Sonoma County Open Mic Nights
If you’re a struggling musician, Sonoma County offers several opportunities to get yourself heard. Here’s a list of local Sonoma County Open Mic nights. If you know of any I’ve missed, please add a comment or email me.
Mondays
Barking Dog Coffee, Sonoma
(at the Barking Dog Coffee Roasters on West Napa St, NOT the one on Hwy 12) 5 pm- 7 pm (signup 4:30 pm)
201 West Napa St, Sonoma
707-996-7446
French Garden Restaurant, Sebastopol
Play music or read poetry.Just show up or email Paul <lifeart44 (at) gmail.com> to be added to the list. 7 pm to 9:30 pm Mondays
8050 Bodgega Ave., Sebastopol
707-824-2030
Toad in the Hole
Santa Rosa Mondays at 9 pm (signup at 8:30).
116 5th Street between Wilson Avenue and Davis Street (Railroad Square). 707-544-TOAD (8623)
Tuesdays
Ladies Lime Light. Every Tuesday Open Mic for ladies with Tawnie Love as your hostess. 8 pm.
755 Petaluma Avenue, Sebastopol
(707) 861-9190
8:30 til close, (signup 7:30 pm first come, first served)
Professional, full-stage PA with lights
230 Petaluma Avenue, Sebastopol
707-829-7300
Jasper O’Farrell’s Pub, Sebastopol
8:30 pm- 11 pm (signup at 8 pm)
Big stage, drums, bass & guitar to use (or players to accompany you, if you like); spoken word or magic acts are welcome. 1 – 3 songs.
6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol
707-829-2062
Wednesdays
Chops, Santa Rosa
Not quite an open mic–Teen Club offers an open Studio for teens every wed & Thursday from 3 – 7 pm, record your music–instruments and equipment provided. Teens only, require $1 yearly membership to Chops.
Coffee Catz, Sebastopol
Wednesdays 6 pm-11 pm (sign up at 5:30)
2-3 songs, depending on the crowd, house PA and grand piano
6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol
707-829-6600
The Black Cat Bar, Penngrove
8 pm to 11 pm (signup 6:30 pm)
1-3 songs, depending on the crowd, house PA
10056 Main St., Penngrove
Thursdays
Atlas Coffee, Santa Rosa
7 pm- 10 pm (signups at 6 pm)
300 South A St. #3, Santa Rosa
Chops, Santa Rosa
Not quite an open mic—Teen Club offers an open Studio for teens every wed & Thursday forom 3 – 7 pm, record your music–instruments and equipment provided. Teens only, requires $1 yearly membership to Chops.
Murphy’s Irish Pub, Sonoma
Hosted by Steve T Ney
Second Thursday of each month 7:30 p.m.
State of the art sound system. Recorded demos of live performances if desired. Two winners every night. Best song & Best performance by audience & guest judges. Featured special guest artist 8:30-9:00 p.m. Limited time slots so sign-up early. Open to all performers. Friendly atmosphere. Contact Steve (707-287-7109)
464 First Street East, Sonoma
707-935-0660
North Lights
Every Thursday 5:30 pm- 8:45 pm
Music, poetry,songwriting. Contact Werner at events@northlightbook.net. or call 707-321-5908
North Light Books and Cafe
550 East Cotati Ave. Cotati
(707) 792-4300
Fridays
Coffee Catz, Sebastopol
Sebastopol Songwriters Showcase: competition for WCS members (can sign up on the spot) Every 3rd Fri.7 pm (6:30 signup).
2-3 songs, depending on the crowd, house PA and grand piano
6761 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol
707-829-6600
Sundays
Main Street Station, Guerneville
Open No Mike at Main Street Station in downtown Guerneville, every 2nd and last Sunday of the month. On the last Sunday there is an piano accompanist. Other nights bring your own accompaniment.
16280 Main St., Guerneville
707-869-0501
Geyserville Mud Coffee, Geyserville, 5:30 to 8pm. Singers, comedy, poetry and instruments. For more info call: Valerie 707-237-1771
21001 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville
707-237-1771
The Black Cat Bar, Penngrove
Songwriter Showcase on Sundays (ask at bar)
8pm-11pm (signups at 6:30 pm)
10056 Main St.,Penngrove
Vine Tastings, Windsor
Sundays from 2 pm- 6 pm
9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor
707-620-0833
Willowbrook Ale House, Petaluma
Blues Jamming
7 pm-10 pm (sign up at 6:30)
3600 Petaluma Blvd N.,Petaluma
707-775-4232
9 comments
There are a couple that I know of:
Tuesday – North Light Books – Cotati(they had one, then they didn’t have one, now they have one again. I’ll confirm)
Thursday – Redwood Cafe, Cotati – this seems to be a growing open mic. There are some really good singer songwriters that come out.
Sunday – Blues Jam at Willowbrook Ale House, Petaluma. – not technically an open mic, but the blues jam is fun way for blues musicians to get some stage time.
Thanks Mark, these are great!
Petaluma Downtown ass. has their “ART and GARDEN SHOW 7-12-09 at kentucky and 4th sts. I am playing with my trio at the OXBOW market on 7-14-09 for BASTILLE DAY . 12:00 to ?? Both are free events
I have an open mic in santa rosa, how do i post here?
just email me at lisa@sonomaontehcheap.com and tell me the details and I’ll add it.
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