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Join me for a Bogle old vine zinfandel, as I take us back to 1999, and Rage Against The Machine's album "The Battle of Los Angeles." Also, I talk about Florence and the Machine's new album, upcoming shows and festivals, and wish Scott Weiland a happy birthday. Also, Hotel Cafe is moving to a different location. Cheers!

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Join me for a Trader Joe's margarita in a can, as I talk Halloween on this unusually warm day. I go over new music in the Tasting Room, talk Halloween songs, and review the history of the song "Goo Goo Muck." Plus, the ingredients for a Black Sabbath drink. Cheers!

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Join me for a Rocktoberfest beer, as I pay tribute to D'Angelo. Also, the new Tame Impala album, Ace Frehley, John Lodge, and Treefort Fest. And, I talk about D'Angelo's last album, "Black Messiah," in the Vintage Pour.

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Join me for a glass of Malbec, as I talk about new music from Not For Radio, Jay Som, Malibu, and Gorillaz. Also, Rolling Stone has a new list to make you angry! And for the Vintage Pour, I talk about Van Morrison's "Moondance," 'neath the cover of October skies. Cheers!

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Join me for a $5 bottle of Tempranillo, from Trader Joes. I talk Primavera Sound and Stagecoach music festivals, and new music from Geese, Amanda Shires, and Anie Delgado. Also, a recommendation on an album of old school Spanish guitar music. And in the Vintage Pour...I talk J Dilla, and his final masterpiece, the album "Donuts." Cheers!

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This episode is dedicated to Kathryn Albert, one of the biggest Dave Matthews fans I've ever known. Join me as I enjoy a "Dave Matthews" drink, with rum and amaretto, and talk about why this band was the most important thing to me in my 20's. I'll talk about their music, live shows, and their surprising chart success.

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Join me for a Smogtoberfest beer from Smog City. In the Tasting Room, I talk new music from Sweet Nobody, Massive Attack leaving Spotify, and the artists Mirrorball and Stroik. Also, I discuss the new documentary "Lilith Fair - Building A Mystery," which tells the story of the famous 90's festival headlined exclusively by women. And finally, I'll give you some initial thoughts on the newly released Coachella lineup. Cheers!

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Hey hey! Join me, as I keep drinking that wine from last week, and talk about my guesses for next year's Coachella lineup. There are rumors that it will be out soon, so I had to hurry with my guesses. Also, new music from Amanda Shires, Dijon, and Whitney Tai. Plus, the Spinal Tap sequel is out, and a brief tribute to Monkee's hit writer, Bobby Hart. Cheers!