I don’t recall music playing at Cafe Ten, although I’m sure it was, and they could definitely host a band out in the main corridor of the larger building they are in. That space opens up and would allow for set-up and thorough enjoyment, except for the fact that the place itself is just not that comfy.

As for the “canned” music, both of our favorite places tend towards an Alternative bent befitting of each place. The barista at Sputnik sings along with some of the songs. One thing I loved walking into Sputnik was to see an old Johnny Cash record album staring down at me from the counter. Sadly (but still funny), they were only using it to point out that they accept “Cash Only”. I could definitely see Johnny fitting right in to their playlist there, though.