Friday’s ad is for Genesee Beer, which was founded in Rochester, New York, originally along the Genesee River, but in 1878 they moved up into Rochester proper. Their Genesee Cream Ale, in the simple green can, was one of our go-to beers when I was in high school. Since 2009, the brewery has been part of North American Breweries. This ad, from the 1970s, features poster art by an artist who signs only Cariguo, titled “The Genny Cream Jam Band.” Frankly, it looks a lot like Jack Davis, who did a lot of cartoon movies posters and worked for Mad Magazine. They look like a country band, and I love the tall Genny Cream Ale speakers on stage, and everyone seems to be having a good time.
