Open-Mic Nights: The Local Spins List

Open-mic nights abound across West Michigan almost every night of the week. Here’s a roster of them with website links for details; due to COVID many of these nights have changed or are in flux.

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Open-mic nights offer an opportunity for fledgling artists and wordsmiths to test material and become comfortable in front of audiences. Attendees often get a compelling glimpse into the future with this burgeoning talent on stage. Here a listing of area open mics, though times and days may vary depending on the season. And for a unique peek into Grand Rapids’ sometimes rambunctious open-mic scene, check out this story and photos by Enrique Olmos.

SUNDAY

Fulton St. Pub & Grill
Address: 801 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids
Time: 9 p.m.
Host: Joe Rodriguez
Info: https://www.facebook.com/fultonstreetpub (Drummers need to bring their own kits.)

Champs Bar & Grill
Address: 116 E. Main St., Middleville
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Host: Elijah Russ
Info: https://www.facebook.com/ChampsMiddleville/

The Livery, Benton Harbor
Address: 190 5th St., Benton Harbor
Time: Open stage at 5 p.m., signup at 4:30 p.m. (1st Sunday of the month)
Host: New Territory Arts Association
Info: https://www.facebook.com/newterritoryarts/

Valhalla, Kalamazoo
Address: 3408 Miller Rd, Kalamazoo
Time: 7 p.m.
Host: Charlie D. Mench
Info: https://norsenectar.com/valhalla/

MONDAY

Broad Leaf Beer, Kentwood
Address: 2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE, Kentwood
Time: 7 P.M.
Host: Mike Key
Info: https://broadleafbeer.com/kentwood/

TUESDAY

Founders Brewing Co.
Address: 235 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids
Time: 8:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (signup at 6 p.m.)
Host: Jake Stilson (Big Jake Bootstrap)
Info: http://www.facebook.com/founderstaproom

Garage Bar (Ada)
Address: 518 Ada Dr. SE, Ada
Time: 8 p.m.-midnight
Host: Ben Erhart
Info: https://www.facebook.com/GarageBarAda

Turnstiles – Community Creatives Night
Address: 526 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids
Time: 9 p.m.
Host: Scottie Mac
Info: https://www.turnstilesgr.com/

Flanagan’s Irish Pub
Address: 139 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids
Time: 9 p.m.
Host: Austin Benzing
Info: https://www.instagram.com/_flanaganspub/

Rocky’s Bar & Grill
Address: 633 Ottawa NW
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Host: Sam Kenny
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rockys-Bar-and-Grill/144678981879

Kava Kasa
Address: 962 Cherry St. SE, Grand Rapids
Time: 9 p.m. (first Tuesday of every month)
Host: Kava Kasa (Brandy)
Info: https://www.facebook.com/kavakasagr/

Park Theatre
Address: 248 S. River Ave., Holland
Time: 8 p.m. (7:30 p.m. signup)
Host: Jair
Info: https://www.facebook.com/parktheatreopenmic

Old Dog Tavern
Address: 402 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo
Time: 8 p.m. Tuesday (Signups begin at 6 p.m.)
Host: Old Dog Tavern
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/514255612720908/

Howard City Lanes
Address: 118 E. Edgerton St., Howard City
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Host: Dan Yother
Info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Bar—Grill/Howard-City-Lanes-375636249189995/

The Workshop Brewing Co. – Traverse City
Address: 221 Garland St.
Time: 7 p.m. – Open-Mic and Musical Talent Showcase
Host: Zak Bunce
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/638569654409343/638569684409340/

WEDNESDAY

Vander Mill – Grand Rapids
Address: 505 Ball Ave. NE
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Host: Justin Eames
Info: https://www.facebook.com/VanderMillGR/

Caledonia Family Tavern
Address: 114 E Main St SE, Caledonia
Time: 8 p.m.
Host: Mike Naughton
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Caledonia-Family-Tavern/169573583079805

Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Address: 760 Butterworth St SW
Time: 9 p.m. (Signup at 8 p.m.)
Host: Hannah Rose Graves
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tip-Top-Deluxe-Bar-Grill/205824629453662

Garage Bar & Grill
Address: 819 Ottawa Ave NW
Time: 8 p.m.-midnight (Signups at 7 p.m.)
Host: Melissa Dylsn
Info: https://www.facebook.com/garagebargr

Mulligan’s Pub
Address: 1518 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids
Time: 9 p.m. every other Wednesday
Host: Joey Warhead
Info: https://mulliganspubgr.com/

Louie’s Trophy House
Address: 629 Walbridge St., Kalamazoo
Time: 8-11 p.m. (signups at noon on their Facebook page)
Host: Carrie McFerrin
Info: https://www.facebook.com/LouiesTrophyHouse
Also: Louie’s stages a “host’s choice” night every third Wednesday (closed-mic)

Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph
Address: 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph
Time: 7 p.m. (Signups close one hour before showtime)
Host: Matt Lenny
Info: https://mattlenny.com/open-mic

Sawmill Saloon, Big Rapids
Address: 1003 Maple St, Big Rapids
Time: Starts no later than 7 P.M.
Host: Bob Craig
Info: https://www.facebook.com/thesawmillsaloon/

THURSDAY

Gippers Bar & Restaurant
Address: 2929 Kraft Ave SE
Time: 6 p.m.
Host: Mike Naughton
Info: https://www.facebook.com/GippersGR/?fref=ts,
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1701178316806786/

Mayan Buzz Cafe Tuesday
Address: 208 Grandville Ave. SW
Time: 8 p.m.
Host: Wayne Bowerman
Info: https://www.facebook.com/allaccessgr

Shots On The River
Address: 5760 West River Dr, Belmont
Time: 8 p.m. (signups at 7:30 p.m.)
Host: Jason Eller
Info: https://www.facebook.com/shotsontheriver

White Flame Brewery
Address: 5234 36th Ave, Hudsonville
Time: 8 p.m. (every other Thursday; call 616-209-5098 to confirm)
Host: Jesse Cline
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/White-Flame-Brewing-Co/214288151929904

Pizza Cafe
Address: 129 E. Edgerton St., Howard City
Time: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays
Host: Mark Swanson
Info: https://www.mypizzacafe.com/, http://www.markswansonmusic.com/music.html, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1701178316806786/

Final Gravity Brewing
Address: 246 N. Burdick St., Kalamazoo
Time: 7-11 p.m. (3rd Thursdays)
Host: Megan Dooley
Info: https://www.facebook.com/Thursday-Open-Mic-At-Final-Gravity-Kzoo-160975354545557/

Liquid Note Brewing, Otsego
Address: 119 E Allegan St, Otsego
Time: 7 P.M.
Host: Dan Agne
Info: https://www.facebook.com/liquidnote/

Black River Tavern
Address: 403 Phoenix St., South Haven
Time: 7 p.m. (3rd Thursday)
Host: Foundry Hall
Info: https://www.facebook.com/Foundry-Hall-Open-Mic-261112524590075/

St. Ambrose Cellars, Beulah
Address: 841 S. Pioneer Road
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2687745704689750/2687745741356413

FRIDAY

EB Coffee & Pub
Address: 8980 North Rodgers Ct, Caledonia
Time: 7 p.m. (1st Friday of every month)
Host: Joe Helsper
Info: https://www.facebook.com/EBcoffeeandpub

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