You have traveled the world and party like the best of them. What's the recipe for a good night? Ben Snowden: Good friends is definitely the most important. Then I would say some good music, drinking responsibly and having a designated driver!
Normally it's cute girls behind the bar that attracts the BMX-ers. Now it's pro riders. Are you expecting a lot of groupies to show up?
Ben Snowden: I'm not sure if I would call them groupies but we're definitely going to have a really good following of friends and really hot chicks showing up.
Who is the most experienced behind the beer tap?
Ben Snowden: I've emptied a few kegs of beer in my days. I'm pretty sure I'd have to say I have the most experience with this one. I have actually been a guest bartender at Sharkeez before.
Who is taking care of the music? Ben Snowden: Not me for once! Lol. For those of you who don't know, I started DJing a few years ago. I DJ at Sharkeez quite often.
Do you think there are enough BMX-ers in HB for a good night out at Main street on a Tuesday?
Ben Snowden: Oh my goodness, I have a feeling that we're going to pack out Sharkeez!
How much does the internet help for promotions?
Ben Snowden: The Internet is key for promotions! It is a huge help and extremely affordable. Facebook and Instagram are specifically great ways to reach the consumer.
Will you guys have a BMX theme going with BMX videos playing, or something along those lines?
Ben Snowden: Yes, I'm actually going to ask Dylan Pfohl if he can throw a new video together for us to play on that night.
Paul Roberts (Grotbags) is not the doorman is he?
Ben Snowden: No but he should be! He is actually a bartender at the bar across the street so Huntington Beach should be use to BMX bartenders.
Is anybody going to make a special appearance?
Ben Snowden: We will probably get a couple of the old school Legends to come out, and I'll probably invite a few Playboy girls.
Cheap beer, girls, good music and BMX-ers. What more do you need?
Ben Snowden: That actually sums it up perfectly. I don't think that we need anything else!
Now give us the info so people can show up:
Tuesday Night 9pm Sharkeez Huntington Beach. It's on 211 Main St. in Huntington Beach. You can't miss it. More info on the flyer.
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