"It's not normal that I kick it in such swanky places", Bryce Avary says as he smiles and looks around the W lobby bar in Dallas. On the surface, one would think the 27-year-old brainchild/frontman of The Rocket Summer would be joking. Being that Avary is celebrating his second major label release for Island/Def Jam, Of Men And Angels, a tour with OneRepublic and an army of adoring fans that have waited around for what seems like an eternity - two years is a long time in his genre in the music business, Avary prefers a different kind of celebration than many of his contemporaries. "I live in the ‘burbs so I like to hang out with my dog a lot, hang out with my parents - sometimes I like to go to Fort Worth and Dallas to see my friends play at House of Blues or Granada Theater when they come through.", Avary explains modestly.
He's also a little too anxious to rest on his laurels and celebrate, anyway. The album has been done for a year now and due to circumstances out of his control, he's had to sit around and wait. "It's wild that it's taken this long", he says in amazement. After offering some horror stories about some of the factors at his label leading to now - including a former A&R rep that asked if someone could write a hit song for Avary, he says what sounds like a personal mantra: "It is coming out and that's all that matters."
Despite all of this, Avary seems to have retained his shiny happy persona. Looking on the bright side, he says, "Having a little unplanned time off made me realize how awesome everything is, even though it can be difficult. I feel so fortunate to have the fans we have. They are 50% of why this continues. I want to do this as long as possible. I'll always write music but I want to keep doing it for real."
While the album was recorded in LA - with the exception of two songs in Austin at Willie Nelson's studio during the "waiting period", where he lived for a while, he since decided to move home and buy a house right near where his parents live. He laughs, "It's crazy - I don't think many people buy a house five minutes from their parents, but in the slivers of time that I'm off, I'd rather not be in Hollywood, but closer to my family and friends". He continues, "I enjoyed it [in LA], I went out there to make a record and just stayed out there for a little while. We - my wife and I - were homeless for years meaning we didn't really live anywhere. We would crash with my parents, [smirking] which was so romantic - sometimes we would hotel hop, but we wouldn't be home for more than a week. I was on tour in the UK and decided I was sick of living nowhere so we came home and bought a house and moved in the next week."
Of Men and Angels, which is named after a Bible verse [1 Corinthians 13:1], seemed like the most appropriate title given Avary's current mindset. He explains, "It says, "If I speak in the tongues of men and angels, but have not love, I am only...a clanging cymbal." It goes on to basically say that nothing matters unless we're genuinely giving people. Something about that just weighed heavy on my heart. I'm a workaholic and the lyrics are about me putting my work above people in my life." Avary realizes the perception of being open about his spirituality in his songs, but he doesn't care. He explains, "There's a lot of very personal songs on this album and there's a very spiritually-charged theme to the record. I'm a very spiritual person and that's the biggest thing in my entire life. I want to write music for everyone and want them to get that hope out of it."
Having just returned from rehearsals for the tour, Avary is as restless as ever. "Now I've been off most of the year so I'm itching to get back on the road", he says. "I'm super excited about the album. I think it's probably my best work to date." But the workaholic in his is already thinking about the next album. He says, "I've been writing and I'm already in this new headspace. Hopefully the good part about this is that it won't take long to put out the next record. It would be rad to put out another record in 2011." In the meantime, Avary has made the first two videos and has hit the Internet to build the hype back up. "It's every much still a grassroots thing, even though we're on Island. We gotta do a lot to get things done. That's just how it is, but I'm a hands-on person.", he explains, but laments the openness of all of the social networking at the same time. "It kind of sucks that the mystery is dead and gone, though. I love keeping in touch with my fans, but I don't want to know that my favorite artist is doing his taxes right now just to stay connected. It's all a fine line I guess." And now it's time to brave the world outside, crazy Rocket Summer-tattooed fans and all. Speaking of the most devoted, he laughs, "I see it as God working through music. I try not to think about that too much - it keeps me up at night."
As he leaves the hotel, Avary gets a few double-takes on the way, which could be attributed to the local or national attention he now receives. With a modest smile, he explains, "I get both sides of that. I'll run into people around here and they're either like, "Oh, that's amazing!" or "So, you still doing the music thing?" With that, he races back home to enjoy the last bit of quiet time he'll get for a few months while he does "the music thing".
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944: So tell us, what was your biggest accomplishment under the age of 30?

TOO SHORT: Probably that I had laid ten albums, and of those ten, six of them had gone platinum, and I never intended on being a, you know, platinum artist. I just wanted to make some good music. It was a hobby, and it turned into a career, and it turned into a successful career. But I think the best accomplishment I made as a rapper, as a recording artist, is that . . . you get to the point where you make your first or your second album, and it gets a little . . . in this little gray area where you’ve got to be real to the streets, but then you’ve got all this money and this nice house, and how do you balance that? And a lot of rappers fall off at that point. I saw it coming, I knew how to handle it, and I handled it, and I did it well.

944: Then, how would you define success?

TS: By how you feel about yourself because I don’t think it’s a dollar amount or any one achievement. It’s just, when you wake up, you look in the mirror, are you satisfied or are you disappointed?

944: A lot of music artists, especially rappers, struggle between choosing the money or the mission, in terms of defining who your audience is. How do you respond to that?

TS: Well, I’ve always felt like my audience was one person. And if that one person is . . . I named that person “the Too Short fan,” whether you’re male or female. That one person is the only one I care about when I’m making a song. Is the Too Short fan going to like this song? Not me, not the world, but the one person that loves Too Short. Can I make a good song for that person? And that’s what I think about. So, if you listen back to my songs, it’s actually . . . I write it like a conversation, like I’m talking to one person. And I address you many times, like, “Yeah, man, you know what,” or whatever. That’s just how I . . . as a writer, that’s how I tap into . . . my style is to keep the focus on one person. So, if it’s a song directed to a female, and I’m like, “Yeah, you ‘nasty word,’ ‘nasty word’,” it’s not about all the women, it’s about her! And women have always told me, “That song ain’t about me!” And it’s true.

944: Where do you see yourself in five years?

TS: In five years, I’d like to just add to the Too Short legacy. The part that I missed out on was giving you, like, a good visual of what’s in my mind, whether it be me on camera, or if it’s just my vision on camera.

944: Does the legacy you’re building include working with any charitable organizations?

TS: Well, I work with a youth center. It’s called Youth Uprising in East Oakland. And I’m not an employee, I’m not the owner or the boss, but I’m always on call for events. But for awhile there, I used to be up there every other day just, you know, showing my face and being supportive of the kids. It’s for kids between 13 and 24 – it’s a really big deal, it’s not a small thing, it’s huge! I actually have a lot of friends . . . my lifelong friends, their kids are members, you know? It’s in a community that brought me up – Oakland California. It was never a question of, “Would I support it or not?” It’s really a good thing, though. They really do give you the skills to not go the wrong way in the streets, so I’m with that all the way.

944: Speaking of giving, what’s the best gift you’ve ever given someone?

TS: If you ask them, they’d probably say money. But if you ask me, I’d say I passed on a lot, a lot of knowledge in my days. I’ve taught a lot of people a lot of things that help them eat and survive. And, no matter what you think, that’s always been my number one mission in my life, to always hand knowledge back down because what I’ve got, everything I’ve got was handed down. I learned everything from somebody else. So I figure, why should I take it for me and not share it?

944: Let’s flip the script. What’s the worst gift you’ve ever received?

TS: That I’ve ever received? Probably when they send you that little summons . . . a guy knocks on your door and says, “Is your name Todd?” and they hand you a lawsuit. That’s the worst thing I’ve ever received.

944: And when you’re in LA, where do you go out to eat? What’s the usual grub?

TS: I’m a late night guy, so I’ll probably answer something like, you know, [Berry’s Pizza Café] – give me some lobster pizza! Or Bossa Nova at 3 or 4 in the morning, that’s me.

944: Late night eating can do a number on people. What do you do to stay in shape?

TS: What do I do to stay fit? Honest answer? I love women. [laughs] Keeps me in shape!

Does the smell of Drakkar cologne make you queasy? Does encountering a sea of Ed Hardy T-shirts and shiny button-downs make your eyes burn and your ears bleed? (Kind of like a Jessica Simpson country song?) Do velvet ropes and cover charges and “Do you KNOW who I am??” attitudes make you really angry and bitter? So much so that you find yourself avoiding the Gaslamp in general like the plague?

Hey. I'm all for being who you are and being happy, so if donning a shiny button-down elicits a “Yes!! I nailed it!” every time you look in the mirror, do it. Work it.

I'm just saying there's a new alternative for those not really into the above scene: Quality Social, a breath of fresh nightlife air bent on cutting through the usual Gaslamp cheese fest. Described by yours truly in a preview of Quality Social back in our December issue:

“If El Dorado, Cucina Urbana and Prohibition had a baby, then added some killer live art installations, we suspect it might look something like this new spot taking over the former EXY space downtown. Pegged as an alternative to the pretentious bottle service scene, Quality Social will be akin to a comfy-cozy, souped-up dive bar in vibe, featuring communal seating, nothing on the menu more than $12, a legit mixology cocktail menu laden with whiskey, bourbon and scotch selections, a women's-only champagne lounge through the ladies' room, and a glass-enclosed wine cellar stocked with campy dive bar items like charcoal-filtered handles of vodka.”

The brains behind Quality Social simply describe it as “a bar, with food.” Also true.

Haven't been yet and wanna see for yourself what all the buzz is about? Join me and the 944 team at Quality Social (789 Sixth Avenue) for THE party for the season: our March Spring Fashion Issue Release this Friday, March 19, from 8 to 11 p.m., with hosted specialty drinks and food from 8 to 9 p.m. 

RSVP to www.944.com/qualitysocial

And I'm of course just kidding about the above; wear whatever material and fragrance your little heart desires! Only pretentious attitudes will be checked at the door.

Sarah Daoust

944 Managing Editor

sarahd@944.com

After a recent dinner at Solea, my date dragged me through the lobby of the W South Beach and into the gift shop where she breathlessly showed me a few pieces of jewelry. It was exquisite stuff – an elegant turn on a very regal tradition – and from the look in this chick’s eyes I knew the line was worth its weight in proverbial gold.

That line, of course, was Liquid Metal, and the mastermind behind it is a man named Sergio Guterriez. The next day I was on the phone with my editor here at 944 explaining just what Liquid Metal does to a woman, and she immediately concurred: we had to cover the story.

Below lies a quick Q&A with the San Franciscan transplant, whose knockout goods can be found on the bodies of starlets like Annette Bening, Tyra Banks and Toni Braxton, and, of course, in only the most discriminating establishments. But don’t take our word for it (or theirs); pick up an SG piece and give it to someone you dig. You’ll be dug right back for life.

How’d you get your start?

I started out in San Francisco, California about 17 years ago. There I developed the mesh made out of ball chain. I always say the Liquid Metal Collection merges vintage style with modern industrial ball chain.

In 1994, my ball chain mesh designs caught the attention of designer Betsy Johnson. She invited me to premiere the line exclusively for her retail stores. In 1996, we expanded to Nordstrom, Bebe and Cache. As the company grew, the line extended nationwide to major cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Atlanta and Ontario, Canada. In 2000 we grew more into selling to high end boutiques and specialty stores.

Why the name Liquid Metal?

It fit us perfectly. It’s metal that becomes liquid as we make the jewelr, which is soldered dot-by-dot, by hand, with tools that I created for this craftsmanship.

What kind of woman wears Liquid Metal?

Gosh, all woman from the girls who love Betsey J to women that are 70, 80 years old that come to my trade shows and have been faithful customers for years. All ages. Liquid metal is timeless.

If you had to pinpoint a philosophy behind your designs, what would it be?

Were there is more a philosophy in my work I would say it is more directed towards my one of a kind collection, these one-of-a-kind creations have undergone a transformation or “rebirth” of liquid mesh, microchips and metal soldering techniques. Sometimes I use antique bottles and swords.

I use a lot of microchips that have been transformed by me and show the inside or what I usually call “the skeletons of them.” I like to transmit to people to be more aware of how we use technology in a positive way rather that negative, to have technology help us instead of destroying us etc. Technology is the most powerful tool we have now and we must maintain a well-bred continence to be able to use it well.

Is there a specific reason why Liquid Metal is sold exclusively in select boutiques around the country?

Yes, through time we found that are most faithful customers are indeed the small and medium shops, boutiques that have exclusive designer items. They show the product better, sometimes better than big corporate department stores, so we have focus more on them now.

All of your pieces are hand-crafted. Are there even tools or machines capable of mass-producing your line?

No, there are not, which is why I have created them. There are tools like soldering/flame that help me put all this together, but I designed them, and it’s still a one-dot-by-dot-at-a-time soldering technique.

You’re most famous perhaps for your bracelets, belts and necklaces. But you’ve also created some exquisite one-of-a-kind pieces, such as bayonets and daggers. Is there a chance that we’ll see more of such rarities in the near future?

Oh yes! I also love that part of my work and if all goes according to plan, by fall we should open up a store and you will be able to see much more of it.

Why’d you choose Miami as your base of operations?

I love Miami. It’s close to South America, New York and even Europe. I like the weather and the blue ocean that invites you in. It’s a fun place, lots of music, and it’s very sexy all year long. Why not?

What can the world expect to see from Sergio Gutierrez and Liquid Metal in 2010 (and beyond)?

More interesting mesh is coming by summer for sure (with stainless steel parts), and a store that shows all the wonderful aspects or our collection (www.lmcollection.com).

We also will feature lots more bracelets, purses, accessories (leather and mesh), as well as the denim collection that carries metal embellishments. It’s not you’re traditional blue jean; it’s very high-end and limited in edition. Very fashionable.

You can find Sergio Guterriez’s Liquid Metal in Mia, Simons & Green, Via Moda, Kristine Michael, Soulier, Heart & Soul, and the South Beach W Hotel’s gift shop.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:19:45 MST http://www.944.com/articles/the-944-interview-sergio-gutierrez-the-man-behind-the-line-called-liquid-metal-2/ http://www.944.com/articles/music-by-adrian-vera/

Up & Coming recording artist Adrian Vera performed at LA's Legendary THE VIPER ROOM on Feb 22nd following a set by Daniel Merriweather, well known for his involvement with Mark Ronson. As part of the LJAM PR showcase which Adrian kicked off, he performed an amazing array of self-written songs, with aid of his bassist Cameron. The showcase, sponsored by Miller Lite, also had Lake Bell and Samantha Ronson in attendance. Freestyle rappers Kosha Dillz, who's video just debuted on MTV2, along with Flex Mathews, joined Adrian on stage for some freestyling during his song "There's Gotta Be." 944 favorites included the songs "Better Life" and "It May Hurt" as well as "Cold Nights" and "Sleeping Giants."  Adrian's performance was powerful and sexy, and was very engaging with the audience. We love his lyrics and song crafting and he has a great star look.

Keep an eye for upcoming shows on his site:  adrianveramusic.com

Since 2005, a young team of hardworking marketers, event planners, and go-getters have taken a small, college-level showcase, and transformed it into one of the most talked about entertainment events in Los Angeles.

When founder Jason Peskin met a young designer attempting to expose her line, they first envisioned a simple fashion show to which they would invite buyers. However, after speaking to many of their friends and colleagues, it was apparent that more innovation would be needed to spark greater interest in the event. Peskin, with a background in product marketing and concert production, had the right resources and relationships to bring more elements to the proposed fashion show. Adding a concert to the show made sense, but then adding multiple installations and fashion lines by other emerging artists suddenly made things more interesting. With a fashion, music and art theme, the first event took place at the historic El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. More than 700 guests attended and witnessed the birth of a movement - Project Ethos. This show sparked a need and energy in the Project Ethos team to provide such opportunities to fellow artists of all kinds.

Now five years later, on the eve of LA Fashion Week, Project Ethos is poised to execute its biggest and most complex event yet at a newly renovated Music Box (formerly the Fonda). The outfit's 12th major showcase will feature 10 fashion lines, more than 80 models, two live bands, four DJs, and 12 visual artists - all combining their forces of creativity to get the attention of the right people. Buyers, media, curators, event-goers, and consumers will make up the more than an expected crowd of 1500.

Some of this show’s highlights include Gordana Gehlhausen and Jesus Estrada - two former Project Runway contestants. They were added as headliners to increase the exposure of younger, newer designers opening the show and create a richer experience for everyone attending.

Another major highlight is the addition of Bruno Mars to the concert portion. Mars is currently burning up the music charts and radio waves with the song "Nothing on You" by B.O.B. If the fashion and music elements weren’t enough to cause excitement, the show is dedicating an entire rooftop patio to showcase the works of talented visual artists, including live painting from Michael Pukac. Further, Provecho Restaurant will provide the food, while DJ sets from Frontside will infuse the gallery with moody vibes.

One of the great things about this Project Ethos event is that when the fashion show is over around 11 p.m., the party is just getting started. The chairs around the runway will be cleared for a 12 a.m. performance by Love Grenades and DJ sets from Mando Fresko keeping attendees entertained until 2 a.m.

Don't be mistaken, however. Despite all of the fun and excitement it provides with each and every one of its events, Project Ethos is most proud of the fact that it has been working tirelessly for years to expose artists to unique opportunities while exciting attendees. Through blood, sweat, and tears, Project Ethos has arrived to contribute to the fashion week scene (but not take it over). After all, it is more than just fashion.]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:54:18 MST http://www.944.com/articles/the-incubator/ http://www.944.com/articles/the-fine-print-lauren-pierce-ateliers-hand-dyed-garments-are-elegant-and-socially-conscious/

This month, designer Lauren Bush – niece of former President George W. Bush – reveals her latest spring collection for her highly praised clothing line, Lauren Pierce Atelier, at select Barneys New York locations across the country. But ladies wanting a piece to call their own must act fast, as the items are being made available at each location for six days only.

Currently, Lauren Pierce is being shown in Beverly Hills, Calif. (through March 17), and San Francisco (through March 18), but will soon appear in Scottsdale, Ariz., on March 19, and in Dallas on March 20.

On the first day of each six-day event, women will have a chance to meet Bush in person as she introduces her collection and answers questions. On display will be her five classic dress silhouettes, all crafted from richly colored, eco-friendly cotton fabrics that have been hand-dyed by women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. The women, many of them survivors of war in their country, use a traditional method called “bihusa” to achieve beautiful, one-of-a-kind block print and tie-dye effects.

The Barneys events are designed to give women the opportunity to order one of the custom-made dresses, priced around $500 each, which will arrive in six weeks in the silhouette, print and size of the client's choice. No two dresses are dyed exactly the same, and therefore each is guaranteed to be totally, 100-percent unique.

“Part of the whole mission is to obviously highlight the artistic vision and work [of the women in the Congo],” Bush says. “They literally pick the colors and patterns. So when you get your dress, it will come with your name and the [name of the] woman who actually dyed that fabric.”

Bush has said that 10 percent of profits from the sales of her collection each season will go toward supporting causes that improve the lives of the women in the country where the materials were sourced, or women who even helped make the materials, such as with this season's fabrics.

“I haven't been able to visit these particular women in the D.R.C. yet,” Bush says. “Just because it's quite dangerous there. But yeah, I would definitely love to. Actually, I met one of them … The organization called Women for Women – that's how I found this awesome group of women – flew one of them in for this fundraiser [that the organization] had in New York, so I did get to meet her, and … that was kind of a special moment. I showed her pictures of the dresses on models. I think it's a neat cultural exchange.”

Any designer who has already achieved some level of fame outside the fashion industry before debuting a collection is naturally open to skepticism from critics, and Bush says she “gets that.” And with her family's long and very public history in politics, she may have easily fallen into the category of designer wannabes, except for one major point – unlike some other celebrity designers, she has all the credentials necessary to back up her work.

Having attended both Parsons Design School in New York City and Central St. Martin's School of Art & Design in London, as well as having interned for Zac Posen, Bush is well-versed in the various aspects of the fashion world. (Not to mention her boyfriend is David Lauren, son of designer Ralph Lauren.)

“I think there are a lot of celebrities who are very much involved in their design process,” Bush says, citing Victoria Beckham, Gwen Stefani and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as a few examples of highly creative and successful celebrity designers.

“I just feel lucky to have an idea and bring something to fruition,” Bush continues. “There are so many designers out there and my intention was never to add noise to that.” Instead, she says her goal has been to create timeless pieces that are both socially conscious and beautiful, and which also highlight the work and causes of women in other countries.

But how can dresses with such bold prints become timeless wardrobe staples? Bush says she designed each of the silhouettes with very classic lines and shapes in mind. “Plus,” she asserts, “I think anything with a story has a deeper meaning, a deeper trend.”

Those looking for just such a trend are invited to meet Bush and peruse the collection, exclusive to Barneys New York, at the current and upcoming store locations. See the Lauren Pierce Web site for more details.

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How could a person make better use of a Saturday afternoon than by freely roaming all 50,000 square feet of the Fort Mason Center shoveling all sorts of gourmet chocolate into one's face? I can't think of a single thing . . .
Chocolate tasting, chocolate demos, chocolate fashion, chocolate spa treatments, chocolate body painting – wait, what? Oh, and what goes better with chocolate than WINE? Hello?

www.sfchocolatesalon.com ]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:17:47 MST http://www.944.com/articles/its-chocolate-oclock-the-sf-chocolate-salon-rolls-back-into-town/ http://www.944.com/articles/hadley-loves-jazz/

When I was a kid there was a band called “Johnny Hates Jazz,” and I always wondered who could hate jazz? Certainly not I. Which is why you might find me at Jazz in the Gardens this weekend at Landshark Stadium or Sun Life Stadium, or whatever they're calling it this week. But don’t be mistaken - it’s not in that big nasty bowl where you’d be stuck to a plastic seat. It’s in the lawn outside the stadium. The perfect setting to see Mary J Blige, John Legend, Cassandra Wilson, David Sanborn and Robin Thicke (among others) do their thing in the grass. The event is both Saturday and Sunday and promises to really be....jazz in the garden. Oh yeah, and it’s St. Patrick’s Day so feel free to kiss a ginger.

If you're on Lincoln Road this weekend, or would simply like to help the Humane Society of Greater Miami, go to Kiehl's Since 1851 and look at all the cute pets that need adopted. If you take one home you'll get a box of Kiehl's products and if you donate $$, they'll give you a free product. Sounds like a win win - now go home and make sure your pets are "fixed," after all you don't want to be part of the problem, but part of the solution. Also on Lincoln - The Big Bounce Album Release party on Friday at The Colony Theater.

It's the end of the world as we know it, and we feel, well, fabulous! We have been beside ourselves with excitement for weeks about Spacetaker's 6th Annual Gala, Apocalypto, on March 20. The Mad-Max inspired theme will make way for a revelrous night of art, live music, bites, drinks, fashion and more. Music and performances include the legendary chainsaw-wielding ice sculptor, Reverend Butter, as well as DJ Drew, Scatter! Improv, Divisi Strings/Collide, Robert Ellis and the Boys, Psophonia Dance Company, Freneticore and more! 

To check out the Save the Date, click here: http://www.spacetaker.org/Hit_The_Road/

As a DJ, I spend a lot of time digging in the crates at record stores tracking that one gem of a track that nobody else has or is playing out to a crowd. The same can be said about my beers. I really enjoy tracking down those diamonds in the rough—those small micro-breweries or brewpubs that are making the perfect IPA or Pilsner. The ale producer who meticulously searches for the best ingredients to hand-craft their wares. For craft beer lovers, Seattle is their record store.
    It’s a good time to be a craft beer fan in Seattle, as breweries and brewpubs are sprouting up faster than status updates on Facebook. In the greater Seattle area alone, there are more than 30 breweries and brewpubs with an additional 80 breweries across the state of Washington — and this doesn’t include the 50-plus beer bars and gastro-pubs.
    Luckily, the state of Washington is home to a few of America’s largest malt producers and provides roughly 75 percent of the United States' supply of hops — not to mention a near endless supply of pure water from the surrounding Cascade, Olympic, Mt. Baker and Mt. Rainer mountain ranges to satisfy the insatiable thirst for quality beer. During the ’80s, Seattle was said to have had the largest per capita consumption of beer in America. In fact, America’s first “brewpub” was opened in 1982 by Bert Grant in Yakima, Washington. Seattle comes by its love of beer naturally, and this comparatively long history of microbrewing has served it well, with some exciting newcomers joining the steadfast tradition of beer appreciation.
    Inside the Schooner Exact Brewing Company, the scent of yeast permeates the air and large metal fermentation tanks stand guard against the back wall. Kegs upon kegs sit neatly stacked around the entrance of the warehouse. Over in the corner, near one of the sliding garage doors, sits a work-station for creating handmade tap handles. The space is generous for such an intimate brewery.
    Schooner Exact Brewing Company is located in an industrial business park operated by Marcus Connery and Matt and Heather McClung. The brewery first started pumping out fine quality ales in 2007. Marcus grabs two pint glasses and opens a modified refrigerator filled with four five-gallon kegs and pours a pint of their Gallant Maiden Hefeweizen, followed by an IPA. “Schooner Exact is named after the ship that brought the first settlers to Seattle,” explains Marcus. Matt started out as a home brewer, creating a seasonal beer called Hoppy Holidays every year. Eventually he invited Marcus over to brew a batch and he was hooked. It wasn’t until 2006 that they decided to become full-time brewers.
    Their flagship brew is the The Gallant Maiden, a fruity American-style wheat beer with hints of citrus and clove. Their IPA is a solid dose of hops and rounded malt combination. Pints of their beers can be found at a handful of Seattle bars, and purchasing a keg just takes a call in advance. Stay tuned to www.schoonerexact.com as they’ll be opening their tasting room to the public in this summer.
    Just north of downtown Seattle is the neighborhood of Greenwood and the location of The Pillagers Pub, home to Baron Brewing and Three Skulls Ale. The owner, Jeff Smiley, started Baron Brewing back in 2003 after falling in love with German beer and home brewing. Smiley is a jovial man with a long salt-and-pepper goatee, a hearty laugh and a healthy dose of optimism. He prides himself on the authenticity of his German-style beers: All of the Baron beers are brewed with proper imported German ingredients. “I really like my big German beers,” he says with a huge grin. But it wasn’t long before he had the itch to make big Pacific Northwest style beers.
    “I really like my IPAs and Porters, and that’s why we started the separate brewery,” says Smiley, alluding to his recently launched Three Skulls Ale label. All of the Three Skulls Ales are brewed on the same brewing kit as the Baron Brewing line and, like Baron, the Three Skulls Ales are made with high-quality ingredients — in this case, All-American grains, hops and yeast. Not to be missed is the Baron Schwarzbier Black Lager, a classic German black lager with an essence of chocolate and a crisp finish. Another Pillager standout is the Three Skulls Ales’ Cut Throat Red: a deep amber red ale with a nice hop finish.
    Over in the Capitol Hill district, The Redwood, (which is not necessarily a beer bar, but like all bars in Seattle, has plenty of great beers on tap and great pub food) features a porter from Big Al's, one of the best new breweries in the Seattle area. On tap at The Redwookd, Big Al’s Smoked Porter stays true to the platonic Porter featuring a smoky and chocolate-y nose with just the right balance of hops, malt and a smooth finish.
    Owner Alejandro Brown started Big Al’s Brewery in August of 2008. Unlike a lot of home brewers who normally frequent home brew supply shops to purchase brewing ingredients, Brown had been going to his local home brew shop to purchase parts for his kegerator. Eventually, the shop owners persuaded him to start brewing. Brown recalls, “I used to go to a supply shop in Kent to get hardware and every time I went in there, the staff would ask me ‘when are you going to start brewing, Alejandro?’ I finally gave in and got a starter kit. I immediately became addicted to home brewing.” The rest is history. The Big Al’s Brewery tasting room is open seven days a week for sampling, pints (try the Smoked Porter), growlers, barbeque and darts.
    Brouwer’s Cafe in the ultra-hip Fremont neighborhood is another great spot for some sampling. This is not a brewery or brewpub, but a fantastic industrial space that is an oasis to 64 taps and more than 300 bottled beers. The style of beers range from Belgian Triples to oak-aged and American style ales. The French-inspired faire ranges from Croque Monsieur sandwiches topomme frites with mussels. For some brews, try the Fantome Saison or the Russian River’s Blind Pig IPA.
    The Stumbling Monk at Capitol Hill is another great stop with a mellow and unassuming bar. Originally started as a bottle shop in 1998 and then eventually converted into a Belgian beer bar in 2001, the space is dimly lit and the seating is sparse. They have a great bottle list as well as 11 beers on draught.
    An expedition to Seattle is the beer enthusiasts’ equivalent to that rare pirated bootleg or the elusive white label DJ’s constantly seek. The engaging and personable city is like the ideal record shop: full of hidden corners and surprises around every turn. Just when you think you’ve found it all, another treasure reveals itself.

For more of Galvin's adventures, visit http://chrisgalvin.wordpress.com]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.944.com/articles/seattle-beer-scursion-meet-seattles-artisnal-brewers/ http://www.944.com/articles/the-smoke-stick/

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“I am not an ‘Internet Guy’, I don’t really watch TV, and I can’t sit in front of a computer for very long,” says Matt Skiba, frontman for the Chicago-based punk band Alkaline Trio. “I write songs and play the shows, so somebody else can look and stare at a screen all day! I can’t do it.” This simplistic approach is echoed on Alkaline Trio’s recent release, This Addiction, an album that showcases a return to the early days of the band. They explored peeling off the layers of instruments that had been featured on their recent releases, and wrote much of the emotional album while they were out on the road. “We took a different approach to it, one more similar to how we used to make records. This was the first time in many years that we wrote the record together. And we recorded in Chicago for the first time in years,” say Skiba, who is currently living (and surfing) in Los Angeles. “Being in that city was a big influence on the way the record sounds.”

This Addiction kicks off with the title track, which compares the end of a relationship with the wonderful side effects of a heroin addiction. “It’s a metaphor that’s been used a hundred times before and we put our own spin into it,” says Skiba, admitting his own recent withdrawal from love was quite intense. “Oh yeah, there was a break-up. Big time…divorce style! I’m still going through it right now. It was a pretty dark time, but it was also pretty educational.”

While it provided the inspiration for a very personal song, Skiba hasn’t had his own issues with the drug. “I have had friends go to really dark places on heroin, I never had a problem with it thankfully,” he says with an air of wisdom. “But it’s crazy what love can do, it’s not dissimilar from being in the clutches of drug addiction.”

One of the other standout tracks is the politically-charged “The American Scream”, based on a true story that really touched home for Skiba, who grew up in a military household. “Sometime ago, I read a story about a soldier that came home from overseas and commited suicide on his mom’s grave. Both of my parents were in Vietnam, and luckily they made it out of there,” says the grateful Skiba. “So it really affected me a lot. It’s horrible, yet touching, to see how war affects people’s lives.”

Part of the adventure of releasing a record for Alkaline Trio this time included breaking off from their major label deal and releasing This Addiction themselves on their new imprint, Heart and Skull. “Epic changed their program up, and restructured itself as a pop label, which we are not a pop band, and we have no business being there,” Skiba says with a slight chuckle. “We called them and asked if we can leave, and they said ‘Yes’ and we left amicably!”

Starting an imprint is no easy feat, but Alkaline Trio was given a big boost when one of the biggest champions of indie-music was ready to co-sign the project. “Brett Gurewitz (Bad Religion) came along and said we should partner up and do it through Epitaph,” says Skiba about the label honcho that launched the careers of The Offspring, among many others. “That dude has been a hero of ours since we were little kids, and a dear friend of ours for years. We look up to guys that are in bands, for bands, and by bands.”

So does the Trio have any Diddy-inspired aspirations toward being record label moguls? Skiba laughs, but is open-minded. “We try and take everything in stride and baby steps have always worked for us,” admitting that they may sign bands in the future, but there are no concrete plans. “We always deal with the situation at hand and see what happens tomorrow. Today we are working on Alkaline Trio.”

“Independently Edible” is the tagline to one of Phoenix’s newest culinary attractions, the Devoured Phoenix Culinary Classic, which is being held downtown at the Phoenix Art Museum March 13 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy two days of food and wine tastings from approximately 60 of the Valley’s best local restaurants and 40 wine vendors, along with live music, chef demonstrations, seminars and art displays.

Since the Phoenix Art Museum serves as one of the hosts of this event, guests who purchase the $90 two-day pass will receive free admission into the museum, which is currently hosting the Ansel Adams: Discoveries exhibition. Also available is a single-day pass for $65 (Note: single-day ticket price bumps up to $75 the day of the event).

Central Phoenix has cultivated a reputation for having a hip, fun nightlife and restaurant scene, which is why Devoured wanted to incorporate arts and culture into the mix. And keeping the focus on local and independently owned companies will also help highlight Phoenix as a prime dining destination, says Tom Jetland, one of the restaurateurs involved with the conception of Devoured.

“Our event became more of a wine, arts, culture and food event,” he says. “And we wanted to target a younger, hipper crowd.”

Kimber Lanning, founder and executive director of Local First Arizona, a non-profit organization aimed to draw support towards locally owned businesses, came up with the idea for Devoured. From there, she and a group of nine enthusiastic restaurateurs turned the idea into a reality in hopes of bringing more of an attraction to local restaurants.

Jetland says this event will help show that there are a variety of independently owned places where people can dine on a regular basis within their neighborhoods, but will also encourage people to venture out to try new restaurants as well. Beyond that, the overall aim of the event is to keep money circulating within local Arizona businesses rather than national chains.

Devoured is excited to welcome favorite local chefs, including Christopher Gross of Christopher’s Crush and Mark Tarbell of the well-established Tarbell’s. F.Y.I. Chef Tarbell won the Food Network’s “Iron Chef America” against Iron Chef Cat Cora in 2007, so attendees should be prepared to taste amazing fare.

944’s Top 5 Must-Haves at Devoured:

1.FnB … because they’ve been the talk around town for months!

2.St. Francis … because their cuisine ingredients are so creatively combined.

3.Tammie Coe Cakes … because everyone has a sweet tooth.

4.Mabel’s on Main … because it might be the coolest place in town.

5.The Parlor Pizzeria… because of the Yukon Gold Potato pizza.

There will be free parking at the Phoenix Art Museum, and for those who do not want to drive, hop on the light rail and get off at the McDowell stop which is right across the street from the Museum, so it will be easy to find. Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix 85004 www.phxart.org/devoured

After taking it easy last year with a quaint party in the Delano’s garden that featured two vignettes showcasing two different local designers, Gen Art’s Fresh Faces in Fashion event is back big time. That means serious Fashion Week style catwalks with complete runway shows displaying budding Miami and New York designer’s complete collection as well as a who's who cocktail reception.  One designer in particular is getting a lot of buzz - Whitney Port, but she should not eclipse the talent of showcased future stars Romina Heighes, By Smith, Lialia, and Fernando Carneiro. There are also accessory designers Rella Jewelry, Babette Epaulette and B.Rawlings showcasing their wares. It’s just like a real fashion show - all the local media will be there to take notes on the emerging talent, but unlike a traditional show you can actually buy a ticket. Zac Posen, Milly, and Phillip Lim have all gone on to achieve commercial success after being 'Fresh Faces' - don't miss it!]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:01:53 MST http://www.944.com/articles/gen-arts-fresh-faces-is-back-big-dont-miss-tonights-big-fashion-bash/ http://www.944.com/articles/shes-out-of-my-league-stars-hit-dallas-krysten-ritter-and-alice-eve-in-the-big-d/

Since their new film, She's Out Of My League, doesn't have a big star per se to fall back on, budding starlets Alice Eve and Krysten Ritter have hit the road to promote the raucous comedy - complete with off-the-wall Q&A screenings and promotional tie-ins like girls wrestling in lube at local clubs.
In this particular case, the girls, both 28, hit PLUSH and the Studio Movie Grill in Dallas, followed by a visit to USO troops. Sitting at Hully and Mo in Uptown, Eve and Ritter shared stories about filming, bonding and late-night shenanigans.

944: Alice, in your first scene, you literally turn every guy's head within eyesight. How great is that - assuming it happens off-set, too?
Krysten Ritter: Oh God, it's like every woman's dream, isn't it? [sings] "Pretty Woman" [laughs]
Alice Eve: It was a structured scene, so it wasn't like all these people just turning their heads. There was one guy who never did it at the right time. He was out to lunch. It's work, you know? If you start believing it, you're in trouble. It's not like I'm thinking, "Oh, these guys would be turning their heads, anyway!" It's not like it happens in real life all the time. When it does, it's nice.
KR: It is nice, but I never get hit on, so I don't know.
AE: I don't think that's true.

944: The movie points out that confidence goes a long way with girls. Is that true with you?
KR: It's all about confidence. That and a sense of humor are the best qualities. A girl wants to be taken for a ride.
AE: Yeehah, cowgirl! [Laughs]
KR: I'm wearing my Texas shirt, I'm ready. We want to be shown a good time. It's sexy. And I want a man who fixes things. Get a tool belt, baby. Fix something. That's some deep-rooted shit, man.

944: You two have said you had a great time filming. What were some of the things you did together for fun?
KR: Wherever you make a film, it's fun. It's an experience - you bookend it.
AE: Pittsburgh was great. They were always smiling, even though we descended on their town for three months.
KR: We went to strip clubs a lot - Alice and I, we ate a lot of sandwiches with French fries, we went to Dave & Buster's a lot.
AE: It's been a privilege to be taken around America. I like Texas - they are kind of similar to the English in their manners.

944: Is there one memory that will stay with you from this experience?
AE: Yeah, the day my shirt blew up in the wind. I thought, "Oh, that's fine, I was on the street walking to makeup by myself" and Krysten came to me and said, "Did your skirt blow up?" - and she was in the hotel, where there were a bunch of windows.
KR: It was a very Marilyn Monroe moment. I remember hanging out after we were done shooting, just sitting in windowsills drinking a glass of wine. It was very romantic.
AE: Kissing...
KR: Making out with each other in our pajamas. [Laughs] No, we would snuggle and watch movies and I'll always remember having a great time together.

944: So does that mean you'd want to do a sequel?
KR: Oh God, sequels are never that good, are they?
AE: It's a good movie, but it exists on its own.

Bald is beautiful.

Well, actually I'm pretty sure bald would NOT be beautiful on me; in fact without this Cousin It blonde mop of mine I'm pretty sure I'd pass for Yoda's identical twin, just with glossier lips and maybe a better tan. (Thanks, Grandma, for your “I refuse be ignored!” ears I inherited from you.)

But bald is beautiful on most, especially when going bald raises awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. My Editor's Pick of the week? The St. Baldrick's Foundation Shave-a-thon at BASIC in East Village, this Saturday, beginning at 12 noon. More than 100 brave San Diegans will have their precious tresses buzzed completely off, with the collective goal of raising $15,000. It's an ambitious but achievable goal with the community's support.

That's where YOU come in ...

Wanna do your part but worried about potentially uncovering your inner Yoda? A $10 cover at BASIC includes free pizza, beer, cocktail specials and repeated squeals of shock as the luscious locks of your fellow San Diegans fall to the ground. 944 will be there covering every shiny, Sinead O'Connor moment.

Wanna donate to the cause or learn more? Go to www.stbaldricks.org

Sarah Daoust

944 Managing Editor

sarahd@944.com

Oh sure, once in a while we'll put a polish change in the hands of the local “chop shop,” but the waxing of our (ahem) more delicate areas? Never! Those parts are best left to experts, and when we think “expert,” we think Bliss Spa. All waxing appointments run 30 minutes or less, so clients get in and out in a jiff. Besides being quick, Bliss waxers keep it as pain-free a possible - with a super-soothing white wax for scaredy cats and those with sensitive skin. Those who aren't scared, just shy don't have to worry either: Bliss promises to keep clients covered and un-contorted. Best of all, when the deed is done, they'll send you out the door with a lollipop, for bravery. 

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Join Crustacean Restaurant, the hottest spot in Beverly Hills, for the launch of their new RED HOUR.  Crustacean will be serving up delicious discounted drinks, $7 tantalizing tapas, and a live band this Wednesday, March 10th from 5pm to 8pm!  Crustacean is located at 9646 Little Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90210, valet parking will be available, and if you would like to make dinner reservations for after the happy hour, please contact 310.205.8990.

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Jerry Seinfeld Live! 
Hosted by Jason Alexander 

An evening of Stand Up benefitting Reprise Theatre Company

 
One Night Only! Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills 
(formerly The Wilshire Theatre) 
   

Reprise Theatre Company presents Jerry Seinfeld Live! hosted by Jason Alexander, for one performance only on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 8:00 pm, at the Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills (formerly the Wilshire Theatre). 
  
This extraordinary event will feature the hilarious comedy of Jerry Seinfeld and will reunite him with Reprise’s Artistic Director and the evening’s host, Jason Alexander. Ticket sales support Reprise and its mission to produce musical theatre and provide arts education programs for underserved members of our community.
  
Reprise Theatre Company is headed by Artistic Director Jason Alexander and Producing Director Susan Dietz.  Alexander is best known for his 9-year stint as George Costanza on “Seinfeld. ticketmaster.com, by calling the Saban Theatre box office at (323) 655-0111, and at all Ticketmaster Outlets. 
  

Jerry Seinfeld was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Massapequa, Long Island.  He graduated from Queens College in 1976 and after graduation went straight to the New York comedy club circuit. His career took off after his first successful spot on Carson’s  “The Tonight Show” in 1981 at age 27.  Appearances on Letterman and Merv Griffin shows followed, and Jerry became a leading standup comedian.  In 1989, Jerry teamed up with fellow stand-up Larry David and created “Seinfeld Chronicles” for Castle Rock Entertainment.  The show became the hit NBC Television series “Seinfeld.”  In 1998, after nine extraordinarily successful years, the last episode aired to a national audience of 75 million people. In its 7th year in syndication, “Seinfeld” is still a frontrunner in the ratings.  In the TV Guide listing of the Greatest Shows of All Time, “Seinfeld” was voted #1.
 
After retiring from his hit series, Seinfeld immediately returned to what he loved most, stand-up.  He performed to a sold out, week-long engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City.  The last show was telecast live as an HBO special, “I'm Telling You For The Last Time” in August 1998.
  
In 2001, Seinfeld began creating a new stand-up act which was chronicled in the documentary, “Comedian,” a behind the scenes look at the world of stand-up comedy. In 2003, Jerry penned a best selling children’s book entitled “Halloween” which has become a household perennial for both kids and adults alike. “Bee Movie,” opened in theaters on November 2, 2007 and was a box office hit.  Jerry starred, wrote and produced the DreamWorks animated film. He appeared with the cast of “Seinfeld” on last season’s HBO series “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
 Jerry is currently executive producer of “The Marriage Ref,” a real life comedy which will premiere on NBC in February, starring comedian Tom Papa. He can also be seen performing stand-up across the country on an ongoing basis, offering his fans a constant flow of new material.  
 
About Reprise Theatre Company
Since its inception in 1997, Reprise Theatre Company has been a focus of the Los Angeles musical theatre community, producing productions of great American musicals, and a wide variety off concerts, staged-readings, special events and outreach programs.  
  
In May 2007, Jason Alexander became Artistic Director and he was joined by Susan Dietz, Producing Director. 
  
Since its inaugural production of Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s “Promises, Promises,” which starred Mr. Alexander, Reprise has brought to the stage vibrant productions from all eras of American musical theatre including the Gershwins’ “Of Thee I Sing” and “Strike Up the Band,” Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes,” and Rodgers and Hart’s “The Boys from Syracuse” and “Babes in Arms,” as well as Richard Rodgers’ later “No Strings.”  The “Golden Era” has been well represented – Burton Lane and E.Y. Harburg with “Finian’s Rainbow,” Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe with “Brigadoon,” Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden and Adolph Green with “On the Town” and “Wonderful Town,” Irving Berlin with “Call Me Madam,” Robert Wright and George Forrest with “Kismet,” both of the Richard Adler and Jerry Ross musicals “The Pajama Game” and “Damn Yankees,” Johnny Mercer and Gene dePaul with “Li’l Abner,” Jule Styne with “Bells are Ringing,” and Frank Loesser with “The Most Happy Fella.” 
  
Musical theatre reached a new peak of popularity in the sixties, along with new creative talents, and Reprise has presented shows by many of them including Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick with “She Loves Me,” Gerome Ragni, James Rado and Galt MacDermot’s “Hair,” Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone with “1776,” Charles Adams and Lee Strouse with “Applause,” Stephen Schwartz with “Pippin,” Cy Coleman with “On the Twentieth Century” (libretto by Betty Comden and Adolph Green) and “City of Angels” (lyrics by David Zippel), Jerry Herman with “Mack and Mabel,” and three Stephen Sondheim musicals – “Company,” “Sweeney Todd,” and “Sunday in the Park with George.” 
  
Many of the great stage performers working today, as well as those who make their residence in primarily in Los Angeles, have appeared in Reprise shows including Scott Bakula, Christine Baranski, Brent Barrett, Orson Bean, Jodi Benson, Stephen Bogardus, Dan Butler, Len Cariou, Carolee Carmello, Vicki Carr, Anthony Crivello, Jason Danielely, Lea DeLaria, Clevant Derricks, Manoel Feliciano, Rodney Gilfry, Kelsey Grammer, Harry Groener, Bob Gunton, Sam Harris, Gregory Harrison, Mimi Hines, Judy Kaye, Jane Krakowski, Marc Kudish, Judith Light, Rebecca Luker, Maureen McGovern, Joey McIntyre, Donna McKechnie, Andrea Marcovicci, Marin Mazzie, Karen Morrow, Burke Moses, Kelli O’Hara, Ken Page,  Robert Picardo, David Hyde Pierce, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Roger Rees, Charles Nelson Reilly, Cathy Rigby, Douglas Sills, Rex Smith, Steven Weber, Marisa Jaret Winokur, Lillias White, Fred Willard, and Rachel York. 
  
 

Calendar Listing for Jerry Seinfeld Live! hosted by Jason Alexander

Theatre:Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills (formerly the Wilshire Theatre)  
           8440 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211
  
Date:   Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 8:00 pm
                            
Ticket Online: www.reprise.org and ticketmaster.com 
Phone: Saban Theatre box office (323) 655-0111 
Ticketmaster Phone Charge at (800) 982-2787
In person: all Ticketmaster Outlets.
ON SALE MARCH 15th
 
 
Prices: $40-$150
  
More Info: www.reprise.org