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As many of my reviews will show, I am a big fan of metal. It goes without saying that I love beer. I also enjoy barbeque. Lucky for me, there is an event coming this August that combines that sweet trifecta, and it is called GWAR B Q. This year’s celebration is somewhat bittersweet. Gwar’s frontman David Brockie passed away in Mar ...

The Internet has been buzzing with a bunch of new breweries opening up in Connecticut. Here’s what you need to know about a few of the up-and-comers. Overshores Brewery of East Haven has a unique spin on their brewing. They are dedicated to Belgian-style brewing, which is a refreshing sight to see against all the super-hoppy IPAs that se ...

It isn’t that hard to put out an album for people. Technology can allow for instant gratification of new music. It is a great thing, but I find that it can make finding new, awesome bands a little overwhelming. But it makes finding hidden gems that much more special. This week’s case in point: The Insurance Salesmen’s latest, ...

Stanley Cup playoff season is upon us. Perfect time to check out a Zambonis show! The Zambonis are one of the best hockey-related things to come out of Connecticut besides the Hartford Whalers. They were formed in my hometown of Bridgeport, CT in 1991, and if you’re a hockey fan or a fan of the CT music scene, you may have caught one of t ...

Last year’s CT Beer Week went so well, 2014 will bring not just one, but TWO weeks celebrating locally brewed beer. May 12-18 is the first week, and October 13-19 is the second. The spring beer week has plenty of events going on across the state. The week kicks off with the 4th annual Rising Pint Brewfest, which takes place May 10 at Ren ...

Sometimes a film will hit really close to home, even when it’s about a home on the other side of the country. Rock, Rage, and Self-Defense, a new documentary by Leah Michaels and Rozz Therrien is on tour now (it stops in Connecticut on May 1-2). While it covers a subject matter that stems from an event that took place over 20 years ago, i ...

Single And A Pint pairs a new song/video with a new beer that’s just come out. Brody is back! Actually, she never really went anywhere. The lead singer of the Distillers has had her hands in a variety of projects, both musically and in life. After having two children with her husband Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age, Brody Dalle is ...

Sometimes a film will hit really close to home, even when it’s about a home on the other side of the country. Rock, Rage, and Self-Defense, a new documentary by Leah Michaels and Rozz Therrien is on tour now (it stops in Connecticut on May 1-2). While it covers a subject matter that stems from an event that took place over 20 years ago, i ...

Having plenty of friends in the hospitality industry, I have mixed feelings about Restaurant Week. If you’re working it, it can be stressful. It’s also possibly not as lucrative for servers and bartenders as one would think, since the awesome $32 dinner prix fixe means people aren’t spending as much money, and therefore aren& ...

I am generally the sort of person who does the maximum amount of overthinking when it comes to making plans, especially those involving travel. But on Friday I was reminded about the 2014 Beer Bloggers Conference, which takes place August 22-24 in San Diego, and today I registered for it. It’s going to be a great weekend. The conference i ...