Meng and I joined up with Andrew and Melina tonight to see a band called Ha ha Tonka at the Crane Lane Theatre. Bands at Crane Lane have a habit of going on at midnight, so we got there a bit early. In celebration of Halloween, Trouble Brewing had released their Pumpkin Brew, and Crane Lane still had some on tap. It was a very heady beer, and the bartender had to pour out the head a full three times to fill my glass. It presented with a balanced spice, and I may have been trying too hard, but I could taste the pumpkin.
Ha ha Tonka is a band from Springfield, Missouri, who had recently gone on tour. Their music was a mixture of rock with bluegrass and country. There were upbeat songs you could dance to, slow, depressing ballads, and raw, energy-filled tunes. The lyrics brought out the darker side of the beautiful landscapes mentioned in the songs, painting the people as colorful characters. A few songs were deeply critical of the American healthcare system. On the whole they made for good listening and an enjoyable night.
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Go raibh maith agat.
(Irish, literal: A thousand thanks)
Thanks a million!