Feedback Lounge 2011

As 2010 comes to a close, rather than look back at all the fun/mopping/drinking we’ve done over the last 365 days, it’s probably best to look forward. Mostly because we can’t remember a whole lot of 2010 (see “drinking”.)

Don’t know what 2011 will bring, other than closer to the end of the world. (We have GOT to quit buying Mayan calendars.) But what we can tell you is that we have a mop bucket full of events/promotions planned all 2011 long, including more live music, more CD release parties, holiday throw-downs, benefits, fund-raisers, rock birthday parties, more rock memorabilia, the spring/summer menu, new drinks, some re-imagineering of the Feedback Lounge itself, and of course, more mopping.

None of this, though, would be possible without our beloved general manager Bradi Jones and her McGuyver husband, Tim Jones, who can fix anything except broken water. But he’s working on it.

And where would we be without our magnificent staff? While you might have your favored server/bartender/janitor, they are ALL our favorites. Yep, even Todd.

You’ll be aghast – simply aghast – at the unique and wild stuff we have planned, provided co-owner/bartender Matt Johnson doesn’t shoot ’em down first. We’re even rolling out a new look for our website, which debuts…. Not gonna tell you, so just hold your broken water. Someone will be along to fix it shortly.

To our incredible customers, staff, friends and fellow drinkers/moppers: thank you for a memorable 2010. And we’re looking forward to doing more of the same in 2011…one year before the world ends.

 

Meet The FBL Staff: Todd Reneau

TODD RENEAU
Anyone who has come into the Feedback Lounge over the last two years knows Todd, the tall rock monster pouring drinks behind the bar and handing out off-the-wall quotes by the mop bucket full.

Todd has served in the Armed Forces (no, he didn’t use his mouth as a cannon), has gone to hundreds of rock concerts (and continues to do so), and has well over two decades experience in the bar service industry under his straining belt, working everywhere from sports and concert venues, to hotels and classy joints like the Feedback Lounge. Simply put, if you need to know anything about the cocktail industry, ask Todd. Just be prepared for his answer.

Here’s 20 questions with the King of Comebacks…

Where ya from, Old Man?
My Momma. She seemed fit to drag me all over the country though. Let’s settle on Boise, ID.

What five words would you use to describe yourself?
Anti-phlegmatic, The Wall, Old, Fat, Surly.

Interests or hobbies?
Concerts, concerts, concerts.

In serving our country, where do you consider the coolest place you’ve been in your travels?
Israel, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Tennessee.

Name the actor whom you would cast to play you in the movie about your life?
Charlie Beck

Name a drink that explains who you are and why.
Old Fashioned. Duh.

“Hotter than Hades” heat, hurricane force winds and rain, or “You’ll only be running into Sherpas” snow?
How about my living room with the Travel Channel. That’s what it’s there for.

Who would you just die to meet and have a convo with?
I would love to punch Oliver North in the mouth and then sit down and have tea with Donovan.

If there were a story on you in the newspaper, what would the headline read?
“Dude goes ape shit on stupid-ass in public.” I’m the Dude, by the way.

A genie walks into the Feedback Lounge and grants you three wishes – what are they?
The ones I ask for. (Weak, Todd – Jeff)

Which movie turns Big Todd into a big giggling teddy bear?
Really?

What’s your dream job?
CEO of Food Network, the Travel Channel and Live Nation Concerts.

What would your super power be if you were a comic book hero/villain? And what would be your name?
Able to make water into wine, and shake into kind. Captain Cocktail – Defending the universe against sober people everywhere.

Would you rather be a famous rock star, movie star, radio DJ, author, an inventor, or a truck driver?
Truck driver. And my handle would be “Rubber Duck.”

Describe your perfect date.
If by perfect date, you mean a bottle of tequila and a one night stand, any and all apply. No really. Apply. I promise not to throw your application away.

If there were anything that you could take with you when you die, what would it be?
How about…ME!

Your favorite Saturday morning cartoon…
The People I Work With. It’s better than The Office. (Pink Panther – 1st Runner-up)

What’s the best concert you’ve ever seen?
Roger Waters recreating The Wall concert at the Berlin Wall, ’90.

If you couldn’t die, get injured, or get arrested, what would you like to do/try?
Punch Oliver North in the mouth.

Name three items you would have on a “bucket list.”
Punching Oliver North in the face. Blowing through a roadblock of State Troopers in a convoy with a semi and a buddy in the next semi whose handle is “Pig Pen”. Opening a BBQ joint and retiring.