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Moe's Thank You Pittsburgh Brewery Tour

The entertainment and hospitality industries have experienced the most profound financial setback and struggle for survival in generations.

As a small business, we have felt the impact of events being canceled throughout the entire 2020 year. We were delighted to partner with the local operators of the Moe’s Southwest Grill locations in the Pittsburgh region to bring events back while also giving back to the community! 

In the past, Easy Street has partnered with Moe's on their Community Grant Program , and we saw firsthand how their funds helped spark new local projects and programs. 

We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with Moe's to show appreciation for the community with a special  "Thank You Pittsburgh Brewery Tour."  The events will take place at local Pittsburgh-area breweries featuring live music and complimentary Moe's queso and tacos! The Tour stops are:

> July 10th: Helltown Brewing (Export) featuring Byron Nash

> July 31st: Acclamation Brewing (Verona) featuring Elias Khouri

> August 7th: Cobblehaus Brewing (Coraopolis) featuring Through Binoculars

> August 21st: Allegheny City Brewing (North Side) featuring Buffalo Rose

> September 4th: Black Monk Brewing (Erie) featuring Phoenix Rising

> September 25th: Full Pint Brewing (Warrendale) featuring Josh Jams

We look forward to safely gathering over music, tacos, and beer all summer song! 

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moe. Confirm 17-Date Summer 2023 Tour

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In the midst of their spring tour around the Southeast, the return of guitarist Chuck Garvey and the addition of keyboardist Nate Wilson, moe. has announced 17 tour dates set to take place this summer.

The summer dates will start on June 15 at Meowwolf in Santa Fe, N.M. From there the beloved band’s brilliant music and tongue-in-cheek style will explore the heartlands with tops in Montana, Wyoming, Indiana and Utah. In July, they’ll head to the East Coast with performances in Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania and then the South in North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama. Their final date in July will take place at The Caverns in Pelham, Tenn. They also have one more performance slated on the tour: the Lowell Summer Music Series in Lowell, Mass., on Sept. 1.

Ahead of the summer dates moe. will perform for two nights at the Saranac Brewery in Utica, N.Y. on June 9-10. They’ll also enjoy a two-night run at the Pine Creek Lodge in Livingston, Mont. on June 23 and 24.

For their ongoing spring tour moe.–comprised of Al Schnier (guitar, vocals), Chuck Garvey (guitar, vocals), Rob Derhak (bass, vocals), Jim Loughlin (percussion, vibes), Vinnie Amico (drums) and Nate Wilson (keys)–have stops planned for Higher Ground in Burlington, Vt., Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, Oka., The Echo Lounge & Music Hall in Dallas, Tipitina’s in New Orleans, a three-night stay at the Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, N.Y. and more.

A special artist pre-sale for the show is live now with the password MOREMOE. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, April 14, at 10 a.m. local time. Learn more and find tickets here .

moe. US Tour Dates Friday, April 14 th  – Higher Ground – Burlington, VT [SOLD OUT] Saturday, April 15 th  – Higher Ground – Burlington, VT [SOLD OUT] Wednesday, April 26 th  – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK Thursday, April 27 th  – The Echo Lounge – Dallas, TX Friday, April 28 th  – Paramount Theatre – Austin, TX Saturday, April 29 th  – Tipitina’s – New Orleans, LA Sunday, April 30 th  – Tipitina’s – New Orleans, LA Tuesday, May 2 nd  – JJ’s Live – Fayetteville, AR Wednesday, May 3 rd  – The Truman – Kansas City, MO Thursday, May 18 th  – Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY Friday, May 19 th  – Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY Saturday, May 20 th  – Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY Thursday, May 25 th -Sunday, May 28 th  – Summer Camp Music Festival – Chillicothe, IL Friday, June 9 th  – Saranac Brewery – Utica, NY Saturday, June 10 th  – Saranac Brewery – Utica, NY Thursday, June 15th – Meow Wolf – Santa Fe, NM   Friday, June 16 th  – Red Rock Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO^ Saturday, June 17 th  – Red Rock Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO^ Tuesday, June 20th – Pub Station Ballroom – Billings, MT   Wednesday, June 21st – Center for the Arts – Jackson, WY   Thursday, June 22nd – The Wilma – Missoula, MT   Friday, June 23rd – Pine Creek Lodge – Livingston, MT   Saturday, June 24th – Pine Creek Lodge – Livingston, MT   Monday, June 26th – Knitting Factory – Boise, ID Tuesday, June 27th – Commonwealth Room – Salt Lake City, UT   Thursday, June 29 th -Sunday, July 2 nd  – High Sierra Music Festival – Quincy, CA Wednesday, July 12th – Oceanfront Concert Series – Virginia Beach, VA [FREE SHOW] Thursday, July 13th – Bottle & Cork – Dewey Beach, DE   Thursday, July 13 th  – Saturday, July 15 th  – 4848 Festival – Snowshoe, WV Friday, July 14th – Penn’s Peak – Jim Thorpe, PA   Sunday, July 16th – Neighborhood Theatre – Charlotte, NC   Tuesday, July 18th – Miller Theater – Augusta, GA   Thursday, July 20th – The Windjammer – Isle of Palms, SC   Friday, July 21st – Avondale Brewing Co. – Birmingham, AL   Saturday, July 22nd – The Caverns – Pelham, TN Friday, September 1 st  – Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA ^ with Umphrey’s McGee

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moe. Announces 17-Date 2023 Summer Tour

moe. will head out on a 17-date summer 2023 tour, set to begin in mid-June and run through the end of July, with an additional one-off show in early September.

The tour will begin with the band’s debut performance at Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico on June 15th and a pair of slots opening for  Umphrey’s McGee at  Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO on June 16th and 17th. Other highlight stops for moe.—comprised of Al Schnier (guitar, vocals), Chuck Garvey (guitar, vocals), Rob Derhak (bass, vocals), Jim Loughlin (percussion, vibes), Vinnie Amico (drums), and Nate Wilson (keys)—include a two-night stint at Pine Creek Lodge in Livingston, MT (6/23, 6/24) and a tour-closing performance at The Caverns in Pelham, TN (7/22).

Related: moe.’s Chuck Garvey Talks Stroke Recovery, More [Interview]

An artist pre-sale for the newly announced moe. summer tour dates will begin on Wednesday, April 12th at 10:00 a.m. local venue time using the password MOREMOE. For more information on pre-sales, head here . Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 14th at 10:00 a.m. local venue time.

Even before the summer tour dates get underway, moe. still has plenty of spring shows on the schedule. Upcoming spring tour dates for the group include a pair of sold-out shows in Burlington, VT on April 14th and 15th ( find livestream info here ), a pair of gigs at Tipitina ‘s in New Orleans during Jazz Fest (4/28, 4/29), a three-night stand at  Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY (5/18, 5/19, 5/20), the band’s annual trip to Chillicothe, IL for  Summer Camp Music Festival (5/25–5/28), and a pair of gigs at Utica, NY’s  Saranac Brewery .

Related: moe.’s Nate Wilson Talks About Joining The Band, Road Gear, And moe.re [Interview]

Click below for a complete list of upcoming moe. tour dates. For ticketing and show info, head here .

moe. 2023 Tour Dates

Friday, April 14th – Higher Ground – Burlington, VT [SOLD OUT] Saturday, April 15th – Higher Ground – Burlington, VT [SOLD OUT] Wednesday, April 26th – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK Thursday, April 27th – The Echo Lounge – Dallas, TX Friday, April 28th – Paramount Theatre – Austin, TX Saturday, April 29th – Tipitina’s – New Orleans, LA Sunday, April 30th – Tipitina’s – New Orleans, LA Tuesday, May 2nd – JJ’s Live – Fayetteville, AR Wednesday, May 3rd – The Truman – Kansas City, MO Thursday, May 18th – Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY Friday, May 19th – Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY Saturday, May 20th – Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY Thursday, May 25th-Sunday, May 28th – Summer Camp Music Festival – Chillicothe, IL Friday, June 9th – Saranac Brewery – Utica, NY Saturday, June 10th – Saranac Brewery – Utica, NY Thursday, June 15th – Meow Wolf – Santa Fe, NM Friday, June 16th – Red Rock Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO^ Saturday, June 17th – Red Rock Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO^ Tuesday, June 20th – Pub Station Ballroom – Billings, MT Wednesday, June 21st – Center for the Arts – Jackson, WY Thursday, June 22nd – The Wilma – Missoula, MT Friday, June 23rd – Pine Creek Lodge – Livingston, MT Saturday, June 24th – Pine Creek Lodge – Livingston, MT Monday, June 26th – Knitting Factory – Boise, ID Tuesday, June 27th – Commonwealth Room – Salt Lake City, UT Thursday, June 29th-Sunday, July 2nd – High Sierra Music Festival – Quincy, CA Wednesday, July 12th – Oceanfront Concert Series – Virginia Beach, VA [FREE SHOW] Thursday, July 13th – Bottle & Cork – Dewey Beach, DE Thursday, July 13th – Saturday, July 15th – 4848 Festival – Snowshoe, WV Friday, July 14th – Penn’s Peak – Jim Thorpe, PA Sunday, July 16th – Neighborhood Theatre – Charlotte, NC Tuesday, July 18th – Miller Theater – Augusta, GA Thursday, July 20th – The Windjammer – Isle of Palms, SC Friday, July 21st – Avondale Brewing Co. – Birmingham, AL Saturday, July 22nd – The Caverns – Pelham, TN Friday, September 1st – Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA

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• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

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Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

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• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Will it be easy to find my way in the Moscow Metro? It is a question many visitors ask themselves before hitting the streets of the Russian capital. As metro is the main means of transport in Moscow – fast, reliable and safe – having some skills in using it will help make your visit more successful and smooth. On top of this, it is the most beautiful metro in the world !

. There are over 220 stations and 15 lines in the Moscow Metro. It is open from 6 am to 1 am. Trains come very frequently: during the rush hour you won't wait for more than 90 seconds! Distances between stations are quite long – 1,5 to 2 or even 3 kilometers. Metro runs inside the city borders only. To get to the airport you will need to take an onground train - Aeroexpress.

RATES AND TICKETS

Paper ticket A fee is fixed and does not depend on how far you go. There are tickets for a number of trips: 1, 2 or 60 trips; or for a number of days: 1, 3 days or a month. Your trips are recorded on a paper ticket. Ifyou buy a ticket for several trips you can share it with your traveling partner passing it from one to the other at the turnstile.

On every station there is cashier and machines (you can switch it to English). Cards and cash are accepted. 1 trip - 55 RUB 2 trips - 110 RUB

Tickets for 60 trips and day passes are available only at the cashier's.

60 rides - 1900 RUB

1 day - 230 RUB 3 days - 438 RUB 30 days - 2170 RUB.

The cheapest way to travel is buying Troyka card . It is a plastic card you can top up for any amount at the machine or at the ticket office. With it every trip costs 38 RUB in the metro and 21 RUB in a bus. You can get the card in any ticket office. Be prepared to leave a deposit of 50 RUB. You can get it back returning the card to the cashier.

SamsungPay, ApplePay and PayPass cards.

One turnstile at every station accept PayPass and payments with phones. It has a sticker with the logos and located next to the security's cabin.

GETTING ORIENTED

At the platfrom you will see one of these signs.

It indicates the line you are at now (line 6), shows the direction train run and the final stations. Numbers below there are of those lines you can change from this line.

In trains, stations are announced in Russian and English. In newer trains there are also visual indication of there you are on the line.

To change lines look for these signs. This one shows the way to line 2.

There are also signs on the platfrom. They will help you to havigate yourself. (To the lines 3 and 5 in this case). 

Be MKE: Crime down to start the year, Bucks playoffs and brewery tour with Luke Combs

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Before Luke Combs kicked off his "Growin' Up and Gettin' Old" tour in Milwaukee last week, he went on another kind of tour. One that is quintessentially Brew City. Combs, one of country music's biggest stars, played two shows at American Family Field. But ahead of that, he took a tour of the Miller Brewery . And, I got to tag along. It was one of THE COOLEST experiences of my life. Read about it here .

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This Monday is Earth Day ! That means sustainable celebrations, environmental education opportunities, neighborhood cleanups and more — all with the goal of promoting a cleaner environment. Here's a look at the activities happening in our area.

We're roughly 100 days out from the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival. We talked about this year's main headliners — The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jelly Roll and Hardy — a while back. But this week, H-D released more of what you can expect from this year's fest , including special museum displays and happenings, Nitro Circus performances, tours, demos and more.

Don’t go hangry

The brothers behind Señor Gordito's and Chubby's Cheesesteaks and their cousin plan to bring a food truck park to 1652 N. Water St. Paying homage to their Palestinian roots, they plan to call it Pali Park. The park will feature eight food trucks offering a diverse array of food, including Señor Gordito's, a Cuban truck and a deli truck, plus a bar. The owners are aiming for a mid-to-late summer opening.

L'incontro is set to make its debut in the former home of Tavolino MKE Wednesday. The menu — Italian cuisine with a global influence — will include items like sisig pizza, sweet potato ricotta dumplings, lamb shank, spinach girella, whole fish cake, lemon basil rice and roasted carrots.

Here are the talkers

Comparing this year's first quarter to last year's, crime is down in Milwaukee by 10% , according to Milwaukee Police. Looking at those time periods, homicides were down 39% and nonfatal shootings were down 27%. The city's homicide clearance rate is up from 74% at the start of last year to 83% this year. This all comes after a historic national increase in 2020. “We’ve got every reason to applaud the latest numbers,” Mayor Cavalier Johnson said. “Across the board, Milwaukee is heading in the right direction … but now is certainly no time to relax.”

The Bucks are heading into the first round of the NBA playoffs . Third-seeded Milwaukee will be taking on the six-seeded Pacers in a best-of-seven series, which kicks off Sunday at Fiserv Forum. The circumstances ? Not ideal. The Bucks had a rough end to the regular season, and Giannis Antetokounmpo's status remains up in the air after suffering a calf muscle strain last week. According to national writers and oddsmakers, these are the Bucks' chances of winning the title for the second time in four years.

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Before Luke Combs plays in front of the 'best fans' for his Milwaukee concerts this week, he tours Miller Brewery and even shotguns a beer

Before Luke Combs kicks off his "Growin' Up and Gettin' Old" tour in Milwaukee this week, he went on another kind of tour. One that is quintessentially Brew City.

Combs, one of country music's biggest stars, is playing two shows at American Family Field : One Friday and another Saturday. But ahead of that, he took a tour of the Miller Brewery . And, we got to tag along.

Yes, he was every bit as kindhearted, down-to-earth and genuine as he seems. And yes, he shotgunned a beer just like he does on stage. Except this time, he was hanging out on a brewhouse rooftop with the iconic giant red Miller sign and the Milwaukee Brewers' ballpark as his backdrop.

Not only did Combs — a longtime Miller Lite fan and years-long partner — see where the magic happens, he also checked out the specialty packaging on cases and cans that's coming out in honor of his blockbuster tour.

"It's just surreal, you know?" Combs told the Journal Sentinel. "I feel like I get to live so many amazing, surreal moments. And, I'm really thankful for that for sure. It's crazy. It's crazy."

Here's what we learned about Combs' tour and what he got into on the Miller tour. And, how about his eight Academy of Country Music Awards nominations that were announced earlier this week? We asked him about those, too.

Luke Combs talks about his 'Growin' Up and Gettin' Old' tour and why he's kicking it off in the Midwest

A or A+ shows don't cut it for Combs. He's shooting for A++.

"I try to do everything I can do to take care of my voice, take care of myself, make sure that we're doing everything we can," Combs said. "People that come are the only reason we get to do what we do. Putting on an A++ show is really important to me."

About to embark on his 25-date stadium tour, he's excited — and "a little nervous."

"You feel like you're standing at the bottom of a mountain and you're looking at the top a little bit," he said.

But after last year's "Luke Combs World Tour," he said he feels more prepared for what's ahead of him.

"We've played everywhere all over the world," Combs said. "But, the Midwest, it feels like home to me. So, good place to start it."

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Combs, who grew up in North Carolina, hadn't been anywhere close to Milwaukee when he started his music career — his first plane ride came at age 25. But, he remembers his earlier stops up here fondly.

He opened for Blake Shelton at Summerfest in 2018 and made an appearance at Farm Aid at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in 2019.

"The Midwest is like the best fans in the world," Combs said. "I mean, honestly. People probably say that all the time."

But, that doesn't mean pulling out of the driveway Tuesday night wasn't hard after the "amazing" time he spent with his "awesome" wife Nicole and their two sons — Tex and Beau — these past few months. Fortunately, he won't have to miss his other half too long. She'll be headed up this way this weekend.

What will always make it onto Combs' setlist this time around? "The songs that people would expect," Combs shared.

"Playing all the hits," he said. "That's why people are there, and I want to give them what they want."

But, each night of the tour will have a different vibe.

Combs' opening acts Friday — in the order they'll hit the stage — are the Wilder Blue, Charles Wesley Godwin and Cody Jinks.

"Friday's more in the Americana, singer-songwriter world," Combs said. "So, our set reflects that a little bit. But, obviously, still playing all the hits."

Saturday's openers will be Colby Acuff, Drew Parker, Mitchell Tenpenny and Jordan Davis.

"Saturday night is more mainstream, Top 40 country stuff, which is what I do, really," Combs said.

Combs loves watching Jinks and Davis perform — they keep him honest, he said — and he knows they're going to kick some you know what.

The first opener will start at 5:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with gates opening at 5 p.m.

The parking lots will open at 3 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Tailgating will be permitted. Give yourself plenty of time to drive in and get through security.

There also will be a "Bootleggers Tailgate Party" at 3 p.m. Saturday with two up-and-comers picked by Combs and Nashville-based concert series Whiskey Jam: Ryan Larkins and Graham Barham. It'll take place at Am Fam Field's Third Base Plaza, and will be free to attend for Combs concert ticketholders, with food and drinks available to purchase.

Luke Combs' love for Miller Lite and his visit to Miller Brewery

After getting into Milwaukee Wednesday morning, Combs hung out at the Brewers stadium for a couple of hours, worked out, then was off to the Miller Brewery.

How long has Combs been a fan of Miller Lite? "Forever, probably."

"My dad's been drinking it for a long time," Combs said. "It was always around the house."

If his music career never worked out, he said, he would still be sporting a Columbia fishing shirt and drinking a Miller Lite somewhere in the world.

"That's what I would be doing anyways," he said. "So, I really wanted to go after things that I was already passionate about that felt natural and authentic to me. So, I'm very thankful for (Molson Coors) being receptive to have me on board. I feel super lucky."

Sporting a Brewers Barrelman hat, Combs and his team walked into a conference room on the brewery's complex Wednesday. He was met by a small group of longtime brewery employees and other Molson Coors staffers. The beer cases and cans with his new specialty packaging were displayed on tables.

The design features a ribbon that says "Beer Never Broke My Heart" wrapped in between the tuning pegs of a guitar. Combs' name is at the top of the headstock.

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After everyone went around the room introducing themselves, they were instructed to suit up in PPE — yellow safety vests, glasses, hard hats, toe caps and headsets.

On Combs' VIP tour of the brewery, he got a first-hand — and at times, hands-on — look at the operations with facts and history lessons along the way.

The first stop was a packaging plant, where Combs met machinist Jeff Malecki who has "But they ain't seen us together" from Combs' song "Forever After All" tattooed across his arm.

The two shook hands and got a picture together. That would become a reoccurring scene throughout Combs' visit.

It seemed like every employee who crossed paths with Combs received a handshake. And, if they wanted a photo or autograph, they got those, too, without any hesitation.

In the warehouse, Combs saw cases with the specialty packaging sliding out of a machine — he pulled his phone out to document that — and stacks of those cases getting carried off on a pallet via forklift.

At one point, Combs stood in front of what looked like a mountain of the cases. "Get this one," he said to a photographer as he hugged the cases as far as his arms would stretch.

Later, he'd get to snag one of the cans right off of a quick-moving line.

He got a taste of that and a few different brewery roles, including one that involved flipping a cardboard box filled with unconstructed cases into place. A few cases snuck out the back, but not too shabby for a first-timer.

"Thanks for letting me do that," Combs said to the workers as he shook their hands. "Thanks for letting me be in the way."

Combs also tried his hand at adding hops, one of which was liquid. "Have y'all seen 'Superbad'?" Combs asked with a bucket of hops in hand.

It reminded him of the scene when McLovin was trying to buy booze at a liquor store and said to the cashier: "You know, I heard they recently decided to add more hops to it."

Toward the conclusion of the tour, Combs said he had a "truly amazing" time. But, his favorite part had to be the grand finale.

He got to go up on a brewhouse rooftop with striking views of the city, the home of the Brewers and that big red Miller sign.

Up there is where he shotgunned a beer in under 5 seconds, and had the honor of sampling an exclusive maturation stock that not many get to try.

"To be standing up here is really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Combs said.

How about those eight ACM Awards nominations

The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards nominations were announced earlier this week. Combs leads the nominations with eight , including entertainer of the year, male artist of the year, album of the year, song of the year, single of the year and music event of the year.

"It's really awesome," he said. "Always surprising, I think ... In a lot of ways, it feels like I've been doing this a lifetime. And, in a lot of ways, I feel like I've been doing it for six months. So, I feel like sometimes I'm so conflicted with knowing what to feel or think ... It's an honor. It's my wildest dreams coming true. So, I'm a very lucky guy every day."

A 2024 win via Combs nomination for entertainer of the year would clinch the coveted triple crown award, which consists of an entertainer of the year win plus wins in an act's respective new artist (male, female, duo, or group) and artist (male, female, duo or group) categories, a USA TODAY report said.

The event will air on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on May 16.

Piet Levy of the Journal Sentinel staff and USA TODAY contributed to this report.

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More tours at Victorian brewery in Lower Gornal

New dates for tours of a Black Country brewery have been announced.

Black Country Ales has its Victorian tower brewery at the back of the Old Bull's Head in Redhall Road, Lower Gornal.

BCA began running tour to mark Black Country Day last year.

New Saturday dates for the remainder of 2024 are: May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 14, October 19 and November 16.

Tour offer an insight into the brewing process, sampling a variety of the BCA range of beers and a homemade cob in the pub.

There has been brewing on the site since 1834 and it supplies ales for 51 BCA pubs.

There are a maximum of eight people, who must be over 18-years-old, on each tour with four time slots.

The tour, which costs £20 per person, is not suitable for those that require wheelchair access and guests will need to be able to climb 13 steps during the tour.

Tickets can be booked online at shopblackcountryales.com

*The Old Bull's Head will have live music from West Midlands rock covers band on the evening of Saturday, April 20.

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Luke Combs collabs with Miller Lite beer to bring new merch, a sweepstakes and more

Luke Combs and Miller Lite have announced a concert tour collaboration together, renewing Combs' partnership for another North American tour with the beer by his side.

The two have collaborated on a concert sweepstakes, custom merch and a new Combs themed beer can.

Combs posted a picture from the "fine pilsner" brewery in Milwaukee, WI on Tuesday wearing a safety vest and hard hat in front of a wall of beer cans.

The caption said, "Really appreciate the folks at  @millerlite  showing me around their brewery and letting me get an up close look at how my beer cans are made from start to finish."

Here's everything we know so far about the 2024 collab.

What is the Luke Combs and Miller Lite concert sweepstakes?

Luke Combs is hitting the road for his "Growin' Up and Gettin' Old" 2024 tour in North America. He kicked off the tour on April 13 in Milwaukee, WI, where he toured the Miller Lite brewery.

The tour will continue with two stadium dates in 13 cities. The tour includes guests Cody Jinks, The Avett Brothers, Charles Wesley Godwin, Hailey Whitters, The Wilder Blue, Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Drew Parker and Colby Acuff.

On Miller Lite's website , fans can enter their information for a chance to win a trip to see Combs in concert on the tour.

Miller Lite's website says, "Continue below to enter for your chance to win a trip to see Luke Combs play live and other prizes from your friends at Miller Lite. Now you know why ice-cold beer never broke Luke’s heart."

The sweepstakes began on March 3 and will end on Sept. 30.

What do the new Luke Combs Miller Lite beer cans look like?

Combs' Instagram post shows his custom 16-oz Miller Lite can, which features a guitar headstock with American traditional tattoo-like text that says "Beer Never Broke My Heart," a nod to Comb's 2019 song.

The front of the can includes Combs' name under the traditional logo.

Miller Lite on Instagram: "Luke Combs is back on tour. To celebrate, we're dropping the new Miller Lite x Luke Combs Tour Trucker hat on 4/17, restocking daily until 4/20. Get yours while they last."

When did Luke Combs begin his partnership with Miller Lite?

In 2022, Combs partnered with Miller Lite, releasing his first limited edition custom can with the brand.

"Last year’s limited-edition Luke Combs cans did really well for us," Jamie Rubinstein, associate marketing manager for Miller Lite, told Beer & Beyond .

"Plus, we got great feedback that they worked well with our Americana displays, so we’re looking forward to seeing how this year’s cans come to life at retail this summer."

When will we see the 2024 Luke Combs Miller Lite cans in stores?

It is unclear when the new cans will be available for purchase in stores.

Fans speculate the cans will be available at Combs' upcoming arena tour stops.

What other Luke Combs and Miller Lite merch is there?

Combs and Molson Coors have collaborated to release the Miller Lite x Luke Combs Tour Trucker, a special edition hat. The hat features Combs' signature vintage style and is also a potential ticket to one of his shows.

Starting on April 17, Miller Lite began selling a limited number of the hats at their merch store online. On April 18, 19 and 20 a limited number of hats will be sold at 8 a.m. CST.

Each hat purchased is also an automatic entry in a sweepstakes contest, entering fans in a contest to see Combs at a summer show of their choosing.

“He’s the most genuine brand fan we could have asked for, and we’re excited to share his love for Miller Lite with consumers this summer,” Rubenstein said to Beer & Beyond.

“If you’re a fan of Luke Combs, you’re probably a fan of Miller Lite. It’s a match made in heaven.”

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Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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