Welcome to Mickey Finn's Brewery
It was a great weekend of music...thanks to all the bands... Frogknuckle, the Usuals, and Tokyo Fish Market. We have another great weekend of music coming up too. Barrelhouse Chuck, one of the most accomplished blues piano guys in Chicago on Thursday night. Friday night, Ted Ansani (former bass player for Chicago rockers Material Issue)and his band Mighty Pilot on Friday, and Beatles tribute band Brit Beat (costume changes and all) on Saturday.I will be in Vegas, Vegas baby this weekend for a wedding as one of our very own Shara Stewart becomes Shara Hanson. Best of luck...of course.
Well, the awesome weather continues. My advice to you is get to the beer garden and enjoy every last decent day we have. You know it's only a matter of time before the snowblowers are out again, but you can say, "I seized the blank out of this fall so I'm ok with this blankin' blanky weather".
This Thursday night, join us for Frogknuckle (I giggle every time I say that out loud) in the old bar, no cover just good times. Friday night the guys and gal from the Usuals are back in the Amber Room. One of Libertyville's most accomplished rock and dance bands. Due to a fundraiser, a slightly later start (10:00'sh). Saturday one of my new fav bands, Tokyo Fish Market (TFM) is back after off their stint at Street Dance a few weeks ago. If I were you I'd come both nights and sleep all day Sunday. Gosh bless and go Cubs!!!
Glad to see so many friendly faces out at the annual MainSteet Street Dance party this past Saturday night. Despite the rainiest day in Chicago history; the tent was packed, the food was great, the bands rocked, and 26 kegs of beer were consumed. All in all I think the new location was huge success. Can't wait until next year. Kudos to all the volunteers and the bands who all played for free (Tokyo Fish Market, Vardin's Groove, and Betty Soul).
This Thursday night we've got Alternate Past acoustic in the old bar, no cover. Saturday the powerpop of the Bradbury's in the Amber Room. Followed by 80's cover band Pop Roxx on Saturday night.
I'd also like to thank my good buddy "Big Z" for his no hit performance on Monday night in Milwaukee.
This weekend kicks off with Johnny Monaco in the old bar on Thursday night. Lot's of great Beatles, Elvis Costello covers and more... Friday night we welcome in the boys from Take A Sip, providing lot's of classic rock/jam/bluesy covers for everyone. Saturday night RGB is back. Last time out they brought a huge crowd.
Saturday night is also the annual MainStreet StreetDance Party. This year it's relocated across the street. Of course we'll be providing the beer again...after the it ends head back to Finn's for a nitecap. Free entry to Amber Room with your StreetDance ticketstub or wristband.
I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday weekend, I know I did (my liver didn't).
For those of you that skipped town town, MainStreet Libertyville sponsored a 5k Twilight Run on Sunday night, throught the east downtown area, over 700 hundred runners and walkers participated. It was a perfect night, the race route was littered with Labor Day parties encouraging the runners the whole way. It was very cool. The post party race ended in the Mickey Finn's parking lot (thank's to the Village of Libertyivlle), and we ate pizza, drank beer and comiserated about how out of shape most us really are...Can't wait until next year. Very special thanks to Beth Kraft and Stephanie Hrbeck...job well done.
This past Saturday, Mickey Finn's provided food, beer, sound, tents, and music for the village of Libertyville and Libertyille morning Rotary's Goose is Loose festival. You know, you buy a goose for $50 and have a chance to win up to $35,000. Well it was an absolutely perfect night, despite some dicey weather in the morning. I haven't seen any final numbers, but I think a lot of money was raised for local charities. I'd like to thank James Zych from the the Sports Complex and all the guys from Rotary for allowing us to particpate. I'd also like to thank Dan, Jon, Graeme, and Kevin from Temporary Binge for providing the entertainment. If you ever need a band for a private party, look no further than these guys, their awesome. Thanks also to my tickets sales volunteers and beer pourers!
Don't forget the Liberyivlle Twilight Run (5k) is slated for Sunday, August 31st. Register at Runner's Edge. The run ends back at Mickey Finn's in the Amber Room where we all can re-hydrate if you know what I'm saying. All proceeds to benefit our very own MainStreet Liberyville Organiztion.
Cheers,
Brian G.
Hello everyone, I'm back from vacation and exhausted as ever. What is it about drinking all day, over stuffing your body with unhealthy food, and sleeping in that wipes one out? I heard when I was gone that CBS news stopped bye, here's the video if you want to check it out. here.
I'd like to thanks all my seasonal help, most of which have returned to their various colleges and universities...Kelly, Megan, Artie, Anthony, Shawna, Sam, and whoever else I might of forgot.
Some of you may have noticed the awning out front is gone. No worries, we're not going out of business our changing the name, we just have a new sign coming. It should be up by weeks end.
This weekend we have Johnny Monaco on Thursday night in the old bar, and as usual no cover charge. Friday night the guys from Always Frantic are back. Saturday we have Out of Storage, of the Tom Mastandrea fundraiser/Carmel Street Scenes gigs. We're glad to have them for the first time as a stand alone band. For fans of classic rock, you'll really enjoy 'em.
Looks like everyone skipped town for vay-cay this weekend, so here's what you all missed..
Monday night, Mickey Finn's was highlighted in CBS 2 News's feature on Libertyville's Mainstreet as a "stay-cation" location, for our award winning burgers... Check out the video here.
This weekend we've got two great bands to help close out your summer. Friday night, we bring in local college boys The Buzzkills, from Bloomington, IN. Great originals and college rock covers.
Saturday night, we bring back our favorite party band, Trash Martini. These guys play all of your favorites from Joan Jett to Tom Petty to the Beastie Boys, and are quickly developing a reputation as one of Chicago's best cover bands. Don't miss these guys.
If that's not enough reason, we're buying your first beer upstairs this weekend. Methinks that's 'nuff said...
Good luck to all of our Olypians this week - go USA.
-Wiz
Well Brewfest '08 is officially in the books, and it was by far the biggest and best! It sure looked like everyone was having a good time. Considering how lousy the weather has been since early December, we really lucked out. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped set up, take tickets, pour beer and break down. We couldn't have done it without you. Or I should say we couldn't have done it without having to pay somebody to do it.
Thanks to all bands; Hello Dave, the Nadas, Johnny Monaco, the Mighty Short Bus, and especially Five Star Iris,who drove in all the way from Georgia (sorry about the rooms screw up). Thanks to our sound guy Scott, who luckily is as talented as he is grouchy.
Thanks to all the rib cookoff guys for participating, I'm sure all of libertyville smelled your ribs Saturday morning. Congrats to Dean's team for taking the prize for best rib, and most drunk participants.
Huge thanks to Tom Kief(Tom and Lisa Morning Show)from WIIL for promoting, broadcasting, judging and MC'ing all the the same time. You're a great friend to Finn's and we appreciate it. Rumor has it his sidekick Lisa may have had her baby that day.
Thanks also to my dedicated staff, which continues to carry me and make me look far smarter than I actually am.
And finally thanks to everyone who made it to the event, again we had virtually no issues or problems with patrons, which is a miracle when you have that many people together. Next year is our 15 Year Anniversary, and we're thinking of having the event Friday and Saturday, so if you see a Village Trustee or the Mayor around feel free to lobby for our cause. Hope to see you soon.
Cheers
Brian G.
Here it is the second biggest weekend of the year. Festivities kick off on Thursday in old bar with Jim and Jusin from Modern Day Romeos. These guys are super talented musicians and they're hilarious. Stop bye and check 'em out you won't be disappointed. And it's free! Friday night 15 Pieces of Flare make their Amber Room debut...playing your favourite cover tunes.Saturday is of course the the 4th Annual BackLot Brewfest. Doors open @ 2:00 (no cover until 6:00pm). Our own Chef Poncho will be roastin' a pig and cookin' up burgers and dogs. Also, as usual we'll have our rib contest, you can watch or taste all the ribs! The Might Short Bus (from Madison, WI) hit's the stage around 2:30. We'll also have face painting, Mickey Finn's tatoos, and a dunk tank for the kiddies. The beer truck provided by our friend at City Beverage, will be pouring 16oz glasses of Amber Ale, Hefe Weizen, our anniversary beer Cream Ale, and Bud Light. Johnny Monaco will play a short set around 4:30pm, followed by the Nadas @ 6:00pm, Hello Dave @ 8:30pm, and 5 Star Iris in the Amber Room late night. Remember, if you get there before 6:00 it's free to get in...after that it's 10 bucks brah! Pray for good weather!!!!!!
Cheers
Brian G.
Wednedsay night join us for a rare free acoustic show in the old bar...Marth & Willy (of Betty Soul fame)start around 8:30. Thursday night, in our normal acoustic Thursday slot is the super talented Peter Cimbalo. Friday night, Minus One hit's the Amber Room around 10:OOpm. Saturday night the Amber Room is closed for the Warren High School reunion class of 1988. Of course the downbar and beer garden will be open.
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