They already serve espresso ranked in quality the best two percent of the top ten percent of the world’s coffee, and now the Naked Lounge has also been dishing out a fair share of awesome talent, as well, in their recently opened Downtown Venue. With shows Thursday through Sunday, there’s a good chance you’re somewhere near this coffeeshop on one of those nights and there is no reason not to pay a minimal cover charge to hear one of these bands. It’s a place to have a beer and meet some interesting people, even if you only talk to the personable staff, some of whom you can also see performing on stage.

Admittedly I’m here to promote my girlfriend’s show to be held on April 23, which is far enough away to plan ahead for and worth marking down on a nearby calendar. Her name is AJ and she’s new the area and glad to share her music with new crowds and new faces. Headlining said show on April 23 is local favorite Autumn Sky, who AJ happened to meet at Autumn’s birthday show a few months earlier. Have your hearts melted like butter when you hear these artists sing back to back. All that to say, there will be plenty of other shows to see in the meantime, so go on down to Naked Lounge Downtown and check out the venue. Try the pumpkin cheesecake muffin, experience the Kerouac espresso martini, and find a new favorite band.

Then I’ll be seeing you on April 23rd—I’ll be the guy who gets to kiss AJ after the show.