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The Banjo: Whynatte & Catdaddy Moonshine

Today we highlight one of the dark horses in the Whynatte recipe book: The Banjo. It’s F’ing delicious. You wouldn’t necessarily think that it would be the tastiest mix of ingredients, but it will blow your mind. Literally. Off of your neck. The Catdaddy is slightly sweet, but packs a nice crisp punch. The Whynatte Latte smooths it all out. Have a few of these, and you’ll be faded like an old quilt.

So you have 3 reasonable options if you want to try out this tasty cocktail known as the Banjo:

1) Pick up a bottle of Catdaddy and a handful of Whynatte Lattes at Tower Wine and Spirits on Piedmont Rd;

2) Head over to DBA BBQ on N. Highland Ave. Excellent BBQ, and the originators of the Banjo;

3) If you don’t live in Atlanta, order some Whynatte at the Whynatte Store, and then grab some Catdaddy Moonshine from your nearest package store. Bonus points in you actually have your own moonshine still.

Video from the Whynatte x Esperanza World Cup Party at Cypress St.

Forget for a moment that we didn’t beat Ghana, and that you don’t know how you’re going to pay your rent in 2 days. Instead, remember the good times, when the USA had a penalty kick against Ghana, and Landon butter the biscuit right into the back of the goal to tie the match up 1-1. Remember what it’s like to be sprayed in the back by an entire bottle of champagne. Remember what it’s like to get drunk during the day, and pass out until 11pm at night, and then not be able to fall back to sleep so you spend the entire night pacing the house.

Until the end of the World Cup, Cypress St. Pint & Ale is one of the best places to be to watch the games. They’ve got $5 Whynatte Bombs, and $2 PBR! At least pacing the house at 3am like a caged lynx cat won’t cost you much.

Check out the video from the Cypress St. Pint & Ale World Cup Headquarters, brought to you by: Whynatte x Esperanza x The Process x PBR x SMKA:

WORLD CUP WITH ESPERANZA from esperanzaatl on Vimeo.

I’ll Have the Tenderloin, Hold the Bearnaise Sauce

Tomorrow night is Friday. Today is Thursday. Now that we’ve got those facts out of the way, lets start talking specifics. Specifically, there’s a real sweet event going down tomorrow night at Greg Mike’s ABV Gallery. Greg recently opened ABV as a place to run his creative agency from, and as a gallery to highlight various artists from around the country. It’s a great little space over in the Studio Walk complex on Auburn Ave, right next to Serpas, a restaurant where I ate an actual tenderloin at earlier this week.

Titled The Tenderloin Project, the exhibit opens tomorrow, and showcases photographer Sean Desmond’s immersion into the Tenderloin, one of San Francisco’s most notoriously shady neighborhoods. Seriously, I used to live out there, and the Tenderloin was more like a braised flank steak than a filet mignon. When I was in college, I used to go to underground raves in the Tenderloin that were sketchier than a grown man wearing a vest made out of Spanish moss. Related: Sean’s work is said to be an honest photographic look at life in the Tenderloin.

This isn’t going to be your typical pretentious jackass snoozefest gallery opening. I went to the last opening at ABV, and at one point there were about a dozen of us pounding Whynatte bombs like nobody’s business. PBR’s also sponsoring it, so count on plenty of frosty cold beers to lubricate your check book. Needless to say, there will be plenty of Whynattes on hand, so pack a few extra lactaid.

For more information on the gallery, animals with hoofs, or the Tenderloin Project, visit ABV’s website at www.abvatl.com.

Hope to see you there!

The Constellations Album Release Party

I woke up this morning feeling like I had been riding an unbroken yak through the mountains of Nepal. In other words, my entire body was sore, my head was pounding, I was wearing chaps, and my bed was covered in soft wispy hairs. It seemed unlikely that I had been riding an unbroken yak through Nepal, so it would make sense that this feeling was due to the fact that I’d been out until approximately 3am celebrating the release of The Constellations new album Southern Gothic. While this explanation does little to explain the abundance of soft hairs in my bed, the life size Alf costume at the foot of the bed may turn out to be the missing link. We all have our vices.

Arguably my biggest local band crush, The Constellations are a force to be reckoned with. They’ve gone from a ragtag crew holding down part time jobs at Urban Outfitters while chasing the dream, to a ragtag crew with a Virgin Records contract and full time jobs living the dream. They’ve gone from selling pashmina scarves to buying them by the truckload, and with the release of Southern Gothic, something tells me that these kids have a lot of fine shawls in their future.

In case you just awoke from a coma, Whynatte and The Constellations have quite a storied history together. The Constellations have performed at numerous Whynatte shows, consumed numerous Whynattes at numerous Whynatte shows, and have shown us a ton of support over the past 2 years. In return, we have opened up bank accounts and taken out credit cards using their names and personal information. So, a big congratulations to The Constellations. They’ve come a long way, and they’ve got a bright future ahead. Pick up a copy of their album on iTunes, and look out for them in a city near you.

We were fortunate enough to grab some footage from last night’s show at the Clermont Lounge. Take a gander at the Constellations performing Setback and Perfect Day:

The Constellations Live at the Southern Gothic Album Release Party from Whynatte on Vimeo.

The Whynatte & SMKA Stargazing Tour aka

Holy moly, we have one hell of a Summer concert series on our hands here. This thing is nastier than a briefcase full of gifelte fish. If our summer rooftop parties last year with Esperanza were any indication, you may as well block off the following dates immediately. Along with SMKA, we’ve basically gathered up the best and brightest musicians in Atlanta, and plan to unleash them like ravenous undomesticated dingos over the course of the next 10 weeks. I mean, these are really some of the best artists on the scene right now, so do your homework and check them out.

I’d start growing your moustache now, because these parties kick off on July 1st at the East Side Lounge. Check out the flyer below, as we’ll be hitting up 6 different Atlanta venues this Summer. More details to come, but suffice to say this string of shows is going to be shock and awe circa Summer 2010.

This is the Real Whynatte

Back in the old days of Whynatte, friends and strangers alike would send in photos of themselves drinking Whynattes from all over the world. All we had was a cocktail and a dream; No sweet black can, no lasers that could penetrate walls, no real saber toothed tiger skeletons in our atriums, and certainly no idea that this would turn into the incredible journey that it has become. We’ve received photos of smoking hot girls kissing urns filled with latte, teenagers drinking lattes out of hollowed out walrus tusks, families drinking Whynattes over a Shabbat dinner, and a whole lot of dairy induced tomfoolery in between. I remember back in 2006, the first time that Andy and I received a photo of someone we didn’t know drinking a Whynatte. We even have a photo Mary, the first bartender to ever serve a Whynatte. I wonder if Mary has any idea that she is the matriarch of a nationwide movement?

Anyway, I’m waxing more nostalgic than my mom talking about my bar-mitzvah, but suffice to say that his post goes out to everyone that remembers when Whynatte was a hungover Friday morning because you’d been drinking from the urn at El Bar the night before. Whether you’re new to Whynatte, or you’ve been with us since the beginning, I urge you to go back to the beginning of the Whynatte Blog, back to the first post on August 22, 2006, and take a tour through the last 4 years of Whynatte.

So why am I writing like I’m a staff writer for a show on the Lifetime network?  Maybe it’s because the guy sitting next to me on this flight told me he could get me a live coyote cub for $70.  Or, maybe it’s because I recently received some old school Whynatte photos in the Whynatte email inbox.

These photos come from England, where a handful of Whynatte drinkers gathered in London to drink old school Whynattes and watch the USA vs. England match:

SO. OLD. SCHOOL:

Soccerfest 2010 aka USA vs. England on June 12th!

You can leave the Levitra at home this weekend, because the USA vs. England match is going to be all the excitement you’ll need to get your mast fully rigged. The World Cup is the most prolific sporting event in the world, and the USA vs. England match is one of the single most anticipated sporting events of the year.

To celebrate this awesome occasion, Whynatte is helping to bring Soccerfest 2010 to Cabbagetown. What is this Soccerfest we speak of?

Well, all you really need to know is that on June 12th (this Saturday) we’ll be broadcasting the USA vs. England game in the middle of a park, on a 12 foot LED screen. No joke. Whynatte and Sweetwater are providing the beverages, Surya (the Hindu sun god) is providing the amazing weather, and nobody yet has volunteered to provide the industrial lasers that can cut through steel like hot melted butter.

A few other fun facts:

Admission is free.
The party starts at 10am for the Nigeria vs. Argentina game.
The USA vs. England match is at 2:30pm.
Location is Cabbagetown Park, 701 Kirkwood Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30316.
For more information please visit the Soccerfest website.
Sweetwater beers are delicious.
Whynattes are life giving.
Sea snakes are highly venomous.

This is going to be one hell of a way to watch the big match. Hope to see you there!

Whynatte Summer Interns…

…have finally started showing up. No more lollygagging kid, it’s time to get to work:

Send Ben to London! (Please Vote)

Whynatte and Ben Deignan have had a long and storied romance. Their relationship started fast, quickly progressing into a tepid affair of sweaty serenading and sleepless nights of dairy consumption. Their relationship has been anything but skim milk, as the two have built an creamy connection of trust and mutual understanding.

With respect to Ben and Whynatte’s relationship, we’re asking for your help sending Ben to London. Hard Rock Cafe is sending one lucky musician to London to share the stage with legends like Pearl Jam, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney. Ben’s made it through a gauntlet of stages to become one of the finalists, and now it’s just a matter of who can get the most votes. If you don’t vote, Ben doesn’t go to London. If you don’t vote, Ben doesn’t get to eat dinner. If you don’t vote, Ben will have to bathe with electric eels. And, Ben hates eels.

Take a minute to vote for BEN at www.sendbentolondon.com. You have from now until June 6th. The concert is June 25th and 26th. Please tell your friends. Voting is quick and painless, and together we can make Ben’s dream come true. Wouldn’t that be swell?

Friday June 4th: Whynatte + Yelawolf + Hollyweerd + Prynce Cyhi

On June 4th, you may want to skip out a little early from Friday night pilates class. Whynatte is bringing quite a doosey of a show to Smith’s Olde Bar, with Hollyweerd and Prynce Cyhi opening up for Yelawolf. While Yelawolf may not be winning any awards for babysitter of the year, he’s definitely on his way to claiming a national following. First off, he raps faster than I can even think. He’s like a rapping cheetah. Secondly, his shows are basically one big party. Combine one of the hottest musicians in Atlanta with a night full of Whynatte induced crazy, and you’ve got a recipe for a fun filled Friday night. Not to mention appetizer sized portions of Hollyweerd and Prynce Cyhi to start the night off. Seriously, this is going to be a proper old school Whynatte party.

It’s all going down next Friday, June 4th at Smith’s Olde Bar. See you there:

Not familiar with Yelawolf, or just feel like you need to be reacquainted? Take a look at the Pop the Trunk video (shot by the maestros at Motion Family) and some concert footage from Yelawolf and B.o.B’s last Whynatte show at Smith’s:

Yelawolf – Pop The Trunk from Motion Family on Vimeo.

and…

Yelawolf x B.o.B x Whynatte from Motion Family on Vimeo.

May 27th: Good Show, Good Cause, Good Cod

Whynatte loves local talent. So of course we are a sponsor of the 4th Ward Heroes benefit show at Star Bar in Little Five Points on Thursday night. We wouldn’t miss an opportunity to wake up fully clothed on a Friday morning.  But aside from our plug, it really is a great cause. All too often, up and coming bands are poor, forced to survive on a diet of grubs, acorns and PBR.  In other words, it’s not easy to cover the expenses of breaking out of Atlanta. This benefit is raising money to help Atlanta’s music scene and send some hot bands on the road to stardom.

Even if you are not in a giving mood, at least come to hear the Mermaids, Young Orchids and Moonlight Bride sing there way OTP. But you can bet your latte that we will be staying late for the silent auction and raffle after the shows. See you on Thursday, May 27th, at 9p.m:

Congratulations to B.o.B on the #1 Album!

In case you haven’t noticed, B.o.B has the #1 album on itunes. Bobby Ray’s enormous success should come as no surprise to those of you who’ve followed his path to the top. Here at the Whynatte headquarters, this album was more anticipated than the coming of the messiah. However, that should also come as no surprise, seeing as though for over half of the Whynatte employees, the messiah has already come and gone. But that’s neither here nor there, wait, where did I misplace my menorah?

Whynatte was fortunate enough to have B.o.B perform live at a handful of our events, and those were without a doubt the most fun parties I’ve ever been a part of. Watching him on stage, one quickly realized that it wasn’t a question of if he’d be a national phenomenon, but when. If you haven’t done so yet, download the Adventures of Bobby Ray off of itunes…you won’t be disappointed.

So, a big congratulations to B.o.B and his band. Thanks for the good times, and here’s to many more.

Motion Family documented the B.o.B / Whynatte shows, and here are a few of the highlights:

Those Crazy Kids at Diesel Making Whynatte Drinks on CBS

Big love to Justin and Rope from Atlanta’s own Diesel Filling Station for showing the Whynatte some love this morning on CBS Better Mornings. I’ve done this same show before, and it took no less than 5 separate alarm clocks to make sure I didn’t sleep right through it. The over/under on Jason and Rope actually having slept before the 6:30am airing of this segment is currently sitting at 8%.

Anyway, the boys of Diesel mixed up some proper cocktails, including a Whynatte cocktail known as a “DUI in a glass.” Take a gander at the video by clicking this link, and make sure to stop by Diesel to enjoy the great atmosphere and stiff drinks:

Frank Bell Wears Hats and Makes Music

For those of you that don’t know Frank Bell, our Board of Directors recently voted unanimously that you should. He’s an Atlanta based musician, and he’s pretty damn talented. Whynatte sponsored Frank’s east coast toar this spring, helping him to wake up on random sofas with random people for nearly a month. The tour was a success, and he played to sold out shows in multiple cities.

Whynatte is planning a live show with Frank in the near future. My recommendation is to bring someone that you are stuck in the friendship zone with. You might just break on through.  We’ll keep you posted on the live show, so watch the Whynatte site for details.

In the meantime, download Frank’s EP On Passion and Reason from itunes and check out some of his live clips:

Concert / Fundraiser / Ass / Titties / Whynattes

Good thing you don’t have to do work on the Sabbath, because Saturday, May 22nd is going to start with you laying half naked in a strangers bed, your shirt covered in Whynatte stains, and your head throbbing like you were whipped with a Cuisinart Casserole Pot. It’s not our fault that you tried to catch a raccoon.

So what’s the occasion? Well, it’s a benefit fundraiser for a documentary fim on Blondie, the iconic Clermont lounge “dancer” and apparent “poet.” Blondie will be there, and there will be live performances by a few of Atlanta’s classiest rock and roll bands. PBR’s also a sponsor, and if the past is any indication of the future, anytime that Whynatte and PRB are on the same event it’s going to be a good one.

As a side note, I’ve personally seen Dead Rabbits live, and these kids absolutely destroy it. If I could play guitar half as well as their guitarist, I’d live in a gingerbread house and bathe in marmalade. Or whatever it is that really rich people do.

It’s going down on Friday, May 21st at Eyedrum (290 Martin Luther King Junior Drive). It’s going to be a great night, so come on out and support a local Atlanta icon.

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