Decemberists and Beer

The Decemberists were awesome. They played two hour-long sets plus an encore. The first set was their latest record The Hazards of Love, and they nailed it. I'm not totally hot on the new album, but I respect the fact that they performed the entire thing without a break. Second set was great too, favorites from The Crane Wife and a shanty or two. The opener was Blind Pilot, and I think I recognized one of their songs from one of my coworker's playlists.

It doesn't look like we're going to get to a brewery in Montana, which is too bad. However, I have sampled the local brews of Big Sky, Kettle House, and Bayern to good effect. The Rhino, hopping last night after the Decemberists show, boasts an impressive (epsecially for such a small town in Montana) 40 taps, many of which are local. I could do without the smoking indoors, and Leigh is hurting from it today, but all in all a good taste of Missoula nightlife.

Today has a surprise in store for us, care of our gracious hosts. Don't expect an update until Minneapolis.