Does older automatically mean better? What is the perfect age? Age statements used to mean everything — but today, younger whiskeys and advanced aging technologies challenge that narrative. Explore the age debate as legacy distillers and modern innovators weigh in on age statements, rapid-aging technologies, and the evolving definition of whiskey excellence. Moderated by: Mashup […]
When The Record Company pick up their instruments, the members—Chris Vos , Alex Stiff , and Marc Cazorla —participate in a musical back-and-forth akin to a formative and supportive conversation among siblings. The nuances of their personalities seep through loose, bluesy guitar leads, airtight drum grooves, thick bass, and vividly evocative lyrics. With such fluidity, […]
Having left an indelible stamp on rock ’n’ roll forged by anthemic hits, thousands of live performances around the world, and a tireless belief in staying true to yourself, Joan Jett remains driven by the singular power of music. Picking up her first guitar at thirteen years old and starting a career at fifteen, her […]
Dissecting the multitude of different barrel finishes - Sherry, rum, toasted, cognac, double and triple oaked, bonded, etc. Moderated by: Brad Williams Participating: About World of Whiskey Fireside Chats Gather around for engaging, informative conversations hosted by top whiskey media personalities and a rotating cast of master distillers, blenders, brand ambassadors, and industry pros. […]
Eggy is redefining the modern jam band experience with a blend of exploratory improvisation, rich songwriting, and magnetic live energy. The Connecticut-based quartet—Jake Brownstein (guitar/vocals), Dani Battat (keys/vocals), Mike Goodman (bass/vocals), and Alex Bailey (drums/vocals)—has built a reputation for crafting emotionally resonant songs and transforming every live set into an unpredictable adventure. 2024 was a […]
What bottles should every whiskey lover have on their shelf? This panel goes inside the mind of collectors, retailers and distillers to discuss what to buy, what to drink now vs. hold, the best limited releases, how to spot up-and-coming brands, and how to build a world-class whiskey collection at any budget. Moderated by: Brad […]
Featuring Anjelika Jelly Joseph For over 30 years, Galactic has been a powerhouse of New Orleans music, fusing funk, jazz, rock, and soul into a sound that’s unmistakably their own. Originally coming together in the '90s as a late-night funk band, the group has grown into a genre-defying collective that continues to evolve while staying […]
Put your Bourbon IQ to the test. Compete for swag, bragging rights, and whiskey glory in a fast-paced trivia battle designed to test your knowledge of America’s signature spirit. Moderated by: Brad Williams / JK McKnight About World of Whiskey Fireside Chats Gather around for engaging, informative conversations hosted by top whiskey media personalities and […]
Thirty-five years ago, a posse of University of Buffalo-based musician-friends got together to play music. Out of freewheeling sessions bursting with bold, genre-defying creativity and tongue-in-cheek humor, a 6-headed monster named moe. emerged. Decades later, moe.’s tireless work ethic, DIY resourcefulness, infectious songwriting, and highly-engaged fanbase—the Famoe.ly—have enabled the sextet to earn a successful career. […]
Dark Star Orchestra: Celebrating the Grateful Dead Experience Performing to critical acclaim with over 3300 shows under their belt, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead concert experience. DSO shows are built off the Dead’s extensive catalog and the talent of these seven fine musicians. On any given night, the band will perform a show […]