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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary site

kenji@barbariangroup.com(kenji ross) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:23:09 -0500

Midway through 2009, we got word that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame would be be throwing a huge concert event to celebrate their 25th anniversary. They were understandably secretive about the artist list, so when we got the final bill, our jaws dropped. Stevie Wonder. Aretha Franklin. Simon & Garfunkel performing together. Metallica with Lou Reed and Ray Davies. U2 performing with Bruce Springsteen and Mick Jagger. Woah.

So we got on the ball and built a fitting site. It’s simple and smooth, but packs a lot of content into a small space. It features artist biographies, iTunes playlists hand-picked by the Rock Hall, merchandise, video, and unique artist pages. The show happened back in October, but much of the site is still up at rockhall25.com.

Formal Friday - Boston Christmas Club Edition

kenji@barbariangroup.com(kenji ross) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:23:16 -0500

For this special Boston edition of Formal Friday, we headed in to the conference room, where Nick had kindly set up a videoconference with a friendly fire. Drinking, and this lovely holiday photo, ensued.

Second Barbarian mayoral debate raises expectations, roof

kenji@barbariangroup.com(kenji ross) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:03:19 -0500

BOSTON (TBG) Last night marked the second and final Barbarian Group Mayoral Debate, this time held in a townhall-style fashion in San Francisco, New York, and Boston. Surprise and dramatics were the order of the night. Previously-withdrawn candidate Anthony Dines made a last-minute return to the race, announcing his re-candidacy moments before the debate began. On a sadder note, incumbent candidate Bruce Winterton dropped his name from the running just minutes before the debate began, as rumors regarding his gender identity and secret past began to swirl about the campaign. The remaining candidates, Nicole Califano and Nick Bonadies, fought off increasing drunkenness and spandex burns to strongly explain their positions and appeal to Barbarians of all walks.

More photos from the Boston office follow the jump.

Candidates clash at inaugural Barbarian Group mayoral debate

kenji@barbariangroup.com(kenji ross) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:24:24 -0500

BOSTON (TBG) – The race for mayor of The Barbarian Group is well underway, and tonight’s debates were a thrilling testament to the power of democracy. At turns energized, thoughtful, analytic, and sober, the three candidates restated their campaign themes and worked to convince the assembled audience that they were indeed right for the job. The debate, simulcast on the Pacific and Atlantic shores via closed-circuit television, attracted a rowdy and at times vocal audience. A internet-archived video of the debates is said to be forthcoming.

Taco Dog

kenji@barbariangroup.com(kenji ross) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:32:26 -0400

After the runaway success of the previous gastronomic experiment, Pickledog, it was time for us to step it up a notch. We were ready for a long-awaited challenge: the Taco Dog.

“Taco Dog” is the moniker of our pickup/delivery bike here at the Boston office, and it was high time we created some food in its glorious name. Over an evening at the nearby Feel Good Cave, Doug McDermott and I dreamed up the exact manner of execution and drew up some plans. Read on for the delicious results.