Bootlegs and Beers

07/28/2025

The crusade against Spotify from different artists continues.

Recently, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard released a statement on Instagram, informing their fans that they would remove their music from the streaming service.

“Hello friends. A PSA to those unaware: Spotify CEO Daniel Ek invests millions in Al military drone technology. We just removed our music from the platform. Can we put pressure on these Dr. Evil tech bros to do better? Join us on another platform,” the group writes.

07/16/2025

Mixcloud analytics gives me a pretty good idea of who is listening to Bootlegs and Beers. For example, I can tell you that bputzke was the #1 listener this past week, followed by hillbillyjed and kootlove69.

Y'all have tuned in to BAB Ep.18 for over 42,000 minutes so far, and we have 6 new followers. This episode has been re-streamed at least 6 times and we have captured listeners from all over the world including Marugame Japan, Pohiheim Germany, and Invercargill New Zealand. Here in the US we've reached Columbus, Newark, Tulsa, Roslyn, and HOLLYWOOD.

Lastly (and I just love this), I had 14 people favorite one of my Phish recordings from 2016. I can only guess how something like that happens.

Anyway... thank you all for your support and feel free to tell your friends what they're missing.

07/07/2025

If you like it big, I’m here for ya. Over 4 hours of old skool bootlegs, music from the tapers section and an incredible studio session with Victoria Cardona. What are you waiting for?

Bootlegs and Beers - Episode 18 - July 6, 2025

02/02/2025

Bootlegs and Beers - Episode 17 - Feb 1, 2025

12/31/2024

Bootlegs and Beers - Episode 16 - December 31, 2024

11/20/2024

Episode 16 is getting ready to drop and here's a couple things that you can do to prepare. First, like and follow the Bootlegs and Beers page. Next, head over to: https://www.mixcloud.com/butch-almberg/. This is where BAB is hosted. Finally, install the mixcloud app on your device (it's free), give it a follow and listen anytime you want. When you create your account (using your fb login), listening is a lot easier. Why? Well, you can listen to part of a show, then come back later and pick up right where you left off. And did I mention? It's FREE!

Thank you all for your support.

Butch | Almberg | Audio is on Mixcloud. Listen for free to their radio shows, DJ mix sets and Podcasts

10/30/2024

After some service interruption over at Mixcloud, their network updates are complete and my upload of Episode 15 is now live. Enjoy!

Bootlegs and Beers - Episode 15 - October 29, 2024

10/13/2024

Bootlegs and Beers this past week had 6 listeners from Tokyo, Japan. Whoever you are and however you heard of the show… doumo arigatou.

09/27/2024

Don’t let your eyes deceive you. This is indeed another new episode of Bootlegs and Beers, featuring Violeta de la Guardia in the studio. FF to 1:30 to catch her performance, and then be sure to come out to Waldo’s tomorrow at 1 and then to Kilted Mermaid at 7 to catch her live in the flesh. You can thank me later. Link in the comments.

09/24/2024

Bootlegs and Beers - Episode 13 - September 23, 2024

08/22/2024

Who’s gonna meet me under the covers? Tonight… y’all.

08/17/2024

Busy day in the studio. New music (and other things) on the horizon. Stay tuned!