Devotchka likes Halloween. Last year at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, they dressed up as dead mariachis. This year at the Boulder Theater, they were colonial Americans. I love their music, love their shows, and especially love them on Halloween. And they really make me want to buy a theremin. Haven't heard 'em? Go watch Little Miss Sunshine, buy their CDs, and/or catch a concert. You won't be disappointed. Gypsy rock never sounded so good.
On a mostly unrelated note, I dressed as Waldo this year (of "Where's Waldo" fame). Holy hell, I had no idea that I was jumping on the biggest Halloween bandwagon since sheets with eye-holes. Waldos everywhere. But even worse, every other person that passes you on the street decides to harass you with what he thinks is a hilarious quip. So if you ever find yourself dressed up as Waldo for one reason or another, here's some replies for the passersby that can't help but ask "Where have you been?!?!" and die laughing:
You'll be sure to have an interesting night.
-Jon
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Halloween with Devotchka
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Paulaner Oktoberfest-Märzen (bottle) - 3.7
Paulaner Oktoberfest-Märzen
Märzen/Oktoberfestbier
Paulaner Salvator Thomasbraeu AG
München, Germany
ABV: 5.80%
Jon:
This is some mapley, brown sugary goodness right here. Not overly sweet, just exhibiting all the good qualities of an Oktoberfest bier. Nutty and toasty.
4.0 Appearance Aroma Palate Flavor Price Buzz Overall 4/5 8/10 3/5 8/10 5/5 4/5 8/10
Mark:
I don't have a whole lot to say about this beer. A great cool weather beer, hence the "Oktoberfest" I guess. Still crisp, but with layers of spice and cinnamon.
3.5 Appearance Aroma Palate Flavor Price Buzz Overall 3/5 6/10 3/5 7/10 4/5 4/5 8/10
Jere:
Third time's the charm for the Paulaner nuts. Had this first on tap but it did not agree with me. The second time was bottled, and it started to become a tad more palatable. Now I seem to be enjoying it fully.
3.7 Appearance Aroma Palate Flavor Price Buzz Overall 5/5 7/10 3/5 8/10 3/5 4/5 7/10
