Last night, acoustic-rock, singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski performed at Common Grounds Coffee Shop in Lindley Park. Bryan is from Charlotte, North Carolina, but has been on tour for the last nine years; so, chances are you are more likely to find him elsewhere than at at home. His list of places where he has performed can just about fill a page. He has performed all over the world, on several continents and throughout the United States. Bryan's music is upbeat and many of his original songs have references to pop culture. Three of his original songs, early in last night's set, were "I'm your Super Mario," "Star Wars Marathon," and "Elf Girlfriend." As we sat there watching and listening to Bryan, we couldn't help but notice that he resembles Leonardo DiCaprio who is in the painting behind Bryan, sipping and listening.
After playing at Common Grounds at 7:00 pm, Bryan was headed to Chapel Hill to perform. Today, he will be in Wilmington, DE. We're so glad the we serendipitously happened to be at Common Grounds when Bryan arrived. Summers are like that is Greensboro. You just never know when you are going to get to hear some really great, live music- and often for free.
If you are headed out somewhere tonight, tip your musicians, your baristas, and anyone else who serves and entertains. Can you believe Common Grounds at 602 South Elam Avenue has been open for ten years now? Something about a coffee shop makes a neighborhood feel like home. Something a about live music makes an evening memorable.
Happy Thursday!