"Meet Yr Lovers" Tony Bautista A frequent selector behind our decks, Tony is a Southern California native with a deep appreciation for bucket hats, bowling, and music. As a teen, he would go to shows at the legendary all-ages venue Chain Reaction in Anaheim, watching his Filipino-American pop-punk/post-hardcore heroes, My American Heart. It’s this memory that inspired Tony’s cocktail pick, the Chain Reaction. “Tasty easy sipping, for fans of Chū Hai (Sochu Highballs). It tastes like sour peach rings with Umeshu (Plum Wine) and Peach Cordial balanced by the California-style aperitivo, Amaro Angeleno, that is reminiscent of Aperol and Peychaud’s bitters.” So, what to drop the needle on with this California-forward sipper? Tony suggests La Jolla-born musician Michael Franks’ “Don’t Be Shy”. He says it’s “the perfect blend of electronic production overlayed atop a soft pop jam. After a bit of liquid courage, it may just help you muster up some interesting conversation among others in the space.” Come say hi to Tony, get hit with his signature smile, ask him how is cats are doing, and be sure to let him know if your uncle is selling his records, there's a good chance he would dig it.