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Tag: October

Dirty Projectors by Jason Frank Rothenberg
Culture, Music

Virtual Interviews with Musicians During the Pandemic

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 21, 2020January 7, 2025

Check out my conversations with Fleet Foxes, Dirty Projectors, and more!

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Ezra Furman and band in Chicago by Jessica Mlinaric
Culture, Music

Having a Beer with Ezra Furman

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 3, 2019January 7, 2025

I talked with Ezra about drinking Old Style and the how art has helped him stand up for his beliefs.

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Soccer Mommy at Pitchfork Music Festival by Jessica Mlinaric
Culture, Music

Having a Beer with Soccer Mommy

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 4, 2019January 7, 2025

We chatted with Soccer Mommy about recording her new album and developing a taste for beer at an early age.

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The O'My's in Chicago
Chicago, Culture, Music

Having a Beer with the O’My’s

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 19, 2019January 7, 2025

We talked to the O’My’s about working with Chance the Rapper, and getting beer tattoos.

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Great Lakes Christmas Ale with a Cinnamon Sugar Rim
Cleveland, Culture

Deck Your Great Lakes Christmas Ale with Cinnamon Sugar

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 21, 2018January 6, 2025

Some Great Lakes Christmas Ale fans play Sugar Plum Fairy by adding a cinnamon sugar rim to their draft glass.

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Having a beer with Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz at Riot Fest
Culture

Having A Beer with Speedy Ortiz

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 25, 2018January 6, 2025

Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz talks aboutĀ touring a new album, working to make the music scene safer, and releasing her first book.

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GWAR performs at Riot Fest Chicago
Culture

I Had a Beer with GWAR and Survived

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 17, 2018September 9, 2025

I grabbed a beer with GWAR’sĀ and chatted about their collaboration beer, what humans taste like, and what aliens request on their rider.

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