And it’s Irish, baby. I was just in New York and I missed this, my trip was so brief. But the cast from Once performed this great scene on Letterman recently. Beautiful I may be at something interesting tomorrow. It involves really good beer and possibly, like comic book/movie people. Hopefully will have pics and story. And tonight I met the sweetest Muslim gals and I talked to them about tipping in Dublin. Just another Wednesday in Liffey’s world.
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A typical Liffey weekend at a local pub? Yes. But this blog title shares that of a cool INXS song. One you’re not likely to hear on WXRT-FM (93.1) in Chicago. Or any local station, for that matter. I like to touch on the uninspiring playlist of ‘xrt once in awhile. Because I know they can do better. I punched them up today during an afternoon drive and my ears were assaulted once again with “Devil Inside” by INXS. INXS has a lot of good songs. Quite a deep catalogue. And yet xrt only knows a few of their top 40 old tunes like “Devil.” Does anybody there care? You think someone might say, “Hey guys, instead of playing this song yet again how…
$3 Guinness pints is not a bad way to start St. Pat’s weekend. That would be T.J. Maloney’s Irish Pub in Merrillville on Friday night with the kilt-wearing band Highland Reign. I was surprised it was a legit pint. Usually those $3 Guinness deals means a small cup. So well done Maloney’s. Sigh, I missed Chicago for St. Pat’s but Crown Point on Saturday was the next best thing. The only city/town/whatever in Chicagoland that hosted a nighttime parade. The parade passed through the historic downtown square but it was just out of sight for me as I was perched on the patio bar of Zodiac Cafe and Lounge just north of the action. Guinness was either out of stock or missing so I…
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