Here is perhaps the best list of open mic's in the metro Phoenix area. Though I have not attended all of these spots, I want to! If you have more info or reviews of these spots, please let me know.

05/13/08

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Open Mic Locations in the Metro Phoenix Area

Compiled by Chris on from various net and newspaper sources, word of mouth from performers and hosts of open mics. Accurate as of 511/08.  For corrections or if you know other open mic spots  please  leave me feedback. Thank you! I have this same list by days now if you prefer (it's on the menu bar) Here is my code for the verification: PC=Phone Call, HC=host contact, RV=Recently Visited, VW= Venues Website

Name

last verified

Location

Night

Time

Phone

Features

1. All Starz Sports Bar & Grill Live

 
5/11 HC 4929 W. Chandler Blvd.
Chandler       
SE Corner Of Chandler Blvd. & Rural 
Sunday 8-11 (480) 785-7827 hosted by Michael Treatch http://www.allstarzchandler.com

2. Anna Bean's Coffee and Gelato  the

5/11 PC 3230 E Union Hills Dr, Ste 135,Phoenix LAST Friday of every month 6-10 602-569-1623 Directions to Anna Bean's Coffee
3. Arizona Joe's 5/11 PC 417 S. Winchester Rd, Apache Jct. Wednesday 8:30-12:30 480-983-6115  
4. Aunt Chiladas 5/11 PC 7330 N Dreamy Draw Drive Sunday 9p-12a (602)944-1286.  

5. Big Fish Pub

 

1/6 PC 1954 E University Dr, Tempe Wednesday  8-11:30 480-449-3474 hosted by Lackawana Ray and Dave Principale  View map Not verified--CALL!
6. The Blackbird Music and Art Center 5/11 PC 18911 East San Tan Blvd. 1/2 mile E.  of Power, Queen Creek first Friday of every month 8-10pm 480-677-4159 www.blackbirdcenter.com
7. The Blue Agave
 
5/11 PC 7000 E. Mayo Blvd. Scottsdale
(Scottsdale Road and the 101 Loop)
Tuesday 10:30-2 480-419-6375 Tyler Neilson hosts
8. The Buffalo Chip Saloon  5/11 PC 6811 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek Monday 8-11 480-488-9118 open jam sessions for electric players, all ages allowed, amps, drums and soundman provided
9. Cave Creek Coffee Co.

 

5/11 PC 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd. Cave Creek Thursdays 7:30-? (480) 488-0603 hosted by Mad Coyote Joe. Great stage, lights and sound system
10. Chaser’s Nightclub 5/11 HC

8005 E. Roosevelt St., Scottsdale

Wednesday

9:00-2:00

480-580-1873

 

hosted by Cliff Hockersmith

11. Chilly Bombers

 

5/11 PC

4917 W. Bell Rd. (SE corner of 51st Ave. and Bell Rd.) Glendale

Monday 9:00pm 602-298-0843  
12. Dirty Pretty (formally Bar 74) 5/11 HC 7443 E 6TH AVE SCOTTSDALE Wednesday 10-2 480-284-0521 480-970-1222 NO COVER, DRINK SPECIALS!! hosted by Adam Shero
13. Dubliner Irish Pub 5/11 PC

3841 E. Thunderbird, Phoenix

Sunday

9:30-mid

(602)-867-0984

 Krystal hosts

14. Famous Sams 5/11 PC

SW corner of Alma School and Ray, Chandler

Thursday

 9-closing

(480)812-1177

 Chuck E Baby hosts

15. Fatso’s Pizza 5/11 PC

3131 E. Thunderbird, Phoenix

Thursday

7-9pm

(602)-992-1122

 Graham hosts

16. Fiddler’s Dream 5/11 PC

1702 E. Glendale Ave, Phoenix

Thursday

7:30 -10

(602)-997-9795  

Open Stage (All Acoustic)

17. The Final Round 5/11 HC Duh! 5030 S Mill Ave, Tempe Thursday 8-11 480-820-0011 Chris Frazer hosts, all ages open mic
18. Goat Head Saloon 5/11 PC

1423 S. Country Club Dr. Mesa

Sunday 10-2 480-464-8030  
19. The Grand Avenue Tavern 5/11 HC 2448 NW Grand Ave Phoenix Tuesdays 7-11 (602) 252-2770 Hosted by Dirty Goat Productions- Free drink for all performers.
20. I Am (the Center) 5/11 HC 21 E 6th St  Ste 114 Tempe Tuesday 7-9 (480) 491-5591 ALL ORIGINALS NIGHT
21. Into the Bean 5/11 PC 1710 W. Southern Ste B7 Monday 7-9 480-890-0579

www.intothebean.com

Luis hosts

22. Inza Coffee 5/11 PC

8658 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale

Saturday

7-9:30

480.222.4870

Scott Walter Hosts

23. It’s a Grind Coffee House

5/11 HC

891 E. Baseline Road, Ste 106

Gilbert

Thursdays 7-9 480.558.2006 Dan Wiebe hosts
24. Joe’s Grotto 5/11 PC

13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix

Monday: acoustic

Wednesday: Bands

 9-close

(602)992-1007

Pat hosts

25. Last Exit Bar and Grill 5/11 PC 1425 W. Southern Ave., Tempe Tuesdays 9-closing 480-557-6656  
26. Mama Java's 5/11 PC SE corner, 36th St. and Indian School Rd. Phx.  every Tuesday 7:00-9:30 602-840-5282

602.840.JAVA

hosted by Lindsay Owen

27. Pat Murphy's Pub
 

5/11 PC 3215 E. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix
Wednesday 8:30pm Sundays at 5:30   602-522-0669 blues jam

[Map]

28. The Rogue East 
 

5/11 PC 423 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale Wednesday 9-? 480-947-3580 [Map]
29. Rula Bula 5/1 PC

401 S Mill Ave

Tempe AZ

Tuesday 7-closing (480)929-9500 Walt Richardson hosts
30. Satisfied Frog 5/11 PC 6245 E. Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, Wednesday 7-10

 

480-488-3317 hosted by Pandy and Rhonda
31. Scoreboards 5/11 HC 15557 W. Bell Rd.,
  Surprise
Wednesday 8:30-? 623-214-1101 hosted by Random. Full band set-up. $2 beer.
32. A Shot of Java
 
5/11 PC 7003 N 58th ave (rear), Glendale Saturday 7:00-11  623-847-2423 a "weather permitting" venue. Call first. Katie Bell hosts         [Map]

33. Steel Horse Saloon
 

5/11 PC 1768 W. Bell Rd.
Phoenix
Monday 7-? 602-942-8778 Jam night [Map]
34. Smokies Bar and Grill 5/11 PC 1734 E. Main St # 5, Mesa, Monday 8-12 (480) 833-1950 hosted by Dirty Goat Productions. Full band setup
35. Sugar Daddy's 5/11 PC 3102 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale Wednesday 9 480-970-6556 Scotty Johnson hosts
36. T G I Fridays 5/11 PC

7435 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. Scottsdale

Thursday

7:30pm