Marin sessions

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This section includes Marin County and points north.

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 April 2023: jam still going per Facebook, see "Blue Monday Jams". Address updated. Contact info unchanged.

Presidio Yacht Club, Sausalito

When: First Fridays monthly, 8pm

Where: Presidio Yacht Club, Fort Baker, Sausalito (Horseshoe Cove)

NOTE: There are occasional Sunday jazz and swing bands now, but unknown whether any jam currently exists.

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

When: Thursday blues jam 9-11pm

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

Plenty of music, mostly of the heavy 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.

Fenix, San Rafael

Venue has closed.

First Edition, Petaluma

Venue has closed.

Heritage Public House, Santa Rosa

Venue has closed.

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