7 pm... the beer makes its Philly 2012 debut at POPE. There will be a firkin of Two-hearted as well as the Sparkling ale and others.

I'm assuming it kicks tomorrow night- but if not- join us at the POPE for the chili-cook off on Saturday.
And if anyone has any ideas for my chili- please email me as I am still in the recipe development phase (and probably still will be at 2 am day of).

Two Track: The Man Who Loved Beer

I remember discovering Lambchop by accident in 2002.  It was as mellow as mellow gets. People would compare his voice to the great Leonard Cohen.  Here David Byrne remakes his 1996 "The Man who love Beer" But the lyrics don't include the word beer once.

to whom can i speak today
the brothers they are evil
and the old friends of today
they have become unlovable
to whom can i speak today
the gentleness has perished
and the violent man has come down on everyone
to whom can i speak today
the wrong which roams the earth
there can be no end to it
it is just unstoppable
death is in my sights today
and when a man desires
to see home after many years in jail
february through december
we have such a tragic hue
as separate as the fingers
or suddenly as one as the hand
and the violent man comes down on everyone


Lambchop 1996



David Byrne 2004- This is my preferred version- more violins.More energy overall.

ICE CAPADES @ Nodding HEAD tomorrow

Tomorrow from 3-6 - you best be at Nodding Head for the 2nd Ice Capades.

Last year we sipped on delicious (and potent) Eisbock while a few ladies mingled about in Rink attire.

There will be 5 iced versions of NH beer including "Phunkywine."

See you there.