Music by Nick Justice and friends
Mar
13
6:00 PM18:00

Music by Nick Justice and friends

If Nick Justice’s career has found him lurking below the radar, it’s only because he’s the one that initially put the brakes on. Weaned on the Southern California sound — as represented by the Eagles, Crosby, Stills and Nash and Jackson Browne — he was lured to the Golden State in the late ‘80s and became a journeyman troubador of sorts — busking, paying his dues in various itinerate ensembles and playing for whoever would listen. Eventually he worked his way up to the status of an opening act, serving a support role to number of important outfits — X, the Blasters, the Radiators, INXS, the Del Fuegos and other ‘80s and ‘90s scene-setters.

Justice has a knack for sharing a kind of breezy balladry and while his is a generally unassuming sound, the music is still seeped in sentiment and an easy, affable embrace. Nick Justice is a great storyteller in the true fashion of the traveling Troubador. With 5 previous critically acclaimed solo records and one collaboration with The SideMen, Justice is currently finishing up his 6th solo record titled "Stranger in My Town" produced by folk legend Joel Rafael and a supporting cast of Greg Leisz on pedal steel and dobro (Jackson Browne Band), Mai Leisz on bass (David Crosby Band), and Richard Stekol on guitar (Honk, Funky Kings).

Joining Nick will be a prolific songwriter with a poetic flair, James Combs, who has been called "one of folk-pop's best kept secrets" by the LA Weekly and "the missing link between Low and John Lennon" by UK's Guardian newspaper. James has released 9 albums and performed on stages from Berlin to Paris to New Orleans to the Houdini mansion in Laurel Canyon. He has shared stages with artists as diverse as Jackson Browne, Van Dyke Parks, Tom Verlaine, Sarah Bareilles, Tenacious D, Yo La Tengo, Marianne Faithfull, They Might Be Giants, and actor John C. Reilly. James also just might be the only songwriter you know who has had a song he wrote featured in a question by Alex Tribek on Jeopardy!   His songs have been featured in some of the coolest shows on TV, including Six Feet Under and Shameless and he co-wrote a True Blood end title song sung by the great Iggy Pop. James plays in the folk harmony duo GREAT WILLOW with Erin Hawkins and is also a board member of Folk Alliance’s FAR-West Conference. www.jamescombs.com

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Music by Celine Joy and Jacob Chatfield
Mar
21
6:00 PM18:00

Music by Celine Joy and Jacob Chatfield

Celine Joy and Jacob Chatfield are a talented vocal/guitar duo who perform regularly at weddings, restaurants and coffee shops around Southern California. They perform in a jazz style reminiscent of Joe Pass with Ella Fitzgerald or Barney Kessel with Julie London. Their repertoire includes anything from classic jazz standards to modern R & B.

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Music by SIDE I
Mar
27
to Apr 17

Music by SIDE I

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Jamie Lee and Mike Z formed an acoustic duo in 2023, focusing on performing cover songs from various genres. As the lead singer, Jamie Lee selects and sings songs with a unique blend.

Mike Z's acoustic guitar, keyboards, and background vocals blend harmoniously with Jamie Lee's captivating voice, resulting in distinct two-part harmonies and melodies.

The duo is presently composing and recording original songs to expand their musical offerings. Jamie Lee and Mike Z's music creates a strong emotional bond with their listeners, providing an uplifting experience with their good vibes and music, similar to KOST-103fm with an eclectic touch.

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Music by Paul Inman
Mar
28
6:00 PM18:00

Music by Paul Inman

Paul Inman’s Delivery is comprised of a singer-songwriter-guitarist/keyboard player/harmonica player and renegade avid poet/artist Paul Inman and a rotating cast of supporting musical compatriots. Raised near Detroit Michigan, Inman digested much from that locale's sonic landscape before emigrating to Los Angeles where he absorbed the Americana/folk stylings of California's most compelling artists (The Band, Tom Waits, The Hearbreakers, The Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Blood on The Tracks/Desire era Dylan, Van Morrison's Hard Nose the Highway), blending them into a compelling Gothic-tinged folk/pop/rock delivery. Touring both as a trio and as a solo acoustic guitar and piano act, Paul Inman's Delivery have released a slew of full-length records of deftly performed gothic-tinged americana infused with folk and pop. Their latest, Songs Of The Broken Earth, further expands their sonic palette to incorporate blues and electronic stylings, while remaining embedded in the americana and roots rock genre. They tour intermittently both in the U.S. and in Europe while continuing to record new material. They have shared stages with the likes of Marc Olsen and Victoria Williams (Creek Dippers), Gram Rabbit, Lucinda Williams, Steve Forbert, Jim Lauderdale, and The Jayhawks, among other luminaries of words and music . They are looking to release a new record in the coming year... 
www.Paulinman.net

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Music by Adin Boyer
Apr
3
6:00 PM18:00

Music by Adin Boyer

From his classical piano, choir, opera, and music theory beginnings in suburban south Orange County to his massive indie rock performances after COVID quarantine and college, Adin Boyer is no stranger to living a life fully devoted to music, and discovering himself entirely through music.

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Music by Matt Miller
Apr
11
6:00 PM18:00

Music by Matt Miller

Matt Miller is a local musician who performs regularly at coffee shops, bars and other venues across Southern California. An acoustic performer of rock and country, Matt's strength is in his heart felt song delivery of celebrated southern/classic rock and country artists such as Bob Seger, Bad Company, Eric Clapton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Rolling Stones, Luke Combs and Garth Brooks among others.

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Tisa Adamson
Apr
18
6:00 PM18:00

Tisa Adamson

Tisa Adamson is a Southern California based singer-songwriter whose music pairs intimate Americana textures with gritty melody-driven songwriting.

A veteran of the SoCal music scene, she draws on decades of live performance to deliver songs that are raw, restrained and emotionally charged - equal parts vulnerability and edge. Her latest release is available on Bandcamp Spotify Amazon and Youtube.

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Last First Kiss
Apr
24
6:00 PM18:00

Last First Kiss

LAST FIRST KISS is an Americana, country, and bluegrass duo built on deep musical roots, lived experience, and a shared love for timeless songs. Blending tradition with raw, modern energy, the duo delivers heartfelt performances that honor the past while feeling fully alive in the present.

Fronting the band is lead vocalist Sheryl Bard, daughter of legendary Ohio bluegrass musician Frank Bard, whose influence and legacy loom large in the Midwest roots music scene. Frank Bard was a respected figure in traditional bluegrass, known for preserving the genre’s storytelling spirit and passing its values down through generations. Music runs even deeper in Sheryl’s bloodline—her grandmother was an accordionist in the Ohio gospel group The Glory Land Travelers, bringing sacred harmonies and gospel tradition into the family’s musical foundation. Raised among bluegrass standards, gospel songs, and front-porch harmonies, Sheryl Bard carries forward a multigenerational American music legacy with a voice steeped in authenticity and soul.

On guitar and backing vocals is Ed Solis, a versatile and seasoned musician known locally as the founder and bassist of The Rumrunners Southern Rock Experience. Formed at Bogart’s, The Rumrunners quickly rose through the Southern California music scene, performing at prominent venues including The Gaslamp and The Garden, earning a reputation for high-energy, roots-driven live shows.

Solis brings a uniquely broad musical background to LAST FIRST KISS. Deeply rooted in the hardcore punk and crossover thrash metal scenes, he co-founded the band Revolution Mother alongside professional skateboarding legend Mike Vallely. From 2005–2007, the band completed three national North American tours, including a run as direct support for CKY, cementing Solis’s experience as a touring musician on major stages.

As a recording artist and producer, Solis has released 10 full-length studio albums, available on all major digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music, under the band names It’s Casual, Niños De La Tierra, and Matador. Producing and performing on every release, Solis has established himself as a skilled sonic architect with a sharp ear for tone, arrangement, and emotional impact.

Together, Sheryl Bard and Ed Solis unite tradition and edge, lineage and life experience, to perform country, bluegrass, and Americana classics under the name LAST FIRST KISS. Their music speaks to back roads, front porches, hard lessons, and lasting love—songs meant to be felt as much as they are heard.

LAST FIRST KISS is where generations meet, roots run deep, and American music lives on.

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Johnny Angel Wendell
Apr
25
6:00 PM18:00

Johnny Angel Wendell

Johnny Angel Wendell is the living breathing definition of a "lifer" musician having begun his career 46 years ago in Boston playing loud raucous punk rock. Fast forward to now--after 20 years on LA radio and 15 years as columnist for the LA Weekly--and he's become a funny, sly absurdist acoustic slinger penning anthems about loathing the DMV, sweet n sour love songs, the greatness of James Brown and all points in between.

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Music by Paul Inman
May
1
6:00 PM18:00

Music by Paul Inman

Paul Inman is a singer-songwriter-guitarist/keyboard player/harmonica player and renegade avid poet/artist. Raised near Detroit Michigan, Inman digested much from that locale's sonic landscape before emigrating to Los Angeles where he absorbed the Americana/folk stylings of California's most compelling artists (The Band, Tom Waits, The Heartbreakers, The Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Blood on The Tracks/Desire era Dylan, Van Morrison's Hard Nose the Highway), blending them into a compelling Gothic-tinged folk/pop/rock delivery. Touring both as a trio and as a solo acoustic guitar and piano act, Paul Inman's Delivery have released 4 full-length CD's of deftly performed gothic-tinged Americana infused with folk and pop.
www.Paulinman.net

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Music by Brittney Metcalf
May
2
6:00 PM18:00

Music by Brittney Metcalf

Brittney Metcalf is a singer songwriter, writing music that shares her self growth, love and expression. Her performances bring a balance of original music and hand picked covers that bring her inspiration! Stop by to hear her new songs and enjoy some coffee.

Follow her on Instagram @brittlovebug to see her latest creative ventures !

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Music by Nick Justice and friends
May
8
6:00 PM18:00

Music by Nick Justice and friends

Nick Justice is an American singer-songwriter and troubadour whose songs carry the grit and heart of a life well-traveled. With a voice that balances road-worn honesty and tender storytelling, Justice blends folk, Americana, and roots influences into music that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

Raised on the sounds of troubadours like Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, and John Prine, Justice’s writing captures the struggles and small triumphs of everyday life, painting vivid portraits of love, loss, redemption, and resilience. His storytelling is matched by a melodic sensibility that invites listeners to lean in and linger with each song.

Over the years, Justice has released a number of acclaimed solo records, earning a reputation as a songwriter’s songwriter—one who can make a simple turn of phrase cut deep. A seasoned performer, he has traveled widely, sharing his songs in intimate venues and festivals, always connecting with audiences through his authenticity and warmth.

With each album, Nick Justice continues to carve out his place in the rich tradition of American songcraft, carrying the troubadour spirit forward with honesty, soul, and grace.

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Outlaws of Folk
Mar
5
6:30 PM18:30

Outlaws of Folk

'OUTLAWS OF FOLK MUSIC SERIES''

Michael Ubaldini’s critically acclaimed Folk & Roots music series that has been going strong for 10 years. It will now be held & happy to relocate to BOGART'S COFFEE HOUSE every first Thursday of each month.

CBS Los Angeles named it “Best Folk Music show in The OC” in 2017
All ages can enjoy the show and artistic vibe. Outlaws is an ongoing folk music series that was created by the ‘rock n roll poet’ Michael Ubaldini who decided as a songwriter and supporter of musicians to start his own ‘Rebel Brand’ of an Acoustic Folk night.
He calls it 'Outlaws of Folk Music Series’. Michael hand picks some kindred spirit musicians- established recording artists, touring, local singer songwriters & performers from Los Angeles, Orange County & Long Beach to do the night with him. Each artist does a thirty minute set and sometimes a final 'Sing Out' jam at the end of the show together. It’s the real deal.
It’s the held first Thursday of each month. The music and Outlaws Series is spreading. Michael has taken it on the road before and it tours from time to time, but Bogart’s is the new Thursday homebase for the Folk Series in beautiful Seal Beach.

Please support the musicians & songwriters.
Outlaws of Folk brings back the attitude & spirit of NY Greenwich Village folk boom of the early 60s with a modern 21st century twist w/songsters relevant to this era as well as “Old traditional’ Folk.” come hang!

www.rocknrollpoet.com

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Music by Andie Mechanic and Friends
Feb
19
6:00 PM18:00

Music by Andie Mechanic and Friends

Andie Mechanic is a songwriter, artist, and producer who recently graduated from Berklee College of Music. “My life is a revolving door of experiencing, processing, and expressing myself through song. I have a passion for exploring the most deep-seated/uncomfortable of human emotions and then neatly packaging them into three minute cathartic, listening experiences. My career is heavily focused around writing for other artists and helping them express themselves, but I decided to share my own music as a way of testing just how honest and vulnerable I can get in a song” Come by to hear her great music!

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Music by Michael Ubaldini
Feb
13
6:00 PM18:00

Music by Michael Ubaldini

Journalists & fans call him ‘The Rock n Roll Poet.’ He's an Outlaw folk & rock n roll singer songwriter with a cause –songs of real life experience society, social struggles, love, rebellion & satire –Michael Ubaldini  is bringing the music and songs of the Outlaws of Folk for a solo show. For more information about him please visit: https://www.rocknrollpoet.com/

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Aiko Shimada Jazz Quartet
Jan
26
6:00 PM18:00

Aiko Shimada Jazz Quartet

Aiko is a Sacramento jazz singer. As a graduate student in the mid-1980s, she developed a passion for jazz while working as a jazz DJ at her university’s radio station. Following this exposure, and after singing jazz for a few years, she began her own journey in developing as a singer/songwriter guitarist, drawing from her life experiences and broad sweep of musical influences. 
 
 After a few decades of performing as a singer/songwriter (she still occasionally plays her original music), she now mainly performs as a jazz singer at local venues in the Sacramento area. She also hosts a jazz jam session in Roseville for young aspiring musicians, while also serving as a mentor. 
 


Cassandra Wilson, Betty Carter, Abby Lincoln, Chet Baker, Arto Lindsay, Joni Mitchell, Shirley Horn, Dina Washington, Billie Holiday, Monica Salmaso, and Karrin Allyson are among Aiko’s most significant vocal touchstones, and she continues to discover newer artists to be inspired by. Aiko’s approach is a more restrained tone that deliberately avoids typical jazz inflections and sometimes the over-emoting mannerisms often associated with the genre. She strives to remain genuine and authentic to her own unique singing style. 
 
 Most of Aiko’s musical career has taken place in Seattle, where she spent 20 years of her life in her 30s and 40s performing her own music. Some of the musicians she has worked with include Bill Frisell, Robin Holcomb, Hans Teuber, and many more. Bill Frisell appeared on her 2001 album on John Zorn’s Tzadik label as a guest musician, and she toured on the East Coast with Robin Holcomb/Wayne Horvitz in 2003.

In 2008, the world-renowned pianist Jessica Williams asked Aiko to share the stage to collaborate on some tunes. She has also played, recorded, and collaborated with NY bassist and one of her mentors, Lonnie Plaxico (who has played with jazz greats such as Art Blakey, Wynton Marsalis, Jack DeJohnette, Cassandra Wilson, and many more). 
 
 Currently, Aiko enjoys playing with Sacramento jazz musicians of all kinds, interpreting songs from the deep jazz catalog. She lately has especially enjoyed working with Sac State students, and frankly with anyone else who wants to play, because, first and foremost, she loves nothing more than interacting with other musicians.

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Music by Michael Ubaldini
Jan
24
6:00 PM18:00

Music by Michael Ubaldini

Journalists & fans call him ‘The Rock n Roll Poet.’ He's an Outlaw folk & rock n roll singer songwriter with a cause –songs of real life experience society, social struggles, love, rebellion & satire –Michael Ubaldini  is bringing the music and songs of the Outlaws of Folk for a solo show. For more information about him please visit: https://www.rocknrollpoet.com/

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Sierra Levesque Music
Jan
17
6:00 PM18:00

Sierra Levesque Music

Sierra Levesque is a 20-year-old, award-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who is rapidly establishing herself as one of rock’s most exciting rising stars.

Hailed by Guitar.com as “Gen Z’s Most Ambitious New Guitarist” and named among “10 Young Shredders Shaping Rock and Metal Today,” Sierra Levesque has also been prominently featured on GuitarWorld.com and in Guitar World Magazine, which declares she “stakes a claim as the future of rock ’n’ roll.” Her sound is a fusion of pop, rock, and metal, drawing inspiration from legendary artists such as Avril Lavigne, Heart, Joan Jett, and Scorpions.

With a rapidly expanding global fanbase, Sierra has amassed over 5 million YouTube views, 2 million Spotify streams, l, and 325,000+ followers on all social media platforms.

Sierra’s growing list of accolades includes winning four MyFM Spirit Awards for “Best Local Musician,” being a finalist for 'Artist of the Year' at the 2024 Ottawa Awards, earning a nomination for 'Song of the Year' at the 2025 Ottawa Awards, and receiving the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal for her outstanding contributions to the arts. She has also shared the stage as an opening act for L.A. Guns, Faster Pussycat, Killer Dwarfs, and Glass Tiger.

Sierra Levesque’s debut album NEW GENERATION,released on September 13, 2025, delivers 13 original, self-recorded tracks that blend powerful guitar riffs, evocative storytelling, and rebellious energy—establishing her as one of the most exciting young artists shaping the future of rock.

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Music by Nick Justice
Jan
9
6:00 PM18:00

Music by Nick Justice

If Nick Justice’s career has found him lurking below the radar, it’s only because he’s the one that initially put the brakes on. Weaned on the Southern California sound — as represented by the Eagles, Crosby, Stills and Nash and Jackson Browne — he was lured to the Golden State in the late ‘80s and became a journeyman troubador of sorts — busking, paying his dues in various itinerate ensembles and playing for whoever would listen. Eventually he worked his way up to the status of an opening act, serving a support role to number of important outfits — X, the Blasters, the Radiators, INXS, the Del Fuegos and other ‘80s and ‘90s scene-setters.

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Music by the Rum Runners
Jan
2
6:00 PM18:00

Music by the Rum Runners

The Rum Runners met in recent years while performing regularly at open mic. Tuesday nights at Bogart’s Coffee.  Musically, each of them have taken long strange trips to wind up in Seal Beach, collaborating on classic 70’s tunes they grew up with.  As you’ll hear for yourself, their talents compliment each other and blend into hearty renditions of those memories for audiences of all ages to enjoy.

The group is comprised of Ed Solis, Ken Cinotto, and Tony Nottonson.  

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Music by Michael Ubaldini
Dec
27
6:00 PM18:00

Music by Michael Ubaldini

Journalists & fans call him ‘The Rock n Roll Poet.’ He's an Outlaw folk & rock n roll singer songwriter with a cause –songs of real life experience society, social struggles, love, rebellion & satire –Michael Ubaldini  is bringing the music and songs of the Outlaws of Folk for a solo show. For more information about him please visit: https://www.rocknrollpoet.com/

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Bill Shafton and Zach Domb
Dec
20
6:00 PM18:00

Bill Shafton and Zach Domb

Zack Domb and Bill Shafton met on their first day of law school and became fast friends, study partners, and musical collaborators.  Bill and Zack are founding members of The Grind who play annually at the legendary Whisky-A-Go-Go for the Law Rocks fundraiser.  Zack is an employment lawyer at his firm, Domb & Rauchwerger.  Bill is a board member of Long Beach Opera and led Grindr Legal from founder team to Wall Street.  Come thirsty for great coffee, classic songs, and good vibes.

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Music by Eliana Ficke
Dec
19
6:00 PM18:00

Music by Eliana Ficke

Eliana is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Long Beach, California. She is currently studying in Nashville, Tennessee at Belmont University’s renowned school of music where she is a member of Belmont’s esteemed bluegrass band. In addition to performing at Nashville’s Station Inn, Eliana had the opportunity to perform this past year at Dolly Parton’s press conference, and was a featured soloist in Amazon Prime’s Christmas at Belmont.

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Music by Paul Inman
Dec
13
6:00 PM18:00

Music by Paul Inman

Paul Inman is a singer-songwriter-guitarist/keyboard player/harmonica player and renegade avid poet/artist. Raised near Detroit Michigan, Inman digested much from that locale's sonic landscape before emigrating to Los Angeles where he absorbed the Americana/folk stylings of California's most compelling artists (The Band, Tom Waits, The Heartbreakers, The Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Blood on The Tracks/Desire era Dylan, Van Morrison's Hard Nose the Highway), blending them into a compelling Gothic-tinged folk/pop/rock delivery. Touring both as a trio and as a solo acoustic guitar and piano act, Paul Inman's Delivery have released 4 full-length CD's of deftly performed gothic-tinged Americana infused with folk and pop.
www.Paulinman.net

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Music by B Frank Jazz
Dec
6
6:00 PM18:00

Music by B Frank Jazz

Christmas Season Checklist:
Watch a “Live” Christmas Show!
This Saturday BFrank will be here to bring Christmas Cheer into your Season. Come enjoy a cup of Jazz with a splash of Christmas.
Bfrank is a jazz vocalist and trumpet player. His music is reminiscent of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker and Nat King Cole. Come and enjoy a nice cool evening of jazz!

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Outlaws of Folk
Dec
4
6:30 PM18:30

Outlaws of Folk

'OUTLAWS OF FOLK MUSIC SERIES''

Michael Ubaldini’s critically acclaimed Folk & Roots music series that has been going strong for 10 years. It will now be held & happy to relocate to BOGART'S COFFEE HOUSE every first Thursday of each month.

CBS Los Angeles named it “Best Folk Music show in The OC” in 2017
All ages can enjoy the show and artistic vibe. Outlaws is an ongoing folk music series that was created by the ‘rock n roll poet’ Michael Ubaldini who decided as a songwriter and supporter of musicians to start his own ‘Rebel Brand’ of an Acoustic Folk night.
He calls it 'Outlaws of Folk Music Series’. Michael hand picks some kindred spirit musicians- established recording artists, touring, local singer songwriters & performers from Los Angeles, Orange County & Long Beach to do the night with him. Each artist does a thirty minute set and sometimes a final 'Sing Out' jam at the end of the show together. It’s the real deal.
It’s the held first Thursday of each month. The music and Outlaws Series is spreading. Michael has taken it on the road before and it tours from time to time, but Bogart’s is the new Thursday homebase for the Folk Series in beautiful Seal Beach.

Please support the musicians & songwriters.
Outlaws of Folk brings back the attitude & spirit of NY Greenwich Village folk boom of the early 60s with a modern 21st century twist w/songsters relevant to this era as well as “Old traditional’ Folk.” come hang!

www.rocknrollpoet.com

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