Performances #1 and 2 (Congress of Starlings and Julie Loyd) Beer #3 (Mad Hatter)

Last night Kate and I went to see my guitar teacher's band (Congress of Starlings) at a great little bar / restaurant called Uncommon Ground. They're an interesting blend of folk and not-so-folk, great sounds and vocal harmonies. We enjoyed a few glasses of a tasty pale ale called Mad Hatter, beer number 3 on our list of 40 if you're keeping track. The opening act was Julie Loyd, a folkie with a lot of energy, sort of in the mold of Ani Difranco. Loyd was kind enough to point out some open seats for us even though we were late, but not as kind to others in the audience when they talked during her set. Hate to see what would happen if she got actively heckled!