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.

Songsmiths Galore: The roster of West Michigan open-mic nights is an ever-evolving one. (Photo/Ricky Olmos)
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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 Ricky 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
Creston Brewery
Address: 1504 Plainfield Ave. NE, Grand Rapids
Time: 7:30 p.m. (second and fourth Sundays)
Hosts: Bri Ross and Kyd Kane
Info: https://m.facebook.com/CrestonVibes/
Champs Bar & Grill
Address: 116 E. Main St., Middleville
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Host: Elijah Russ
Info: https://www.facebook.com/ChampsMiddleville/
MONDAY
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 p.m.
Hosts: G. Foster (a.k.a Auto Pilot), Fable The Poet, and Rachel Gleason
Info: https://www.facebook.com/TheDrunkenRetort
Feed the World Cafe
Address: 7000 Stadium Dr. No. 201, Kalamazoo
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Host: Luke Lenhart
Info: https://www.facebook.com/Live-Music-at-Feed-The-World-Cafe-315148445565147/?eid=ARB0_JQk1pU8NCNF4zCAtRaFJ3o7bwqCOuDipLlWy_d0lniEgpADTCwDO5KAISlzzIif6u2LrabwkOI8
TUESDAY
Founders Brewing Co.
Address: 235 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids
Time: 8 p.m. (signup at 7:30 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
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/
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/
Cellar Brewing Company (Check Facebook page for summer dates)
Address: 500 E Division St., Sparta
Time: 7 p.m. (first and third Tuesday of the month)
Host: Joe Max
Info: https://www.facebook.com/CellarBrewingCompany
Park Theatre
Address: 248 S. River Ave., Holland
Time: 8 p.m. (7:30 p.m. signup)
Host: Olivia Mainville
Info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/349307808544684/
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/
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/
The Livery
Address: 190 5th St., Benton Harbor
Time: 7 p.m., signup at 6:30 p.m. (1st Monday of the month)
Host: New Territory Arts Association
Info: https://www.facebook.com/newterritoryarts/
WEDNESDAY
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: 9:30 p.m.
Host: Ben Erhart
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tip-Top-Deluxe-Bar-Grill/205824629453662
Garage Bar & Grill
Address: 819 Ottawa Ave NW
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Signups at 7 p.m.)
Host: Jason Eller
Info: https://www.facebook.com/garagebargr
Gippers Bar & Restaurant
Address: 2929 Kraft Ave SE
Time: 7 p.m
Host: Mark Swanson
Info: https://www.facebook.com/GippersGR/?fref=ts,
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1701178316806786/
Eastown Hookah Lounge
Address: 1522 Wealthy St. SE
Time: 9:45-11:30 p.m.
Host: Antonio Taylor
Info: https://www.facebook.com/smokinspoken/
Thornapple Brewing
Address: 6262 28th St. SE, Cascade Township
Time: 7 p.m. (Starts March 6)
Host: Laura Nowe
Info: https://www.facebook.com/ThornappleBrewingCompany/
Waverly Stone Gastropub
Address: 20 W. 8th St., Holland
Time: 7 p.m. (through April 24)
Host: Jesse Jett (Singer-Songwriter Night)
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2944088168950023/
Louie’s Trophy House
Address: 629 Walbridge St., Kalamazoo
Time: 8 p.m.
Host: Carrie McFerrin
Info: https://www.facebook.com/LouiesTrophyHouse
THURSDAY
Creston Brewery
Address: 1504 Plainfield Ave. NE, Grand Rapids
Time: 6:30-9 p.m. (fourth Thursday of every month)
Host: WHILSON
Info: http://www.songdrink.com
Mayan Buzz Cafe Tuesday
Address: 208 Grandville Ave. SW
Time: 8 p.m.
Host: Wayne Bowerman
Info: https://www.facebook.com/allaccessgr
Brass Ring Brewing
Address: 2404 Eastern Ave. SE
Time: 8 p.m. (3rd Thursday of every month)
Host: Rev. Larry Moonshine
Info: https://www.facebook.com/brassringbrewing/
Shots On The River
Address: 5760 West River Dr, Belmont
Time: 8 p.m.
Host: Jason Eller
Info: https://www.facebook.com/shotsontheriver
White Flame Brewery
Address: 5234 36th Ave, Hudsonville
Time: 8 p.m.
Host: Jesse Cline
Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/White-Flame-Brewing-Co/214288151929904
Elbo Room Bistro
Address: 120 E. Main Ave., Zeeland
Time: 7 p.m.
Host: Jair Driesenga
Info: https://www.facebook.com/ElboRoomOpenMic/
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/
Pigeon Hill Brewing Co.
Address: 500 W. Western, Muskegon
Time: 7 p.m. (1st Thursday of every month)
Host: A Northern Song
Info: http://www.pigeonhillbrew.com/
Water Street Coffee – Portage
Time: 7:30 p.m. (1st Thursdays)
Address: 245 W. Centre Ave., Portage
Host: Carrie McFerrin
Info: https://www.facebook.com/waterstreetcoffeeportage/
Grand Traverse Distillery – Kalamazoo
Address: 224 E. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo
Time: 7:30 p.m. (4th Thursdays)
Host: Carrie McFerrin
Info: https://www.facebook.com/Grand-Traverse-Distillery-230885034272615/
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/
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/
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
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
Schuler Books
Address: 2660 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. (fourth Friday of every month)
Host: WHILSON
Info: http://www.songdrink.com
Jumpin’ Java Coffeehouse
Address: 215 Washington Ave., Grand Haven
Time: 6 p.m. (1st Friday of every month)
Host: Raziel Castaneda
Info: https://www.facebook.com/pg/JumpinJavaGH/events/
Genesis United Methodist Church
Address: 3189 Snow Ave. SE, Lowell
Time: 7 p.m. (1st Friday of every month, piano/drums available)
Host: David Dilsizian
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1211977978977655/
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