If you have ever passed by Common Grounds, odds are that you have heard Savion Wright singing. Wright, a junior from Jasper, is a multi-talented musician and singer who said he has always had music in his life.
“Music is a big part of my family,” Wright said. “All of my brothers and sisters sing and play at least one instrument. I kind of had to outdo them all and play every instrument that they played plus one more.”
Common Grounds live event coordinator and musician Wes Butler lets the Lariat in on the secrets to success at CG’s rapidly growing backyard stage presence.
From the details on what exactly Butler looks for in an artist to the gigs CG is working on bringing to us next year, Butler reveals the details of CG’s backyard.
“I’m in love with genuine stories that present that human quality,” country singer songwriter Zane Williams said. “And this new documentary ‘Troubadour’ shows the real stories of real artists. I know that is rare.”
“I like to read poetry, and I especially love to write it,” Amanda Hixson said. “I knew there were other writers out here in Waco like me, and I wanted to give them the opportunity to express themselves openly.”
Ryan Kahn, “Career Coach” and host of MTV’s “Hired!” will be at Common Grounds from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 18 as part of Dream Careers’ Campus Tour.
Baylor alumna Laura Cooksey is thriving in the world of Christian music with her debut album, “Unshakeable.”
Baylor Music, Common Grounds, Museums, and Films highlight the week
The band Dream Brother might just be what the Waco music scene needs. On Sunday night, the band rocked Common Grounds.
The Austin Film Festival offers Texan filmmakers a chance to shine. This year, Austin resident Jeremiah Jones made his directing debut with his film “Restive.”
Central Texas bands O, Loveland and The Light Parade will headline a benefit concert from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the backyard of Common Grounds to raise funds for the Waco Arts Initiative, a local organization that brings art to children in low-income communities.
The upcoming indie film “Sironia” will make its debut at the Austin Film Festival on Friday night. The film, set in Waco, is deeply rooted in dreams both fulfilled and lost.
Four years ago and almost four hours away from Waco, four guys from the same hometown got together to do what they do best: jam.
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When I heard this summer that MuteMath was coming to Common Grounds, I was extremely excited. Unfortunately, a couple of days later I also found out that the concert was sold out.
Trannie Stevens always had her eye on partnering with Uproar Records. Now, she grew up in Waco, and the freshman has watched the student-run record label on Baylor’s campus since its early beginnings a few years ago.
Baylor will host Be the Change Missions Conference this week. The conference will focus on justice issues in the world and ways students can correct global injustices.
Uproar Records recorded their first official radio show in a traditional broadcast format, “The Roar,” and the recording is now available to stream online at the student-run record label’s website.
Life in the projects is a daily struggle for consistency, proper nutrition and overcoming negative influences. During that struggle, art often falls through the cracks.
Waco’s hip-hop culture may be hard to find but Kick Up Kids are bringing it to the forefront of Waco’s music scene.
Common Grounds, located on Eighth Street in Waco, is known for its dizzying selection of specialty drinks. Plain black coffee isn’t one of them.
Life in the projects is a daily struggle for consistency, proper nutrition and overcoming negative influences. During that struggle, art often falls through the cracks.
There’s an epidemic affecting elementary students across the nation, and it’s not childhood obesity or attention deficit disorder.
The Croft Gallery hosted a unique show Saturday, March 24, by a group called The Beehive Collective that included three large fabric pieces and a gallery talk.
Former Lady Bears basketball forward Morghan Medlock shared her experience with domestic violence Wednesday during Take Back the Night on Fountain Mall.
The nonprofit organization 100cameras is putting on an all-day music festival on March 26 at Common Grounds with the help of a Baylor student who is working as an intern for the company.
It’s that time of year when friends and classmates look more haggard than usual, disappear each night between the hours of 5 and 10 p.m. and are caught breaking into dance routines in odd places around campus.
Common Grounds will host magician Michael Ammar who will be exhibiting his up-close sleight of the hand tricks for a Waco audience.
The Ataris’ lead singer, Kris Roe, will be headlining a Valentine’s Day concert held at Common Grounds Monday, Feb. 14.
When tortilla tossing and George’s have lost their shine, Baylor students must travel greater distances to find their kicks.
Baylor students get vocal throughout Waco tonight with various performances both on and off campus.
