July 30, 2026 – Song Circle Houston Concert
at Kojak’s – 7:00-9:00pm
featuring
Katie Love and Eric Smith

July 19, 2026 – Third Sunday Song Circle

1:00-5:00ish at

The third Sunday of each month is our song circle. Kojak’s is closed; so, we can move the tables and oval up the chairs and take turns playing our tunes. Musicians of all skill levels are encouraged. We’ve even had a few story tellers. The song seed for July is “Freedom”.

What’s Happening for Songwriters in Houston?
 

• Kojak’s every Thursday night, 7:00 pm- come support local and touring singer-songwriters as well as Kojak’s.   https://www.kojakcafe.com/events
• Houston Songwriters Association gathering – Sun, July 12, 2:00-5:00 pm at  Kojak’s (doors open 1:30 pm)   https://www.houstonsongwriters.net/
• Houston Folklore & Music Society’s monthly Open Mic, the first Tuesday of the month, at Hickory Pit BBQ, July 7, 6:00-8:00 pm,  6601 S. Rice Ave, https://www.houstonfolkmusic.org/
• Wolfsmiths, every Friday Open Mic at 7:00 pm. Located at 201 Woodard St, Houston, TX
• Avant Garden, every Tuesday Open Mic, 7:30 pm, located at 411 Westheimer
• Leon’s Lounge in Houston (1006 McGowen St.) hosts its weekly open mic on Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Sign-ups begin at 5:30 PM, and the venue provides PA systems, mics, and cables. It is an all-genre, drum-friendly event welcoming both originals and covers.
• Bohemeo’s Acoustic Music Open Mic on the first Wednesday of the month/ 708 Telephone Road.  Wednesday, July 1, sign up 6:30 pm, and music starts as soon as possible.  https://bohemeos.com/
• The Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe in Galveston hosts a songwriter night on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. It is hosted on alternating months by Grifters & Shills or Brightwire. Signup begins at 6:30 and music starts by 7pm. 12 slots are available each month. You must play originals.  https://www.oldquarteracousticcafe.com
• Indies Coffee Bar & Speakeasy – Galveston (1813 61st St) – watch their FB page for their “songwriter’s night” open mic., which is usually the 3^rd Monday of the month.
• Song Circle Houston -3rd Sunday monthly circle, July 19, 1:00-5 ish pm  https://www.facebook.com/SongCircleHouston/
• Weekly Monday night Open Mic at Mucky Duck – sign up at 5:30, music starts at 6:00 pm.
• MB Speakeasy Open Mic. Every Wednesday,7:00-10:00 pm.  Located at 419 Gentry Street, Spring, TX
• Puffabelly’s Open Mic, every Thursday, 6:00-9:00 pm.  Located at 100 Main Street in Old Town Spring, TX

Upcoming Song Circle Houston Shows:
July 30, 2026 – Katy Love & Eric Smith
August 27, 2026 – Rita Bliss
September 16, 2026 – First SCH Open Mic at Bohemeo’s. 6:30pm sign-up!
September 17, 2026 – Jackson Emmer
September 23-27, 2026 – Southwest Regional Folk Alliance in Austin, TX
December 3, 2026 – Tipps and Obermiller

June 25, 2026 – Song Circle Houston Concert
at Kojak’s – 7:00-9:00pm
featuring
Rupert Waits

with opening act
Mike Darnell

Make Music Day started in France 44 years ago and crossed the Atlantic to the states in 2006. The day is now celebrated in more than 2,000 cities across dozens of countries. Song Circle Houston has participated since 2021. Make Music Day will replace our normal 3rd Sunday Song Circle!!! 1pm start at Kojak’s!

Make Music Day Schedule

1:00– TBD                    1:20–Nick Zagorsky
1:40–Andrea Cann            2:00–Michael McDonald
2:20–Bob Simpson            2:40–Ed Amash
3:00–Jim Gill                3:20–Leslie Waugh
3:40–Susan Elliott            4:00–Brian Kalinak
4:20–David Fahl            4:40–Pam Grisham
5:00–Narissa Bond            5:20–Old Toddler
5:40–Mark Zeus

FAQs
Will we still have the third Sunday Song Circle this month?
No, we will have Make Music Day instead.

What’s Happening for Songwriters in Houston?
 

• Kojak’s every Thursday night, 7:00 pm – come support local and touring singer-songwriters as well as Kojak’s.   https://www.kojakcafe.com/events
• Houston Songwriters Association gathering – Sun, Jun14, 2:00-5:00 pm at  Kojak’s (doors open 1:30 pm)   https://www.houstonsongwriters.net/
• Houston Folklore & Music Society’s monthly Open Mic, the first Tuesday of the month, at Hickory Pit BBQ, 6/2, 6:00-8:00 pm,  6601 S. Rice Ave, https://www.houstonfolkmusic.org/
• Bohemeo’s Acoustic Music Open Mic on the first Wednesday of the month/ 708 Telephone Road.  Next event is 6/3, sign up 6:30 pm, and music starts as soon as possible.  https://bohemeos.com/
• The Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe in Galveston hosts a songwriter night on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. It is hosted on alternating months by Grifters & Shills or Brightwire. Signup begins at 6:30 and music starts by 7pm. 12 slots are available each month. You must play originals!  https://www.oldquarteracousticcafe.com
• Indies Coffee Bar & Speakeasy – Galveston (1813 61st St) – watch their FB page for their “songwriter’s night” open mic., which is usually the 3rd Monday of the month.
• Song Circle Houston -3rd Sunday monthly circle, 7/19, 1:00-5 ish pm  https://www.facebook.com/SongCircleHouston/
  Weekly Monday night Open Mic at Mucky Duck – sign up at 5:30, music starts at 6:00 pm.

Upcoming Song Circle Houston Shows:
June 25, 2026 – Rupert Waits
July 20, 2026 – Katy Love
September 17, 2026 – Jackson Emmer
September 23-27, 2026 – Southwest Regional Folk Alliance in Austin, TX
December 3, 2026 – Tipps and Obermiller

This Sunday is the next Song Circle at Kojak’s Cafe! We’ll kick it off at 1pm and run until 5-ish. This month’s song seed is: Doors. We’ll see you there!

Upcoming Song Circle Houston Shows:
May 14th 2026 – A Different Thread with Hearth and Home

This Thursday, March 12th, we have a special Song Circle Houston sponsored show at Kojak’s cafe. Aaron Nathans will be in town from his native Philadelphia, PA area, along with local songwriter Narissa Bond, who will open the show. Aaron has been a three-time Kerrville New Folk Finalist (!), and a winner of the South Florida Folk Festival songwriting contest. This should be a great show! No tickets or cover charge, we pass the donation jar for the performers. Suggested Donation is $20.

Come on out for some good food, beer and wine, camraderie, and above all, some great music! Free parking. Kojaks is located at 1912 W 18th street, in Timbergrove, Houston.

Also, this Sunday, March 15th will be our monthly song circle, also at Kojak’s. The circle kicks off around 1pm and will run until 5pm. Come when you can, leave when you must. We look forward to seeing y’all!

Upcoming Song Circle Houston Shows:
March 12th 2026 – Aaron Nathans with Narissa Bond
May 14th 2026 – A Different Thread with Hearth and Home