Live music this weekend in Shoreline (Feb. 7th & 8th 2009)

Saturday

Alex Kajumulo and Original Sound are raising money for local youth soccer with a reggae and Afro-beat music concert. 6pm at Fircrest.

Vagabond Opera performs in concert at 7:30pm at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center. Self-described as a combination of European Cabaret, Vintage Americana, Balkan Belly Dance, Neo-Classical Opera, and Old World Yiddish Theater.

Corner State performs at 7:30pm at Laughing Ladies Cafe in North City.


Sunday

Invitational Jazz Jam from 4-7pm at North City Bistro. The Bistro is offering Small Plates, Wines & Draft Beers at Special Prices.

Jazz Guitar Collective performs from 3-5pm at Laughing Ladies Cafe in North City. I've been told it's great to bring the kids there to hang out on a Sunday afternoon.


Photo copyright 2008 Arsenio Locsin (from Jazz Guitar Collective website)

Dos Equis billboard on 175th in Shoreline

Stay thirsty, my friends

A couple of days ago I posted some information about an unusual flavor of Budweiser that I saw on sale in Shoreline's Ridgecrest neighborhood. It's called Budweiser Chelado and, according to Busweiser's press release, its a flavor favored by Latinos. Especially Mexicans. I wondered if perhaps there are lots of Latino folks living in the Ridgecrest neighborhood. I still don't know the answer to that question, but I started wondering anew when I saw this billboard for Dos Equis beer. It's also in the Ridgecrest neighborhood, and Dos Equis is a Mexican beer.

But what's the deal with the slogan on this billboard? Is this a sly move by the McCain campaign to court Shoreline's Latino vote through beer!?

After all, McCain is extremely unpopular among Latino voters AND he always says "my friends", right? Hmmm... it can't be coincidence!

Clever, but will it work?

Link to: Recent Pew study on Hispanic voter attitudes

Link to: Earlier post about Budweiser Chelada

Beer + clam juice + tomato juice?

Budweiser Chelada

The 7-11 in Shoreline's Ridgecrest neighborhood (the 7-11 across the street from the Crest Theater) is selling what is possibly the most unusual flavor of beer I've ever heard of: Budweiser Chelada. It's Bud (or Bud Light) mixed with Clamato (which is clam juice mixed with tomato juice). I haven't tried it, so I can't say just how good it is. But I thought I should let everybody know where you can get it if you want it!

According to a press release on Budweiser's website: " Latinos, specifically those of Mexican descent, have been mixing beer with Clamato for decades" and "Due to their tremendous test market success, adults across the country are clamoring to enjoy this convenient, great-tasting drink." Clamoring? Really? The press release also includes this gem: "One look at the can and you know that this beer is the real thing – Budweiser and Bud Light mixed with authentic Clamato. This is a savory beer that will appeal to adult beer drinkers, particularly those who enjoy beer mixed with Clamato."

I have to say, it's a really entertaining press release. There's a link to the entire thing below.

Perhaps there's a large Latino population in the Ridgecrest neighborhood? It's not unusual to stop by this 7-11 and find that the store is blasting Latin music from its outside speakers.

Oh, one other thing. I noticed at the checkout counter that this store also sells grape flavored cigars. I wonder if those would go well with Budweiser Chelada?

Link to: ¡La Combinación Perfecta! Budweiser press release

Hotwire Coffee in North City now serving beer & wine

Hotwire North: 17551 15th Avenue NE, Shoreline

Local coffeehouse, Hotwire, announced in a recent newsletter that they now serve beer and wine, as well as coffee, snacks and WiFi. They have outdoor seating for those nice days we've been having recently; perfect for people-watching on 15th. And inside, you can use their computers to surf online, or watch one of the bands that sometimes perform there. Hotwire even has their own MySpace page.

Hotwire: Now Serving Beer & Wine

Hotwire often has live music on Friday and Saturday evenings

Click here to get a coupon you can use at Hotwire to get a second beer or wine at half price. The coupon is valid through Sunday, 7/27. Tell them you got it from the Ronald Bog Blog!

So, readers, what's your favorite coffee around town? Your favorite watering hole? Do you like the idea of coffee and alcohol both available at the same location? Drop a note in the comments section below (just click where it says "Comments") and share your thoughts.