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At the epic, all-star @SteveEarle tribute concert on 10/1...

(clips here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqnHfoUo9nM&t=2s)

I met none other than musical legend @jimmiedalegilmore in the lobby at @sfmasonic.

We entered the concert under blue skies and exited with fog rolling in over the spires of @gracecathedral up on Nob Hill ("San Francisco just trying to out-San Francisco itself," said my Austin friend @tipsytexan, as we took in the haunting beauty).

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Day 2, @hardlystrictlybluegrass in my "backyard," @officialgoldengatepark... the 90° heat & sun was unbearable, though the late afternoon & night was gorgeous.

Highlights were many on Saturday: @millerbudmusic stole the entire day with his usual "cavalcade" of special guests, incl. a duet of "Love Hurts" with @emmylouharrisofficial, a few songs with @robertplantofficial himself, @oliviawolfmusic, @mikomarks2u & @elizabethcookforsheriff. Up close & personal, filmed a few epic moments where Robert Plant shook it down with Buddy.

But the great @mavisstaples did, indeed, leave us feeling better than when we arrived. @gillianwelchofficial & @davidrawlingsmusic sounded as beautiful as ever, if too chill (and sound not loud enough) for such a massive crowd. @steveearle took us there at sunset with special guest @emmylouharrisofficial & his usual grit and honesty.

Vid clips: www.youtube.com/@ThePerfectSpot

Food of the day: @smishsmash__ burger (again) and @mozzeriasf pizza.

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Day 1, @hardlystrictlybluegrass in my "backyard," @officialgoldengatepark: Weather was perfect and so was that sunset.

Highlights? @mymorningjacket, @mollytuttle, @tyler.ballgame, @martystuart, @sierradawnhull
Vid clips: https://youtu.be/CWOj6oj9wnc

Food of the day: @smishsmash__ burger 4eva.

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The Patrón Tequila Express. Words are insufficient to describe the experience of stepping onto this majestic 1927 rail car, much less traveling across the country aboard it. Built for the private travel of railroad executives, it was remodeled in glorious splendor by hospitality visionary Isaac Tigrett (Hard Rock Cafe, House of Blues), who later sold it to Patrón founder John Paul DeJoria who christened it the “Tequila Express.”

One of the greatest privileges of my time at Patrón was having access to this remarkable piece of history.

Rails to Tales was our annual program from 2016-2019, where we took the train from its home station in LA to New Orleans, hosting popups and dinners at station stops and picking up bartenders, journalists and fans along the way. Once in Nola, the train car became the focal point of our Tales of the Cocktail footprint.

Some stops like Denver and El Paso were quick, and we would have about 20 minutes for guests to hop on, have a drink and snack, take pictures, etc. and when the whistle blew, everyone had to hop off. Some stops like Chicago were overnight, so we could host guests for a full dinner.

In 2019 the Texas Eagle route took us through Dallas, Ft Worth, Austin, New Braunfels, and San Antonio—we picked up guests in one city and had a Sprinter van waiting at the next station, to take them back to their car an hour or two later.

From San Antonio, we would pick up a full load of passengers who joined us for the long and sometimes raucous all-day journey to New Orleans. One rule was enforced: you had to dress up for dinner.

While riding the “Patrain” was the ultimate experience, most folks enjoyed it while it wasn’t moving, as the car anchored our Tales activations. We would host a party on the adjacent platform, while people took turns touring the car. When not hosting the big event, we used the incomparable space to shoot video, record interviews, host private tastings, chef dinners etc. At the end of the week, we headed back to LA and took along as many lucky passengers as we could accommodate.

Cheers to the Tequila Express! I am forever grateful to have gotten to share it with the community. 🥰🚂

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When I took this picture it was just a peace sign. Today it takes on a different meaning.

I learned yesterday that for reasons beyond my control (a restructuring exercise and a new VP at Patrón), yesterday would be my last day at Bacardi. I want to take a moment to reflect and celebrate some of the amazing people I have gotten to work with over the last decade, with my most heartfelt apologies for those I will remember as soon as I hit “post.”

Thanks to the original dream team Stephen, Steph, and Egor. We built an incredible community of friends around us.

Thanks to the Spicy crew, my incomparable leadership squad; and to the Cactus Chickens, the baddest ambassador team in the business. 🌵🐓🥰

Thanks to Matt Sykes for the mentorship and friendship; The Hacienda/Casona teams, You’ve been my home away from home, sing one more for me with Mariachi Moya; Kris Bahamondes-Until we Stampede again 🤠; Sam Willy, let’s locate some 🦪; Nick & Maureen and Offsite team, Josh Gandee and Chris Manis from the HR Department. Icons.

La Gran Familia, your creativity in your work and your dedication to your community inspire me; Roberto Núñez, everything you do is a master class in excellence.

The Beehive—Allie, D-J, Steph, SK, Mel, Sof, MM, Brenda & co. I have learned so much from you about dreaming big and reaching for the impossible and making it real.

Ingeniero Alcaraz and my Tocayo and friend, David Rodriguez. Legends.

Egor Polonskiy—eight years on you are still the funniest, smartest, hardest working person I have ever known. I will always treasure our partnership.

Thank you Lee Applbaum and Greg Cohen for taking a chance on me back in 2015, and for giving me the opportunity that changed my life forever. The old PSC team is the stuff of legend.

I will always be proud of what we’ve accomplished together. I didn’t know we would run out of time so soon, but I also know we didn’t waste a minute of it .

Salud!
DA

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Yes, I know I’m late. But plot twist: Serbian Orthodox Christmas. So I’m actually right on time. 🎄
Happy Holidays/New Years, friends.
The world is… a fuggin lot right now. Scary, messy, and weirdly guilt-inducing when you dare to feel happy. But holding onto joy-and each other…….feels essential. Necessary. A tiny act of defiance.
Thank you for being my people and helping me keep the light on.….. Hell of a holiday season, Clark. Merry Xmas, Shutter’s full.

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Happy 40th to my travel companion, brother from another mother, trusted confidant, ride-or-die, colleague, mentor—and most importantly, my best friend.
We’ve only known each other for just over a quarter of your life, but somehow we managed to squeeze in a lifetime of stories, laughs, lessons, and whirlwind-ass trips. Around the globe and back again, with memories that feel older than your knees now officially are.
Life is louder, richer, and infinitely better with Schetty Wap in it. Here’s to 40 years of being legendary—and to many more adventures ahead.
Happy 40, old man. 🌍🥂😎

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Chasin’ Tales, celebrating birthdays with arms wide open, Lake Life 4eva

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As per usual, I did a terrible time documenting Tales. But I enjoyed hugging every single one of you from the bottom of my being. This one was so beautiful❤️

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❤️🇲🇽 FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS A MIS HERMANOS 🥳🎂🎈A Party Boat Tour: Crowl’s take CDMX 💃🏼💃🕺🏻#mexicocitylife

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