Make some of your own noise!

Over the past few months the opportunities around town to show your stuff have been steadily increasing.

of course hosts several jams and open mics catering to the more seasoned performers - with bi weekly Blues Jams, a Bluegrass and Jazz Jams and Scotty's Open Mic. These events are well attended by the area's best musicians and as such are actually shows in themselves, and a great way to experience some of the best the area has to offer. Check their schedule and stop in for a bit.

What about those of you who are not ready to take the stage at Armando's but play a bit and want to get out and show your stuff? Well there are several opportunities for you around town.  Wanna have some fun in a relaxed easygoing way?

Check out Steve Star’s “World Famous” Open Mic, a Martinez constant for years at various venues in residency the last couple years every Friday and Sunday at on Ferry Street. Steve keeps things running all night with his seemingly never ending catalog of material - and welcomes others to sing along, play along or  just get up on there own and take over for a few tunes. Steve has also now added a Saturday version over at CJ’s Saloon - not quite Martinez but close enough.

Looking for something a little earlier in the evening?  The is hosting an open mic on Wednesday’s starting at 6 pm, so pop on by sample some of their fine beers, grab a bite and head upstairs and check it out. Schedule sometimes varies so call ahead.

Finally one of our personal favorites is the Thursday open mic over at . Host Michael kicks things off about 6 pm at this truly family friendly session. Pop in and enjoy some of Roxx’s lite bites and wines  with the whole family -  the music’s always great and often seen at Roxx are Martinez faves the Hopeful Romantics, the Two of Us,  members of Garageland Rodeo, Caroompas Room and others. This Saturday Roxx will also be featuring the Music of Melody Guy, so if you missed her special appearance a couple weeks ago here’s another chance.

As always if you know of other live music of note here in Martinez let us know so we can include it in the wrap up!

Here's what we know is going on around town:

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627 Main Street, Martinez
925.370.7669
Open Mic every Thursday – 6:30pm
Wednesday, Jan 11th - West Coast Song Writers
Saturday, Jan 14th – Melody Guy
Saturday, Jan 28th - GarageLand Rodeo, The Ro-Duo w/Jay Olson


600 Ferry Street, Martinez
925.228.9220
Martini Tuesday with The Martini Trio every Tues Night!!

DJ Eclectic Every Thursday spinning R&R and videos!
Friday, Jan 13th – The Grinders 

Saturday, Jan 14th – Blue Moonshine
Friday, Jan 20th – Wake the Neighbors

Saturday,  Jan 21st – Eddie Neon

Friday,  Jan 27th – The Jimmy Hats
Saturday, Jan 28th – Stone Groove


709 Ferry Street, Martinez
925.229.4755
Open Mic with Steve Starr every Friday at 9pm and Sunday at 7pm
Saturday, Jan 14th – Heartbeat
Saturday, Jan 21st – The Killbillies (cb's pick for a must see)
Saturday, Jan 28th – Evil Genius


707 Marina Vista Avenue, Martinez
925.28.6985
Every Friday,  - Happy Hour & A Half,  featuring Sin Silver and other Local Artists,  No Cover 4:30 to 6pm
Sunday,  Jan 15th – Chuck Prophet, “Indie Folk and Soul”      8:30pm  $10
Wednesday, Jan 18th – Redmond O’Colonies, “For crying Out Loud”     8pm $10
Thursday, Jan 19th – Steve Freund, “Blues”     8pm  $10
Friday, Jan 20th – Michael Van & The Movers, “American Bluegrass”     8pm $10
Saturday, Jan 21st – Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, “Cajun”     8pm $10
Sunday, Jan 22nd – Jim Ocean and Friends, “Sci-Folk” 8pm $10
Monday, Jan 23rd – Good Stuff Guitars Blues Jam    7pm $3
Wednesday, Jan 25rd – Bluegrass Jam, hosted by Bruce & Rick   7pm $3
Thursday, Jan 26th – Mal Sharpe’s Big Money In Jazz    8pm $10
Friday, Jan 27th – Steve Erquiaga / Frank Martin Group, “World Jazz”  8pm $10
Saturday, Jan 28th – West of Next, “Western Rock & Bop”  8pm $10
Sunday, January 29th - Chuck Prophet, “Indie Folk and Soul”      8:30pm  $10

Cue and Brew:
1029 Arnold Drive, Martinez
925.370.1282
Saturday,  Jan 14th – Evil Genius
Friday,  Jan 27th - The Martini Trio