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Coffee Shops and Music
BrittanyMarie:
It totally depends on the vibe his coffeeshop has, though. I have two favorite coffeshops here; one plays stuff like Iron and Wine and Sufjan Stevens-pretty relaxing stuff that can be in the background as you read (but that usually depends on the barista-they bring in their own ipods or whatever), and another that is all punk rock in a basement with a smaller (yet completely kick ass) venue that does poetry slams and smaller local and touring shows, along with an open mic. Both are pretty badass and they also display and sell original local art. But they have different clientele and different hours (the punk one is basically a bar without booze).
As to the music thing, 3Z3VH is right that you probably don't have to worry about copyright infringement, especially since you're playing independent music. And, based on what you've said in this thread, I would totally go to your coffeeshop.
(Also sorry if this doesn't make as much sense... "while you were waiting, 10 new replies had been posted!"
Chad K.:
Good luck, Tokuma. I'm from Belleville originally. I watched that town purposefully ruin many a good coffeeshop and music venue in the interest of keeping "Kids" out of the downtown, which conversely lead to a long period of a depressed downtown. (For reference see Three-1-Three and 3 Js Coffeehouse). It was better the last time I was there, but the mentality is outrageous. I'm glad someone's still fighting to bring culture there. You're right, the place is thirsting for it. As it is people have to drive into St. Louis just to see a show or buy a record.
Emaline:
When are you guys opening up? Some friends and I may stop by.
Emaline:
--- Quote from: Chad K. on 05 Sep 2007, 15:35 ---Good luck, Tokuma. I'm from Belleville originally. I watched that town purposefully ruin many a good coffeeshop and music venue in the interest of keeping "Kids" out of the downtown, which conversely lead to a long period of a depressed downtown. (For reference see Three-1-Three and 3 Js Coffeehouse). It was better the last time I was there, but the mentality is outrageous. I'm glad someone's still fighting to bring culture there. You're right, the place is thirsting for it. As it is people have to drive into St. Louis just to see a show or buy a record.
--- End quote ---
From my understanding, Belleville is now fighting to be seen as a "hip, cool" place, and want a downtown more like Edwardsville's. But that's just based on what I've heard from some kids from Belleville.
Tokuma:
@Chad K.
We have actually been getting lots of encouragement from the local government. I think they realize that Belleville could become a really nice place, it just needs to start allowing some more life to come to the downtown area. Right now there are really only thrift stores and Antique Shops. Though there is definitely a movement toward bringing Belleville back to being, as Emaline says, Hip.
@Emaline
We hope to open by March, though want to open as soon as January.
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