Open Mikes in San Francisco Bay Area - YAY!
ELLIE's "top two (three this month)" Dec 2005-Feb 2006 RECOMMENDATIONS-San Francsico
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Jazz and Blues
Club Deluxe - Tues's 8.30pm-11.30 Poetry and jazz SIT IN for singers (& Instrumentalists)- 1511 Haight Street (near corner of Haight/Ashbury)
- Busses that pass within staggering distance: 6, 7, 43, 71, 33, 22 (but 22 is a LONG stagger - might wanna take it and at Haight Street jump any bus heading toward Haight/Ashbury)
- Full jazz combo available
- Host: Daniel Heffez
- (415) 552.6949
- Posted 8/17/2005
This is brand new and just sent in by the host. Poetry will also be OK (sign up to read poetry at 8.30) Kinda like in the 60's.
They have: mike, a NICE stage and plenty of room, good drinks. BRING: charts in your key
Note: This place is brand new. Please write and let me know how you like it. And a note about ettiquette if you are new to the scene of playing out. Club owners tend to care primarily about how many drinks move on a night when they have music. And Club Deluxe is a great place to buy drinks so please buy at least one drink even if it is just beer - it is the polite thing to do in consideration of the management having jazz so show your support (by becoming a booze hound like me! No, wait don't! But buying a drink or two is the right thing to do).
Jazz and Blues
Octavia Lounge - Wed's 7pm SIT IN FOR SINGERS (& Instrumentalists) also Sunday evenings - call for times- Duboce/Civic Center Area (Market Street)
- 1772 Market St. (near Valencia - about 1 block from Martunies)
- Full jazz combo available "Octavia Trio" - instrumentalists welcome
- (415) 863-3516
- Posted 7/20/05
This is brand new and supposed to be great - swing by with you charts (in your key). I think the combo is Larry O'Leno's and Christopher Copeland tells me they are terrific. I need to check it out myself but email me with your thoughts when you go, K?
They have: GRAND piano, mike, kitchen open late, and (my fave) great cocktails. BRING: charts in your key
Note: Not sure what the sound is like so just make sure if youy are a beginner - be sure that you can hear yourself out of teh monitor (speaker) before you start, K? Otherwise you WILL suck, I guarantee it! Might be easy to get a slot cause it is brand new!
- Singer-songwriters & eccelectic
They have: PA, monitors, all styles welcome
Canvas CafeCanvas Cafe - Wednesdays OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC) - All genres (seen classical, jazz, blues, Americana, Punk, Alt Rock, Alt Country, Accordian, it is wild!)
- Wednesdays - 7pm sign up, 7.30pm show
- the Early Avenues - 9th Avenue and Lincoln
- Hosted by Bob! email
- 415/504.0060
BRING: You and your instruments (if any)
Information updated 22 July 2003. I understand from my students who go there that it is nice but TOTALLY crowded with GOOD people. There is a good attitude but one of my students got bumped to the following week because there were to many performers! Canvas is a nice place. mike begins. Pretty hip!
Open Mikes in San Diego Area - YAY!
ELLIE's "top two" Dec 2005-Feb 2006 RECOMMENDATIONS-San Diego Open Mikes-
Jazz and Blues
Cafe Bar Europa- Fridays JAZZ JAM SESSION 9pm-late - All instruments- POSTED: 7/20/05
- La Jolla/North P.B.
- 873 Turquoise Street
- Host Band: Jazzilla
- 858/488.4200
Jazzilla is a young upstart band here in San Diego. Very very cool guys (drummer was a bandmate of one of my SF students and he is very funny and a great drummer). Instrumentalists welcome to sit in, especially horns and guitarists. Singers, they want you to bring charts in your keys so what you willl want to do is have at least two charts to give (one to the bass player and one to the keys or guitarist). If you want to have horn charts made up, that would be great as well - it will make them like you more cause more peopel can sit in with ya! They are down to earth dudes and I like em a lot.
They have: What you need - mike, etc. BRING: charts in your key (2 copies, I recommend)
- Singer-songwriters & eccelectic
They have: PA, monitors, keys, mikes all styles welcome
Lestats - Mondays OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC) - All genres (seen classical, jazz, blues, Americana, Punk, Alt Rock, Alt Country, Accordian, it is wild!)
- CONFIRMED INFO HERE: 6/24/05
- Mondays - 7pm sign up, 7.30pm show
- 3343 Adams (under the Normal Heights sign)
- Hosted by Isaac! who is terrific and a great guy and one of my students (site)
- 415/504.0060
BRING: You and your instruments (if any)
Get there early - sometimes it fills. I love to go and listen since my piano player is in INDONESIA!!! But it is totaly worth going to listen. Robyn Henkel and Gregory Page make appearances regularly and both are amazing. Donations accepted.
REGULAR OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC) AND SIT IN LIST - SAN FRANCISCOHotel Utah - Mondays OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
- UPDATED: 6/24/05
- SOMA - 500 4th St @ Bryant
- Host: El Zakador
- 546.6300
They have: what you need - call them if you have a question but it seems pretty complete. They gotta pianer!
BRING: ?
Note: This place is killer. Great ambance, supportive crowd, good drinks, amazing space. Some of my students play here form tiem to time and I caught one of em recently - was really impressed with the venue. Perfect for Americana but other genres are totally OK. Very nice, there is great quality music, it is supportive and not competitive. Cool gig.
If they like you, you may be asked to "headline" the open mike (ie: play a slightly longer set) on a specific date.
=============The Grind (Fort Bragg - get the gas card) - Friday (2nd Fri each month) OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC) SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
- UPDATED: 6/25/05
- The Mendocino Coast Campus of the College of the Redwoods
1211 Del Mar Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 - TIME: show is at 8pm-10.30pm -
- sign up protocol: sign up at the door. Not sure if on-going or prior to show - email host/venue?
- host: "the Walkin' Blues Man" (website
- website reference: http://www.solie.org/grindom.html
- http://members.aol.com/jumpcity
- 510/481.0618
BRING: ?
Notes: This host used to host McGrath's - supposed to have great sound and be a fun show.
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Sweetwater - Monday night & Saturday afternoon OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
- UPDATED: 6/25/05
- Mill Valley - 153 Throckmorton Avenue
- Mondays 8pm; Saturdays No Longer - sorry!
- host: Austin deLeone (Mon)
- http://www.sweetwatersaloon.com/
- 415/388.2820
BRING: ?
Notes from their website:
"Sweetwater Open Mike Night Sweetwater's Open Mike has quickly become one of the Bay Area's most popular Open Mike stops, thanks to outstanding and continued support from the wonderful community of talented artists and faithful clientele. The vibe is always charged without being pretentious. First-time performers are challenged within the supportive bond of the Monday night "Family". Headliners and up and coming performers regularly step up. All performers - whether storytellers, performance artists, singer songwriters, instrumentalists, solos, duos, trios, bands or, of course, comedians/ennes - all are welcomed with open arms...... Step into the limelight. It is emotional, passionate, enlightening, fun, energizing - in short - it's a howl! Come and be a part of the Open Mike Family! This show has a little something for everyone! (and in this town, you never know who might be sittin' in) "
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Nickie's - Mondays JAM (JAM)
- UPDATED: 6/25/05
- Lower Haight - 460 Haight (22 bus goes right there)
- 9pm on
- http://www.nickies.com/
- 621.6508
They have: "PA, monitors, sound person"
BRING: Your own sweet self and whatever you got!
Notes: Not much info on the website other than it is a GRATEFUL DEAD JAM. Dunno. Call em before going, K?
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Canvas Cafe - Wednesdays OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
- UPDATED: 6/24/05
- The Early Avenues - 9th Avenue and Lincoln - can walk from end of Haight Street (20 min)
- 7pm sign up - 7.30 show (Advice is to get there early if you wanna sign up!)
- http://www.thecanvasgallery.com
- (415) 504-0060
They have: PA, monitors, all styles welcome
BRING: You and your instruemnets (if any)
Special:have in the past had free recording studio time donated - check site for update on that
Information: (ripped off their website on 6/24/05)
"Weekly Open Mic/Talent Showcase, brought to you by Mike Fleming
"For over a year, The Canvas' Wednesday Open Mic has been growing, attracting amazing new talent and larger and larger audiences of locals who appreciate the excellent musicianship found in other locals. If you're a musician, comedian, or poet looking for a welcoming audience, you won't do better than this open mic, which has grown to be one of the Bay Area's best attended. And, you could win something, even if you don't perform: El Mundo Bueno Studios (www.EMBStudio.com) continues to generously donate 4 hours of free recording time awarded in a drawing held at end of the evening (you must be PRESENT to win). All Performances are recorded live to CD and made available to the artists upon request.
"Sign up in person at 7pm or come early - limites slots
$Free, all ages welcome"
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Email or call before going - haven't heard from them recently (6/24/05)
Triangle Lounge - every Wednesday OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
- Wed's sign up at 8
- Cow Hollow area on Filmore between Lombard and Greenwich
- Rich
- ms122west@hotmail.com
They have: they say they have it all! What more could a girl want?
BRING: ? I assume they do not have a theremin.
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Cafe Francisco - Thursdays OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
- 2161 Powell St
- show is at 7pm
- host: Girl George
- 415/397.2602
BRING: ?
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Dog Bollix - Tuesdays (EVERY WEEK) OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
No word from them for a while - call or go by 1st first (6/24/05)
Email me with update if you hear
This info as of Nov 4, 2002:
- SF's Richmond District - 408 Clement Street between 5th and 6th Ave's
- sign up starts at 7.30pm
- host: unknown
- Sound Guy! Whoohooo!
They have a sound guy and the host seems really nice and pro-active so I think this should be a good one. Lemme know if you go.
This listing updated 4 Nov 2002 with info from the host - thank you Jeremy!
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Cafe International - 2nd Saturdays (may change - check site) - Folk only (OPEN MIC/"hootenany"/JAM)
- Updated 6/29/05
- Lower Haight - corner of Haight & Fillmore (take the 22 right there)
- sign up 7.30-8.30pm - show is at 8pm
- Host: "Ramu"
- http://www.cafeinternational.com/
- 621.6508
They have: call them if you have a question
BRING: ?
Note: Featured performers - can apply to get those slots but open mike is first come-first served (no demo neccessary).
See website for info on submitting to be featured performer. Jam is the last hour of the hootenany.
This venue is in danger due to gentrification, so come and show your support and buys lotsa lattes. Closed Mondays.
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Java on Ocean - Sat's - call ahead to make sure though (Saturdays - 7pm) (OPEN MIKE)
- Updated 6/29/05
- Avenues - 1700 Ocean
- 7pm show
- 415/587.3126
They have: ?
BRING: ?
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Missouri in Berkeley - Saturday OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
- Updated 6/29/05
- The Avenues - 1722 Taraval Street
- show is at 8pm
- http://skylight-cafe.surfmetro.com/
- 415-682-9196
They have: they say they have it all so call them if you have a question
BRING: ?
Note: One of My students played here and I swung by to check him out - it is hip. Homey and very intimate.
I kinda dug it.
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Skylight Cafe (SF - the Avenues) - Wed's OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
- Updated 6/29/05
- San Francisco - 1722 Taraval
- Info on the venue
- 8pm - call for exact time your first time out.
- Host: Paul Pot
- Venue website: http://www.missourilounge.com/
- 510/548.2080
They have: ?
BRING: ?
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- Berekely - 1111 Addison Street
- signup 7.30
- 510/548.1761
- $4.50 door
- http://www.freightandsalvage.org/
They have: ?
BRING: ?
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The Starry Plough - Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC) & IRISH JAM (on different nights see below)
- Berkeley - 3101 Shattuck near Ashby
- show 7.30pm
- 510/841.2082
They have: ?
BRING: Traditional Irish Jam Sesh Sundays (@ 8pm) & Mondays (@ 9pm). Tuesdays is Open Mike @7.30pm. UPDATED 3 APRIL 2003
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Club Muse - Wed's CLOSED - NOW A RESTAURANT - NO OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
UPDATED 3 APRIL 2003
BRING: ?
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Bazaar Cafe - Thursdays OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
- Dunno what district - 5927 California Street
- show 7pm
- Hosted by Tom Meshishnek
- 415/831.5620
They have: piano! Dunno what else, though - ya might wanna call.
BRING: ?
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Pier 23 Cafe - Mondays OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
- Pier 23
- show is at 8-11pm
- http://www.pier23cafe.com/ - beware non-skippable flash entry (135 kb)!
- 362.5125
They have: mike
BRING: call Allen @ Pier 23 for more info (then tell me all about it)
They allow all kindsa things - singing, playing instruments, "juggling" (according to their website)
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Ace Cider Pub - Fridays
- Sebastopol - rt.116 at the corner of Graton Road (4 mi N of "downtown")
- show is at 6-9pm so drive fast!
- adamlieb@hotmail.com
They have: ?
BRING: ?
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Sacred Grounds - Thursdays OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
- Hayes/Haight - 2095 Hayes @ Clayton
- sign-up at 7pm
- http://www.pier23cafe.com/
- 362.5125
They have: ?
BRING: ?
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the Horse Shoe Cafe - Mondays OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)- (mostly poetry)
- Haight - 566 Haight at Fillmore
- show at 7.30pm
- the-word@matthue.com
- mostly poetry
They have: ?
BRING: ?
I know nothing...as I may have mentioned before. I understand it is mostly poetry...
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Discord Aggregate Art Gallery - One Sunday TBA each month - email for info
- Berkeley - email for directions
- show at 7pm
- www.discord-aggregate.com/tdai
- tdai@discord-aggregate.com
They have: ?
BRING: ?
I know nothing...
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The Stork club - OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)? JAM SESH?
- Oakland - 2330 Telegraph
- show 9pm
- 510/444.6174
They have: ?
BRING: ?
I dunno much bout this one. Waiting for a call back from the club (3 April 2003)
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Red Rock Coffee House - Mondays OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
- Mtn View - 201 Castro
- show 7.30pm
- Host: PJ
They have: ?
BRING: ?
I know nothing...
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Kings Head Pub - Sunday OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
- 201 Orchard City Drive in Campbell
- 6:15 signup starts, show 7-10pm
- www.thekingshead.com
They have: stage, lights and sound system
BRING: ?
Here's a write up from the host I snagged offa Craigslist:
The Kings Head Open Mike is a unique South Bay venue for performers and songwriters to gain stage experience and hone their craft. Come be a part of the growing community of south bay musicians who share their talents at these unique events. We provide a stage, lights and sound system. Musicians of all skill levels are welcome. The Kings Head Open Mike is held every Sunday Night from 7 - 10 with signup beginning at 6:15.
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Starbucks (formerly Circadia) - Third Thursdays OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
- 2727 Mariposa @ Bryant (San Francisco's Mission District)
- time 5.30? Call for more info
- host: Stacey (a very cool lady!)
- www.thekingshead.com
They have: stage, lights and sound system
BRING: ?
I spoke with Stacey briefly a little while ago and she was very positive and supportive. I have an idea this is a nice place to be. Stacey mentioned that the orgnisation who is responsible for bringing you this open mike is called "Just Plain Folks", an international and growing group of people focused on music and playing it with monthly meetings helping each other with musical projects and stuff like that. They host open mikes, too! Lots of great networking & performance opportunities. Here's their site:They have: sound/mike
BRING: your situation
Note: writeup in the reader here-http://www.sdreader.com/published/2005-04-14/nightspot.html
Blind Melons - SAN DIEGO, CA - MONDAYS (each)
They have: sound/mike
BRING: your situation
Note: No reference on their website as to the start time so call ahead and find out. Email me if ya do, K?
Winstons - SAN DIEGO, CA - MONDAYS (each)
They have: sound/mike
BRING: your own sweet self
Note: This is some kinda weird ass thing with Jose Sinatra? I normally would not include it cause it seems
karaoke-ish but it has sufficient Weird Factour to warrant a listing. If you wanna attempt to figure it out, go
here.
Bird Kage - Sun 7-11pm JAM SESH!
They have: a great band, mike, I think they are Old Guys which means they
probably can do anything you call but bring charts if you really really REALLY
want to do somehing unusual.
Eli's Mile High Club - Monday 8pm JAM SESH!
They have: great chops! BYO Charts if you don't call a blues.
Dorsey's Locker - Wed 4-7pm (also have a Sat session 4-7pm - see below) JAM SESH!
They have: great chops on Sat's. Wed's I dunno too much about although it is
definitely worth checking out - someone write me and lemme know.
Blake's - Mon 9.30pm JAM SESH!
They have: ?
BRING: charts in your key Bluesville - Sun 7-minight (just added Tues 9pm as well) JAM SESH
If you want a less hard-core situation, go on Tuesdays which was recently
started. Tuesdays you will feel less like you have just expereinced the musical
equivalent to having been hit in the head with a frying pan if you are sorta
beginning level.
They have: a band paid to play there plus jammers
BRING: charts unless you want to be made fun of in a public place
Judi's Place - Thursdays 7.30-10pm JAM SESH!
Mario wrote me on the 6th of Dec 2005 to let me know aboutn his new improved jam sesh that had moved to Judi's. People
tell me it's a pretty cool deal.
Beach Chalet - Tues 7.30 -- SIT IN/JAM SESH
BYOCharts if you wanna not be at the mercy of what the band knows (although
I'm told they seem to know a LOT)
They have: a band, a mike
Blue Lamp - Sun 9pm JAM SESH
They got a band & mike. Please know your key.
Martuni's - every day after 9 -- SIT IN FOR VOCALISTS
First Sundays - Song of the Month Club. Bring in two songs - one known to you
and one you will be *Faking* your way through. Very nice environment with some
really *great* singers coming in from time to time.
They have: piano, pianist, mike - make sure they have it on, sometimes they
forget.
BRING: charts in your key
Note: Make sure you get that mike on and that you are standing where you can
hear yourself. Sometimes the sound is amazing and one time it sucked dead
weasels through a garden hose. Wear something FABulous. Larry and Della's - Wednesdays SIT IN FOR VOCALISTS - TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUED
They have: Everything you need to sit in with the band. Sometimes
instrumentalists sit in as well as singers. They're a fun group and great to
work with.
BRING: charts in your key if it's a weird tune. Otherwise, you can call a few
and the key you do and they will know it or fake it.
Note: Stand in front of the monitor. I found I was having problems hearing
myself when I sat in with them once. Rosie O'Gradies - Tuesdays (each Tuesday eve) JAZZ JAM/Sit in for singers SAN DIEGO, CA
They have: sound/mike
BRING: charts (your key), your instrument (they do not have a keys)
Note: This is a very mellow low-key thing. Many players who come here are early on in their careers and it is not
intimidating. Some players are quite good. It is varied and all are welcome. If you wanna play something not in the
standard key, you may need to bring it, though.
Rasselas California Street - Mondays (regulah!) & Thursdays (salsa) SIT INS FOR SINGERS
They have: ?
BRING: your precious charts!
Note: This is a reasonably well-known jazz joint so maybe a good way to get
booked here might be come on down and bring a demo and business cards or
something. Sometimes that works great cause most booking people won't listen to
your crap even if they want to - go in person and a jam is a great way to do it.
Beach Chalet - Tuesdays JAM SESH I THINK!
BRING: charts in your key or call a few songs and they will try them
Skip's Tavern - Wednesdays JAM SESH I THINK
BRING: call ahead to make sure vocalists are OK and bring charts in your key
if so.
Thick House Theatre - 2nd Tuesdays (SIT IN for cabaret singers)
Longer slots availabel in advance - call for more info. They have: piano,
pianist, mike (I assume)
BRING: charts in your key - bring a few
El Rio - Tuesdays OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
They have: ?
BRING: ? Rockin' Java - ? No one knows anything about this except there is or used to
be an open mike - lemme know if you go
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Golden Gate Library - Sundays (call for schedule)
BRING: charts Slates Supper Club - Tuesdays
BRING: charts Birdcage - Sundays
They have: a band
BRING: charts in your key Downtown Joe's - Tuesdays
They have: a band
BRING: charts...you know the drill This list is maintained by Eleonor England for the public and especially for
her singing students. Feedback, additions, or deletions are very much
appreciated - to help with that please visit my teaching website for the current
email address (it moves because of SPAM!): http://www.EleonorEngland.com/voicelessons.
Thanks for your help and happy open mike-izing and jamming. Feel free to
circulate this list but please leave this contact info so I can get changes and
stuff from everyone. Caffe Verona - 2nd & last Thursdays OPEN MIC
They have: a mic, call for other details
BRING: ???
This quote from Glenn Schoonmaker (sing songwriter in the Bay Area)'s website: This list is maintained by Eleonor England for the public and especially for
her singing students. Feedback, additions, or deletions are very much
appreciated - to help with that please visit my teaching website for the current
email address (it moves because of SPAM!): http://lessons.EleonorEngland.com/
Thanks for your help and happy open micing and jamming. Feel free to
circulate this list but please leave this contact info so I can get changes and
stuff from everyone.
Twiggs - every Wednesday OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
They have: I swear to God - A GRAND PIANO! Also, a sound guy, mikes,
monitors, ect.
BRING: ? I assume they do not have a theremin.
Added Nov 2003
Hot Java Cafe - every Sunday OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC)
Call for more info - I have not been.
Added Nov 2003
Jazz and Blues This one is worth going to listen. A great band - you will brag about playing
on the same stage with these people later - trust me.
They have: What you need - mike, etc.
BRING: charts in your key although it is likely they can play what you call.
Added Nov 2003
Latin Jazz
BRING: charts in your key although it is likely they can play what you call.
Rosie O'Grady's - every Tuesday Jazz Jam
Call for more info - it is fun and not very stressful. Nice people - no pressure.
Added Nov 2003
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Singers?
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Blues jam. Great audience, historic and amazing blues
club.
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Singers on Wed's but call for info on Sat's sessions.
I understand Sat's are very hard core with a sometimes not too gracious
audience.
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Blues like it used to be at this historic blues club.
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Vocalists welcome! A friend of ours - a bassist - goes here
weekly on Sundays and you cannot stop him talking about it incessantly. I
understand there are some great things that develope here and good players.
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Singers OK!!!! Yay! I've heard some great things about
this joint.
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Singers OK!!!! Yay! THey do all kindsa blues here - 12
bar and other. I hear from our bass player who goes a lot that this is a
terrific jam. Watch out for the doorman. He growls but usually won't bite. But still, you really oughtta be up to date on your shots anyway...
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ELLIE RECOMMENDS - Go on 1st Sundays for Jeff Chin, an excellent pianist and accompanist and great atmosphere. STYLES: JAZZ, CABARET, BROADWAY, OTHER.
Another excellent place for JAZZ singers but all other
styles are OK, too - musical numbers, R&B, blues, etc. But remember you will
be working with a piano. The place leans heavily toward being very very classy.
One of my students was approached by a fairly well-respected agent there and I
understand that is typical of this place.
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Larry and Della's, unfortunately, recently were hit by a devastating fire that has forced them to temporarily close while repairs are made. DAMN! It's a bad year for jazz, guys...
Another excellent place for jazz, R&B, blues, etc, singers - the band
is terrific. Probably not musical theatre,
though.
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Jazz jam with everyone on earth (who is currently in
the restaurant, anyway) - standards. Sounds fun! I think *I* wanna go, actually.
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Heard some great things about this joint
from some good players. They have: a band!
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They have: a band!
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This place sounds great, This
joint is reportedly mainly cabaret and I betcha a million bucks it is cool.
However, I could be wrong. Also, who knows if I'll get into a fight with the
doorman, so ya hafta take that into consideration as well.
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This club is annoying but I've heard good things
about the open mike
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Please send me info if you go and I
will post it as I get it.
They have: band
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They have: band
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"Each second and last Thursday night of the month, you can head into Palo Alto and catch some great live music. The organizers, Chris and Steve, realized that there was nothing like this going on in the PA area and decided to give it a try. Well, I have only been to two of these so far but both were practically standing room only for most of the night! They definitely found a need and filled it. Plus, they are just a great couple of guys! Check out the Links page to get the lowdown."
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REGULAR OPEN MIKE (OPEN MIC) AND SIT IN LIST - SAN DIEGO
"A truly great open mike. Lots of singer-songwriters and blues.
Going to feature it soon in my picks - it's a great place."
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Onyx Room - Tuesdays JAM SESSION - All instruments
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Voz Alta - Thursday JAM SESSION - All instruments
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