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| - I'll admit it. This place is pretty cool. If someone would've described Club Cafe to me ahead of time (hipster-ish?), I probably would've rolled my eyes and said "pass." Instead, the blue lights half a block away caught my attention as I was wandering down East Carson Street, so I decided to venture in and check it out.
It was busy but not overly crowded for a Monday night, which I quickly found out was open-mic night. I grabbed a chair at the bar and turned it around to face the small, intimate stage up front, already showcasing some local band. For the next hour or so, various musicians with guitars in hand played individual acoustic selections to the appreciative crowd. At the end, a group somewhat reminiscent of Mumford & Sons, played a couple of tunes to close out the night.
Having never really experienced a place like this before, I left in a good mood, having enjoyed some great music by talented locals. It was a refreshing change of pace from the other typical watering holes and sports bars all around the city.
Tip: Try the Atwater Vanilla Java Porter. Delicious!
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