At long last I can report that my brother Mark is opening a beer bar in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Hop Cat is going to rule — and don’t think that I’m just saying that because he’s my older brother and still very capable of beating the living crap out of me.

The grand opening of the bar, which boasts 48 beers on tap, is this Saturday, January 12, at 3pm; the location is at 25 Ionia, basically right behind Van Andel Arena. Get over there and get gooned!

WHY I’M ANGRY TODAY
My Bloody Valentine still hasn’t announced any U.S. shows.