A lover not a fighter - E Squared Cafe

The last time I was in Brainerd I kinda figured it being my last. Jed Staack (drums) and I went up to do a duo gig at the Eclectic Café, which was a nice enough place. The owner was super nice, the staff very kind, but the town was engulfed in an Ultimate Fighting event that was going on that weekend and we should’ve stayed home.

Nothing against Ultimate Fighting, although I get sick to my stomach watching people beat the tar out of each other, I just didn’t see a crazed Ultimate Fighting town being a fit for us.

But I’ve noticed that some folks have been playing this new place called the E Squared Café, so I thought I’d give it another go. I’m very glad I did.

Oddly enough it turned out to be the same owner as the Eclectic Café, just a new location. But with a new location brings a completely different atmosphere. It’s more of a bistro/laid back bar with a listener friendly crowd rather than a Ultimate Fighting hang out with music on the side.

Matt Taylor has left the TV’s behind and brought music to the forefront and in doing so created a decent live music venue for Brainerd/area. I know I’m looking forward to going back.

I had a rough night as a crippling cough settled in earlier in the week, allergies, and I had to cough between verses, between songs, basically any chance I could get. I felt great, but sounded like I felt terrible. Maybe it was sympathy, but I walked out with double than I was guaranteed.

I'll be back on these dates:
Frday, May 28 - 8p
Friday, July 23 - 8p
esquaredcafe.com