HEY!  I HEARD YOU MISSED US!  WE’RE BACK!

It’s the triumphant return of Mark and Walt in the Morning to the realms of cyberspace and the internetz!  The blog is back and we’re darn happy about it!  After a few days off, we are back.  It’s been quite an adventure with the studio move and all of it’s technological wonders, but we seem to have made the transition fairly smoothly and we are moving ahead!

So?

So let’s have a beer!  A Keweenaw Brewing Company beer!

THE KEWEENAW BREWING COMPANY BOYS JOINED US!

HEY EVERYBODY!! IT'S DICK AND PAUL FROM THE KBC!

The bossmen from the KBC, Dick Gray and Paul Boissevain,  joined us this morning on the big program to let the cat out of the bag concerning the name of their new brew being unleashed on the masses later this year or early next year.  As many of you recall, we hosted a special promotion a couple of months ago to solicit suggestions from you folks for a name for the Scottish Ale produced by the fine brewmasters at the KBC.  After several weeks of consideration of a wide selection of possibilities, the decision was made to name the brew the “Olde Ore Dock Scottish Ale”, based on a suggestion gathered at the Northland Pub at the Landmark Inn in Marquette.  You can listen to the comments of Dick and Paul from the show by clicking “HERE“.  To go to the Keweewnaw Brewing Company website, click “HERE“.

SO WITH THAT…WE’RE BACK WITH A BEER!

Have yourselves a great weekend and we’ll see you again next week sometime!  Get on out and enjoy some of the great events and activities going on this weekend, and we’ll talk about it all with you next week on Mark & Walt in the Morning.

CHEERS!

-Walt

THAT’S A WRAP, EVERYBODY!

YOUR KBC HOST, MARK EVANS AND THE WORLD'S MOST TOLERANT WOMAN, HIS LOVELY WIFE KRISTI AT THE UPFRONT & COMPANY.

The 2010 Keweenaw Brewing Company/ Sunny 101.9 WKQS “NAME THE BREW” tour is now in the books.  With a rousing wrap-up last night at the UpFront & Company in Marquette, the final names were collected from the fine folks who gathered to sample the Scottish Ale and submit their ideas.  The last finalist was chosen and now goes onto the master list being presented to the folks at KBC in Houghton.   Last night’s selection is now posted on the “Name The Brew” page here on the blog.  It’s a pretty good one, especially if you know anything about hockey history here in Marquette County.  Head on over to the page and check it out!

Thanks to everyone who took part and entered their ideas.  A special thanks to Tom Babcock and Pike Distributing and of course, a VERY special thanks to Dick Gray and Paul Boissevain, the creators and owners of the Keweenaw Brewing Company.  Keep an eye out for their Scottish Ale hitting the streets soon…it just may have YOUR name on it!

ONE MORE TO GO!

MARK HOISTS THE SCOTTISH ALE AT STUCKO'S IN MARQUETTE.

Another successful night of the 2010 Keweenaw Brewing Company NAME THE NEW BREW tour was held at Stucko’s in Marquette last night.  A great time was had by all and the latest finalist in the contest to name the Scottish Ale was selected to see the latest entry and all of the finalists so far, head on over to the “Name the Brew” page here on the blog!

We’ll do it again on Thursday evening at the UpFront & Company in Marquette, and we hope to see you there as we “Name the New Brew” with the Keweenaw Brewing Company!

CHEERS!

-Mark & Walt

THE KBC NAME THE BREW TOUR HITS THE MODEL TOWN.

YOUR HUMBLE HOSTS, LINDALA AND EVANS.

Thanks to the fine folks at Fat Boyz South in Gwinn for hosting the latest stop on the Keweenaw Brewing Company’s “Name the Brew” Tour.  It was a blast and the folks were great to hang out with as well.  If you want to see a building with history and “mileage”, be sure to check out the building that Fat Boyz South is located in.  It’s some great local history.  We picked another winning entry, and you can head over to the “Name the Brew” page here on our site and check it out!

You can also check out where the tour is headed next week.  There are only two stops left, so if you have not had a chance to get out and sample the KBC Scottish Ale, please take the time to make it a part of your week.  You never know…your entry may end up being the winner!!

THE KEWEENAW BREWING COMPANY “NAME THE BREW” TOUR ROLLS ON!

AHHH! KBC GOODNESS! MMMM!

Head on over to Fat Boyz South in Gwinn tonight from 5pm to 7pm for the latest stop in the Keweenaw Brewing Company/Sunny 101.9 “Name the Brew” tour.  Last Tuesday the crew at Fat Boyz in Downtown Trowbridge folks tried out the Scottish Ale and gave it the name “Rock Cut Scottish Ale.”  Now’s your chance to drop your own name.  We’ll see you there!

Full updates and recaps tomorrow here on the big blog!

See you then!

CHEERS!

-Walt

“NAME THE BREW” 2010 ROLLS ON!

YOUR MORNING TEAM AT THE WILD ROVER.

Thanks to the staff and all the fine patrons on the Wild Rover Public House and Bistro for making the latest stop on the Keweenaw Brewing Company/Sunny 101.9 “NAME THE BREW” Tour such a success!  We had a ball bringing the KBC Scottish Ale to all those who wished to give it a try, and we collected quite a few great names for consideration.  To see last night’s winning name entry, head on over to the KBC Name the Brew Tour page here on the blog.  You can also see where where we are headed with the tour over the next two weeks!  We hope to see you out there soon!

LOADING UP THE BLOG WITH A BIG PILE OF INFO!

LOVIN' THE KEWEENAW BREWING COMPANY!

So, this is one of those days where the blog loads up fast and furious.  Lots of community information and plenty of discussion points.  From a chat with a candidate for congress to a special event combining blues music and Cajun food all to help a good cause, this blog is certainly full of it!  Of course, so is the show!  HA!

OK!  That joke was bad, but I’m sure you had at least a brief snicker!

Oh yeah!  Be sure to check out the KBC “Name the Brew” page here on the blog for the latest on the tour to name the new KBC brew!  We’re headed to the UpFront & Company next.  See you all there!

CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE DAN BENISHEK STOPS BY.

CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE DR. DAN BENISHEK.

Dr. Dan Benishek joined us this morning to discuss his run for the 1-st Congressional District as a first-time politician.  Benishek, who is running as a Republican, is a general surgeon from Crystal Falls who is running for the seat being vacated by long time Congressman Bart Stupak.  Stupak recently announced he was not going to run for re-election after this current term.  Benishek, who declared his candidacy prior to Stupak making his announcement, says he is the right person for job for a multitude reasons including his lack of political experience.  To listen to the interview from the show, please click “HERE“.  For more on Dan Benishek and his campaign, please click “HERE“.

SO, YOU WANNA SMOKE ONE UP?

MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN MICHIGAN.

Attorney Brian Bloch, with the Lake Superior Legal Center in Marquette, visited our show to discuss legal issues connected to the recently-enacted Medical Marijuana Law in Michigan.  While the law has the potential to benefit those who are truly and genuinely ill and wish to use marijuana to ease chronic pain, Bloch feels the language of the law is overly nebulous and has too many unanswered legal questions attached to it.  He joined us to let us know that he is one of the few attorneys in town willing to discuss the law in depth with clients and would be available, through the Lake Superior Legal Center, to answer questions from the public as best as he could.  To listen to the interview with Brian, please click “HERE“.

SINGIN’ THE BLUES TO BEAT CANCER.

LORRIE HAYES AND CARL FULSHER IN THE STUDIO.

Lorrie Hayes, with the Flat Broke Blues Band and Carl Fulsher with the American Cancer Society stopped in to discuss the 4-th Annual Blues For Life Cancer Benefit.  The event will be held at the Lagniappe Cajun Creole Eatery in Downtown Marquette this Saturday starting at 5:00 pm. Activities will include live blues music, food provided by the Lagniappe, a silent auction and more.  The Blues for Life event will feature complimentary food from the Lagniappe and live music by FAST EDDIE’S BLUES BAND and THE FLAT BROKE BLUES BAND. Also on the bill is a silent auction and door prizes. A cash bar will also be available. All proceeds raised will go to the American Cancer Society for local cancer research and recovery programs.  To listen to the interview, please click “HERE“.

BUSY, BUT THAT’S THE WAY WE LIKE IT!

SERVICE WITH A SMILE (AND KEWEENAW BREWING COMPANY BEER)!

That puts the wraps on another day’s worth of the blog.  That’s a lot of information to pass on to you, and you can tune in tomorrow for more!  We like to keep busy by helping to keep you informed as a listener and a blogger.  It’s our pleasure!

See you again soon here on the internetz!

CHEERS!

-Walt

THE WEEK CONTINUES AND SO DOES THE “NAME THE BREW” TOUR!

GOT YOUR ATTENTION, DIDN'T IT?

Be sure to join us tonight when we head over to JT’s Shaft in Marquette to continue with the Keweenaw Brewing Company “NAME THE NEW BREW” tour.  It’s your chance to sample som of the KBC’S SCOTTISH ALE.  They want to give it a new name and this could be YOUR chance to make local beer history!  Come on out, sample a pint and drop your name idea in the bucket.  The winning name could be yours!!  See you there!

KEWEENAW BREWING COMPANY NAME THE BREW TOUR 2010.  Coming Soon to a Bar Near You.

THE NEW STATE SMOKING BAN GOES INTO EFFECT THIS WEEKEND!  ARE YOU READY?

SARAH AND GEORGE FROM THE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

Sarah Derwin, Marquette County Health Department Educator and George Sedlacek, Community Health Division Director with the Marquette County Health Department came in to discuss the immediate changes on the landscape in Marquette County and the rest of Michigan concerning smoking in public places.  The new smoking ban goes into effect this weekend on Saturday morning at 6:00am.  To listen to the comments of Sarah and George, please click “HERE“.  To log on to the Marquette County Health Department’s website, please click “HERE“.

SINGIN’ THE BLUES TO RAISE CANCER-FIGHTING CASH.

CARL FULSHER FROM THE ACS.

Carl Fulsher with the American Cancer Society joined us to give us an update on the Relay For Life that is coming up soon in Ishpeming at the Al Quaal Recreation Area.  He also talked about one of the most popular “feeder” events or the Relay for Life, the 4th Annual Blues For Life show at the Lagniappe in downtown Marquette.  The show is featuring food from the Lagniappe, live blues with Fast Eddie’s Blues Band and the Flat Broke Blues Band.  The show is Saturday May 8th at the Lagniappe and begins at 5-pm.  To listen to Carl’s comments, please click “HERE“.

BREWS YOU CAN USE TONIGHT AT THE SHAFT!

Come on down and have a KBC!  They’re good for what “ales” ya!  HA!

See you later!

CHEERS (AND BEERS)!

-Walt

THE KEWEENAW BREWING COMPANY TAKES OVER THE MORNING SHOW!!

A COPPER COUNTRY BUSINESS DONE WELL!

TODAY IS THE DAY WE KICK OFF THE “NAME THE BREW” PROMOTION!!

Thanks to Paul Bossevain and Dick Grey for coming by from the Keweenaw Brewing

THE BOYS FROM THE KBC.

Company to kick off the “NAME THE BREW” promotion.  The promotion will head to about a dozen local establishments in the Marquette Area over the next few weeks for happy hour celebrations featuring KBC brews, including the Scottish Ale.  Sample the Scottish Ale and then submit your idea for a name for the brew.  All suggestions will be forwarded to the powers that be at the KBC and a winning name will be selected.  They are looking for a name that has a tie to the Marquette area, so grab a pint and get your thinking caps on!  To listen to the interview with Paul and Dick from the Keweenaw Brewing Company please click “HERE“, and to log on to the KBC website, click “HERE“.