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A Decade of Original Music
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COFFEE INSIDE & OUT

The lower half of our building is a mixture of paint and coffee grounds. We used 1.5 lbs of ground Italian Roast in the paint to produce the pattern you see!

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OUR ANNUAL LIVE CD'S

Every September we host a full week of original music. Passionately called 'One Week Live', we record & mix the cd, design the layout, and have a cd release every February.

{ view our live CD library }

OUR STAFF CREATES

We encourage our staff to create! Special sandwiches, pastries, pies, treats, and daily specials... our staff is free to come up with any new ideas! And they do!

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Owner

Jason Wussow
Email: jasonwussow@gmail.com
Beaner's Central: (218) 624-5957
Office Phone: (218) 724-7129

* For music and art booking
go to the calendar page.

The History

It all began in the summer of 1999. The main purpose was to create a welcoming atmosphere for anyone who loved great conversation, amazing coffee, healthy food, and the best original music... a place to socialize during the day, work or study in the afternoon, or enjoy concerts at night.

During our first 10 years, we have found our place with awesome 'regulars', our amazing staff, local and national touring musicians, and the great community of West Duluth. We thank you for your endless support!

Today

Into the second decade of our existence, we are proud of our achievments and growth into new areas of service that far exceed our initial goals established so many years ago!

Our new conference and meeting rooms above the coffehouse offer a private and relaxing setting for small parties and business meetings. Yearly gift sales and monthly art openings let people showcase their passion and hard work! The creation of our recording studio offers musicians the opportunity to have their live shows recorded, mixed, and mastered at resonable prices with very little effort.

The Future

Looking forward, we, the staff of Beaner's Central, are dedicated to continue the best service, conversation, friendship, and musical entertainment that we can provide. Stop in for a coffee, stay for a concert, or drop by to say 'Hi'!

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History Fun Facts

Barry Pirkola of 'The Fractals' painted the mural that is the backdrop on our stage.

Beaner's Central is a major player in Duluth's 'original' music scene and hosts local, national, and international musicians.

On average, baristas stay at Beaner's Central for about three years. That's amazing since we've been open since 1999!

We have 9 live cds. Each recorded live at our week-long bash every September. Over 180 original songs!