Incognito issue 16 by Groovy Rutabaga Publications

INCOGNITO

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Blue October

Vol. 16, October 2013

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CHIEF WRITER Gary Schwind LAYOUT Gary Schwind COVER DESIGN Rachel “Rae” Park STAFF WRITERS Carin Merritt Rachel “Rae” Park PHOTOGRAPHER George Swar CONTRIBUTORS Matt Brady Jens Forster John Guapos Erin Hulon Leigh Marino Ian Miller Rachel “Rae” Park Adam Townsend

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CONTENTS Incognito / October 2013

FEATURES

The Mickey Finns (Guitarist-vocalist Ray Kelly pictured) Our second music feature this month!

2 Ten Foot Polecats Incognito’s featured artist 5 Heather O’Hare This month’s featured model 14 The Mickey Finns Second music feature

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Beer Reviews

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Editor 24 The Flashback 25 Cinephile

16 The Merritts of Mixology

Monthly movie reviews

18 Have You Heard?

27 Don’t Be That Guy

20 Album Reviews

28 Ask Uncle Sal

22 The Guest List

29 In Our Next Issue

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Welcome to our Blue October issue. No, it has nothing to do with the L.A. Dodgers and the baseball playoffs. It’s about the blues, baby. And with this issue you get a healthy dose with the gritty punk blues of Ten Foot Polecats (from Boston). OK, so our other featured band The Mickey Finns isn’t blues, but you’ll like that feature also. Now, October means different things to different people. For baseball fans, it means the World Series. For kids, it means a chance to get a bag full of candy. The kids can have the candy because Halloween for us means hot chicks in sexy outfits. Our model Heather gets into costume for Halloween and shows you what happens when Belle gets bored of the ball. I don’t know about you, but I think it’s way better than all those Smarties at the bottom of your kid’s Halloween stash. This month brings another first for The Guest List. Leigh Marino of SWIG (from Indianapolis) is the first bassist to provide the list. She lets us know about the greatest blues artists we’ve heard perhaps without being aware of it. Our beer panel paid another visit to a southern California restaurant: Guapas Tapas in San Juan Capistrano. We were treated to five beers and five menu items. Check it out to see what we thought of the beers (some of which were dangerously good), the food, and the pair together. Carin has a cocktail that will warm you up on those crisp fall nights and Rae lets you know which movies are worth your time and attention (and which ones you shouldn’t even get from RedBox). With our new quarterly schedule, Rae’s reviews will be seen monthly on incognitomusicmagazine.com. I think if there’s one lesson to be learned from this issue, it’s that “the blues is all right.” Oh, and hot chicks in Halloween costumes aren’t bad either. That about wraps ‘er up for this edition. I’ll catch you later on down the trail. Until next time, you take ‘er easy. Gary Schwind

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We’re Evolving into Our Own Sound by Gary Schwind

en Foot Polecats is a punk-blues trio from Boston. By phone, Jim Chilson (guitar) discussed the band’s sound, following, and the interference of a regular job on making music.

dard blues bands, and I got sick of that same old sound you hear in the northeast. I love the north Mississippi sound, like John Lee Hooker and Howlin’ Wolf. They’re not from the hill-country area, but they have that drone or trance sound. How do you normally describe your music for people Jay has done everything from punk, metal, finger-picking blues. He’s run the whole gamut. It that have never heard it? all fits our personalities. We jell on it together. Usually we’ll say - just to keep it general - punk We’ve developed it from there, putting our own blues. We’re definitely more influenced by the spin on it. It’s evolving so we’ll see where it goes north Mississippi hill-country sound, which next. leads to a rock sound. It all kind of fits. It’s a tricky thing, you know. When someone asks us, How has the band evolved from its beginnings? we like to see what they know. We throw out names like R.L. Burnside, T-Model Ford. If they I think we’ve gotten more aggressive. We’re still look at us like they have no idea what we’re evolving into our own sound. We’ve done a lot talking about, we throw out White Stripes or of touring the last couple years, and we’ve been on bills with a bluegrass band, a country band. something like that. That’s all seeping into our music now, hanging around them. What drew you to this sound?

I’ve played the blues my whole life with a liking toward punk. I’ve always played in stan2

What are some of the best lessons you’ve learned from touring as much as you have?

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Touring can be difficult. Some of the best lessons I’ve learned is to know the area where you’re going and the people that are there. It’s pretty expensive to tour. You have to go to places that aren’t too new. We have some fans where we can bunk down with them, and we know a promoter in the area that will promote the show properly. It’s lessons learned after many years. We like to get to areas where we don’t know people, but cater it toward not hitting those spots exclusively, so we don’t run dry money-wise.

By Paul James. That’s a large gamut between.

Where is your biggest following outside of Massachusetts?

What would you be doing if you weren’t making music?

Oddly enough, Minneapolis. We’ve been playing there since 2008. Our first festival there was the Deep Blues Festival in 2009. It was the third Deep Blues Festival. We were there the year before and we had some contacts. We ran a tour and that fell on the back end of the tour. Since then, the crowds come out in droves. The second time we played there, we saw people mouthing our words in the audience to original songs. We’d only been there once before and we didn’t recognize any people. It was quite a trip. The people there have been great. That’s a great livemusic city right now.

On the side, I’m a construction consultant. I’d be in the construction or engineering field. My father was a builder and when I was growing up, I’d work on his job sites. It’s carried over. The underlinings of the business are not too fun, but building something - a house, a bridge - that’s pretty cool.

Have you come across a guy called Crankshaft?

You already mentioned you’ve played with some country and bluegrass bands, so it’s obvious you mix pretty well with other genres. That’s one of the things I love about the music we’re doing now. It’s totally adaptable and people really enjoy it. I might have said, R.L. Burnside and Junior Kimbrough, but they’re not around anymore. They probably wouldn’t show.

I can’t even do my regular job if I see a guitar sitting in the corner. I’ll just go over to it and half the day is shot. I try to stay in my little corner and not look at anything while I’m working. For more about Ten Foot Polecat, check out tenfootpolecats.com.

We played a festival with him this past July. Cool Photos of Ten Foot Polecats by Ted Theodore. guy. Black and white photo of Jim Chilson by Brigid West. I first saw his YouTube videos where he was doing the one-man band thing on the back of his car. I love oneman bands. One of our favorite touring partners is Molly Gene One Whoaman Band (mollygene.org). We love touring with her and have done a few tours with her in the last couple years. What is the perfect beverage accompaniment to listening to Ten Foot Polecats? Any kind of brown liquor I guess, from beer to whiskey. I’m not much of a clear-alcohol guy. If you’re putting together a show with two other bands, who do you put on the bill with you? Just anyone? Iggy and the Stooges and Possessed 4

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eather O’Hare is a native of southern California. In this photo shoot, she shows what happens when Belle gets bored at the ball (no champagne for this princess). Look for more photos from this shoot on the website. Give us your elevator bio. I was born and raised in southern California. I’m the oldest of three girls, and very sports-oriented. I have a little dog that controls my life. I love to live by the beach. I am a bartender with a wide-open future.

dark beer with dinner. What do you like to listen to when you work out? I listen to a lot of rock music, usually alternative and grunge. Something with a melody and chorus I can sing along to. Name three bands or artists you’d like to see live. I have yet to see Red Hot Chili Peppers. I like Billy Corgan’s voice, so Smashing Pumpkins is another band I would also love to see. I also think Incubus would be a lot of fun.

What is something people find surprising about you? What was the best part about shooting with Incognito? I started playing piano at age seven and took lessons for nine years. It was very easy, I like the fact that I was able to express my opinion on the shoot. I got to pose What drink do you pour yourself after a long day at and wear what I felt comfortable in. work? What is the next thing to cross off your bucket list? I am a gin girl. When I get home from work after a long day I usually pour a good-quality gin on Traveling. I am taking my first trip to Europe the rocks with a couple of olives and maybe a next week! Italy here I come. I can’t wait to see splash of olive juice, depending on how much some more of the world. salt I am craving. I also like whiskey, but love a 6

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Que Guapa! October Beer Reviews Our beer panel paid a visit to another southern California restaurant for our beer reviews this month: Guapas Tapas in San Juan Capistrano. We tried five beers from a saison to an imperial Scottish ale aged in bourbon barrels. Each beer was paired with an amazing item from the Guapas menu. The food items ranged from an amazing date stuffed with bleu cheese and almonds to a simple meatball in marinara sauce. Regulars Ian and Jens joined us for this tasting. Adam Griffith was unable to join us due to the birth 8

of his second son (that’s also why there’s no recipe from Mama Jen this month. He was replaced by Adam Townsend, an experienced food writer. Randy was also unable to join us and was replaced by the lovely and talented Erin Hulon, who is happy as a mud duck if you give her a fine IPA. I know we could have done seasonal beers for October, but I think you’ll find some worth that are definitely worth your time and cash, especially if you like a heavy beer. Now, on to the reviews.

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Ian: As a session beer on a hot day. Jens: On the beach or a boat, with fish tacos.

I would recommend this to…

North Coast Le Merle Saison

Adam: If you’re strictly a Coors drinker, this isn’t for you, but it’s easy-drinking, high-alcohol beer – perfect for the day drinker. Erin: Someone who enjoys a lighter beer that doesn’t lack flavor. Gary: I can see this being pretty popular with ladies. Since it’s true to style, beer connoisseurs would enjoy it too. Ian: Newbies to the craft brew scene. It’s a light intro, but it’s not piss. Jens: Surfers on a hot day.

cucumber, lime juice) and tortilla chips

Overall impression

Food Pairing: Ceviche (sea bass, mango,

Adam: It’s not the best saison I’ve ever tasted, Technical Stuff (nose, color, head but it’s worth sneaking into an event of some kind. It’s fresh and delicious. retention) Erin: It has a lighter flavor and higher acidity Adam: It’s transparent amber. It smells citrusy than I am usually attracted to. and musty like a typical saison. Gary: It’s a great example of the style. It’s light, Erin: It’s golden with no head. refreshing, fruity. I could easily take down a Gary: It is clear and straw-colored with no head. couple on a hot day. I smell dried cherries. Ian: Good. Ian: It’s clear with a light head. Jens: It’s a solid great session beer – light and Jens: I smell fruit and yeast. It’s clear yellow with crisp for a hot day. a non-existent head.

Food pairing

Taste Adam: It seems like a high-alcohol content. It’s slightly bitter and hoppy on the back of the tongue. It has a (not unpleasant) musty mineral taste typical of yeasts used in saisons. Erin: It has a tangy, medium bitterness. It’s acidic and has a lighter flavor. Gary: It’s very dry and the dried cherry carries through to the palate. Ian: It’s smooth with a light citrus note. The hop character is above the standard for a saison, but it’s still light. Jens: It’s sweet and yeasty with a lingering little hop note.

I would drink this…

Adam: At a summer BBQ or beach concert. Erin: During daytime occasions. It’s not too heavy and it’s a good summer beer. Gary: On days like this where it is unbearably hot even after sundown. incognitomusicmagazine.com

Adam: The fish was not overcooked by the citrus and was almost fluffy in texture. It could have used a little more spice. Erin: This was a good pairing. I can also see pairing this beer with lemon chicken. Gary: The ceviche and the beer are both nice and light. The fruit in the ceviche is a nice compliment to the beer. Ian: The ceviche is awesome with this beer. Jens: The fish is super-fresh. The acid in the beer mellows the fishy taste. These are awesome together!

Score (out of 10) Adam: 5 Erin: 7 Gary: 7.2 Ian: 8 Jens: 6

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Craft Brewery Fallen Angel Blonde

Food pairing: Dates stuffed with Marcona almonds and bleu cheese and wrapped with prosciutto, cooked in a grape must reduction

Ian: Not by itself. Jens: If Coors Light is the only other option.

I would recommend this to…

Adam: Someone who doesn’t drink much beer. Erin: Someone that wants something lighter than an IPA, but enjoys a more flavorful, bitter blend. Gary: Coors Light drinkers. Ian: Smirnoff Ice drinkers. Jens: Surfers on acid.

Overall impression

Adam: It’s not a bad beer, but it’s not a good example of a blonde. It’s not bold. It seems like the flavors were toned down for an American palate. Erin: It’s deep, but doesn’t have any standout flavors. Gary: It’s pretty average. I never would have guessed it’s a Belgian style. Technical Stuff (nose, color, head Ian: It’s unique. I can see people hating this, or others just enjoying and trying to figure out retention) Adam: It’s amber-brown and cloudy with a thin what’s going on with this beer. It tries too hard to be different. head and a rich smell like wood or leather. Jens: It’s OK, but not a favorite. Erin: It’s a dark golden color. Gary: It gets an OK head when I swish it around. It’s a hazy gold color, and it has a grassy hop aroma. Ian: I smell nothing but a more-expensive Coors Banquet Beer. Jens: It smells like citrus fruit and sugar. It’s a cloudy gold with no head.

Food-pairing

Adam: The date had tons of flavor. Erin: The sweet flavors of the date balanced well with the bitterness. Gary: The stuffed date is amazing. It’s flavor city, baby! Sweet, salty, strong. The date overpowers this weak excuse for a beer. Ian: The richness of the date becomes a great Taste Adam: It’s surprisingly light given the rich palate neutralizer. The date hit the spot although prosciutto is great by itself and not chewy from aroma. It’s subtle. Erin: It has a medium level of bitterness – it’s not the smoking process. too heavy but it’s definitely not a light beer. No Jens: Wow! It’s a great mix of flavors. The bleu cheese is mellow. The date improves the beer. flavors stand out. Gary: The malt character is negligible. It’s a dry hop flavor all the way through. Score (out of 10) Ian: This is missing the traditional Belgian yeast Adam: 4.5 that I love. Randy: 6.5 Jens: It’s acidic and tastes like bananas. Gary: 4 Ian: 5 I would drink this… Jens: 5 Adam: On a date where you want to look classy but casual, and order something your lady will like too. Erin: At sunset. It’s an evening beer, heavier than I would recommend for daytime heat. Gary: After mowing the lawn. 10

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Meantime Old Smoked Bock Food Pairing: Croquette mashed potatoes)

(deep-fried I would recommend this to…

Adam: Guinness drinkers. Erin: Someone that enjoys darker beers, amber ales, and gravitates toward stouts. Gary: Oktoberfest revelers. Ian: Experienced beer drinkers. Jens: Surfers on a nicotine patch.

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Adam: It’s dark brown with a thin head. It smells nutty. Erin: It’s a caramel-amber color with no head. Gary: It smells like cereal and smoked gouda. It’s deep amber at the core with ruby at the rim, and it has no head. Ian: Smoky. Jens: The nose is malty with a hint of sweet smoke. It’s a cloudy brown color with no head. .

Taste

Adam: Smoky cedar. It has lots of flavor, but without the thick consistency of a lot of bocks. It tastes a bit like a mellower Guinness. Erin: It resembles an amber ale. It’s not as dark as stout, but has plenty of smoky flavor. Gary: The smoked gouda quality carries through to the palate. It’s malty with a nice, dry hop finish. Ian: It’s very smoky, and would be great with a hearty, meaty meal. Jens: Heavy smoke and tobacco with a lingering acidity.

Erin: It has a nice flavor, but I prefer beers that have a more grassy, hoppy flavor. Gary: This is a really good beer. However, I don’t think I could drink copious amounts of it because it’s so smoky. Ian: This is more of a food/cooking beer. I’m not a big fan of drinking smoky beers without food. Jens: It’s one of the better smoked beers I’ve ever had. Very solid beer.

Food-pairing

Adam: It’s an awesome pairing with the croquette: big, thick flavors paired with a soakem-up food. Erin: The croquette paired nicely with the beer. Some spiciness in the sauce complimented the smoky quality of the beer. Gary: The saltiness of the croquette with this style makes me feel like I am eating a nice German dinner. I feel like I should be wearing lederhosen while hoisting a stein of this. Jens: The croquette cuts the smoke flavor nicely. The croquette has a nice crunch and is great with the Sriracha aioli.

Score (out of 10)

Adam: 7 Erin: 7 Gary: 7.8 Jens: 8.5 - It’s a great example of the style.

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Speakeasy Double Daddy IPA Food Pairing: Macaroni with beer cheese, bacon, and jalapenos

I would drink this…

Adam: All the time. Erin: Anytime, but I love IPAs so I’m biased. Gary: Daily – in the hope that a bomber a day keeps the doctor away. Jens: Anytime, anywhere…except work. I don’t want to get fired.

I would recommend this to…

Adam: Any southern Californian. I don’t care if you don’t like IPAs. You live here. You have to drink it. Erin: Anyone that appreciates such a lovely IPA. Gary: The righteous few I think are worthy. Ian: Hop fanatics. Jens: No surfer could handle this. It would harsh their mellow.

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Adam: It has a super-rich floral nose. Erin: It’s a caramel-amber color. Gary: It’s floral. I smell Cascade hops and something earthy. The color is like a new penny and hazy. Ian: It has a floral hoppy smell. Jens: The nose is big citrus hops. It’s a cloudy brown with lingering small bubbles.

Taste

Adam: It definitely has the richest variety of flavors of any of the beers we’ve tried tonight. This is a textbook example of a brewer who does IPAs right. Erin: It smells like a fruity, fantastic party in my face. It’s very hoppy, floral with medium bitterness, a nice bite, and lots of flavor. Gary: This is a hop explosion. It’s very dry. Ian: It’s very hoppy with no malt to balance it. Jens: Super bitter hop character.

Adam: I suspect this is a California brewery. Southern California does IPAs like no one else. (Editor’s note: Speakeasy is in San Francisco.) Erin: I love this beer! Gary: This one will knock you on your ass and make you ask for more. Ian: It’s a great IPA. It’s smooth despite how bitter it is. Jens: Awesome!

Food-pairing

Adam: The pairing was great. The creamy cheese was cut by the sharp flavor of the IPA. Erin: The mac and cheese has a very flavorful blend of herbs and is slightly spicy, and crunchy with a nice salty taste. It’s a perfect pairing for this aromatic, flavorful beer. Gary: The mac and cheese is amazing with the bacon. The spice of the jalapeno is enhanced nicely by the strong hop character. Ian: It’s a great pairing for lunch or dinner. I prefer more balance, but it’s a good beer. Jens: It’s a damn good mac and cheese.

Score (out of 10) Adam: 8 Erin: 10 Gary: 8.5 Ian: 10 Jens: 10

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Shipyard Double Scottish Ale Food Pairing: Meatball marinara

beers. Gary: Kilt-wearing bourbon drinkers. Ian: Whiskey drinkers. Jens: A boat captain who will run over surfers.

Overall impression

Adam: Delicious. Erin: It’s kind of intense and very different than anything I’ve had before. It tastes like it has a very high alcohol content. Gary: This beer is amazing. Ian: It’s tough to have a lot of this, or any of this before sunset. Jens: Very nice beer. The aging of it is a big part of the flavor. It’s super boozy.

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Adam: This was aged in bourbon barrels, and you definitely get the smell of the rich oak and alcohol. It’s black with a thin brown head. Erin: It has a very strong alcohol smell – almost like a cabernet. It’s almost black with no head. Gary: It smells like bourbon. It’s the color of used motor oil with very little head. Ian: It’s dark, but slightly transparent. Jens: It smells like booze. It’s almost black with a lingering white ring from the light head.

Adam: The meatball was delicious, but this amazing beer should have something like steak or pork with it. Erin: The sweetness of the marinara pairs well with the strong flavors of the beer. Gary: The meatball and sauce are delicious, but I would like this beer paired with a chocolate dessert. Ian: It would be better with rich chocolate. Jens: The meatball has a good beefy flavor with a spicy sauce.

Taste

Score (out of 10)

Adam: Bourbon, syrupy, high alcohol. It’s complex, very sweet, and fucking delicious. Erin: Very deep smoky bourbon flavor. Gary: Wow! This beer is a party in my mouth. It tastes and warms like bourbon. Ian: Sweet, dark, caramelized fruit. Jens: It tastes like bourbon. It’s very sweet – like jam.

Adam: 7.8 Erin: 6.5 Gary: 8.5 Ian: 8.5 Jens: 9.5

I would drink this…

Adam: With a light meal – nothing that would overshadow this amazing beer. Erin: When I’m in the mood for shots. Gary: Happily. Ian: Fireside on a bearskin rug. Jens: With a cigar on a veranda.

I would recommend this to…

Adam: The consummate beer connoisseur. This is the kind of beer that beer snobs pine for in the comments section of Beer Advocate. Erin: Drinkers of bourbon and dark, smoky incognitomusicmagazine.com

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The Mickey Finns Interview by Carin Merritt

he Mickey Finns is a Celtic rock band from New York, described by one podcaster as one of the greatest Celtic rock bands in the world. By email, Brian Tracey discussed the death of lead singer Ray Kelly earlier this year, drinking, and what he would be doing if he weren’t making music.

What does it mean to you when someone calls you “one of the best Celtic rock bands in the world?”

It’s really a great honor. We grew up listening to what we considered the best Irish music - The Dubliners, The Pogues, The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem, The Wolfe Tones. The list could go on for ages. We were lucky to have met and Editor’s note: This interview was scheduled to be played with most of them at some point and published in our St. Patrick’s Day issue in March. now we’re happy that we’ve had a part in shapDue to the death of Ray Kelly and other unforeing some of the sound of the new “Celtic rock”. seeable circumstances, the publishing was postWe’re always striving to be the best we can be poned. It was posted in its entirety on the blog and hopefully people will like what we’re doing. earlier this year, but in case you missed it there, So far, that’s been the case & we’ve been blessed we present it here in the pages of the magazine. with that honor. Describe The Mickey Finns, in a nutshell. In a nutshell...well, I guess right now we’re a band that’s missing our friend, singer, and guitarist. We lost Ray Kelly just a couple of months ago and the pain has not really begun to heal yet. It’s gonna take a long time...but we’re happy with the great music and great memories that he left to us. Now before Ray passed away, we were a band that was looking forward to the future. We’ve had a bunch of great reviews for our newest album “Prayers and Idle Chatter” and were itching to get out on the road to play our songs throughout the country. And while we’re not ready just yet, we still plan on doing that.

What are your goals as a group for the year 2013? Well, the goals for 2013 have changed since the beginning of the year. I guess right now are goals are to continue forward with the band and with the music and to honor Ray Kelly. It’s been tough to bounce back from our loss, but we will do our best to continue to make music. It’s just what we do. We’re planning on having a benefit for Ray’s children soon, so we’re gonna be be concentrating on that. And we’ll have to eventually look for a new singer, which will be very tough. But like I said, making music is what we do best and we need to continue to do it...as hard as it may be sometimes.

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gals at the time and Harrison Ford - yes, THE Where does the inspiration for your sound and lyrics Harrison Ford - was at our show. And he gave Ray a hand carrying the box of death into the come from? pub. And the two of them had a nice chat about Our influences are wide and varied...We have a being carpenters (Mr. Ford used to be a carpenfair bit of traditional music on our records and in ter, too). It is such a Ray thing...he could literally our live shows and that mostly comes from our talk to anyone about anything. He was the the fiddler, Matt Mancuso, one of the absolute BEST best frontman in the world, but had zero fronttraditional fiddlers on the scene. The rest of the man ego. And it wouldn’t have mattered if it sound is all of us thrown together. We all love was Harrison Ford or some guy off the street...he Irish ballads and old-school outlaw country. I treated everyone with respect. But he was pretty think our sound is a bit of The Pogues, Steve Ear- chuffed to be hanging out with Harrison Ford! le, Kila, Solas, The Dubliners, and Hayes Carll all And there are a TON of stories like that. thrown together. The lyrics...well, I guess it differs from song to What is your favorite quote that represents The Micksong. It’s a bit of our experiences on the road, in ey Finns? life, and a bit of theft as well! But only a small bit...and only the good parts. And whiskey...a lot A quote about us? I have no idea! But a quote that I like...”I have taken more good from alcoof inspiration comes from whiskey! hol than alcohol has taken from me” from WinYou are allowed only to perform at one bar in New ston Churchill. Not that we condone drinking... York for the rest of your career, where will it be and If you weren’t making music, what would you be dowhy? ing? It’s gotta be Paddy Reilly’s. It’s been our home base for years...from our early days in The Prod- Me personally? I’ve had so many different jobs igals through our whole career as The Mickey over the years, but never enjoyed a single one Finns. It’s the best place to hear live Irish music besides being a musician. I did study to be a and has been for years. Steve Duggan has been teacher, so maybe that. Or maybe I’d just be an a tireless promoter of Irish music and it’s still the itinerant. That always seemed like a pretty good best place to play. Plus they serve a mean pint way to go about your day! For now, I’m gonna stick with the music. of Guinness! What is everyone’s drink of choice: five minutes before going on stage: shot of whiskey to cure a hangover: Bloody Mary to celebrate: Shots and pints all across the board! to make that cross-eyed, toothless girl that’s been eyeing you all night appear pretty enough to take home: Whiskey...and lots of it! Can you tell we love our whiskey? Half our songs are about it, as well! Tell us one of your favorite stories about Ray. I’d say this would be the hardest question....Ray has always been a talented carpenter, when not making music, and some years back he made a chest for our speaker cables and mics. It was dubbed “the box of death”, because it weighed a ton and had sharp little corners that would always cut you. We were playing with The Prodiincognitomusicmagazine.com

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The Merritts of Mixology The Zombie by Carin Merritt

If I have found just one thing to be true of human nature, it is that we have the need to celebrate and distract ourselves from the harder parts of life. In these celebrations, three constants remain: the importance of great food, the tradition of dressing up, and most importantly, at least for this article, the influence of alcohol on it all.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a woman of the 21st century. I love to celebrate and if there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an excuse to do so I have never had a problem making one. However, I am not much of a cook. I love looking classy and fashionably put together. That being said, most of the time I make it out of the house with a messy bun and workout clothes. Which brings

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me to the category in which I am fully confident in my expertise: booze. I know. What a catch! Stand in line, boys! I am of Irish descent and I have years of drinking under my belt. Basically, I appreciate most things with alcohol in it. Research has taken on a whole new meaning for me and I am more than ecstatic to share my knowledge with you, loyal reader. Some may consider me a lush, I consider myself an alcohol enthusiast. I appreciate drinks with a history, good flavor, and of course, a kick. You will never hear me suggest a Scooby Snack, a frozen strawberry margarita, or any frou=frou drink. In this edition of The Merritts of Mixology, I want to talk about the antithesis of a frou-frou drink. Loyal reader, allow me to introduce one of my favorite spirits befitting of the Halloween…spirit. It has just the right venomous bite and the perfect name: the Zombie. Oh, the Zombie, terrorizing drinkers for seven decades. This concoction is just as famous for its history as it is for its ferocious effects. It originated from one Don Beach of Hollywood’s Beachcomber restaurant. The story goes that in the late 1930’s, he prepared the cocktail for a customer looking to cure a debilitating hangover. Don believed in the hair of the dog method. (So do I.) He mixed light rum, dark rum, and gold rum amongst a plethora of “secret ingredients.” When I say plethora, I mean that the Zombie makes the Long Island Ice Tea appear to look like a glass of, well, tea. The customer came back a couple days ffter bravely consuming the inventive drink. He told Don that the drink was so powerful it made him feel like a zombie for days and days. Light bulb! That moment gave the cocktail its name. It quickly became a notorious drink in the Tiki culture. In fact, in its heyday, customers were limited to a maximum of two drinks because of the alcohol content. It baffled me to think that anyone should be forced to stop after two libations. That’s what I call getting started. So I tried, and I can tell you that two is indeed enough to make anyone completely inebriated. Frankly, two is equivalent to eight of your usual drinks. The beauty of the Zombie is that it can be modified to fit any person’s taste while still remaining true to the original creation. Because of Don’s secrecy toward all of his recipes, the Zombie has morphed into many different variations. As a incognitomusicmagazine.com

basis, I like to think of it as a freaky, twisted Mai Tai. Its ingredients include three types of rum, lime juice, falernum, angostura bitters, pernod, grenadine, and “Don’s Mix,” a combination of cinnamon syrup and grapefruit juice. Don’t worry. I do not know what falernum is either. In the hopes that you readers may be encouraged to try the Zombie yourself, a more accessible version is provided as follows: Ingredients: ¾ ounce white rum 1 ½ ounces gold rum 1 ounce dark rum ½ ounce 151-proof rum 1 ounce lime juice 1 ounce pineapple juice* 1 ounce orange juice* ½ ounce triple sec or apricot brandy* 1 teaspoon sugar (dash of grenadine if you choose) Tools: Mixing tin Strainer Hurricane glass (or approx. 22oz glass) Mint leaf Fruit garnish of your choice Instructions: Fill a hurricane glass with ice. Grab a mixing tin with ice and pour in the light, dark, and gold rums. Add your juices and sugar. Cover the mixing tin and shake well. Strain the mixture into the hurricane glass. Float the Bacardi 151 by slowly pouring it on the top. Take a mint leaf, lemon wedge and lime wedge (for example) and place them on top of the drink or along the rim. Skip the costume and become a zombie for a few nights. Enjoy. Happy Halloween. *Note: Anything can be used to substitute juices including apricot brandy, cherry brandy, coconut milk, grapefruit, passion fruit, etc.)

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Have You Heard?

Chemical Tree (Dallas) chemicaltree.com Nowadays the definition ofrock has been expanded to include beanies and skinny jeans. However, a few rock bands can plug in and rock out, without their MacBook Pro on stage. Chemical Tree is making music that they grew up enjoying and it shows. Besides, with a name like Chemical Tree, how can you not be intrigued?

Human Parts (Gainesville, Florida) humanpartsband.com When you get as much music as I do, you see a lot of comparisons in promo materials. A really interesting comparison can be enough to get me to check out one band over another. Human Parts was described as the musical love child of Talking Heads and Rancid. You can see why my curiosity would be piqued with a comparison like that. But is it true? It’s a pretty accurate description. It’s quirky and cerebral like Talking Heads, and it has the punk energy and some of the sound (especially in the bass) of Rancid. There is also a bit of The Clash in this band, particularly in the song “Rumble.” if you like punk that makes you think, check out Human Parts.

Chemical Tree is dark melodic rock band, with energy and a kick-ass attitude that’s showcased in their music. The best part is that it’s a fairly young band. Formed in 2005 in Dallas, Texas, this American rock band released its self-titled debut album in 2010. The song “Doc Holliday” pumps you with energy yet gives you the mellow feel of sitting in a dive bar enjoying a beer. Bassist John Howser and drummer Randy Lovvon hold down a powerful and groovy rhythm section in songs like “Gun To My Head” and “Floating”. If you’re looking for fast power chords and tasteful leads, look no further than David Utorka’s work on “I Can’t Remember”. Vocalist Steve Russell shows his strength in straightforward lyrics with simplistically smart melodies. Chemical Tree is not for everyone. But if you’re a fan of whiskey, Deftones, and System of A Down, then you should check out this band. (David Painter)

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Wookiefoot (Minneapolis) music.wookiefoot.com The easiest way to classify Wookiefoot is as a jam band. While, they definitely have that jam band sort of sound, this band also has a lot more. It incorporates funk, some hip-hop, ska, and some other styles. There are a couple amazing things about this band. First, is that this band delivers some messages we all need to hear. “Don’t Stop!” is a great example of this. In this song, some of the lyrics are “When you’re going through hell, don’t stop.” Those are excellent words to remember at all times. The other amazing thing about this band is that no matter how heavy the subject of the song (like GMOs in the song “Junk Food,” the melodies are upbeat. If you like music with a positive message, check out Wookiefoot.

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Sol Cat (Nashville) solcatmusic.com Sol Cat was advertised to me as a psychedelic groove-rock band. I would say that is a pretty accurate description. But don’t think groove rock in this case is synonomous with stoner rock or fuzz rock. The grooves laid down by Sol Cat are more similar to The Quick and Easy Boys. This band has a real interesting sound that is part psychedelic, part funk, and part pop. As if that weren’t enough, each song has layers of each sound filling your ears simultaneously. It’s pretty safe to assume that you won’t catch everything that is going on in this band’s music the first time you hear it. Another thing that is safe to assume is that you play this band for your friends without telling them first who this is, they’ll probably guess this is an album from the 70s. If you like sort of psychedelic music that grooves really well, check out Sol Cat.

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album reviews

Two Cow Garage The Death of the Self-Preservation Society

Robert Walter’s 20th Congress Get Thy Bearings It’s hard to believe that I’ve known this band for (The Royal Potato Family, 2013) more than 10 years. The cool thing about that is that I have seen this band evolve from a roots- One of the reasons I love funk so much is that rock band singing about shaky relationships to a it is truly feel-good music. It is hard (nearly imstraight rock n roll band with a lot of social com- possible) to be in a bad mood when you hear the mentary mixed into its songs. TCG has never upbeat melodies and rhythms of a funk band. been shy about cranking the volume (particu- This album had me moving my head immedilarly when you see this band live), but the guys ately. And that’s where the funk groove starts - in really turn the volume up on this one. One thing your head. Before you know it, that groove has that is particularly noticeable about this album spread to your hips and your feet. This album is that the songs are much shorter. Most of them is filled with songs that have layers upon layers are less than three minutes, but it’s amazing what of sound. You’ll feel the guitar, horns, bass, and Micah Schnabel and Shane Sweeney (two of my drums all around you as you listen to this. And favorite songwriters) can pack into less than I’m telling you; if this doesn’t get you grooving, I three minutes. Take “Stars and Gutters” for ex- don’t know what will. If you are a fan of instruample. This song ponders our egotistical society mental funk bands like The Mighty Imperials, and wonders whether growing up and growing you’ll like this album. old are the same thing. “Annie, Get Your Guns” is another song that turns a mirror on our society and asks us to look at the mess we’ve made. If you like rock n roll that gets you thinking, add this to your collection.

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Left Lane Cruiser Rock Them Back to Hell! (photo courtesy of Tom Varden)

When I got a notice about a new album from Left Lane Cruiser, it didn’t take me long to express my interest in hearing it. That being said, I was hooked immediately with this album. The album kicks off with “Zombie Blocked,” which is just an assault of slide guitar, harmonica, and drums. Aside from just the fuzzy blues sound, this band has something in common with ZZ Top. Both bands sound like they have more members than they actually do. The fact that the sound of this band is generated by just two guys is amazing. It makes you wonder what other bands (with more members) are doing (or failing to do) to produce a sound that is so one-dimensional compared to these guys. If you like greasy blues duos as much as I do, you’re going to love this album. Just do yourself a favor; when you put this album on, crank up the volume, and enjoy. Buffalo Killers Ohio Grass (Alive Naturalsound Records, 2013) (photo courtesy of Alive Naturalsound Records)

the songs more times than you could ever count. You could say there is nothing new in classic rock, and by definition you would be correct. Still, there is new rock and roll that sounds like classic rock. Buffalo Killers is a great example. These guys make rock and roll like rockers of the 70s did. The vocals are sometimes similar to Joe Walsh (but much less annoying) and Neil Young. Like most 70s rock, this album is driven by guitar. You’ll probably want to crank the volume and take in the guitar grooves. Another way this is like 70s rock is that it has a psychedelic aspect. This band has a way of making a sound that is just big. There is no other way to put it. The sound seems particularly big when you consider only three guys are in the band. The sound seems to surround you, and as you listen, you wonder how these guys sound live if they sound this big in a recording. If you’re a fan of classic rock but can’t stand listening to classic rock radio anymore, check out this new album from Buffalo Killers.

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The Guest List:

Top 5 Blues Musicians You HAVE Heard (even if you’ve never heard of them)

by Leigh Marino Leigh Marino is the bassist and one of the vocalists for Indianapolis blues-rock band Swig (swig-band.com). Inspired by a cashier at a local store, she gives you the five best blues musicians you’ve heard...even if you didn’t realize it. The other day I had a rather strange conversation with a cashier at a local store, after I noticed he was wearing a rather cool European Jazz & Blues Fest t-shirt: Me: [pointing to his shirt] “Ahh...so you like blues huh?” Cashier: “Huh? Oh this? Nah, my dad got this at some Euro-blues fest he went to...” ME: “Nice! Sounds like fun! I love the blues!” HIM: “Nothing wrong with it I suppose, but it’s not really my thing. I like rock more...” ME: “Ha! The blues IS the birthplace of rock. C’mon man, give it some credit!” HIM: “No way, I’ll take Led Zeppelin over the blues any day!” ME: “WHAT? But Led Zeppelin IS blues! You do realize that Whole Lotta Love is a cover of an old blues song (You Need Love) written by Willie Dixon/performed by Muddy Waters... right?” He started at me blankly, mouth agape and I realized that my words were falling on deaf (and slightly offended) ears… There was no way he was going to believe my lies! Hmmm, I wonder what might have happened if I tried to tell him that The Doors didn’t actually write “Back Door Man”? (That’s another written by Willie Dixon and performed by Howlin Wolf.)

Leigh Marino (center) Photo courtesy of Jason Reed Milner (jasonreedmilner.wordpress.com)

particular order): 1. Willie Dixon Song: Little Red Rooster Originally recorded: 1961 by Howlin’ Wolf Covered by: Rolling Stones Song: Spoonful Originally recorded: 1960 by Howlin’ Wolf Covered by: Cream, Canned Heat, George Thorogood, The Who, and even The Grateful Dead. 2. Big Mama Thornton

Song: Hound Dog (written by Lieber and Stoller) Suddenly it came to me, what I wanted (no Originally recorded: 1952 by Big Mama ThornNEEDED) to focus on for this article — a little ton musical history lesson to help shed some light Covered by: Elvis on some of the most talented, yet uncredited, musicians to ever write a tune. These guys are a Song: Ball and Chain huge influence on Swig’s music, as well as near- Originally recorded: 1968 by Big Mama Thornly every other genre of music alive today. Here ton are my top 5 unknown blues musicians you’ve Covered by Janis Joplin heard, even if you’ve never heard of them (in no 22

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3. Blind Willie Jefferson Song: John the Revelator Originally recorded: 1930 by Blind Willie Jefferson Covered by: Depeche Mode, White Stripes (Editor’s note: It might be easier to list the bands that haven’t covered John the Revelator.) Song: Nobody’s Fault but Mine Originally recorded: 1928 by Blind Willie Jefferson Covered by: Led Zeppelin 4. Mississippi Fred McDowell Song: You Gotta Move Originally recorded: 1966 by Mississippi Fred McDowell Covered by: Rolling Stones, Aerosmith 5. Leadbelly Song: Where Did You Sleep Last Night? Originally recorded: 1944 by Leadbelly Covered by: Nirvana Song: Black Betty Originally recorded: 1939 by Leadbelly Covered by: Ram Jam, Tom Jones, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, and yes, Ministry Song: The Gallis Pole Originally recorded: 1939 by Leadbelly Covered by: Led Zeppelin as “Gallows Pole.” So what’s the moral of the story? The next time someone tells you they love rock and roll, but don’t like the blues, you can tell them they’re full of it and to go look a few of these guys up. Editor’s note: If you are a musician and you have an idea you think would be great for an upcoming edition of The Guest List, send us a message at incognitomusicmag@gmail.com.

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The Flashback

bet it will help you forget about any stress that’s ailing you.

Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown Long Way Home (1996)

I’m a sucker for a great blues album, no matter who the artist is. Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown’s name may not be as recognizable as some of the old blues guys like Hooker and Muddy Waters, but the guy’s stuff is right there with the greats. And this album isn’t just the late great Gatemouth Brown, but an unbelievable collection of talent including: Eric Clapton, Leon Russell, Ry Cooder, and others. You don’t need to go very deep into the album to see how Gatemouth Brown stood with the greats. His tone in “Somebody Else” is flawless and right on par with B.B. King. This song also contains the great line, “Why can’t we all be happy just trying to be ourselves?” Preach it, Brother Gatemouth. You get to hear some of Brown’s Louisiana roots on this album too. “Dockside Boogie” is a marriage of blues and zydeco that works wonderfully. I reckon this song will make you want to grab a partner and twirl around even if you don’t really feel comfortable dancing and even if you’re not on a dance floor. Your living room floor will suffice just fine. If I had to sum up this album in one word, it would be smooth. These songs will definitely get you moving, but they have a real easygoing feel that makes this a good album for sitting and enjoying a sunset or some other relaxing activity. My recommendation is that you pour yourself a couple fingers of your favorite sipping whiskey, put this album on, and enjoy both. I’m willing to 24

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Cinephile

Movie Reviews

is quite an interesting story. I think the movie could have used some more extended racing scenes, but other than that I thought it was really well-done. Chris Hemsworth does well here in Things have been so incredibly busy for me as his role as Hunt, and Daniel Brühl most certainof late, I almost didn’t get a chance to watch ly steals the show as Lauda. Alexandra Maria three new movies in time for this month’s issue! Lara also does a fantastic job as a well-balanced Luckily though, I was able to set aside a week- female lead in this movie. I highly recommend end where I was able to crunch in three films. watching this one in theaters. I think it was well We have here one adrenaline shot, a contender worth the ticket price. for a rental, and a children’s movie that turned out to surprisingly be a delight. Choose one or choose none! Here are your three highlights for this month!

By Rachel “Rae” Park

Rush Starrring: Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Alexandra Maria Lara, Olivia Wilde Runtime: 123 minutes Regardless of whether or not you know anything about F1 racing—I sure don’t have a clue—I’m still certain that you’ll enjoy this movie, and perhaps it might even inspire you to look more into the world of F1 racing or, at the very least, have you researching a bit more about the rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda. It really incognitomusicmagazine.com

Don Jon Featuring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Julianne Moore, Scarlett Johansson, Tony Danza Runtime: 90 minutes I walked into this movie with zero expectations. My main reason for watching the film was to

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support one of my favorite actors, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. I am very happy for him that he has come this far in his acting career, and I do consider him to be one of the most versatile actors of his generation. I think this movie is a very realistic take on real-life relationships, and the tone of the movie was very reminiscent of an earlier project Gordon-Levitt was also involved in, (500) Days of Summer (2009). If you enjoy that movie, 5 Stars: A great movie that can be considered then you’ll likely enjoy this one as well; howev- timeless or classic. (Equivalent to an A+) er, for some, this may be better suited as a rental choice rather than a trip to the theater. 4.5 Stars: Solid story, but may leave a few plot ends loose or there may be inconsistencies. (Equivalent to an A, A-)

The Ratings

4 Stars: Good story, but there’s clear room for improvement in some areas. (Equivalent to a B+, B) 3.5 Stars: A movie lacking in “wow” factor. (Equivalent to a B-) 3 Stars: Flat average viewing experience; not great, but not horrible either. (Equivalent to a C+) 2.5 Stars: A movie that passes the time; watch in theaters if you have an itch to see a movie. (Equivalent to a C)

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 Starring: Andy Samberg, Anna Faris, Benjamin Bratt, Bill Hader, Cody Cameron, James Caan, Kristen Schaal, Neil Patrick Harris, Terry Crews, Will Forte Runtime: 95 minutes This movie surprised me because I really didn’t care much for its predecessor. While I walked in fully expecting nothing but witty one-liners— since that’s pretty much all the trailers seemed to show—I am happy to report that it was a lot funnier than I expected, and I do think it’s something that both children and their parents would enjoy. I definitely liked this one a lot better than the original, which is definitely a rare thing. After all, how many sequels can most people say they liked better than the previous installment?

2 Stars: More of a DVD rental type of movie. (Equivalent to a C-) 1.5 Stars: Very difficult to stay interested; at times seems to drag or go on too long. (Equivalent to a D+) 1 Star: Very few perks; consider as a rainy day movie. (Equivalent to a D) 1/2 Star: A very select few may enjoy this movie. (Equivalent to a D-) 0 Stars: Boring; great movie to catch your Z’s in–may have been a pain to finish or impossible to finish–possibly even a movie someone would walk out on. (Equivalent to an F) Ratings scale based on, but differs slightly from cuttingedgecreativity.wordpress.com. Visit CEC for more extensive reviews of each of these movies, including those not featured in Incognito due to space limitations.

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Don’t Be That Guy You’re sitting on your barstool at your favorite watering hole and you see him go up to the jukebox. You think nothing of it because guys go up to the jukebox all the time. Besides, it’s pretty lively in the bar. The guy will probably want to keep that vibe going. Moments later, you hear some sad country song about a guy whose woman has left him. Sure, it doesn’t exactly fit the mood of the bar, but it’s only one song. A couple minutes later, you hear the beginning of another sad country song. You try to tune it out, but you inevitably hear the guy singing about drinking, his dog, his truck, his mama, and rain. You try not to think too much about it. After all, you’re still in a bar, not a cubicle. By the time the guy’s third selection starts, the mood in the bar has changed noticeably. Even the bartenders aren’t as cheery as they were when you walked in. But really, how many sad country songs can the guy play? It has to get back to something lively at some point, doesn’t it? That’s when you look over your shoulder and look in the corner of the jukebox where the number of available credits displays. It’s at that point you realize the guy still has more than 30 credits available. You realize that this means you’re going to be hearing sad country for the next two hours unless someone else gets on the jukebox and jumps all the country songs. The good news is that you’re already drinking. The bad news is that this music makes you want to chug the nearest bottle of rotgut whiskey so you’ll black out and stop hearing all these weepy songs. You realize there’s only one thing to do: pay your tab, and go to some other bar, where maybe the beer selection isn’t as good, but at least you won’t be looking for the nearest rusty razorblade. By the time you finish your drink, you realize some of the other patrons have already gotten the same idea and headed for the exit. The bar that was raucous when you first walked in has gone strangely quiet. You know him. He’s the guy that loads up the jukebox with a couple hours worth of sad songs. Don’t be that guy.

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ASK UNCLE SAL

Hey Uncle Sal,

My girlfriend of three months bought two tickets to a John Mayer show for my birthday. They were a gift, but I obviously don’t want to go to a John Mayer show. How do I get out of this without hurting my girlfriend’s feelings? No Candidate for Mayer

Dear Uncle Sal: I’m a portrait artist. Today I visited with a good-looking woman who asked me to paint a picture of her in the nude. I told her I’d never done that before, and I wasn’t sure how I felt about it. She offered to pay me double my usual fee, and I told her I’d give it some thought and get back to her. I’m leaning toward doing it, but I’d like to at least wear socks. Do you think that’s reasonable? Unsure in Uppaquaw

Hmmm, now that’s another inneresting dilemma. Frankly, saying ya don’t wanna go to a John Mayer show is redundant. Ain’t no guy in the world wants to go to a John Mayer show unless he’s scopin’ out all the ladies there. And them guys, they sure ain’t there for the music, but they’ll pretend enough to get what they want. And what’s the deal with these guys anyway? Guys like John Mayer I mean. Ya gotta guitar and that’s all ya can do with it? Guys like Mayer make Jimi Hendrix roll over in his grave. Anywho, how do ya get outta this without hurtin’ yer girlfriend’s feelings? Ya don’t. It’s impossible. Ya stay with this girl until the next occasion (whatever it might be) where she might buy you a gift and you know what you’ll get? Nothin’. She’ll tell ya, “I bought concert tickets for yer birthday, and ya didn’t even go.” Now, I ain’t sayin’ ya oughta go to this concert. Far from it. Get out of it anyway ya can. Heck, vomit on yer girl’s shoes if ya need to. But ain’t no way yer gettin’ outta this without hurtin’ her feelings... or hearing the end of it. But hey, at least you’ll still be able to say ya never been to a John Mayer show.

Well, I can see how that would be quite a dilemma for you, Unsure. I mean, on the one hand there’s the discomfort of doin’ sump’n ya ain’t done before. On the other hand, you stand to make double what ya normally make, which will help ya buy all the socks ya think you’ll need. Gotta question for Uncle Sal? Send it to: askunHere’s what I recommend ya do. Agree to paint clesal@gmail.com and you may see it published the portrait and invite her to yer studio. Make in an upcoming edition of the magazine! sure yer wearin’ a tie on the day she comes to yer studio. Once she’s done gettin’ all dolled up with makeup and comes out to where yer gonna paint her, then ya strip down to just yer socks and tie. I’ll guarantee ya one thing. The expression on her face will prolly be more memorable than the Mona Lisa...and definitely sump’n you want to capture forever. Say, before ya do that though...I been known to do a portrait or two myself. Any way you could pass the number of this goodlookin’ woman on to me?

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In Our Next Issue... We’re switching to a quarterly schedule in 2014. In our next issue, you’ll see interviews with Larry and His Flask, and heavy-rock band Sasquatch.

Plus: •A pictorial of our model Mirella •Reviews of various beers selected by the beer panelists •Carin gives you another excellent cocktail to try •Michelle Ojeda provides The Guest List AND MORE!

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INCOGNITO Blue October

music, models, and more Vol. 16, October 2013