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Did you know? There are various Open Mics/Music Jams within Fairfield County, CT. There are a variety of these events available for those of you that want to start performing out on the local live music scene whether you're a singer or a musician. It's a great way to gain performance experience as well as to network with others if you're looking to form your own music act. And, of course, they're great for seasoned musicians to come and try out new things, or just to play for fun. The ones that I participate in on a regular basis, or a semi-regular basis are:
Monday Nights:
Horseshoe Cafe, Southport, CT. Acoustic Monday's Open Mic Night, hosted by Bradley Clark, runs from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.. A featured artist performs each week from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., and then the open mic portion follows for the rest of the evening until 11 a.m. or shortly thereafter. Sign up starts at 6:30 p.m. All types of acoustic music are welcome. There is a house PA on site. As they say, "Put your show on at the Shoe!" The Horseshoe is located at 355 Pequot Avenue.
Tuesday Nights:
The Tuesday Night Jam in Freese Park, Norwalk, CT, hosted by David Lindsay, runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. This is an outdoor jam that runs from the beginning of July through approximately the first week of September. It's a full electric jam with a PA and a full backline provided but they make room for acoustic performances a well. This event is weather permitting. Freese Park is located at 1 Main Street.
Wednesday Nights:
The Seagrape, in Fairfield, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Lamb Jam takes place on the Charlie Karp Stage with a great house band including John Lamb on keys, Paula Gallo on vocals, Paul Deedon on bass, Joe Kos or Barry Urich on drums, and Frank Barrese guitar. John Lamb is the host for this event and many of talented musician friends support this event every week. Seagrape is located at 1144 Reef Road.
The Bandsetter Acoustic Open Mic Event, hosted by Frank Tosto, will be held each week at T's Pizza, in Stamford, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The sign up sheet goes out at 6:30 p.m.. A feature act performs a 7 p.m. and then the open mic portion follows that act. T's Pizza is located at 523 Pacific Street.
Thursday Nights:
The Wendy May Jam typically takes place every Thursday night. The jam is on hiatus right now but it should return this November 2025 at a venue to be announced very soon. A full backline of equipment is provided so it's plug in and play. Joining Wendy in the house band are Ray Simonelli on guitar/vocals; Derek Reeves on bass guitar/vocals, Reed on lead guitar/vocals, and Lance Justis on percussion. Bring your voices, your instruments, and good energy and come play with the house band, or on your own. Check back soon for the details regarding the start of the new jam location.
Friday Nights:
The Acoustic Pub Live Series, hosted by Mike Somma, takes place at the Hibernian Hall, in Stamford, on the 2nd & 4th Fridays of each months. Rather than using a sign up sheets like an ordinary open mic, performances are scheduled in advance but they are the traditional 15 minute time slots just like most open mic events. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Mike Somma is the host for this event. Hibernian Hall is located at 186 Grey Rock Place.