[I Am The Not The Walrus]
By way of Gothamist, I’ve come across a fascinating Internet page dedicated solely to John Lennon’s cats. Needless to say, I’m not surprised that one of the world’s foremost songwriters drew inspiration from felines, and can only surmise that Yoko was a dog lover. Paul, too. Come to think of it, was this the rift that broke up the Beatles? I’m going to say yes, definitely.
Brooklyn Brewery’s new website (featuring my old school staff photo) launched last week, only to be immediately overshadowed by another, significantly more interactive and information-rich and internet page: Procatinator.
Beer is overflowing, papers are piling up, sales are plummeting, and the new brewery site is gathering dust while the work day is spent procatinating. Humans! So easy to please.
At the Brewery there are few things we love more than good beer — great new music is a definite contender. To that end, you’ll be able to find Brooklyn Brewery beer at a handful of shows during the 2011 CMJ Music Marathon:
Monday, October 17
Oh My Rockness @ Cameo Gallery
Friday, October 21
Kanine Records @ Cake Shop
Saturday, October 22
Pitchfork @ Aloft
Tuesday, October 18
Cameo Gallery
93 N. 6th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Celebrate CMJ and the 7th Birthday of Oh My Rockness with $4 Brooklyn Lagers for the first 2 hours, awesome bands, and a chance to win the Oh My Rockness BIG BIRTHDAY PRESENT (which includes a gift certificate to our Brewery Tasting Room).
6:30pm – Dive
7:30pm – Zambri
8:30pm – Wise Blood
9:30pm – Headless Horseman
10:30 – Evan Voytas
11:30pm – Chad Valley
12:30am – Beat Connection
Saturday, October 22, 2-6pm
Aloft Hotel Rooftop
216 Duffield Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Free show w/ RSVP
From Pitchfork:
This Saturday, October 22, Pitchfork will host a day party on the rooftop of the Aloft Hotel in Downtown Brooklyn. The event will feature performances by Dom and Unknown Mortal Orchestra, a DJ set from Neon Indian, and beverages supplied by Brooklyn Brewery and Tito’s Vodka.
The Aloft Hotel is located at 216 Duffield Street. The event is free, and will last from 2pm to 6pm, with complimentary drinks until 4pm. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP by emailing RSVP@pitchfork.com.
Later that day, Pitchfork will host Altered Zones at the New Museum, featuring Atlas Sound, AraabMuzik, Grimes, Teengirl Fantasy, Trash Talk, Prince Rama, Main Attrakionz, and more. Buy tickets here.
Saturday, August 27 & Sunday, August 28 @ 2pm
Brooklyn FireProof
119 Ingraham Street
New York, NY 11237
(347) 223-4211
This 2-day music festival in Brooklyn features 16 bands and beer lovingly provided by Brooklyn Brewery. Stay tuned to Out in the Streets for the lineup.
Bonnaroo 2011 has come and gone, and with it so has another epic excursion to sunny Tennessee in celebration of music, art and beer. We braved the heat — and over 80,000 people — to enjoy the songsmithings of Eminem, Arcade Fire, The Black Keys, Buffalo Springfield, My Morning Jacket, Lil Wayne, Bassnectar, Girl Talk, Primus, Dr. John & The Meters, Gogol Bordello, Ratatat, Deerhunter, Devotchka, Best Coast, The Sword, Twin Shadow, The Walkmen, Phosphorescent and many, many more.
And of course there was beer. Under the delicious shade of the “Brooer’s Tent” we poured refreshing cups of Brooklyn Summer Ale and Brooklyner Weisse, gave away merch and made new friends from near and afar. Read more to see some photos (and click here for the Flickr set):
Tuesday, June 14, 7:30-9:30pm
The Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
$15/person | buy tickets here
From Making Books Sing:
Join Making Books Sing for A Summer Night to Support Arts Education, hosted by Emmy award-winner Cat Greenleaf & hip-hop artist and activist Talib Kweli.
Guests will enjoy beer from Brooklyn Brewery, light fare and private tours of the brewery. A handsome portion of all ticket sales will directly support Making Books Sing’s arts education programs for 2011-12 season.
[photo by Eric Schwortz]
And… we’re back! The concert series on the banks of the East River has returned for another year of great bands, beer, wine and food. This unbridled summertime goodness is brought to you by the Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn (OSA), a not-for-profit who will be using all of the proceeds from the shows to improve North Brooklyn’s parks.
Follow OSA on Facebook here, Consult Ticketmaster for admittance to the non-free shows, and check back with the Brooklyn Brewery Blog for your chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to each show. Read on to view the full schedule.
Friday, June 10-Sunday, June 12
Jalopy Theater
315 Columbia Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 395-3214
Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition
499 Van Brunt Street
NY 11231-1048
(718) 596-2507
$20/day or $55/3 days; purchase tickets here.
The Brooklyn Brewery is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 3rd Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival:
“Come down to The Brooklyn Folk Festival in Redhook Brooklyn over the weekend to hear Brooklyn’s best traditional Folk musicians and song writers. You will hear banjos, fiddles, mandolins, guitars, people blowing on jugs and harmonicas, a world champion whistler as well as great original songs. If you want to learn how to play, come down to the afternoon instrumental workshops… The music featured will include traditional styles such as old-time string band music, blues, jug band music, traditional music of Mexico, the Balkans and West Africa, local songwriters and more! There will be concerts throughout the day as well as workshops on various musical styles, film screenings and a Sunday afternoon square dance! This year will also inaugurate the Brooklyn Folk Festival “Banjo Toss.” The person who throws a banjo the farthest will win a free banjo!”
Read more to view the full lineup:
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