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NORTH FLORIDA
CHIPLEY
NW FL Music Park Bluegrass Jam 4th Fri, 904.638.1016
DAYTONA BEACH
The Hot Spot Coffee Shoppe, 1216 S Ridgewood Ave. Hosts gus & Marcia. Open mic mid-day Tues, instructional workshops Wed eve 7 pm, open mics Thur & Fri 7 pm. Various events Sat. Info http://www.hotspotcoffeeshoppe.com or 386.236.0518
DUNNELLON
Sunday Sampler: 2nd Sun monthly concert 2:30-4:45 pm, featuring a FL acoustic musician or group. Historical Dunnellon Theatre on Park Ave. Info Mem 352.489.3766
GAINESVILLE
Half-Fast Jam ea Tues 8:30-11 pm. Call for location. Dea Browning- 352.495.2243 or fidderdea@gru.net
Wed nite pick-ins:
1st-Staley/Baird, 352.466.3801
2nd Jack Nettles, 352.375.1396
3rd Richard Jones, 352.372.7592
4th Sue Grooms, 352.375.1592
5th Art Crummer, 352.371.0942
Irish Jam- 1st & 3rd Sun Shamrock's Irish Pub, 1017 W University. Info Virginia Booneva@shands.ufl.edu
GREEN COVE SPRINGS
Oak Grove, ea Sat 6-10 pm, Riverview Restaurant, Pier 12 off Highway 16
HIGH SPRINGS
Museum American Memorabilia Concert Series, Bill Hutchinson 352.495.3051
JACKSONVILLE
Wed night Jam at Wayne Fanning's, 1473 Winnebago Ave 904.786.3853
River City Dulcimers and Friends meet 1st and 3rd Sat 2-4:30 pm in Arlington. Info: Bruce bwf@everythingdulcimer.com 904.551.0114
European Street San Marco: Hacking Cat hosts touring acts almost every Thurs at 8:30 PM.
European Street, 5500 Beach Blvd (not at the beach) has not had entertainment until we began our Songwriter's Circle there -we've had 3 shows. We now have a lock on the 2nd & 4th Sat of each month at 7PM ). I host most shows and we invite two other writers to join us in presenting all original material-all on stage taking turns (shows are 1.5 hours and usually $5.00 cover). Ray will also occasionally present touring talent at that location like David Olney on Nov 17th. We don't have a deticated web site yet but the schedule will be posted at: http://www.myspace.com/larrymangum Info- Ray Lewis at 725-3929. Do not call the Cafe.
LIVE OAK
Suwannee County Bluegrass Assn Jam, ea Sat 6-11 pm, Spirit of Suwannee Hwy 129. Non-members will be charged the Park fee which is $2 per person or $5 per car, whichever is cheaper. Info 386.364.1683
MACCLENNY
Suwannee Park open Mic at the music hall, 1st & 3rd Wed 7 pm Host Smokey Greene. Bernie Mason- 386.249.7990.
Sarah's Coffee House 11 W Macclenny Ave. 904.259.4214 http://www.sarahscoffee.com each 1st Sat Songwriters and Open Mic night hosted by a proven performer each month. Each Thursday Night is Speakers Corner, Poets and Storytellers are always welcome. Each Friday Night is live Jazz, and each Saturday is Live acoustic, Indie, Folk Rock, and Christian. David A. Theus.
MELROSE
Thursday Jam, (day of wk subject to change- call first) 7:30 pm Karen Newman 386.659.2041 or Pete & Eleta Sucsy 352.473.7761
MICANOPY
Sweetwater Shape Note Singers 3rd Sun (following third Sat) of ea mo, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Church of the Mediator on Cholokka Blvd. No experience needed to join in the singing Pat at 352.377.8061, Pat3@juno.com or Jeanne at 352.463.6630, evensong@atlantic.net
OCALA
Sunday Afternoon Jam 1 pm Jervey Gantt Park. Willie Ramsey 352.236.0662
OLD TOWN
Maple Sugar B'grass Pick-in 3rd Fri, Yellow Jacket Campground 352.542.8365, or 352.542.9510
ORMOND BEACH
The Book Store, 410 S Nova Rd. Regular concerts, (Sat nites)workshops, & open mics (1st Sat) Info 386.615.8320 or yoda2@bellsouth.net
PALATKA/POMONA PARK
Lou’s Ponderosa, 115 Sisco Rd. [east off Rt.17 ] Pomona Park Fl. 32181 Weekly music Jams. Mon- by request of type & style; Tues- Classic Country, Country Pop & Rock, Bluegrass, & Pop; Wed bluegrass & gospel, classic guitar or fingerpicking; Thurs by request of type & style; Fri- Classic Guitar, Fingerstyle Guitar, fiddles, & mandolins; Sat- Classic Country, 50 & 60's Rock & Pop, Pop Bluegrass, & Whatever You Request. Every Ist Sunday Music Gathering -Jams, Workshops, Dance, Info Lou 386.649.4994, http://www.lousponderosa.com, louc@lousponderosa.com
PENSACOLA
Mesquite Charlie's Muscogee River Girls ea Thur & Sat 6-10 pm 590 NW St 904.434.0498
PENSACOLA BEACH
SunRay Taco House-White Sands Panhandle Band ea Wed 7-11 pm, 400 Quiet Water Beach Boardwalk. 904.932.0118
ST AUGUSTINE
The Milltop -live music nightly. Info- Don Oja-Dunaway 904.829.2329 or 829.3794, Sam Pacetti Mon, from 9 pm, Dave Dowling every other Tues 1-5, Thurs 5:30-8:30 pm, Will Pearsall Tues 9 pm, Sharon Dunaway Sat 1-5 pm
Peerce's Restaurant (in Camache Cove) Dave Dowling Weds. 5-8 pm
White Lion, Bob Patterson with the Friends of Mine Band, every Sunday 8:30-11:30 pm. http://www.storyteller.net
Wednesday Weekly Blues Jam at Xhanra's. Ancient City Blues Society night. Open blues jam for musicians 8:30-12:30. Food, drink specials,blues trivia & prizes. 108 Anastasia Blvd. Info 386-326-9948.
Wednesday Blues at Mardi Gras, 123 San Marco Blvd.,
O.C. White's, Bob Patterson 6:30-10 pm. http://www.ocwhites.com/
Cafe Alcazar, inside the Lightner Museum Antique mall, downtown, Rick Kuncicky every Wed-Sat noon-2:30 pm
Stogie's, The House Cats every Fri 9 pm, Charlotte Sangria's, The House Cats every Sat, upstairs. Corner Hypolita & St George Sts.
TALLAHASSEE
Irish Sessions at the Warehouse, 706 W Gaines St. 3rd Fri- 6:30-8:30 pm, Host Hank Scott 850.222.6088; Also at the Warehouse-Traditional Irish Sessions 1st Sat 8-12 pm. 850.222.6088, 3rd Sat Bluegrass Sessions 7-12 pm, Tom Henderson 850.224.9443
Rose & Thorn, open jam ea Tues, 3550 Mahan Dr. call 850.877.7673
Slow Jam 1st Wed 7:30 pm. Gus & Kate. 850.627.1715
Song Swap / Singalong 3rd Wed, Kate & Gus 850.627.1715
Bluegrass Jam First Sunday of every month 7-10pm at Finnegan's Wake in Midtown Manor, 1122 Thomasville Rd # 2, (850) 222-4225
or (850) 222-9693
Tallahassee Downtown Marketplace, 10 am-2 pm @ Park Ave. Join us every Sat March through mid December , for live music, fresh produce, fine arts and crafts, food, & fun FREE! http://www.downtownmarket.com/
WHITE SPRINGS
Cracker Coffeehouse, every 1st Sat. 7-9 pm. Songs stories, yodeling music, poetry Open Mic. Stephen Foster Park. 386.397.2733
WEST/CENTRAL
ARCADIA
Bluegrass show & jam weekend. Sat 1-4 pm. $5 non-members. Camping. Craig's RV Park, 7 mi N of Arcadia on Hwy 17. Info http://www.craigsrv.com/bluegrass.html or 941.743.8138
BARTOW
Java Jack's Coffee House. This Caribbean style coffee house with soul! Great coffee drinks, light food menu, delicious desserts. BYOB if you want! 395 E.Van Fleet Dr. (Hwy 60) Right on hwy 60 next to Lowes From Tampa: I-4 to the Polk Parkway. Exit on 98. go south to Bartow. Left on 60. it's on the right
CITRUS PARK
Hammered Dulcimer Society 2nd & 4th Thurs. 6:30-9:30 Ray's Music Room, 14807 Del Valle Rd. All levels. Info Ed- 727.784.2193
CLEARWATER
Women's Spiritual Drumming Circle 3rd Thurs of each month 7:30-9 pm. pm @ Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater in the Social Hall Library @ 2470 Nursery Rd. Discover the contemplative, connecting energy of rhythm. Bring your own drum or enjoy the circle's diverse collection of percussion instruments. Info- Elly 727.848.7910/ 207-4994 or UUC 531-7704
Open mic every Tues at Da Hukilau, off McMullen Booth Rd in Publix shopping ctr. 5 min N. of Bayside bridge
CRYSTAL BEACH
Mr Ethnic's Wed Night Fiddle Support Group. Slow jam. Beginners welcome. 727.784.5583
DUNEDIN
Bay Area Fiddlers Association (BAFA) meets for jamming and playing old time music on the second and fourth Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Rd., info 727-321-2379, www.bayareafiddlers.com
LARGO
String-a-long Dulcimer Soc, Informal lap dulcimer class at Heritage Village. Most Saturdays 10 am-12 noon. Beginners & adv. welcome. Info Camille- 727.797.7834
LECANTO
The Woodview Coffee House first Friday of ea mo. Each night presenting a featured group followed by an open mike. 2628 Woodview Lane, 7 pm with the music beginning at 7:30 pm. Info Jim Davis woodview@tampabay.rr.com or call 352-726-9814.
NEW PORT RICHEY
"The Fire Escape " Christian Coffeehouse some Friday nights. Info or to perform- Ally Smith 727.442.8495
OLDSMAR
Hammered Dulcimer Society, 2nd & 4th Thurs 7-9 pm Oldsmar City Hall 100 State St E. All levels. Info Ed- 727.784.2193
PLANT CITY, every Thursday 7-9 PM COFFEE 101, 101 East J. Arden Mays Blvd . Original Bluegrass jam hosted by Tom Henderson. The coffee's always fresh and the grass is always blue. Info Heather- 813-659-0101
SAFETY HARBOR
The Tech Cafe 500 Main St Unit E ea Sat night 7-10 pm. VGO, Terri Musgrove & N.S. Rockwell appear. Americana. Info Robin- 727.723.1116, or http://www.thetechcafe.com
The Whistle Stop Grill- Fingerstyle Guitar Players' Showcase hosted by Ted Wray, every Mon nite 7-10 pm; open mic every Wed nite 7-10:30, 915 Main St. Info 727.726.1956. http://www.whistlestopgrill.com, http://www.tbfgg.com
3rd Fri Music Series, Main St. 610 pm. FREE. Shopping, Dining & Entertainment, & features live music, food and craft vendors along Main Street from Bayshore Blvd. to 6th Avenue. Proceeds from the event benefits Friends of the Safety Harbor Library. Free admission & parking. The 3rd Friday Music Series is sponsored by the City of Safety Harbor, The Safety Harbor Downtown Business Council, The Suncoast News, Budweiser and Ed’s Fine Wines. The 3rd Friday Music Series is a part of the Budweiser True Music Concert Series. For more information, please call the City of Safety Harbor’s Special Events Dept- 727-724-1572
ST PETERSBURG
St. Pete Song Circle Come sing, play or listen! Folk, Celtic, gospel ,old-time, shanties, peace & protest, bluegrass, etc. The Circle meets the 3rd Friday of the month, 7:30-9:30 pm at Friends Meeting House, 130 19th Ave SE. Info- McKell 727-894-0264, mckellmoorhead@yahoo.com; or Doug 727-586-2167, dpurcell49@aol.com.
TAMPA
Concerts in the UU Dome UU Church of Tampa. Info Gloria Holloway- 813.837.6572
Four Green Fields, 205 Platt Street, performances every Thurs, Fri, & Sat 9 pm-1 am. Traditional Irish Sessions every First Sunday 5-9 pm. Juniper hosts the unplugged, authentic, acoustic Irish Session. 813.254.4444. http://www.fourgreenfields.com
Open Jam 4th Tues at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 4819 Busch Blvd Temple Terrace with Rick Ferris, Ce-Ce Yokum, & friends. 8:30-midnite. Info: 813.983.0837 or http://www.sacredgroundstampa.com/
Open mic every Sunday, except during the summer. Music: Noon-4 pm. Featured artists: 1 & 2 pm; open mic: 12 noon & 3 pm. Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, 6942 W Comanche Ave. Rick: 813.887.4066. Directions on website: http://www.sweetwater-organic.org/about.htm
TREASURE ISLAND
Weekly Florida Folk Night at the KaTiki. Thursday Nights from sunset to 11 pm. Open Mic followed by Featured Guest. Hosted by Pete Gallagher & Pat Barmore. 8801 W Gulf Blvd Treasure Island, FL 33706. 727.360.2272. Info-- Pete at pgallag2@tampabay.rr.com or Pat at pbarmore@tampabay.rr.com .
CENTRAL
APOPKA
Irish, Celtic Tunes Nite, ea Wed 7:30 pm. Jam- Old time, Florida Living Center SR #436 Info Sandra 407.786.2373, or Pete 386.774.6951
CASSIA
Cassia Community Club Bluegrass Jam, 2nd & 4th Sat 6-10 pm between Eustis & Deland on Hwy 44 info- 352.589.6573 or email dbowman2@cfl.rr.com
DADE CITY
Sertoma Youth Ranch Bluegrass camp/jam 1st weekend, 7 mi W of Dade City, 4 mi E of I-75 on CR 41. Info- 813.971.5294 or 681.7757
DELAND
Spring Garden Ranch Pick in, 3rd Fri, 5-7 pm. Food available. Off Hwy 17 N of Deland. Info- Tony 904.985.5654
Caffe da Vinci is open Mon thru Fri 5pm-2am & Sat 12pm-2am,offering live music of eclectic style: jazz, folk, rock, blues, reggae, jam, indie, electronic, rockabilly, and Americana. Thurs night's Open Mic with host Magda Hiller has grown to bring musicians from all over central Florida
ENTERPRISE
Jam 1st Wed at Katie & Joe's 910 Braddock Rd. 317.574.1397 or kbmusic@cfl.rr.com
EUSTIS
The LEAD players (Lake Eustis Area Dulcimer) players meet the 3rd Sat. of the month in Eustis at the Arts Accord building next to the Pink Elephant on Orange Ave I think. It is across from the old Waterman Hospital (which is an empty lot.) Info. call 352-735-4907 or 352-989-1010
Womens' Club of Eustis 227 N.Center St.potluck, concert, jam every 3rd Sat. 7 pm. Info Mary or Joe 352.253.6448
Lake Eustis Jam every 2nd Sat. Trinity Evangelical Free Church
809 Eustis Rd. 6:30-10 pm.Info lakeeustisjam@comcast.net
Olivia’s, 113 N Bay St in downtown Eustis. Open mic Fridays 7-10 pm, featured artists on Saturdays. Info 352.357.1887. Saturday night concerts.
FT MEADE
Jamboree at Peace River Rec Ctr, I-4, S on US 98 to 98E, E on 98 1 1/2 mi. 2nd Sat 6-10 pm. No alcohol. Free. Country, bluegrass, gospel, cloggers. Bring lawn chair. 941.285.7776
LAKE CITY
Marion Street Cafe, historic downtown. Last Thurs. of ea month featured performer(s) starting at 7 pm. 279 N Marion Ave. No Cover. Info mckenziew@alltel.net
LONGWOOD
Bluegrass Pickins 3rd Sat 6-10 pm, Free. Longwood Community Center 200 W. Warren Ave. Info Marilyn Pardo 407.260.3447
New jam session- open mic every 3rd Fri, sponsored by CFFI. Longwood Community Ctr, 200 W Warren Ave. Info 321-303-6464 or music@jubals-kin
MOUNT DORA
Courtyard Rendezvous ea Sun 1-3 outdoors. Jazz & Light Pop music., Bring a chair. Corner 4th Ave & Alexander St. Sponsored by Mainstreet Leasing. 352.735.0334
Expressions Open Mic Nite, hosted by Unity by the Lakes, every 3rd Fri. Seating limited. Doors open 6:30, show begins 7pm. Suggested love offering $5. Refreshments available. http://www.unitybythelakes.org
Mount Dora Dulcimer Society - Meets every 1st Sat. at W.T. Bland Library on Donnelly St, 10:30 am. Info. Ruth Harnden 352-735-4907
OCOEE
Twistee Treat of Ocoee Bluegrass & Country Jam ea Fri 6:30 pm rain or shine. Free. 10920 W. Colonial Drive. Info- 407.656.6036 or jlewis0@earthlink.net
ORLANDO
Black Cat Cafe open mic 2nd Fri, 8-11 pm, $2, 1st Unitarian Church 1901 E. Robinson St. Info Tom Greenman 407.482.1191 or t_greenman@hotmail.com
Infusion Tea-Coffeehouse and Tea Shop, 1600 Edgewater Dr
Live Music, 7-9 pm: Fri-Sun. Info christina@infusionorlando.com
phone: 407 999 5255.web: http://www.infusionorlando.com
Orlando Acoustic Guitar Society, For info on OAGS call Will Becker- 407-835-9867. or wbeckeroags@earthlink.net. www.geocities.com/guitarsociety/oags.html
Reilly's Lantern Pub Open Jam each Tues w/ Mama Carrie & Carter Everett, 5681 Vineland Rd. 10 pm-2 am. Come early to sign up. Info Carrie- 321.287.7721, carrielaby@yahoo.com or Reilly’s- 407.351.2260
The Rubicon Cafe 1st Fri ea month Various performers host open mic. Free. Unity Church 4801 Clarcona Ocoee Rd east of US 441, 7:30pm. Listeners and performers alike are invited.
Spiral Circle Bookstore Jam ea Sun 7-11pm 750 N Thornton Ave. Info Tara 352.483.3632 www.cffolk.org
Music in the Gazebo 2nd Sun. , Winter months Oct-March only. Back Porch Jam 1-2:30 pm; concert 2:30-4 pm In the gazebo, outdoors, Langford Park, 1808 E Central Blvd. Free (bldg available for rain). Info Brianne or Nikki 407.246.2348
Monthly House Party, pot-luck, concert, jam. Info Barry Brogan 321.264.0678, or brogan29@bellsouth.net
Dulcimer Central. Dulcimer Jam Group, all levels welcomed; meets at Powers Drive Baptist Church, 3311 Powers Drive, 1st & 3rd Tues of each month, 7-9pm. Info: Earline Greer ( EGreer1010@aol.com)
Undergroundbluz, Kirkman & Conroy, 4th Fridays, "Folk-0ff" host, booking & info- Bob Sanders jlprodorlando@aol.com or 407.898.9798
White Wolf Cafe Fri & Sat. Local folk artists such as Barry, Blackwood, Rafkin, Riley, etc. 1829 N. Orange Ave. Info muchedudragon@hotmail.com or http://www.whitewolfcafe.com
OVIEDO
Open Mic 1st Tues 7-9 pm hosted by "Stormcrow" Sanders. Borders Books, 8585 Red Bug Rd. Info 407.898.9798
PALATKA/POMONA PARK
Lou’s Ponderosa, 115 Sisco Rd. [east off Rt.17 ] Pomona Park Fl. 32181 Weekly music Jams. Mon- by request of type & style; Tues- Classic Country, Country Pop & Rock, Bluegrass, & Pop; Wed bluegrass & gospel, classic guitar or fingerpicking; Thurs by request of type & style; Fri- Classic Guitar, Fingerstyle Guitar, fiddles, & mandolins; Sat- Classic Country, 50 & 60's Rock & Pop, Pop Bluegrass, & Whatever You Request. Every Ist Sunday Music Gathering -Jams, Workshops, Dance, Info Lou 386.649.4994. http://www.lousponderosa.com, louc@lousponderosa.com
SANFORD
The Alley 114 S Park Ave, Sanford, 407.328.0700. Wednesdays, 7-11 pm Fiddlin' Al Eisenman, pcsvc@cfl.rr.com
ST. CLOUD
The Lighthouse Cafe Folk & Christian open mic, 4th Fri, 7:30-10:30 pm. St Cloud Presbyterian Church. Info Garry Brandt garbrandt54@yahoo.com
TAVARES
The cellar at Tavares, 124 S Joanna Ave Open Mic every Thurs 7-10 pm 352.343.7091
WINTER HAVEN
Central Park Downtown Pickin' in the Park, Sept-April. all styles, 1st Fri 6:30-8 pm. Info: Nat West 863.297.9387, or west@ithink.net
Picking Circle ea Mon 6:30 pm. Old Time Jam Lakeside Music Room. Info Sally Anderson 863.293.1510 or sandhd@verizon.net
WINTER PARK
Jam 3rd Wed. at Bruce & Sharon Hartmann's 1209 Formosa Ave. Info 407.898.2929 or Pete 386.774.6951, Sandra 407.786.2373 or email fiddle638@aol.com
Open Mic-ro Brew ea Sun 8-12pm hosted by Joel Kamins. Friends Lounge (formerly PJs)2083 Aloma Ave. Info 407.679.1944
YALAHA
Yalaha County Bakery Concert on the lawn ea Sat 10-noon., S of Lake Harris on CR 48, Info- bakery 352.324.3366 or http://www.yalahabakery.com
EAST/CENTRAL
COCOA
Songwriter Sunday at Nature's Haven Aromatherapy Boutique 602 Brevard Ave Cocoa Village. This regular event features live original music performances in a concert-like setting at our store on various Sunday afternoons, once monthly. Contact Tod or Doreen 321.632.1221, email todster77@yahoo.com doreen@naturespirit.com or http://www.naturespirit.com/songwriter-sunday-music-at-natures-haven/
MELBOURNE
Take Your Pick Dulcimer Club, 1st & 3rd Thurs 2-4 pm Arrowood Mobile Home Pk Clubhouse W Melbourne. Paul or Lome Jones 321.727.2316
Open mic all (acoustic) styles) every wed 8pm-12 midnight in the heart of old beach town of Melbourne Beach. 300 Ocean Ave @ the South Beach Pizzeria. Info 321-733-7977 or rhythmaka69@gmail.com. Message: Hey to all Central Florida players who know me or not!! Especially Brevard & Indian River counties ... and listeners ...there's a new open mic a-happening ...come on out and help keep this thing kickin' with good food, cheap drink , smoke-less AC atmosphere, with music feed for smokers / player warm-ups, outside Lots of diversified players! Frankie Cisco Harris
PALM BAY
Bluegrass open mic every Wed 7:30-9:30 at the City Limits Restaurant & Lounge at 4851 S Dairy Rd
SOUTHWEST
BRADENTON
Every 3rd Wed acoustic campfire jam at Karen Klosky's, 1110 15th Ave. W. for info: 941.747.0093 Well-behaved kids, dogs on leashes welcome. BYOB, finger food appreciated.Coffee provided. On Feb 18 only, jam will move 1 block So at Jaclyn Tredway's 1206 16th Ave W. Info 228-1742
Mountain Dulcimer Club of Bradenton/Sarasota meets every Tues 6:30-8:30pm. Mt. Dulcimer players & anyone interested in learning to play are invited. For info: Tom McGill 941-755-3427 or tfmcgill@earthlink.net.
Barnie’s Coffee & Wine Bar is a coffee house 2127 Cortez Rd W., that hosts quality live acoustic music every Saturday night from 7-9 pm. We greatly appreciate your support of one of the area’s newest live music venues!! No cover charge, just great acoustic music, food, coffee, beer and wine! Call 941.756.1405 for info. Contact/booking- Brad Fitzgerald 941.342.6419
Rasher Tierney’s Irish Pub. Live music 4 nites. 5106 14th St W. Info- 941.266.3844. info@rashertierney’s.com
Java Moon is now under new ownership and will be hosting an Open Mic every Friday we are located at 3409 Cortez Rd W Bradenton, FL 34210 Map (941) 755-3609
ENGLEWOOD
Bluegrass Jam, every Mon 6:30-9:30 pm Indian Mounds Park . Just off 776 to Dearborn St. Follow the signs for park. Come by the Mounds at 6:00 to audition, bring a comfortable chair and bug spray. Info Morris Campbell 941-468-8652
FT MYERS
Concerts, 1st Sun. 2 pm-5 pm Tinsley Pavilion on the grounds of the Lee County Civic Center, Old Bayshore Rd. $5 Info- 941.482.0363
Sweetbean Café, Live music every Fri & Sat. Open Mic every Tues. 7pm. Info- 941.275.9000
Bluegrass Concerts 1st Sun. 2-5 Lee County Civic Center, N Fort Myers. $5. Info 239.693.5743
FT MYERS / CAPE CORAL
Fiddle Support Group ea Mon night; & Caloosahatchee Lap Dulcimer Society ea Tues night. Host Frank Dennis 239.542.2066 or wfdcrd@embarqmail.com
FT MYERS / NAPLES
Dulcimer Club of SW FL meets Tuesday evenings. Info: Erma Clarke, President 239.455.9552 ermaclarke@aol.com or Joyce Waltman, 239.369.7992 musicianjoy@hotmail.com
PUNTA GORDA
Pickin' in the Park Song Circle ea Thurs 7-9 pm Gilchrist Park.
SARASOTA
Sarasota Folk Club Concert & Open Mic last Mon. 7:15-10 pm. Featured act starts 8:30. Sailing Squadron City Island. Beer & wine avail. $5 or more donation. Info: Jean 941.377.9256, or 320.4774,
Folk Jam each Wed begins around 9 pm, various homes. Info: Jim Leps 941.747.2096 or Jim Glover 813.685.8890
Old Time Song Circle at Hewitt's house, ea third Thurs, 7:30-11 pm. 941.377.9256
Old Packinghouse Cafe Live music Mon-Sat, 7-10 pm, Open Mic Mon. 987 S. Packinghouse Rd. Info: 941.371.9358. http://www.oldpackinghousecafe.com/
O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill open air venue, music daily 12-3 pm & 4-9 pm, 5 Bayfront Dr, 953.7505
Irish Rover Pub, 6518 Gateway Ave. Live Irish music Tues-Sat. Food/beer. Info Bob Vesey- 941.926.1060 or http://www.irishroversarasota.com or info@irishroversarasota.com
The Fly, 2831 N Tamiami Trail. Bar recently renovated, with a good selection of beers. No cover. Info 360-1788
Bluegrass jam every Thursday 7-9:30 pm at Bee Ridge Park pavillion, corner Wilkinson & Lockwood Ridge. Info 861.5000
Every first Friday jam at Mother's Musical Bakery, 6517 Superior Ave, Gulf Gate, Sarasota, starting around 7:15. December jam will be 2nd Friday) Info Brad- 342-6419.
Each Thursday at 2pm - 4pm - January, February & March 2009 Acoustic Old Time Music Jam Gatherings at Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, Fl. at Nature Center Screened Pavilion or inside if too cool. Everyone welcome. Hosted by OSSP & Carl & Betty Ross for more info call 865 963 5682.
VENICE
Jam night formerly at "Books A Million" Bookstore, now Sundays 5-7:30 at Venice Beach Pavilion. Info bruceb@onsync.com 941.223.6373. Directions: : From 75, take the Jacaranda exit and then take a right at Venice Ave, the 2nd light. Take it all the way to the Gulf and we're right there.
Jam nights at Kingfish Café, 625 S Tamiami Trail. Mon- Jazz, Wed- Folk, Fri- Blues, from 6 or 7 pm till 9 pm.. Contact- Marty Suvak thesuvaks@comcast.net
SOUTHEAST
BOCA RATON
Liberties Bookstore, Music in the café 8-10 pm, Mizner Park, FREE. 309 Plaza Real 561.368.1300
Borders Books & Music 9887 Glades Rd. FREE, non-smoking 561.883.5854
Weekly Jams Call Bob Taylor for info-561.483.4535
Patrick J Meli Park 3rd Sat jam. Info 954.921.8704 or 561.395.7338
BOYNTON BEACH
Café Barista Open Mic ea Wed, 529 E Ocean Ave. Host Ric Pattison 561.364.4008
Borders Books & Music 525 N Congress Ave FREE non-smoking 561.734-2021
COCONUT GROVE
The Barnacle Historic State Park 3485 Main Hwy Sept.-May Every full moon 6-9 pm $5, under 10 free. Info 305.442.6866 or http://www.floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle
CORAL SPRINGS
Borders Books & Music Musical Support Group, 7:30 1st Wed, 700 Univ Ave. non-smoking FREE. Info- Silver Nightingale 954.340.3307
Java D’Lites, 2528 N University Dr. Nightly live music. Info 954-340-2378
DADE COUNTY
Folksong Society Songswap & Jam, 2nd Sat 8 pm, Various homes. Info- Nellie 305.279.8100
Luna Star Cafe, 775 NE 125th St. First Thursday of every month Open mic 8-11 pm. Info Alexis 305.799.7123, or Danny Aaronson 954.614.2631
DAVIE
Workshops at Unity Fellowship Hall, 2nd & 4th Sat. Diana Black 954.435.7956
The Coffee Table Open Mic, ea Thur 8 pm 7711 Nova Dr, FREE 954.424.3177
DAVIE
Workshops at Unity Fellowship Hall, 2nd & 4th Sat. Diana Black 954.435.7956
The Coffee Table Open Mic, ea Thur 8 pm 7711 Nova Dr, FREE 954.424.3177
DEERFIELD BEACH
Open mic every Thursday night at the MIXX Java Lounge, 2009 NE 2nd St. Sign-up is at 7 and music will be from 7:30-11:30.
DELRAY BEACH
Boston's on the Beach Acoustic & Folk Music, ea Thur & Fri 4-7 pm, 40 S Ocean Blvd. Info 407.582.2945
Bimini Bob's Acoustic Open Jam, ea Sun 7:30-11:30 pm 3205 S Fed Hwy. Info- 407.278.3545
Green Market, live music ea Sat 11 am-1 pm. W Atlantic Ave at NW 1st Ave E of Tennis Ctr. Info 561.276.7511
FT. LAUDERDALE
Borders Books & Music Galleria, 2240 E Sunrise Blvd FREE non-smoking. Info 954.723.9595
Dicey Riley's Open Mic, Tues w/Kevin; Bent Fender Trio ea Sun afternoon. 217 SW 2nd St. 954.522.2202
Duck Soup Jam, ea Tues 9 pm. 3809 NW 9th Ave. 954.561.9134
Maguire's Hill, Celtic Fri-& Sat 9 pm. 16535 N. Andrews Ave, 954.764.4453
BFC Sing out in the Park every3rd Sun, 1-4 pm. Fern Forest Park and Nature Center part of the Broward County Parks system.
BFC Folk Music Open House, Songswap/Jam, covered dish party last wkend various homes. FREE Non-smoking. Janis Rubel 561.487.0253 or grubel@interpoint.net
Durty Nellie's Saloon, Darrell House plays ea Wed & Fri 9 pm-1 am 954.563.3222.
Cafe Bluefish, Darrell House plays ea Sun 2-5 pm. 954.563.FISH.
Juice Stop, 1st Sun. Silver Nightingale. 300 SW 1st Ave. Info 954.523.2288.
Musicians' Support Group, 1st Wed 7:30 pm. facilitated by Silver Nightingale, Borders Books & Music, 2240 E Sunrise Blvd. Info 954.566.6335 or 954.941.4645
UU Labyrinth Cafe concert Series, UU Church Every 2nd Sat 7:30 pm. Reservations requested. Info Myra- 954.779.2240 or myrafly@yahoo.com, and day of concert 954.478.8637
GEIGER KEY
Geiger Key Marine & Travel Pk., Live Bluegrass & BBQ 1st & 2nd Sun 6-10 pm. SR 941 mile marker 10.5. Info 305.296.3141
JUPITER
Acoustic jam Sunday afternoons at BOOKS-A-MILLION, 6370 W. Indiantown Road, 1 pm to 5 pm. We are jamming every Sunday except for the third Sunday of the month, when we all go to the Third Sunday Contradance at Lake Park. Call Liz Newton 561-745-2250
KEY WEST
Green Parrot- Folk to Blues to Rock, Fri & Sat 5:30-7 and 7-10 pm. Info- Mitch Mestel, surfbass@bellsouth.net
Bottle Cap Bar & Liquor Store, 1128 Simonton St at corner Catherine St. Info Caroline- 305-296-2870
LAKE WORTH
Library Song Circle First & Third Saturdays of each month, 1-4 PM, Share your special songs, tunes, and stories. Palm Springs Library, 217 Cyprus Lane 561.964.5141
Bamboo Room will be dark for the summer.
MIAMI
South Florida Folk Club open house song swap and pot luck supper at 5 pm 2nd Sunday of the month in various homes. Call 305.279.8100 for info.
Music Tech, 4045 SW 96 Ave., Miami has open jam sessions every Friday 8-10 p.m. Info- 305.554.8818
John Martins Restaurant, Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, open mic Sundays from 7:30 p. Info- John Brown, 305.267.2200
Churchill's- Open Mic,5501 NE 2nd Ave Every Wed 7:30pm. Start the night with all you can eat Curry $9 - served all night. Fabulous buffet, all kinds of curries, sauces, breads and veggies. 8:30-10pm- open mic, 10 pm- Different featured act each week, 11pm 2nd open mic of the evening.
NORTH MIAMI
Acoustic Underground Concert Series, Luna Star Café, 775 NE 125th St 8 pm. Presented by Folk Club S FL. Admission $7 members any folk Club, $10 non-members. Info 305.799.7123
Luna Star Cafe, Open Mic 1st Thurs of every month. Country & Western or Bluegrass. 775 NE 125th St. 8-11 pm, 3 song limit. Info Alexis 305.799.7123, or call Danny Aaronson for more info about performing. 954.614.2631 http://www.lunastarcafe.com or danaaronson@earthlink.net
Elks Club, Open mic every Thurs. US 1 at 63rd Ave. Sign up begins at 7:30 pm. Hosted by Frost Walker 305.669.4488, or Lodge 305.668.2495
PLANTATION
Barnes & Noble, NSAI Broward Songwriters' Workshops, 2nd Sun, 7:15 pm 591 S University Dr. Info- B & N 954.723-0489 or Diana 954.435.7956
Borders Books & Music, 12171 W Sunrise Blvd. Free, non-smoking 954.723.9595. http://www.bordersstores.com/stores/store_pg.jsp?storeID=222
Starbuck's Live music ea Fri & Sat at Nob Hill & Cleary. Open Mic 7 pm, featured performer 9-11pm on 2nd Friday of each month. Info 954.587.2147 Sig or Liz
POMPANO BEACH
Fern Forest Jam/songswap 2nd Sun 2 pm 201 Lyons Rd. Karl 954.974.0318
The Green Marble, presents combination of young adults art gallery & teen coffeehouse open mic for teens ea Tues Eve, 616 E Atlantic Blvd 954.946.3992
Old Time Music Jam Tuesdays, 7-10 PM at The Elks Lodge, 700 NE 10th St., Pompano Beach, Fl. 33060 Contact John Amon, 954 943 6047, harperjohn2001@gmail.com
PORT ST LUCIE
Rooster's Dockside, near PSL Blvd & Bayshore, Open Mic ea Mon 8 pm midnite. 407.879.2422
Treasure Coast Dulcimer Society Tues.1-3 pm at Barry University Center, Len AlIman 561.460.9028 or Gloria Case 561.466.7313
STUART
Lyric Theatre Songwriters' Exchange, ea Tuesday 8 pm. Musicians must play originals only. Listeners invited. Info- Leigh Ann Cheek 561.220.1942
VERO BEACH
Dulcimers Plus, dulcimer group meets ea Mon. 7-9 pm at Pioneer Baptist Church. Info Julie Piraino 772.569.2525
WEST PALM BEACH
Coasters Play it in Public, Wed. Nights, Songwriters & Performers bring new material. 2409 S Dixie Hwy Info 561.655.4738
Underground Coffee Works, open mic Tues 8 pm. 105 Narcissus Ave. 561.835.4792
The Wing Hut Songwriters' Night, ea Thurs 8 pm 1632 S Military Tr 561.964.9596
Merlin's Bar & Grille Songwriters' Night, ea Thur 9pm-1 am, 1800 Latham Rd. Original material. 561.471.1331
Tree's Wings Songwriters' Workshop, 2nd Thurs 7:30 pm. 8020 S Dixie Hwy. Robin Plitt 561.586.4467, 561.582.0808
Yesterday Village, Get together & pick-in ea 2nd Sun, Palm Beach Fairgrounds. Info- John 561.795-3100 or Bob 561.965.4876.
O'Shea's, 531 Clematis. Irish music, Sundays 5-7 pm. Free. 833.3865
Around the World Café, ea Thurs, 7-10 open mic
Nashville Songwriters' Assn workshop, song critiques, creative writing ex, etc. Wed 7:30-10:30 pm at The AMP Shop, 776 South Congress, Grant Livingston 305.264.0094, Janet Goodman 305.899.0730, or Rachel Wiseman 561.795.1458, www.grantlivingston.com/html/nsai.htm
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