Dipso Facto ScapeGoat Ink: Jack Daniels and Brighton, MA Ring in The Holiday Season

Dipso Facto Scapegoat Ink

Jack Daniels and Brighton, MA Ring in The Holiday Season

Jack Daniels is starting a new tradition this year. In Lynchburg, Tennessee roughly 140 Jack Daniels barrels were hand selected for a special purpose, to create their first annual, 100-proof, limited Holiday select batch. The barrels were then used to start a new tradition that I'm sure will carry on for years to come—The Barrel Tree.

In addition to Jack Daniels releasing a new batch and starting a new Holiday tradition, I also want to take a moment to give props to the musicians behind the song chosen to represent this unveiling. The band is Brighton MA and the song is "Good Kind Of Crazy." They're a local, Chicago-based band that is carving out quite a niche for themselves in the music industry. Unfortunately for some, this may be the first time you're hearing their music, for others, who are familiar with their talent, recognize that this is just another giant creative leap in the right direction for the band. To dispel any confusion, the band's name, Brighton, MA, is a nostalgic shout out to lead singer, Matt Kerstein's hometown. The band is comprised of five members: Kerstein, Jim Tuerk (lead guitarist), Joe Darnaby (guitarist), Jon Ozaksut (bassist), and Sam Koentopp (drummer). Jim Tuerk is a Lyons Township High School alum. We both graduated with the class of 2000. So here's some props to the ol' high school for churning out a talented musician (Tuerk) and two shameless drunks (myself, and the German-loved, David Hasselhoff). Nice job, LTHS.

"Good Kind of Crazy," the song used for this commercial spot, which is being aired nationally as you're reading this, is a well-crafted and beautiful song, but it's just a small glimpse at the talent behind this band. They've been playing together since 2006, and they are not lacking in accolades. In the half decade they've been a band, they've opened for such acts as, Arcade Fire, Spoon, Feist, and The Walkmen, to name a few, as well as headlining many sold out shows themselves. Currently the guys are taking a break from touring, but, according to Brighton Ma's Website, they "will be releasing a new EP in January, with an official release show set for Lincoln Hall on Jan 19th." The band is also finishing up work on a full length album with producer Brian Deck in the near future, so keep a look out for that gem.

Here's to Jack Daniels for helping people get drunk for over a hundred plus years, and for recognizing the talent that is Brighton, MA and choosing their song to inaugurate The Barrel Tree. Give BMA your support, not just because they're a Chicago-based band but, more importantly, because they are extremely talented and they deserve all the success coming their way. We, at ScapeGoat Ink, salute you!

Check out Brighton, MA's official website here.
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