Take a look-see at these cocktail shots Peter Olson took. I met Peter years ago through my brother in Calgary. They used to work together back when, taking pictures of things and people for money. Looking at these, I think it's nice to know that people pay Peter to take photos.
One night I drank him under the table and it took a day or two for him to climb back out from under it. Jameson felt a dent in their inventory and grown men wound up on the ground in a parking lot. It was probably snowing, but no one can say for sure. All I know is that it was a good night, and it's nice to know Peter and see his work.
Check out Peter's blog for more of his photography.
Rock & Roll in Vancouver: Japandroids do work at The Rickshaw Theatre
How the hell were your holidays? Sick of people asking that? Well, the holidays are over, you're coming out of a daze and you've most likely already broken two or three of your New Year's Resolutions. In a week the rest will all be forgotten while laying in wait for next year.
Speaking of holidays and a New Year's daze, dear friend, drink pal and photo contributor to Love & Rum, Tom Nugent recently went to the Japandroids show at The Rickshaw in Vancouver. Reid Stewart from Lifetime Collective was good enough to connect some dots and bring Tom and the band's manager together to get ol' Thomas into the sold out show.
Check out a few of the resulting photos below, and then head over to Lifetime Collective's blog to see the rest. Oh yeah, and a freebie of Fire's Highway recorded at the show.
Sassparilla and Mars
I have a friend that works on Mars. He often tips me off to some new music. After your day is done, this one might help prepare you for the weekend when you pour that first beer.
Below are some of Andrew's photos from whatever planet he works on and a couple from what days he has to get away from sub-freezing temperatures while driving heavy machinery.
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Tom Nugent, Get it Together!
Meet Tom. As soon as Tom gets off the floor he's going to start sharing photos from his life of rock shows and city strolls.
Is he trying to high-five someone here? Is he visualizing his next shot? Has he had too many shots? Answers to these pressing questions and more coming soon...
Get this man some Hair of the Dog so we can make this website better looking.
Visit Tom Nugent's portfolio site here.
The song below his photos is appropriately titled, Boom Boom Out Goes The Light.
Birds, Beers & Earles
Just a little guy flyin' by and some photos from Club de la Cerveza here in Playa.
Club de la Cerveza, or The Beer Club, is where you can find me if I've gone missing. A dear friend, Miguel, owns the bar with his lovely wife Susana. They provide a large selection, excellent beer knowledge, good music and better company. All kinds of adjectives!
When you go to a certain bar so many times it becomes as comfortable as a friend's living room. When you go to Club de la Cerveza for the first time, it will already feel like that because of the staff and service. They are always there to chat, educate and above all help you drink lots of fine beer.
If you're visiting Playa del Carmen, this should be the first place you stop for refreshments as soon as you put your bags down. Or just bring your luggage. Club de la Cerveza has a Facebook page where you can get the latest updates.
Now get back to work or grab a beer. I might do both. Oh, and below the photos is a Steve Earle song for your afternoon.
