Music Open Mic's In the San Francisco Bay Area
the original & most organic listing in the Bay Area
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Music Open Mic's In the San Francisco Bay Area
the original & most organic listing in the Bay Area
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Below is a listing of Open Mic's for Musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area for every day of the week. (This is not a listing for spoken word/poetry open mics). Many open mic's move to different days, hosts change, some are not held every week and others simply wither away. It is strongly recommended to always check the venue's web site and/or call first before attending to verify that they are still continuing. We try to keep this list up to date. Notice a mistake, have updated information or know of an open mic that is not listed or has shut down please contact us. Need to record a professional demo, CD or mp3's? Cosmic Circuit Studio provides professional digital recording services with an Apple Logic Pro certified engineer & provides direct on disc CD color printing.
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| Madrone Art Bar 500 Divisadero St, San Francisco. Spike's Mic & Sunday Sessions Amateur singers, duets, bands, & instrumentalists - all music genres. Sign up at 4:45 pm. Performances 6 pm - 9 pm on stage through a PA. An electric guitar amp, acoustic guitar amp & a piano available. 15 minutes or 3 songs per act (8 minutes to set up). No drum kits - hand drums ok. 4 person/6 instrument MAX (including vocal). Hosted by Tom Tierney. 415.241.0202 |
Sweetwater Music Hall
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Freight
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Fireside Lounge
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Cameron's Pub 1410 S. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay. 3 songs or 15 minutes. Perform through venue PA. Sign up at 6:15 pm. Open Mic starts at 7 pm. Ken Voorheis is the host and MC. 650.726.5705 |
Café
International 508 Haight St., San Francisco. 7:30 sign-up, 8:00 pm event begins. Primarily musicians with a few poets. 415.552.7390 |
First Street Cafe |
Swig Bar |
Hotel Utah |
Starry Plough Pub |
Missouri Lounge |
Utopia Cafe 139 Waverly Place, San Francisco. Located in Chinatown district b/t Washington St & Clay St. Held in basement party room. Normally held on 3rd Thursday of the month. Hosted by Kathy Holly. 7 pm - 10 pm. 415.956.2902 |
Fremont Coffee 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont. 3rd Friday of month. Sign up and mic checks start at 6:30 pm. Show from 7 pm to 9 pm. No cover. More info, contact Kat at 510.623.6920 |
Cafe St. Jorge |
Dogpatch Saloon |
Red Rock Coffee House 201 Castro St., Mountain View. Sign up at 6:30 pm. Runs from 7- 10 pm with a featured artist at 9:30 pm. Hosted by Jake Wichman, Scott King on sound. Free, all ages. 650.967.4473 |
Bissap Baobab Cafe |
The Plough & the Stars, |
East Bay Coffee |
Spanky's Bar 20812 Baker Rd, Castro Valley Every Friday from 8 pm to 12:30am. All acts welcome. Full PA, and drum set. Bring your own cymbals and hardware. 21 + 510.538.2306 |
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| California Jazz Conservatory (formerly the JazzSchool) 2087 Addison, Berkeley. Vocal jazz open mic on Sundays once a month from 7-10 pm with a $10 cover. Piano, bass & drums house band. 510.845.5373 |
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No Name Bar 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito Sign up 8 pm. 8:30 - close. House PA. Hosted by Justin, Rob & Pacifico. 415.332.1392 |
Clayton Valley Bowl 5300 Clayton Valley Bowl, Concord Show starts at 8 pm. 21 and over. PA available. Hosted by Doug Caldwell. 925.689.4631 (ask for lounge) |
Clayton Club Saloon |
Bradley School of Music 1042 Brown Ave. Lafayette. Held on the Friday of the last full week of the month. 7 pm - 9 pm (excluding holidays). Free! 1.800.950.2054 |
Slap Face Coffee 37324 Fremont Blvd Fremont Every other 4th Saturday of the Month. Call first because their calendar not consistent. 510.565.1130 |
| Nu-Rays 709 Ferry Street, Martinez. 7:30 pm - 12 midnight. All types of music. PA system and drums provided. Hosted by Steve Starr. 21 years of age and older. 925.370.7090 |
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Caffe Frascati 315 South First Street, San Jose. Sign up by 7:30 pm. PA system and acoustic piano provided. They serve coffee, beer and wine. Hosted by Andoni Bundros. 408.287.0400 |
Neck of the Woods 406 Clement St. (x 5th Ave) San Francisco. 7 pm open jam session. Open mic at 8 pm. Featured artist at 9:30 pm. Everyone gets 10 minutes. House drum kit, house guitar & stage. Hosted by Guinevere Q. Facebook info. 415.387.6343 |
Belrose Theatre 5th & E street, San Rafael. 8 - 10:30 pm. Singers,poets, comedians, dancers, bands..well behaved dogs, all welcome. $5 cover. 415.454.6422 |
Calistoga Art Center |
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| The Lucky Horseshoe Bernal Heights Bluegrass Jam 453 Cortland, Bernal Heights San Francisco 4 pm to 7 pm. 415.282.3456 |
The Riptide |
Twin Oaks Roadhouse, Open Mic Night with Rojo, Twin Oaks Roadhouse 5475 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove Doors open 7 pm, Show at 7:30 pm. Free. 707.795.5118 |
Townhouse Cocktail Lounge |
The Britannia Arms 1087 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino. |
Back Yard Coffee Co 965 Brewster Ave, Redwood City Singer Songwriter Night First Friday of the month Sign ups 7 pm. 15 minutes or 3 songs Show from 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm. Email for more information. 650.365.3500 |
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Stork Club 2330 Telegraph Ave. Oakland Open Bluegrass Jam 8:30 pm to 2 am Bluegrass pickers jam in an informal setting. All acoustic with guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, harmony vocals, and more. No cover. 510.444.6174 |
The Relic Tavern 726 First St, Benicia Every Tuesday, 8pm 707.746.1137 |
The Tavern 451 Vine Hill Way, Martinez 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Sign up at 6:45 pm. Show 7 - 9 pm. Hosted by CB. 3 songs or 15 minutes whichever comes first. 925.228.2063 |
Monkey House, |
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists (BFUU) 1924 Cedar St (@ Bonita), Berkeley |
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Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Fillmore St, San Francisco. Join the Steve Nelson Trio jam session. Whether you're an amateur or a professional musician, you're welcome to join the band starting at 8 pm. 415.440.7414 |
Creek Monkey |
Bissap Baobab Cafe Holistic Underground OpenMic & Showcase 3372 19th St. San Francisco. 8:30 pm - 12 am. Sign-ups start at 7:30 pm. Mix of music, poetry, comedy, etc. Not every week, check web or call. 415.826.9287 |
Claudine Wine Experience |
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The Octopus Literary Salon |
Ivy Room, |
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Ivy Room, |
Cafe Zoe 1929 Menalto Ave, Menlo Park 3rd Fridays. 650.3221926 |
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Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco North Beach Blues Jam An open jam session for all blues & rock instruments. All musicians welcome House gear includes PA system, drums, guitar amps and bass amp. Just bring your axe! 415.981.9177 |
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Lucky Horseshoe 453 Cortland Ave, San Francisco. R&B Jam Session hosted by Ed Ivey Every week 8 pm - close. House piano, amps and drum kit. All levels encouraged free entrance ~ 21 and over. 415.282.3456 |
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Philz Coffee on Gilman,
1313 Ninth Street #110, (x Gilman) Berkeley. Last Friday of the month from 6 pm to 8 pm. Performers get a free drink! Hosted by Tina Meeks. Sign-ups can be made the day of show at 5:30 pm or people can call or email in advance. 510.809.0182 |
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Poor House Bistro |
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Susie’s Bar |
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2045 Mt. Diablo St., Concord
Open Mic/Jam Night Every Monday. 9 pm - 1 am
Hosted by Chris Williams.
Full House Band Trio, so bring instrument and plug in. All Musicians Welcome. Acoustic acts also. Keyboard can be made available.
925.685.9515 |
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The Florence Bar 37349 Niles Blvd, Fremont 7-10 pm. Hosted by Dave Moreno on bass with a drummer and guitarist. 510.792.5522 |
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last updated:
October 5, 2018
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