Putting the mezcal into Mexrrissey

Last night’s Mexrrissey concert at the JCC in San Francisco was quite an affair. Our mezcal tasting beforehand with Raza Zaidi of Wahaka, Lynne Bauer pouring Alipus, and Adrian Vazquez pouring Almamezcalera was quite a hit with the crowd that was a hybrid of the original Morrissey demographic, younger Mexicans, and a few groups that we couldn’t identify.

One thing is for sure, everyone had a blast of time. There was lots of screaming and dancing; you know you’re doing well when even the ushers and security people are bopping along to the music.

Here’s a taste:

Wahaka shows off its new bottles and labels.

Raza Zaidi brought his complete collection of Smiths and Morrissey singles.

Adrian Vazquez represents for Almamezcalera.

Lynn Bauer converts yet another mezcal lover to Alipus.

Raza brings chocolate to tastings for just this situation.

The little graphics show backing the band was quite fun but strip everything down and the sextet could have held the house on its own. Thanks to the JCC for the excellent programming and to Thuy for the invite. And, we would be nowhere without the fantastic mezcal provided by Wahaka, Alipus, and Almamezcalera. We definitely need to do more of these!