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Well, it’s kind of been a slow week in Boozie World. I don’t know why. I thought this cooler weather would make everyone friskier but, alas, it hasn’t. Though I did gather a few nuts and berries of gossip together for you, so have a morning, afternoon or late-night snack.

“Gimme More” Robyn Michaels

So the Fruit Loop spies, who never disappoint, said Ms Britney Spears has been outdone by a local drag queen, Ms Robyn Michaels. Apparently, after Brit-Brit’s sad train wreck of a performance on the VMAs, Ms Michael’s went out and bought herself a new wig and black bra and panty set and did the same VMA routine to Britney’s song “Gimme More” at B-Bobs.

The spies reported about the only discernible difference between the two, besides a frank and a couple of beans, was that Ms Michaels actually knew the words to the song.

VIP at the Fairgrounds? Puh-leez!

After the annexation election on Tuesday, Sept. 18, the city had a big party out at the Fairgrounds to await the results. There was a huge spread of food in the press conference area and sodas. But a spy told me, the Mayor and entourage spent a good amount of time in the “VIP room” before he addressed the press.

Now, first of all, I didn’t even know you could have a VIP Room at the fairgrounds. Was it in a horse stall? Secondly, it’s not like that many people were there. Was it really necessary? I bet they had swank food from like Ruth’s Chris and booze in there, damnit! And lastly and most importantly, why wasn’t the Boozester invited?

Holbert’s Over the Hill

A party the Boozester was invited to was Lagniappe managing editor/co-publisher Rob Holbert’s 40th birthday party aboard the tall ship/schooner Joshua, which sails out of the Grand Mariner on Dog River. It was a fantastic day at sea and as the supply of Coronas dwindled, everyone took to wearing pirate eye patches and “arghh-ing.”

After everyone got their land legs back on, the seamen and wenches made their way up the Parkway to the Zebra Lounge, where they pillaged their beer coolers and watched Alabama get ravaged by Georgia. OK, so maybe they didn’t ravage the Tide. I was just trying to keep the pirate thing going. Arrgghh! And Happy 40th, old man!

Steve Earle’s son at Callaghans

A little birdie with a big head told me Steve Earle’s son, Justin Townes Earle (Hmmm, I wonder who he could be named after?) will be playing at Callaghan’s Sunday, Oct. 21. Boozie loves her some Steve Earle, so I can’t wait to see how far that apple fell from the tree.

And, that is going to be a great week of music in Mobile anyway. Ryan Adams at the Saenger on Wednesday the 17th, Justin Townes Earle on Sunday. And then Grace Potter and the Nocturnals on Monday, Oct. 22 at The Swamp Room under Felix’s. Potter’s show is part of 92 Zew’s concert series and is absolutely free. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The show will start at 7:30 p.m.

I love this time of year.

Sightings

On Friday, Sept. 21, there were two “celebrity” sightings at Callaghans. Eliot Morris and crew hung out at the pub before his show at the Soul Kitchen. And also David Thomas showed up later that evening.

Old Friend Origins

The other night as a guy in the industry was handing out Apple Berentzen shots (AKA “Old Friends”), he told me Mobile sells more “Old Friend” than anywhere else in the country (I think). And that Fabachers and Monsoons typically battle on selling the most. Right now, Fabacher’s is in the lead. I asked if he knew how the “Old Friend” thing got started, as it seems to be only a phenomenon in Mobile.

He said the story he heard was the back in the day at The Bakery, chef Kortland Inge, couldn’t say Berentzen and just started calling it “Old Friend,” and it stuck.

Just asking

Which local politico reportedly had a confrontation with his wife’s special man friend in Heroes last weekend? Just asking . . .

Just asking II

Which local TV bunny is reputed to be the “friend” mentioned in affidavits concerning defrocked U.S. Attorney’s spokesman Charlie McNichol? Just asking . . .

Well kids, that’s all I got. Ladies, if you make it on any BayFest tour buses, e-mail the scoop. Also, next issue, we will try to get what all the freaky artists requested to have backstage. Will Luda still want “Chicken and beer?” I guess we will see.

Just remember, whether rain or shine, dramatic or scandalous or just some plain ol’ pirate lovin’, I will be there. Ciao!

Boozie Beer Nues is Lagniappe social butterfly. Contact her at boozie@lagniappemobile.com.

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