PorchDrinking Playlist: Underrated Bands

Finding great music can be daunting.  But even more daunting is for great artists to break through the clutter and really find traction on the airwaves.  While sifting through my musical libraries for this list of underrated bands, I realized that I first started listening to most of these in college.  I’m not sure if that means I had awesome musical tastes in college or awful musical tastes, I choose to believe the prior.

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The Lone Bellow

There’s always something magical about seeing a band play Red Rocks Amphitheater, whether it’s for the first time or the 237th (it seems like Blue’s Traveller has played RR every July 4th since the signing of the Declaration of Independence). The Lone Bellow aren’t exactly strangers to arguably the greatest music venue in the nation.  In fact, it was only two months ago that they opened during a screening of Film on the Rocks, but that wouldn’t dampen (figuratively) their excitement, energy or sound Saturday night when they  performed with the likes of Blind Pilot and Brandi Carlile.

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The Oh Hello’s

I don’t usually deal in sweeping proclamations, ok maybe I do, but if there is one band to see in person this summer, it’s the Oh Hello’s. The brother and sister duo of Tyler and Maggie Heath out of San Marcos, Texas form the core of an 11 person ensemble, that produces a robust, soulful, indie folk sound, reminiscent of Of Monsters and Men, The Head and the Heart and the Lumineers.

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PorchDrinking 1 Year Anniversary Party Recap

This past Saturday we celebrated our 1 year anniversary with a good old fashioned bottle share. What resulted was one of the greatest collections of beer I’ve ever been around … Read More

PorchDrinking.com First Year in Review Part 2

This week we celebrate the PorchDrinking.com’s one year anniversary. So we wanted to look back on some of our favorite posts that some of you may have missed along the way.  Some are being revisited due to their hilarity, others because of how well written they were, and others just because they hold special meaning to us personally.  Here is the second installment of PorchDrinking.com First Year in Review.

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PorchDrinking.com First Year in Review Part 1

Today marks the official anniversary of PorchDrinking.com’s inception. So we wanted to look back on some of our favorite posts that some of you may have missed as you’ve joined us along the way.  Some are being revisited due to their hilarity, others because of how beautifully written they were, and others just because they hold special meaning to us personally.  Here is the first installment of PorchDrinking.com First Year in Review.

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PorchDrinking’s Actual 1 Year Anniversary

It’s been a while since my last sappy retrospective post, but given that TODAY is the actual 1 year anniversary of our existence, I hope that you can indulge me once more.

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Factotum Brewhouse Kickstarter

Homebrewing has been an American staple dating back as far as our founding fathers.  Thomas Jefferson homebrewed, Barack Obama’s administration recently “homebrewed”, and many of you probably do too. But imagine the opportunity to brew on a commercial system and actually sell YOUR own beer to the masses, all without the hassle of opening up your own brewery.  Read More

Mountain Sun Brewery Collaboration Porch Pounder Release

In honor of our “first year of being a real thing”, we decided to brew a collaboration anniversary beer with Mountain Sun Brewery. John and Jeff were kind enough to … Read More

PorchDrinking.com’s 1 Year Anniversary Party

It’s crazy what can happen in a year. What began as a fun project with myself and a handful of misfit friends is now approaching a year of existence.  In honor of our 1st year of existence we’re throwing PorchDrinking.com 1 Year Anniversary Party bottle share on Saturday, June 29 at 3 p.m.

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PorchDrinking Playlist Songs for Every Month

Admittedly this playlist has absolutely nothing to do with Father’s Day or summer or anything for that matter.  But instead of trying to make some far fetched correlation to how the summer months move too quickly and how the seasons change blah blah blah, just enjoy a playlist with songs for every month.  And yes, March’s song is by the Ides of March… deal with it.

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Copper Kettle Mexican Chocolate Stout Bottle Release

We’re living in a truly beautiful period of time.  It’s an age of abundantly wonderful beer sprouting around every corner. The reason these neighborhood breweries have become so popular is … Read More

PD Playlist: What You Should Be Listening To – Summer 2013

I tend to approach music as I do with beer in that I love dissecting, collecting and consuming it by the loads. Luckily when I awake hazily from that dual mass consumption my musical journey affords me the perfect chill tunes to help nurse my hangover. But my approach to music is also similar to that with beer in that I don’t consider myself a snob but rather a fan who loves sharing the joys of discovering great new finds.  So please don’t misconstrue this the title of this playlist as snobbery.  However here’s what you should be listening to during the summer of 2013.

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Avery Sour Ale Festival Preview

Avery Brewing Company has released their lineup for this Saturday’s sold out Sour Ale Festival. All profits from this year’s fest will go to the family of Kyra Hilden who … Read More

Clown Shoes Chocolate Sombrero

Clown Shoes Chocolate Sombrero Mexican Style Chocolate Stout

9% ABV

Hola Clown Shoes, welcome to Colorado.  The brewery itself is an enigma, based out of Massachusetts, brewed out of Mercury … Read More

This Is Not Magic Hat #thisisnotmagichat

We found out earlier this week that there has been quite a bit of confusion over the interpretation of some of Magic Hat Brewing Company’s products.  Willie’s in Lexington, Kentucky decided to don their good samaritain cap and ensure that there were no further confusions over product branding. Thanks to Facebook user Collin Wallace for posting this picture.

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Elevation Beer Company 1 Year Anniversary

Tucked away in an unassuming warehouse at the foothills of towering 14ers, in the small town of Poncha Springs, lies Elevation Beer Company.

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Editorial: Magic Hat Brewing Company Versus West Sixth Brewery

I originally intended to write an editorial in response to Slate’s post earlier this week about how hoppy beers are ruining craft beer.  They made some valid observations but on the whole their argument boils down to taste.  Hops aren’t ruining craft beer, beer is ruining craft beer, namely people in the industry who don’t abide by beer culture.

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PorchDrinking Playlist: Summer Road Trip Playlist

Nothing is better than rolling down the back roads with the windows rolled down discovering new locations and taking in the sights and sounds of nature while enjoying the ride to your destination.  This summer road trip playlist goes out to those relaxed trips.  Hopefully this will serve as the perfect soundtrack to your next adventure on the open road.

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Texas Beer Bills Close to a Reality

The Texas House passed a set of five beer laws yesterday and now sit for review by Governor Rick Perry.  The Governor has until June 16th to decide on the bills but assuming they pass, beer distribution in Texas is about to undergo some major changes.

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