West Marin Music Calendar
Created for music lovers and music makers. Distributed by email at the end of each month.
The calendar is suspending operations during the coronavirus situation. Here's our ongoing list of recurring events that may or may not be cancelled.
Recurring Events
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7-10 pm
Old Time Jam at Ink.Paper.Plate
Musicians and music-lovers are welcome to this fiddle and old-time music jam that sometimes happens on the first and third Thursdays at 11401 Hwy 1 in Point Reyes next to the gas station. Email [email protected] to confirm.
3rd Sundays 5-8pm
Jazz Afternoon at Smiley's
Brilliant jazz with Allstar drummer Michael Pinkham and some of West Marin's Finest musicians. Usually held every 3rd Sunday, please confirm at Smiley's website. 41 Wharf Rd., Bolinas.
4th Fridays, 7:00-9:30pm
Kate's Cafe Open Mic
Open mic on 4th Fridays at San Geronimo Valley Community Center. For info contact Juliette at [email protected].
Last Sundays, 3:00-4:30 pm
Medicine Song Circle
Monthly circle with Harmony Grisman, in a private home in Inverness Park, by donation. All voices welcome. Usually held the last Sunday of the month, confirm at [email protected], 415-827-1513.
Ongoing nightlife etc.
With all the great nightlife and weekly live dinner music happening in West Marin, an all-inclusive calendar is a moving target, but our friend Tolly does a great job of it. We direct you to the calendar on her site, Point Reyes Insider, for info about bands at local hot spots. Here's an overview of the main venues and weekly schedules.
Tony's Seafood in Marshall has locals' night every Thursday 5-8 pm with live music and off-menu specials at its spectacular bayside location.
Point Reyes Farmers Market – Live music Saturdays 10am-1pm, June through November at Toby's Feed Barn in Point Reyes Station.
Station House Cafe – Live music Sundays 5-8pm, everything from jazz to bluegrass to R&B. Happy hour 3-6 pm. Point Reyes Station.
Rancho Nicasio – With music all week, Rancho Nicasio is one of biggest and most established music spots in West Marin.
Nick's Cove in Marshall has locals' night every Tuesday 6-9 pm with live music and off-menu specials at its spectacular bayside location.
Smiley's Saloon in Bolinas – Live bands plus regular music-making events, including Third Sunday Jazz Afternoons with Michael Pinkham, Wednesday Night Karaoke and occasional Open Mic Sundays (check their website calendar).
William Tell House in Tomales - Live Music 6:00-8:30 pm every Friday at Marin County's oldest saloon and Inn.
Parkside Cafe Tuesday Open Mic - Family style pasta, soup & salad and open mic hosted by Jeff Castro on piano. Kids sing for a free supper.
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7-10 pm
Old Time Jam at Ink.Paper.Plate
Musicians and music-lovers are welcome to this fiddle and old-time music jam that sometimes happens on the first and third Thursdays at 11401 Hwy 1 in Point Reyes next to the gas station. Email [email protected] to confirm.
3rd Sundays 5-8pm
Jazz Afternoon at Smiley's
Brilliant jazz with Allstar drummer Michael Pinkham and some of West Marin's Finest musicians. Usually held every 3rd Sunday, please confirm at Smiley's website. 41 Wharf Rd., Bolinas.
4th Fridays, 7:00-9:30pm
Kate's Cafe Open Mic
Open mic on 4th Fridays at San Geronimo Valley Community Center. For info contact Juliette at [email protected].
Last Sundays, 3:00-4:30 pm
Medicine Song Circle
Monthly circle with Harmony Grisman, in a private home in Inverness Park, by donation. All voices welcome. Usually held the last Sunday of the month, confirm at [email protected], 415-827-1513.
Ongoing nightlife etc.
With all the great nightlife and weekly live dinner music happening in West Marin, an all-inclusive calendar is a moving target, but our friend Tolly does a great job of it. We direct you to the calendar on her site, Point Reyes Insider, for info about bands at local hot spots. Here's an overview of the main venues and weekly schedules.
Tony's Seafood in Marshall has locals' night every Thursday 5-8 pm with live music and off-menu specials at its spectacular bayside location.
Point Reyes Farmers Market – Live music Saturdays 10am-1pm, June through November at Toby's Feed Barn in Point Reyes Station.
Station House Cafe – Live music Sundays 5-8pm, everything from jazz to bluegrass to R&B. Happy hour 3-6 pm. Point Reyes Station.
Rancho Nicasio – With music all week, Rancho Nicasio is one of biggest and most established music spots in West Marin.
Nick's Cove in Marshall has locals' night every Tuesday 6-9 pm with live music and off-menu specials at its spectacular bayside location.
Smiley's Saloon in Bolinas – Live bands plus regular music-making events, including Third Sunday Jazz Afternoons with Michael Pinkham, Wednesday Night Karaoke and occasional Open Mic Sundays (check their website calendar).
William Tell House in Tomales - Live Music 6:00-8:30 pm every Friday at Marin County's oldest saloon and Inn.
Parkside Cafe Tuesday Open Mic - Family style pasta, soup & salad and open mic hosted by Jeff Castro on piano. Kids sing for a free supper.
Sound Orchard
www.soundorchard.org
www.soundorchard.org