Thursday, December 30, 2010

Live Music Dive in Charleston, WV

The Empty Glass
410 Elizabeth Street
Charleston, WV 25311

Recommended by a friend in a band that has played here. This place is eclectically decorated. A weird mosaic behind where bands play and tons of stickers and posters are featured aesthetics. From what I understand they have a great Happy Hour. Food is also served, a thought I find a bit disconcerting after looking at pictures of the place, but you know, after a few beers who cares? They only serve wings and pizza and apparently the pizza is almost always burnt. AWESOME! Very few places have food selections more divey than that. So if you are in the area, check it out, and if you have the time, stay around and hear the band. They have attracted some really good ones and even had Unknown Hinson stop by once. Also, check out their halloween pics on their myspace site, some great ideas there!

Quick shout out to Jubal Kane (http://www.youtube.com/jubalkane#) and Mr. Ace Andersson for the recommendation.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

A great dive in Las Vegas

Double Down Saloon
4640 PARADISE RD.
LAS VEGAS, NV 89169

I have on good authority from a local dive bar bartender (thanks Liz) and my husband who visited on her recommendation that the Double Down Saloon in Las Vegas is a must visit. Dubbed the Anti-Vegas, it is about as divey as you can get near the strip. Liz affectionately recounted their sampling of Double Down's famous Ass Juice. Said it will knock you on your ass. It is also home of the Bacon Martini as featured on Drinking Made Easy. Sticker covered walls, punk band performances, and great reasonably priced drinks, I suddenly feel a Vegas trip coming on.