Smoked, Smoked Beer On A Sunday

Cracked open a Schlenkerla Marzen Rauchbier this afternoon while I rip some of my Replacements bootlegs.  Wow - this Rauchbier is really smooth and the smoked character is not overwhelming at all.  Should go well with the Smoked Ham and roasted potatoes that I am whipping up for Easter Dinner.

Never heard of a Rauchbier?  Well, I hadn't until recently on an episode of the great Rock N Roll Manifesto show.  One of his guests on the show, Matt, described the Rauchbier and I had to find one to try.  As luck would have it, my local Beer Shoppe stocks the full line of Rauchbiers, so I picked out the Marzen.  Now, Rauchbiers all have the smoked flavor due to the brewery's unique treatment of the malts before brewing.  The malt is roasted, much like coffee beans, for that rich smoked flavor.

Here is the Breweries website ------>  SchlenkerLa

More info about the beer and it's history -------> German Beer Institute

The Wiki on Rauchbier ------->  Smoked Beer

Have a great Easter.

Cheers,

Jerry

Ebay Rock 45's 4/6/12

 Each Friday, I search Ebay for some interesting high $$$ 45s that have sold on Ebay recently and on Saturday morning I post the top 5 along with the corresponding videos so you can judge for yourself if the buyer got a good deal.

The Rolling Stones     We Love You    $199.99

From the Auction:

Label- LONDON RECORDS 45-905 PICTURE SLEEVE

The Rolling Stones-DANDELION b/w WE LOVE YOU

Kip Tyler     She's My Witch    $199.17

From the Auction:

Two Out of this world Rockers on one 45. Both sides have been comped many many times, so this is a popular record. “She’s My Witch” delivers an beat that will infect your very soul. The sax and guitar are so sleazy and as tuff as nails. There is a spine tingling scream that will make the hair on the back of your neck stand on its end. The flip is just as menacing, “Rumble Rock”. The perfect juvenile delinquent song. A savage beat with a dangerous sax and a haunting piano. You get two fantastic rockers on one monster 45. This is guaranteed original. KILLER KILLER KILLER tracks!!! One of my personal faves. 

The Stooges     I Wanna Be Your Dog     $162.39

From the Auction:

THE STOOGES

I WANNA BE YOUR DOG / 1969

ELEKTRA - EK 45664

CANADA 7 INCH 45 RECORD. MINT MINUS CONDITION RECORD.CLEAN LABEL. CLEAN WEA SLEEVE.

Gas Huffer     Beer Drinkin Cavemen From Mars    $9.99

From the Auction:

Gas Huffer

Beer Drinkin Cavemen From Mars/Hot Cakes

Sub Pop Records #163 Blue Vinyl

Buddy Meredith     Flop Top Beer     $1.00

Now for a little Beer drinkin fun -  

The Troggs    Miller Beer commercial on a 7"    22.38

From the Auction:

If You've Got The Time...We've Got The Beer    Sleeve is M- (tiny tear at opening on b-side), Reocrd is Near Mint with perfect labels.
     Thought you had all the Troggs 7"ers?  Bet you're missing this one.  From the early 70s this EP is kind of a puzzler.  Although it has different Miller Beer jingles, the labels says "not to be sold or played on the air".
     The first two tracks are straight-up Miller jingles, but the last four are different songs written around the tag line on the cover.  I'm guessing that this is the only place you'll find these songs.    A really cool piece for music and beer collectors.


Sorry no video for this one!

Red Red Wine On A Sunday #132 - Red Red Wine (Last Session with Bob Stinson)

Smile and drink some Cheerwine - "It's Full of Good Cheer"  and so is the latest show - chock full of effervescent tuneage and bursting with flavorful licks.

Here's the Playlist:

Ten Percenter
Frank Black
Frank Black

Little Cream Soda
The White Stripes
Icky Thump
Suggested by Draz of Coffee Time

Old Coke Bar
Chuck Jones
Flip Flip

Root Beer
Law Brothers
Rhythm & Booze - Buffalo Bop Compilation

The Crusher
The Cramps
Off the Bone

Coke & Jack
Mark Lind
The Truth Can Be Brutal

Jack Pepsi
TAD
8-Way Santa

The Soda
Hell on Wheels .
There Is A Generation Of Handicapped People To Carry On
Suggested by El of Cassettes and Chocolate Milk

Coke 2
The Who
Thirty Years Of Maximum R&B

Cherry Cola
Eagles of Death Metal
Death By Sexy
Suggested by John of the STar mAPs

Mountain Dew
The Pogues
If I Should Fall From Grace With God

Soda Jerk
Doggy Style
Don't Hit Me Up
Suggested by Joe of The Best Table In Hell

Red Red Wine (Last Session With Bob Stinson)
Replacements
Boink II
Wilfully Obscure blogpost

Soda Poppin' Around
The Collins Kids
Rockin'est
Suggested by Greg Lonesome of the Rock N Roll Manifesto and Mojo Workout

Soda-Pop Pop
Tommy Sands
The Grill Can't Help It

Strawberry Soda
Bastard Winos
4
Suggested by Noland

Pop
Mitch Hedberg
Mitch All Together

Institutionalized
Suicidal Tendencies
Left of the Dial: Dispatches from the '80s Underground
Suggested by Tommy of Tommy Unit Live

My Little Baby
Rose Maddox
Capitol 7"

Jive After Five
Carl Perkins
Columbia 7"

Lola
Kinks
Reprise 7"

Santa Monica Pearls
The Soda Pop Kids
No Front Teeth Clear Splatter 7"
Record of the Week Blog

1-2 Crush On You
The Clash
Epic UK 7"

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2012 Rowan County Cheerwine

Vinified with love and care near the infamous vineyards of the Silver Valley, this Wine has hints of almonds and cherries.  Who knew that a wine of this caliber could be made in North Carolina?

Yeah - it's April Fool's, no alcohol here, but it is pretty good stuff.  After the beer and whiskey last week, I'm taking a break and this one is quenching my thirst perfectly.

Here's the Cheerwine website ----> Cheerwine

Found this at a local newagent shop along with a great many other "specialty" sodas - it seems that this market is expanding much like the craft beer selection that I see at my local Beer Shoppe.  I need to try more of these - Blueberry, Pineapple, Maple and Rhubarb are just some of the choices, plus some interesting looking Root Beers.

Cheers and have a great April Fools.

Ebay Rock 45's 3/30/12

  Each Friday, I search Ebay for some interesting high $$$ 45s that have sold on Ebay recently and on Saturday morning I post the top 5 along with the corresponding videos so you can judge for yourself if the buyer got a good deal.

Kiss     Shout It Out Loud    $479.00

From the Auction:

Amazing M- condition IMPOSSIBLY RARE uniquely picture sleeved Holland release of this 45 from 1974. Apparently this was only pressed in 500 copies! Extremely hard to find and especially in this absolutely jawdropping condition.Have a listen below! Both the sleeve (printed on textured paper) and the 45 are in amazing condition.

Johnny Burnette    Drinking Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Drinking Wine   $467.00

From the Auction:

A Beaut. Stock copy-Scarcer than the Promo

Hammer Damage     Automatic Lips    $381.66

From the Auction:

Hammer Damage was founded in 1978 by Mike Hammer and Dave Zagar (a.k.a Donny Damage) after their split from the Rubber City Rebels. 
The original line-up included George Cabaniss on guitar, Scott Winkler on bass, Damage on guitar and Hammer on drums.
The Hammer Damage Band started out in 1978 and quickly built a strong following in the Akron-Kent music scene. They also enjoyed some modest success in Cleveland. KILLER CUTS!!! One of which "Laugh" was featured on the Killed By Death Series.

Jerry Capehart     Rollin'    $260.38

From the Auction:

  

Jerry Capehart featuring Cochran Brothers - Rollin ' / Walkin' Stick Boogie                hard to find rockabilly 45 on Cash records featuring the legendary Cochran brothers!

The Skinnies    I'm A Dullard     $249.56

From the Auction:

Two short, sharp blasts of retardo punk. Accompanied with The Normals 7″ Lectric Eye released two killer records and what else do a record label need in their catalog? The buzzzzing voice in the intro of “Out Of Order”, the sound of what sounds like a broken crash cymbal and the dubbed vocals makes this perfect. A-side of "I'm A Dullard" is an classic cut if not an anthem for most?!
THIS IS AN ORGINAL LECTRIC EYE PRESSING NOT A REISSUE!!!

Red Red Wine On A Sunday #131 - If Only You Were Lonely (Live At Maxwell's)

Whiskey - the water of life.  Tonite I play some songs devoted to Whiskey.  Cheers!

Here's the Playlist:

Doublewhiskeycokenoice
Dillinger Four
Midwestern Songs of the Americas
Suggested by Noland

If Only You Were Lonely (Live)
Replacements
Live at Maxwell's (Hoboken, NJ) 2/4/86

Alcohol (Live)
The Kinks
Everybody's In Show-Biz
Suggested by Tom T

Dear Doctor
The Rolling Stones
Beggars Banquet

Crazy About My Whiskey
Furious
Wreck The Hoose Juice
Suggested by Greg Lonesome of the Rock N Roll Manifesto

I Don't Like Whiskey
Bonnevilles
Good Suits &Fightin' Boots

Under The Big Black Sun
X
Under The Big Black Sun

Whiskey In Your Shoes
Frank Black and the Catholics
Devil's Workshop

Holiday Sunrise
Rancid
Rancid

Whiskey Bottle
Uncle Tupelo
No Depression

Whiskey And Wine
The Hardcount
Life And Death

Whiskey And Records
Dear Landlord
Dream Homes

Broken Whiskey Glass
Jason & the Scorchers
Both Sides Of The Line
Suggested by Boyd

Streams of Whiskey
The Pogues
1st Peel Session 04/17/84

Have a Drink on Me
AC/DC
Back in Black

Whiskey In The Jar
Thin Lizzy
London 7"

13 Stitches
NOFX
Fat Wreck 7"

Tennessee Toddy
Marty Robbins
Columbia 7"
Urban Dictionary's definition of Tennessee Toddy

Whiskey Man
The Who
Decca 7"

Baby Let's Play House
Chuck Owston with the Rockin Orchids
Bishop 7"

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Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA redux

It's back to a Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA on this rainy Sunday.  This time, I bought a 4 pack of the 16 ounce cans.  Yes, I said cans - a bit of a retro feel to these - strange to see a micro brew in a can - but there is a trend going on concerning the humble aluminum can.  The taste is just as good as in the bottle - big, bold hops and a spectacular finish - highly recommended.

Here's Sierra Nevada's page devoted to the brew - Torpdeo

Tonight, I'm drinking to some hard work done last weekend.  The latest addition to the Gameroom annex of the Pinhead Studios is complete- Palooka.  It's a 1964 Williams add-a-ball Pinball.

Here's some info on the Internet Pinball Database - Palooka