Live Music!!

Live Music!!

A gem in what I consider a somewhat boring city, Paradigm Coffee Shop provides a wonderful environment to relax while supporting local musicians and opening many minds. Being 45 minutes away from where I live, I don't get to Paradigm as often as I would like, but when I do it never disappoints. The drinks and scene are fantastic, but what I love about it is the music. Live music always seems to be able to bring people together, even the most unlikely people. I especially like the fact that they have some very talented musicians that come and play, many of whom return time and time again. I've found much of the music to be folky and mostly acoustic, which I think fits nicely there and provides a change from what a lot of people hear about their daily lives. I went this Saturday to see The Brothers Burn Mountain and was as impressed as I always am to see them play. The energy they create is like none other and they are definitely one of my favorite local bands that I always look forward to seeing. I would recommend going to see them to anybody and everybody, because even if you don't like they type of music that they play, the experience itself is like none other. The brothers perform amazingly well live and have some very intense 'bongo jams' throughout the performance. Along with the tried and true musicians that keep coming back, it seems that every couple weeks there will be a new band or performer that I haven't seen yet, which is always fun to check out something new. Unfortunately there aren't too many shops that host events like this, but if you're willing to travel to Port Washington, there are a couple places there in which you can find live music. Smith Brothers Coffee Shop as well as a restaurant on the lakefront have bands and open mic nights on occasion, which are always fun to check out. Getting out and supporting local musicians and artists is not only helpful, but it can be a wonderful experience. I find that there's hardly anything more relaxing than going out at the end of the week, or any day for that matter, and sitting back to enjoy some live music up close and personal, and meeting all sorts of great people. If you didn't know about these places, I suggest you look into them, and at least go check it out sometime, you won't be disappointed.