The latest concoction to emerge from the heralded “Great American Beans Experiment” is J.B.’s Apple Bacon Beans. Mild apple sweetness is complimented by subtle spice notes and balanced by a hint of savory goodness. Excellent on it’s own or as a compliment to barbecue and picnic fare.
The Great American Beans Experiment is a project to develop bean recipes that break from the expectations of the average American consumer and deliver natural and delicious flavors. All of the recipes developed in the project are drawn from scratch, with out reference and use only real foods that your great great grandmother may have used. The project hopes to deliver a product that is gluten free and (more) diabetic friendly, while delivering appealing flavor palettes that will compliment meals typically featuring beans.
Ingredients:
1 lb Red Beans
1 qt Apple Cider
1 cup Apple Butter (look for one with ONLY apples in it)
1/2 cup Bacon, shredded
1 cup Onions
1 T Garlic, minced (dried)
1 T Nutmeg
1 T Cinnamon
Dash Lemon Juice
(all approximate, because I don’t actually measure things)
Optional:
Diced Chili Peppers can be added to the pot add a complimentary flavor and some heat.
Sriracha can be added to taste at serving as desired with enjoyable results.
Tools:
Jar
Slow Cooker
Measuring Devices
Spoon/Ladel
Directions:
Soak your beans.*
Add everything to slow cooker and cover.
Wait.
Stir.
Keep waiting, stirring occasionally.
After beans have been simmering for a few hours check for flavor and consistency. Add spice if desired.
Reduce volume by approximately one third.
If beans are not at desired consistency add a cup of water, allow to reduce and check again. Repeat if necessary.
The title track from Hot Water Music’s upcoming album Exister was debuted today. The track is an in your face ripper that should have all Hot Water Music fans chomping at the bit. The album is due out May 15 via Rise. Orders are available now via the band’s Shop.
Today The Gaslight Anthem released a preview of “45,” the first glimpse at their upcoming album Handwritten. Their album will be their major-label debut, and is due out July 24, 2012. The track is replete with all of the hallmarks of a Gaslight jam and holds nothing back. As we’ve come to expect from our New Jersey darlings, while the track is instantly recognizable as to it’s penmanship, it’s style hints at the subtle shifts in style the boys have also carried as a trademark from album to album.
Preorder is available to download on May 8th from amazon and iTunes.
It is recorded that on this day, approximately 2000 years ago, the most famous civil rights activist in history was nailed to a crucifix by a government seeking to protect “traditional values.” Today folks seek to evoke this man’s name in order to push forward ideals directly contrary to his teachings. To me today is a civil rights holiday. Be kind to each other, friends, and respect the rights of others to seek their own happiness in their own way.
Tim Barry has announced that his latest record “40 Miler” will be released on April 10 via Chunksaah Records. In conversations with Rolling Stone, Barry said “40 Miler” is named after a derogatory term used by freight train riders to describe a fake hobo. “For 20 years, I have toured and illegally ridden freight trains, but I’ve never been truly committed to either,” he admitted. “I am a poser – a 40 Miler.”
In a January 9 post to his website, Barry gave some interesting insight into his life as a 40 miler relating to the album. “This past weekend I got on freight trains alone to review the new recordings. I needed to hear the songs and sequence and the albums over all feel from a different perspective. Rolling through Southside Virginia riding loaded coal, an empty boxcar and even my first ride in a caboose, I finally decided on the songs that will make the record.”
The album will feature contributions from Julie Karr, Josh Small and Andrew Alli. Barry reports “I’ve never been this excited about music.” The album was recorded by Lance Koehler at Minimum Wage Studio here in Richmond, Virginia.
Ahead of the release of the album, the title track 40 Miler has been released for our listening pleasure. Veterans to the NJ scene and beyond will recognize references to the Asbury Lanes, k8, Frank Turner, and Brian Fallon.
01. Into
02. Wezeltown
03. Driver Pull
04. 40 Miler
05. Adele and Hell
06. Shed Song
07. Bankers Dilemma
08. Train Improv
09. Hobo Lullaby
10. T. Beene
11. Fine Foods Market
12. Amen
13. Outro
UPCOMING TIM BARRY SHOWS:
04.13.12 – Asbury Park, NJ – Asbury Lanes
04.19.12 – W. Columbia, SC – New Brookland Tavern
04.20.12 – Charleston, SC – Tin Roof
04.21.12 – Atlanta, GZ – The Masquerade
04.22.12 – Gainesville, FL – Loosey’s
04.24.12 – Orlando, FL – The Social
04.25.12 – St. Petersburg, FL – The Local 662
04.26.12 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits
04.27.12 – Savannah, GA – The Jinx
04.28.12 – Wilmington, NC – The Soapbox
05.19.12 – Montreal, QB – Pouzza Festival
[sources: Chunksaah, timbarryrva.com, Rolling Stone]
Bouncing Souls - Static (NEW ALBUM COMET IN STORES JUNE 12th)
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The Bouncing Souls announced today that they will be releasing their upcoming album “Comet” on June 12, 2012 as a co-release from Rise Records and the band’s label Chunksaah Records. The album will be the Bouncing Souls ninth studio full length release and will feature 10 tracks (listed below). The album is produced by Bill Stevenson.
“I haven’t been this excited about anything since I discovered beer” -The Pete
This post will be updated when a preorder becomes available.
01. Baptized
02. Fast Times
03. Static
04. Coin Toss Girl
05. Comet
06. We Love Fun
07. Infidel
08. DFA
09. In Sleep
10. Ship In A Bottle
Artist: Bruce Springsteen
Album: Wrecking Ball
Release Date: March 6, 2012
Label: Columbia Records
Producers: Ron Aniello, Bruce Springsteen
web: brucespringsteen.net
The Boss released Wrecking Ball on Wednesday. The album is his 17th studio effort, and he has managed to bring it just as hard as ever with what has been touted as his “angriest album yet.”
Springsteen melds his traditional story telling and signature sound with a blend of sounds from around the world ranging from gospel, to hints of country, to a heavy dose of Irish influence. The 40 year veteran brings us an album in his brand of Americana that contrasts the American Dream to the American reality. At 62 years of age, Springsteen’s voice has gained a timber that evokes himself as a campfire elder delivering his rock n roll sermons in the ruins of what might of been.
Despite the variety of styles you will find through out the 11 tracks on the album, they are assembled into a coherent master work that you will find unique from Springsteen’s previous efforts. The one track which is slightly out of place is “Depression.” It seems a relic from bygone days painted over with the palette of this album. My early favorite is “Death To My Hometown.” The song brings together tones of folk, irish dance, African tribal song, and the angry voice of a man whose home has been destroyed not by war, but corporate greed.
The bonus tracks, only available on the Deluxe Edition, may have found their proper place outside of the album proper. “Swallowed Up (In The Belly Of The Whale)” is a dark, somber track that, though worthy in its own right, stands out as a tale of woe and defeat rather than angry defiance. You may think you’ve skipped off to Ireland to fire up The Pogues when “American Land” hits. While lyrically a true piece of Springsteen’s Americana, the track could easily find a home on Rum, Sodomy and the Lash. “American Lands” comes off as a taproom sing-a-long that.
Wrecking Ball has established itself among my favorite efforts from The Boss, if only for it’s stark contrast to all that came before.
The latest concoction to emerge from the heralded “Great American Beans Experiment” is J.B.’s Apple Bacon Beans. Mild apple sweetness is complimented by subtle spice notes and balanced by a hint of savory goodness. Excellent on it’s own or as a compliment to barbecue and picnic fare.
The title track from Hot Water Music’s upcoming album Exister was debuted today. The track is an in your face ripper that should have all Hot Water Music fans chomping at the bit. The album is due out May 15 via Rise. Orders are available now via the band’s 
Watch Hot Water Music’s set at SXSW 2012. Includes “Drag My Body” off of their upcoming album “Exister” due out May 15, 2012″
01. Baptized
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