Marin sessions

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This section includes Marin County and points north.

The Big Easy, Petaluma

When: Sunday Blues Jam 7pm

Where: The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA (707) 776-7163

Host: Mudcat

Venue web site Session FB link
Big Easy has been around for a while but the jams have been off and on. Lately they're back on per the venue site and a recent CL posting from the host below.
"We are all about the blues and we love to Honor the greats that came before us as well as provide a stage for players who don’t have a place to play on Sunday nights. This is a player’s jam, come ready." [Added June 2025 by SJ]

Treehouse Lounge, Guerneville

When: Thursday jam session 7-10pm

Where: The Treehouse Lounge (Formerly the Bullpen), 16246 First Street Guerneville, CA

Host: varies

New venue that replaced McT's Bullpen in 2024, and an even newer session with no set format. Strongly recommend to contact ahead of time before heading out, however the venue has no posted phone number so you'll have to ping them on the venue's IG link. CL posting from the bar management below.
"The Treehouse Lounge in Guerneville (formerly The Bull Pen) is starting a Thursday night managed open Jam Session! We're looking for experienced players who want to create a fluid jam experience, good enough for patrons to enjoy with their Cocktails, Beer & Wine. Think Jazz, Blues, R&B, Classic Rock, Funk, Soul, Reggae vibes." [Added June 2025 by SJ]

Sausalito Cruising Club, Sausalito

When: Monday blues jam 7-11pm

Where: Sausalito Cruising Club (private), 1610 Bridgeway, Sausalito

Host: Joe Tate (see notes below)

This long-running session is in a private club, so there are rules and you must pre-book in order to get in. NOTE: There is a $5 (minimum) cover charge for this session.

(From host venue)
After a one hour set, Joe begins calling up the various musicians who have signed up to come up on stage to play. If you would like to jam with the band you need to contact Joe at joetate@gmail.com or call 415-385-1606. If you are not a member of the Club and would like to attend you must be Joe Tate's guest list so please contact him. You will not be admitted if you just show up at the Club and are not on the guest list. There is a $13.00 Freestyle buffet available for members and guests (including jammers) in addition to the cover charge. Cover charge for members and "evening jammers" is $5.00. Non-jammer guests are $10.00.

Update June 2025: This jam needs re-confirmation. The last mention on the "Blue Monday Jams" FB was Dec 2024.

Sausalito Seahorse, Sausalito

Where: Sausalito Seahorse Restaurant, 305 Harbor Dr., Sausalito 415.331.2899

Lots of music happening here but no jams observed currently.

Spanky's, Cotati

Where: Spanky's, 8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati 707.664.0169

Plenty of music, mostly of the metal - hard rock - outlaw variety, but no jam observed currently.

19 Broadway, Fairfax

What: Sunday monthly jam 2-6pm

Venue rebranded and changed names; lots of music but no jams at the location.

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