Drinking/Songs: A Night of Beer and the Music that Goes With It May 29, 2013

7pm VIP entry, 7.30pm general entry, 8pm official program begins

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and public Radio's VoiceBox present an unforgettable, interactive exploration of the ancient global connection between singing and beer.

DRINKING/SONGS: A NIGHT OF BEER AND THE MUSIC THAT GOES WITH IT affords beer lovers and vocal music fans an unrivaled opportunity to taste a range of artisanal Dogfish Head India Pale Ales (IPAs), hear songs associated with the selected brews performed by The Fill A Steins, a professional a cappella vocal ensemble, and participate in a live discussion about the deep connection between beer and singing featuring certified cicerone Sayre Piotrkowski (St. Vincent) which will be recorded and broadcast on public radio's VoiceBox the following week (broadcast launch date: June 7).

First brewed in England in the nineteenth century and known as "the beer that built the British Empire," IPAs are closely associated with seafaring and global trade history. Popular at home, these strong, extra-hoppy beers quickly became a hit at sea and abroad when English brewers started shipping IPAs to colonialists on the subcontinent. The sailors and settlers who drank these beers created and sang songs in praise of IPAs.

The event includes samplings of six Dogfish Head IPAs. Upon entry, each audience member will receive a special Dogfish Head/VoiceBox tasting glass for their personal use, which they can take home afterwards as a memento of the event.

The Fill A Steins, a group of professional male vocalists, will perform a repertoire of rollicking IPA-centric drinking songs to go with each beer on the program.

Throughout the evening, the musical numbers and beer tastings will be contextualized through a lively, on-stage discussion between renowned Bay Area cicerone Sayre Piotrkowski, member of The Fill A Steins, and Chloe Veltman, the host of VoiceBox. Audience members will learn about the intimate link between drinking beer and singing songs.

Light, complimentary snacks will be provided.

Official Website: http://blog.voicebox-media.org/2013/03/drinkingsongs-night-of-beer-and-music.html