Middle of the week is the time to come.

The Playhouse Lounge is that huge pink building on Route 130 in Burlington. I always mention this, but coming from the south, it's much easier to navigate through the neighborhoods and get into the lot from a side street. Even on a weekday, the lot was pretty full, which reinforces my belief that avoiding Saturday afternoons is the way to go.

I sat down, got asked for some tips and then gave my $10 cover to the bartender and was given a bottle of water with my change in singles.

Several familiar faces were present: