John Zorn: The Crucible

Released December 9th, this is the first in the series that actually features John Zorn as a musician and not just as the composer. This album also features the same trio of musicians (Mike Patton, Joey Baron, and Trevor Dunn) that have formed the core of this project.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

I went to purchase tickets from ticketmaster for the upcoming Verve Pipe show and these were the fees:

Item Charge Tickets (The Verve Pipe) ADVANCE TICEKT AGE 18+ US $15.00 x 2 Total Building Facility Charge(s) US $0.50 x 2 Total Convenience Charge(s)

US $6.15 x 2

Order Processing Charge(s) US $4.35 Standard Mail

No Charge

TOTAL CHARGES US $47.65

Plus they wanted to charge me more to print out the tickets as oppose to mail them to me! (Does that make any sense?)

I was wondering what the cheapest way for me to get tickets is- I don't want to get them through ticketmaster, I hope all these "extra fees" are because of them and not because of The Intersection. I've attended the Verve Pipe Xmas shows for the last few years, and don't every recall the fees being this ridculous!

In addition, ticketmaster is giving me the option of paying an additinal $6.00 per ticket for "ticket insurance" - I don't remember going to show being this complicated at last year's show???????

If I'm going to pay all these extra fees, I'd PREFER THEY GO TO THE ARTIST INSTEAD OF TICKETMASTER!

Thanks

Dan VK

New Holland in-house sales of spirits!

New Holland has announced the in-house sales of their new line of "artisan spirits" - see the press release at the link below:

http://www.mlive.com/kalamabrew/index.ssf/2008/12/_holland_more_new.html

Old Leghumper Robust Porter

Found this at Ladd's this week:




A robust porter, dark brown in color and full bodied with a malty sweet taste. Deep roasted, yet silky smooth! Two types of roasted malts, including deep-roasted chocolate malt, are used to give this porter a rich, chocolaty taste.
I.B.U.'s=24; O.G.=15°P

Alcohol 6.7%

New Hard Case Title Announced

Appears to be a new book from an author I am not familiar with - although notes indicated that the book is "by the author of the cult classic EAST OF A, and featuring the same detective, Payton Sherwood" which appears to be a book from 1999. I'm not able to find out much about this author online. Since the book won't come out until next September, that should give me plenty of time to check out the other book first!

PUT THIS IN YOUR BROWNBAG!

Pilgrim's Dole - Wheat Wine

Pilgrim’s Dole is a barleywine-style ale made with fifty percent wheat malt, or what we at New Holland call a wheatwine. Pilgrim’s Dole blends warming and slightly sweet flavors with a unique caramelized character. It would be an excellent accent to nutty dishes, fruit crisps or creme brulee.

During the 14th century, the term “Pilgrim’s Dole” described the rations of bread and ale given to nourish wayfarers on their holy pilgrimage. At New Holland, Pilgrim’s Dole is brewed for the cultural explorer of today. It is a rewarding discovery on the road to enlightenment.

Whether in a snifter or from your rucksack, Pilgrim’s Dole will enhance any experience and is certain to incite wanderlust and to fuel adventure.

It is a barleywine-style ale made with fifty percent wheat malt, or what we at New Holland call wheatwine. Pilgrim’s Dole blends warming and slightly sweet flavors with a unique caramelized character.

25° Plato, Alc. 10% by Vol.

NEXT RELEASE: NOV, 2008
Available in:
Pub Draught • 22 oz • Growler • Half Barrel • Sixth Barrel

See Pilgrim's Dole - Wheat Wine in the Brewer's Kitchen

1888 Bock at the M.A.C.

Just thought I would give everyone a head's up that the M.A.C. is now serving Leinenkugel's 1888 Bock!