Open-Mic Nights: The Local Spins List

Open-mic nights abound across West Michigan every night of the week. Here’s a roster of them, with website links for more information.

DON’T SEE YOUR OPEN-MIC NIGHT LISTED?  EMAIL john@localspins.com WITH DETAILS.

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 Ricky Olmos.

SUNDAY

Fulton St. Pub & Grill
Address: 801 W Fulton St
Time: 9 p.m. (second and fourth Sundays)
Host: Joe Rodriguez
Info: https://www.facebook.com/fultonstreetpub

MONDAY

The Monarchs’ Club
Address: 646 Stocking NW
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Host: Sam Kenny
Info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monarchs-Club-and-Deli/148805008823

Gippers
Address: 2929 Kraft Ave SE
Time: 7 p.m
Host: Jess Fasburg
Info: https://www.facebook.com/GippersGR/?fref=ts

O’Toole’s Public House
Address: 448 Bridge St NW
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Host: Curt Hines
Info: http://www.facebook.com/OToolesPublicHouse

Rockford Brewing Company
Address: 12 E. Bridge St, Rockford
Time: 7 p.m.
Host: Swingtooth (Lee and David Middleman)
Info: https://www.facebook.com/RockfordBrewingCompany

Stella’s Lounge
Address: 53 Commerce Ave SW
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Hosts: G. Foster (a.k.a Auto Pilot), Fable The Poet, and Rachel Gleason
Info: https://www.facebook.com/TheDrunkenRetort

Twisted Bull
Address: 3230 Eastern Ave SE
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Host: Jake VanRavenswaay
Info: http://www.twistedbull.net/index.php

TUESDAY

Founders Brewing Co.
Address: 235 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids
Time: 9 p.m. (signup at 8 p.m.)
Host: Nicholas James Thomasma
Info: http://www.facebook.com/founderstaproom

Elk Brewing (Break for Summer)
Address: 700 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids
Time: 8 p.m.
Hosts: Valentiger
Info: https://www.facebook.com/ElkBrewing

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

White Flame Brewery
Address: 5234 36th Ave, Hudsonville
Time: 8 p.m.
Host: Brian Grooms
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/White-Flame-Brewing-Co/214288151929904

Lake Michigan Sports Bar
Address: 4072 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Standale
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Host: Nick Huffman
Info: https://www.facebook.com/LakeMichiganSportsBar/

Park Theatre
Address: 248 S. River Ave., Holland
Time: 8 p.m. (7:30 p.m. signup)
Host: David Dziuban
Info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/349307808544684/

Smyrna Bar
Address: 5022 Whites Bridge Road, Smyrna
Time: 6:30-9 p.m. (6 p.m. signup)
Host: Justin Johnson
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/131133374181563/

Whitefish Lake Golf Club
Address: 2241 N. Bass Lake Rd., Pierson
Time: 7 p.m.
Host: Mark Swanson
Info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1701178316806786/

WEDNESDAY

Caledonia Family Tavern
Address: 114 E Main St SE, Caledonia
Time: 7 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: 9:30 p.m.
Host: Sam Kenny
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tip-Top-Deluxe-Bar-Grill/205824629453662

Garage Bar & Grill (Break for summer)
Address: 819 Ottawa Ave NW
Time: 8 p.m.
Host: Jason Wheeler
Info: https://www.facebook.com/garagebargr

THURSDAY

Lantern Coffee Bar & Lounge
Address: 100 Commerce Ave SW
Time: 8 p.m.
Host: Jonny Carroll
Info: https://www.facebook.com/lanternopenmic/?fref=ts

Cellar Brewing Company (Check Facebook page for summer dates)
Address: 500 E Division St., Sparta
Time: Thurs. 7 p.m. (1/12, 1/26) / Sat 8 p.m. (1/7, 1/21)
Host: Joe Max, David and Lee Middleman
Info: https://www.facebook.com/CellarBrewingCompany

Fricano’s Pizza
Address: 5808 Alpine Ave. NW, Comstock Park
Time: 6 p.m. (1/5, 1/19, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30)
Host: Joe Maxwell
Info: https://fricanospizzaalpine.com/calendar/winter-music

Flamingo Lounge
Address: 930 Bridge St NW
Time: 9:30 – Close
Host: Sam Kenny
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flamingo-Lounge/242590794190

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

Pigeon Hill Brewing Co. (1st Thursday of every month)
Address: 500 W. Western, Muskegon
Time: 7 p.m.
Host: A Northern Song
Info: http://www.pigeonhillbrew.com/

7 Monks Taproom (First show is 7/19/18, after that, 1st Thursday of every month)
Address: 740 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids
Time: 7 p.m.
Host: Samsun
Info: https://www.7monkstap.com/grand-rapids/

Story Cafe (Wed. & Thurs./Check Facebook page for summer dates)
Address: 444 Leonard St NW
Time: 7 p.m.
Host: Owners Billy and Marcia Angel, Various local performers
Info: https://www.facebook.com/StoryCafeGrandRapids

Bier Distillery
Address: 5295 West River Dr. NE #100, Comstock Park
Time: 7 p.m.
Host: Mark Swanson
Info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1701178316806786/

Tripelroot
Address: 146 E Main Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464
Time: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Host: Jair Driesenga (of Brother Adams)
Info: https://www.facebook.com/tripelrootopenmic/

Riverstop Cafe
Address: 52 State Road, Newaygo, MI
Time: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Host: Sandi Barnhard
Info: theriverstopcafe.com

The Gallery Brewery
Address: 143 Kent St., Portland, MI
Time: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Host: Rush Clement
Info: thegallerybrewery.com

Big Hart Brewing Co. (1st and 3rd Thursday)
Address: 4086 W Polk Rd, Hart
Time: 7 p.m.
Host: The Smokin’ Dobroleles
Info: https://www.facebook.com/bighartbrewingco

City Park Grill
Address: 432 E. Lake St., Petoskey
Time: 9 p.m.-midnight (First Thursday of every month)
Host: Lee Dyer and Dan Campbell
Info: http://www.cityparkgrill.com/

FRIDAY

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

Quinn & Tuite’s Irish Pub
Address: 1535 Plainfield Ave NE
Time: 9 p.m.
Hosts: Craig Van Otteren & Ben Willey
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Quinn-and-Tuites-Irish-Pub/254851334405

SATURDAY

Railtown Brewery
Address: 3555 68th Street, Dutton, MI
Time: 8 p.m.
Host: Joe Helsper
Info: https://www.facebook.com/railtownbrewing/?pnref=lhc

Copyright 2016, Spins on Music LLC