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 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

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

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, require $1 yearly memmbeship 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

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

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

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