LairJams: Open Mikes and Jam Sessions in the Seattle Area
Mind you, None of this is Etched in stone. You know how clubs have been Folding and changing formats around here Lately...
***Update (SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011): Golly, was I getting behind on this thing!! So many kind people have sent me new open mic, jam and poetry-slam info during this past calendar year; and I just now finished wading through two whole pages of new listings in our Guestbook! Since this page gets lots of visitors (and I sometimes get email inquiries from out-of-town musicians seeking open mic spots in the Seattle area), I've got to stay on this thing, updating it once per quarter at least! Thanks to all who have sent in listings (and do keep 'em coming! And please provide a link to the venue, if you possibly can); and thanks for your patience, as well! Don't worry, this page isn't going away anytime soon...
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MONDAY
Comedy Underground: Comedy open mic, 8:30 pm, signup 7:30-8:00 pm. 222 S. Main Street, Pioneer Square.
Triple Door/Musicquarium Lounge: Open Mic, presented by Calvin and Easy Street Records; 1st and 3rd Mondays, 9 pm-12 am; signup starts at 8 pm. More info at: Calvin@thetripledoor.net. 216 Union Street, Downtown Seattle. New Listing!.
Richard Hugo House: Hugo Works in Progress, writers' open mic, 7:00-9:00 pm, every 1st Monday of the month. 1634 11th Avenue, Capitol Hill.
Owl & Thistle: Open Mic, 9:00 pm. 909 Post, Downtown. **Not sure about this one, as of 4/14/2008. Website's live music page is a little Vague. Will investigate; Needless to say, updating on this page continues Apace...
Molly Maguire's: Open Mic, starts "at an Irish 9 pm" (*their words!). 610 NW 65th Street, Ballard.
TUESDAY
The Dubliner: Open Mic, 3517 Fremont Ave N., Fremont.
Skylark Cafe: Tekla & Brian's Acoustic Open Mic, 7 pm. 3803 Delridge Way SW, West Seattle. NEW LISTING!
Twede's Cafe: Acoustic Open Mic, sign up at 6 pm. 137 East North Bend Way; North Bend, WA. (Note: it's a little out of the way for a Seattle-area open mic; but WTH, this place was on "Twin Peaks"!). New Listing!
Q Cafe: Open Mic with Victory Music (NEW!), 6:30-9:00 pm; signup 5:45-6:15 pm. 3223 15th Ave. W., Magnolia/Interbay.
Little Red Hen: Open Jam with Hardcore, 9 pm; 7115 Woodlawn NE, Greenlake.
The Mainstage: Open Mic with Dave Hates Chico: Comedy 7 pm, Singer-Songwriter 9 pm. 315 1st Avenue North, Seattle, near Key Arena.
Wilde Rover: Open mic with JamDawgs, 9:00 pm. 111 Central Way, Kirkland.
Better Buzz Coffee Shop: Open Mic with Dennis Nelson, 7:00 pm; signup starts 6:00 pm. 8914 Aurora Avenue North.
Harbour Pub: First Tuesdays Open Mic Night, 21-plus, 8:00-closing. 231 Parfitt Way SW, Bainbridge Island.
Caffe Vita: Homeland Poetry, 7:00 pm. 1005 E. Pike, Capitol Hill. **Need to see if this one's still On.
Seattle Center: The Poetry Experience open mic, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00-9:30 pm. Seattle Center Conference Room H, Center House.
Antique Sandwich: Victory Music Open Mic, 7-10 pm, signup 6:00-6:30 pm. 5102 N. Pearl, Tacoma, WA.
Conor Byrne's: Old-Time Social hosted by members of the Tallboys (no time Listed); 5140 Ballard Avenue NW, Ballard.
Galway Arms: Open Mic 9:00 pm, signup 8:30 pm; 5257 University Way NE, U-District. Any news on this one...?
WEDNESDAY
The Old Fire House: Four Alarm Free Concert Series (w/dinner included!), starting 6:30 pm. 16510 NE 79th Street, Redmond. Possibly summers only.
Darrell's Tavern: "Closed Mic Night", signup 8:30 pm, starts 9 pm. "We have a full drum kit, bass amp & bass, marshall guitar amp all provided. We also have a sound man to mix everything." 18041 Aurora North, Shoreline. NEW LISTING!
Last Supper Club: Live Wednesdays Open Mic Night, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10 pm-2 am. Signup: email T.T. at: tsparker22@hotmail.com. 125 S. Washington Street, Pioneer Square.
The Vera Project: First Wednesday Open Mic, 7-10 pm, signup 6:30 pm. PA system provided. 305 Harrison Street, Seattle Center campus.
Inner Chapters Bookstore & Cafe: Open Mic, 3rd Thursdays [will have to look up hours, signup time, host(s), etc.]. 419 Fairview Avenue North, South Lake Union.
Luther's Table: All-Ages Open Mic with Gretchen Mertes, 7 pm, signup at 6 pm. Lutheran-affiliated. 419 S. 2nd St. Suite 1, Renton. NEW LISTING!
Empty Sea Studios: Open Jam Session, 8 pm; acoustic music genres rotating weekly. 6300 Phinney Ave. N, Greenlake. NEW LISTING!
Gypsy Cafe: Open Mic/Jam with Linda Music Lee, 8 pm-12 am, space for full bands. 3510 Stone Way N., Fremont. NEW LISTING!
Neptune Coffee: Open Mic, 7:30 pm; hosted by Colt Valenti. 8415 Greenwood Avenue North, Greenwood.
Columbia City Theater: Open Mic in the Lounge, 8:30 pm; signup starts 7 pm. Hosted by iNfinity. 4916 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City.
Jazzbones Tacoma: Randy Oxford's Blues Theatre--All Ages and Adult Jams, signups 7:00 pm. 2803 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA.
Oxford Saloon and Eatery: Thursday Night Blues Jam, 8:00 pm to ?. 913 First Street, Snohomish, WA. NOTE: This place is said to be Haunted...!! Also note: this is a new day, shifted over from Tuesdays.
Cafe Vega: Open Mic, starting 7:00 pm. 1918 E Yesler Way, Central Area.
Mr. Spots Chai House: Scratching Post Open Mic 8:00 pm, signup 7:30-8 pm; 5463 Leary Way, Ballard.
Rainier Community Center: Spoken Word/Poetry Open Mic (all ages/youth), 7 pm; signup 6:30 pm. "Amp, microphone and turntables provided." 4600 38th Ave South, Rainier Valley. NEW LISTING!
Jamtown: Drum Jam, 8-10 pm. 12729 Lake City Way, Seattle.
Northwest Seaport Wood Shop: Sea Chantey Sing, 8:00-10:00 pm. South Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Street North, South Lake Union. New Location for this listing!
Ugly Mug Coffeehouse: Poetry Night with Jazz performance and Open Mic, Second Saturdays at 7 pm, hosted by Christopher J. Jarmick. 11425 Rainier Ave South, Bryn Mawr.
Forza Coffee Company (Dupont): Open Mic, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 6:00 pm. Call for info: 253-495-0965. 1520 Wilmington; DuPont, WA 98327. New Listing!
A Better Buzz Espresso Shop: Open Mic, 7:00 pm. Not sure who is hosting presently. 8914 Aurora Ave North, Greenwood.
Soul Food Bookstore: Open mic, First Saturdays, 7:00-10:00 pm. 15748 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA.
Fremont Drum & Dance Center: Weekly Drum Circle and Percussion Jam, 7:30-10:30 pm. $3.00 donation requested. 900 North 34th Street, Fremont. We've just emailed this venue to see if the drum circle is still going On...
Baltic Room: Bollywood--Indian music (live/DJ'd--time?). 1207 Pine Street, Capitol Hill.
SUNDAY
Owl & Thistle: Irish Session, 808 Post Avenue, Downtown. Don't know if this one is still on, but we've updated the url, anyway. Have to call them about the session...
Thumbnail Theater: Jazz Jam Lives, hosted by Ted Lombard; last Sunday of the month, 4-7 pm. Donations $5.00 per person and $10.00 per family. 1211 4th Street, Snohomish, WA 98290. New Listing!
Soul Food Bookstore: Community Drum Circle, first Sundays, 4-6 pm. 15748 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA.
Alderwood Mall: NEW Victory Music Open Mic, 1st and 3rd Sundays. Signup 4:30 pm, next to the fireplace at the food court; Open mic 5-7 pm. 3000 184th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA. Victory's newest Open Mic venue!
