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Join me for the last episode of 2025, as I enjoy a maple old fashioned. I talk Questlove's new podcast, along with new music from gwendolyn, De La Soul, and Daphni. Also, a deluxe album from the xx, and the rerelease of The Beatles' "Anthology." Lastly, I look at 2026 - upcoming music events, having guests back on here, and a new season of new music and artists. Cheers, one last time this year!

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Help me finish reviewing 2025, as I get personal and talk about how this year presented some heavy challenges. Armed with a hot chocolate for the chilly weather, I recount the latter episodes of this year. Lastly, I talk about the various beverages shared throughout the year, in case you need some suggestions. Cheers! And happy Thanksgiving!

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Join me for a Godmother drink (amaretto + vodka), as I recount some music I've recommended in 2025. Also, I review the shows and festivals I've attended. Cheers! 

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Join me for a French Connection, a brandy based drink, as I give you a breakdown of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony that occurred this last weekend. Also, new music from De La Soul, Khruangbin, and Sweet Nobody. And what's happened with commercial hip hop? And I've finally gotten around to that Dylan flick, "A Complete Unknown." Cheers!

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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.