Folk

Carry It With You

There are endless songs about New York, Paris, London, and San Francisco. But plenty of less exalted places inspire music, as well--including Grimsby, in Lincolnshire. Read more about Carry It With You

Return Trips

"M.T.A."
The Kingston Trio
1959

As new technology changes the way we travel, one song has kept pace. From the age of sail to today's rapid transit, the tune has returned and returned with new lyrics to match. Read more about Return Trips

Winter Warmer

"Hot Buttered Rum"
Mary Chapin Carpenter
2008

Modern bartenders use all sorts of bizarre mixers, from bacon to balsamic vinegar to bubblegum flavoring. But there are also some traditional ingredients that sound weird to modern drinkers. One of the most delicious, especially this time of year, is butter. Read more about Winter Warmer

Greasing the Wheels

In choosing songs for this blog, it's usually a question of picking through an artist's output for a song or two about drinking. With Robin Laing, that's not a problem. Read more about Greasing the Wheels

Style and Grace, Part 2

"W-P-L-J"
The Four Deuces
1956
"White Port"
The Old 97's
2011

Fine vintage port is complex, subtle, and expensive, as we learned in our last post. But port also has a lighter side with a very different reputation. Read more about Style and Grace, Part 2

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