Hometown Tales with Anthea's Diego Valadez

Last week we heard all about some record collections from Anthea. Today we're going to learn more about lead singer, Diego Valadez's hometown of Whittier, CA.

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1. St. Louis City is my hometown. I've lived here for most of my life in and around the city. Where are you from?

Diego: I grew up in the city in LA county called Whittier, California. 

Otherwise known as Hill Valley in the Back to the Future films which is pretty awesome considering the facts that's my favorite film franchise.

Vinyloscopy with Juan Pina of Anthea

Symphonic metallers Anthea aren't done with us or you yet. Seriously, I have no idea how that haven't gotten tired of my insane questions.

Or did I mean inane?

Eh, today, we're going to hear about my other favorite thing besides beer...RECRODS! 

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1. Listening to Black Sabbath's eponymous debut the night I got it blew me away. What's the album that sounds the best on vinyl compared to digital sources?

The first album that comes to mind in my collection would be Pink Floyd’s “The Division Bell.”

Beer Thirty with Anthea

We're checking back in with Anthea. This time, we're going to hear all about beer preferences.

As always, get on their WEBSITE with the appropriate gusto.

1. My personal favorite beer style is the mighty Double India Pale Ale. The best DIPA in the world is STLIPA by Urban Chestnut.

Tell me about your favorite style.

I’m definitely a sucker for any pilsner. When it’s on the menu, it’s always my go-to. My local favorite is Highland Park Brewery’s Fill Pills. 

2. Many international people have laughed at me for this, but American Beer is the best in the world. Not American Lagers, that piss water is best used for drinking 15 of them while you're at the karaoke bar, but American Craft Beer. Which nation is pumping out the best beer?

I’d have to agree with you. American Craft Beer is just killing it. 

Hometown Tales with Anthea's Diego Valadez

How's the view here from Fly Over Country?

It's really not too bad, but it's interesting to ask the locals about where they eat, dance and drink. Today we're hearing all about SoCal from Diego of Anthea.

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1. St. Louis City is my hometown. I've lived here for most of my life in and around the city. 

Where are you from? 

Diego: I grew up in the city in LA county called Whittier, California. 

 Otherwise known as Hill Valley in the Back to the Future films which is pretty awesome considering the facts that's my favorite film franchise.