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When Virginia Beach native, Thomas Parker, created APOCALYPTO tequila the result was a brand poised to celebrate awareness and rebirth. “I just love the natural beauty of this area and wanted to protect it and keep that spirit alive here -everywhere really,” explains Parker. So you may wonder how this lead to the birth of Virginia Beach’s first tequila company? “I’m an artist at heart,” explains Parker, “And frankly, I was disappointed with the majority of tequilas that were available.” Parker decided a marriage of his artistic vision and an award winning sipping spirit was necessary. This became APOCALYPTO tequila and was soon one of the fastest growing new tequilas for 2013. “My main goals are to use this momentum to fund sustainability projects here and abroad and to use technology to solve society’s current socio-economic problems,” exclaims Parker, “The visually stunning packaging surely turns heads and the intention of APOCALYPTO’s half-man/half-jaguar packaging is to reconnect people to a more optimal form of the spirit. I crafted the bottle to represent man’s spirituality and intellect perfectly balanced with the jaguar’s raw instinctual determination and strength – a kind of self-reflection.” The spirit inside is 100% Blue Webber agave handcrafted the old fashioned way. It is defined by a big agave aroma with sweetness that is naturally abundant with floral and fruity notes. The flavors are rounded with spice, cinnamon, cardamom, green apple candy, caramel and ripe plum. “APOCALYPTO tequila has lots of natural spirit and is sure to grow the tequila category,” says Parker. “And we are winning people over one sip at a time.” Parker, along with his business partners Kim Brandi and Rachel Harris decided more was needed to continue to make a “visual impact.” But with one look at this lineup, “visual impact” seems an insufficient term to describe these eye-catching bottles. With the addition of DEADHEAD rum, which features shrunkenheads-as-bottles, complete with eyes and mouth sewn shut, and FLASHBANG SPIRITS, which comes in a 50 ml. replica of the U.S. Army’s M84 distractional device, these packages are
downright explosive. We’re a highly creative company,” says Brandi. “We produce premium spirits and have a lot of fun doing it.” DEADHEAD is inspired by blood revenge rituals practiced by the Peruvian Jivaro tribe and its unique packaging pays homage to the warrior spirit. “The Jivaroan people were the only natives to survive the Conquistadors,” says Brandi. “As an entrepreneur, I take that strength and spirit as a woman in a predominantly male industry. As a brand, we’re taking that spirit to rethink the rum category. “The bottle alone may draw consumers in for the first time,” says Brandi, “but it’s the spirit inside that keeps them coming back for more.” Produced on the Caribbean coast, DEADHEAD rum is made from fresh sugarcane and molasses, small-batch-distilled with melted glacial water. The rum is then aged for six years in a variety of former Scotch, Sherry, Cognac, and Bordeaux barrels and hand-blended, resulting in a complex, nuanced spirit that’s bursting with tropicality. “The bottle may be edgy,” says Brandi, “but the rum is premium.” While DEADHEAD and APOCALYPTO get in touch with their ancient roots, FLASHBANG SPIRITS targets a whole new audience—and warms hearts in the process. Designed to replicate the real-life Army M84 distractional device (you even have to pull the “pin” before taking this shot), FLASHBANG SPIRITS is a proud sponsor of Wounded Warrior Project and Operation Gratitude, a non-profit that supports military members and their families. “Practically my entire family served in some branch of the service,” says Parker, “And I wanted a brand that honored all those who serve and strive to preserve and protect life.” But even this do-good brand has quality at the forefront: “We’re very serious about the quality in all of our products. FLASHBANG may only be one generous shot, but you better believe it’s going to be good!” explains Brandi. All together, the Iconic brands are an eclectic, yet heartfelt group. “We are first of all selling spirits,” says Brandi. “Sure, we may have these crazy bottles, but every one of them has a meaning. And every one of them has a unique spirit.”
photos by: Michael Bailey By: Andrew Wolfe Riding high on their individual new releases, Authority Zero and Ballyhoo! have teamed up this summer to bring us a sonically diverse ticket for the summer season with the Summer Sickness Tour. “It’s been a lot of fun.” says Howi Spangler, guitar/ vocals for Baltimore’s Ballyhoo!. Jason Devore of Authority Zero couldn’t agree more; “We just been having a lot of fun, partying...[the] crowd’s been great. Good turnouts.” Ballyhoo! is definitely feeling the love right now as their new release Pineapple Grenade debuted at #189 on the Billboard charts. “It’s crazy man, we’re on the fucking billboard chart! I wasn’t expecting that at all.” exclaimed Howi. He continues, “It’s been really great reception to the record, people are loving it man, ya know, playing a lot of the songs live which is great since we been playing those other songs forever. [We] still enjoy playing the other songs but it’s just fun to dig in and get into the new ones...and people are actually singing the songs already which is really cool...i’m stoked for that.” The new album was released on Ballyhoo!’s own Right Coast Records on June 25th. Touring for their new release The Tipping Point, Authority Zero is back in the states fresh off a European tour...which included their first trip to Russia! “It was amazing,” says Devore, “a little sketchy at first, you know? You gotta get into the country...well you don’t know if you’re actually going to get into the country, but we did, and it was fun. [The] kids were nuts man...our first show it was in St. Petersburg, and we played this 500 capacity music hall, and it was a big ass place and...one band into it it was a packed house...apparently we have some fans in russia.” Out on Hardline Entertainment, released April 2nd, The Tipping Point sees a return to the punk and rock roots from Authority Zero’s beginnings while still maintaining their signature eclectic style.
And now, on to the show... A month down and three weeks left on the tour, both headliners (and supporting act Versus the World) show no signs of slow down or fatigue. Throughout the tour, the co-headliners have been taking turns with who goes on last. Tonight’s line up had Authority Zero in the penultimate spot. Not that that kept them from giving a high-octane, balls-out blistering hot performance. As always Jason DeVore’s hyperkinetic stage presence was inspiring to watch. Like a lone protestor high on his cause charging the police barricades, Jason threw himself into each number. Brandon Landelius’s guitar and new addition Mike Spero’s bass provided the aural background for the spitfire vocals as Sean Sellers kept the pulses pounding with his damn near tribal beats on the drums. With a liberal sprinkling of newer songs off The Tipping Point as well as old favorites like Sirens and Revolution, Authority Zero kept the crowd on its toes. Local favorite Jackmove frontman Dennis Spence even joined Jason on stage for One More Minute at the end of the set. As they left the stage, you could tell the crowd needed a sec to catch their collective breaths. Not that the crowd had much time to rest though as Ballyhoo! soon took the stage. From song one, they owned the place. Nothing plays better to a beach crowd than some beach music and that’s just the brand of reggae rock goodness that they deliver. The boys definitely brought their A-game. With a setlist spanning their ever growing discography, Donald Spangler’s impeccable beats and J. R. Gregory’s thundering bass set the sonic backdrop. Howi’s vocals as always were clear and crisp and rang a chord deep into the hearts of the eager crowd. Of course none of it would have been complete without the intricate play of Scott “DJ Blaze” Vandrey’s turntables and keys - the secret weapon in the Ballyhoo! arsenal. I wish I could recall every song I heard that night, but sometimes the show’s so good you just get swept up in the madness. All in all, a night to remember. Go checkout those new releases on iTunes, you will not be disappointed. And if either one of these bands come around your area, make sure to check ‘em out. You won’t regret it.
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L ocated in the Marketplace at Hilltop, Burtons Grill in Virginia Beach is the perfect place for lunch, after-work drinks, dinner inside, or on their outdoor patio. With a contemporary-American menu in an upscale casual atmosphere, Burtons Grill has something for you, whether you are visiting for business or pleasure. Burtons Grill uses only the freshest, most premium ingredients, coveting strong relationships with local suppliers and never compromises their commitment to quality food or service. The menu items range from crisp salads, hearty sandwiches and juicy burgers to aged beef served with seasoned butters and sauces. Known for its menu of grilled meats and seafood to regional specialties, Burtons Grill offers an extensive glutenfree menu. All allergies are treated with the utmost of respect and from hire to first shift, restaurant staff undergo intensive allergy awareness training.
Burtons also puts its own spin on local flavors and seafood. Traveling with your family? Burtons Grill’s {B} Choosy menu for kids is modeled after the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new MyPlate program, an initiative reminding consumers to make healthier food decisions, the {B} Choosy kids menu allows children to choose from a list of ingredients and preparation methods which will be portioned and served according to the newest guidelines for nutrition. Kids can still enjoy the classics, such as chicken fingers and hamburgers, but they’ll also be able to expand their palate with options such as haddock, steak, salmon or grilled chicken. Burtons Grill has everything you need to start or finish your night out or try their Sunday brunch. If you are in town for a special occasion, the private dining room can be used for casual gatherings or business meetings or receptions and seats up to 50 guests. Come in and be delighted at Burtons Grill in Virginia Beach! Reservations are recommended. Check us out online at www.burtonsgrill.com or at Facebook.com/ burtonsgrillvirginiabeachva!
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Line cups up 6 on each side (other 2 are to wash beer pong balls off) - line up starting with 3 then 2 then 1 kind of like bowling pins.
What you need: 2 beer pong balls 2 teams of 2 people big table a lot of beer 14 cups
*You can either bounce it in or throw it in the cup *beer pong ball goes in cup opposite team has to drink the cup *Both members of the team shoot, if both players on the same team make it in they get the beer pong balls back and get a chance to do it again. Whoever has cups left wins the game and the winner stays. *Side notes - after 2 bounces you may block the shot and you are allowed to try to blow the beer pong ball out of the cup with your mouth. If a cup is knocked off the table the opposing team has to drink it.
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