Cats like us are in the Moon Room tonight bringing with them wonderful sounds you’ll enjoy!
“Cats Like Us is a rockin’ band from Bellingham WA playing original rock//punk/new-wave plus rockin rockers spanning the 1970’s to the 2020’s.”
Hosted by the Ivan Sandomire and featuring an always astonishing line-up of local talent, Bellingham’s longest running open mic is known for bringing out the best in performers and audiences alike. Join us every Wednesday evening to hear the freshest music, be among friends & have your faith renewed.
To get on the list of players, call or stop by Honey Moon at 5:00 pm, sharp — no lie, the slots fill quickly! 360-734-0728
We hope you’ll join us for the next installment of Pacific Corner Poets Open Mic, a recurring series which will take place every third Thursday each month. We encourage all poets to come and share their work. Readings begin at 5:30.
For as far back as we can remember The Shadies played every Tuesday at the Moon. The Shadies have drifted near and far but Andy Rick will be bringing Shadies Not Shadies to the Moon for a brand new old time experience. If you like old time country stringband music this is your jam. Music will begin at 8:30.
Tonight we welcome Generifus for a Honey Moon debut.” 8pm
Generifus is the music project of Washington State native Spencer Sult. Beginning in 2005, Sult has written, recorded and released around twenty LPs, Eps, Singles and Compilations. Generifus has toured the USA multiple times and Japan once via car, train,Greyhound bus and plane.”
Tonight we welcome traveling songwriter and performer Jennica Tamler. 8pm
“Jennica Tamler is a Pittsburgh, PA-based singer, songwriter, and musician whose work is a reflection of her more than decade-long journey as a seasonal laborer and traveler.
Drawing inspiration from the vulnerability and uncertainty of a life on the road, Jennica’s lyrics capture both the beauty and strife inherent to a life marked by physical instability and constant change. Jennica's performances are characterized by her haunting, distinctive vocals, and by a dynamic, expansive, gritty sound. She has been likened to artists such as Angel Olsen, Julien Baker and Florence and the Machine, with a little hint of Townes Van Zandt.”
Hosted by the Ivan Sandomire and featuring an always astonishing line-up of local talent, Bellingham’s longest running open mic is known for bringing out the best in performers and audiences alike. Join us every Wednesday evening to hear the freshest music, be among friends & have your faith renewed.
To get on the list of players, call or stop by Honey Moon at 5:00 pm, sharp — no lie, the slots fill quickly! 360-734-0728
Join Kian Dye every last Thursday of the month for our Bluegrass Jam. The format will be a mixture of performance and open jam. Bring a instrument and play with us. 7:30pm
Nashville Tn. based performers Zach Bryson and Marina Madden are dropping in tonight to share their wonderful music. Sharing the bill with locals Ledford and McLaughlin. Expect an evening of quality songs and performances in our cozy listening space. 8pm
Tonight we welcome Harbor Seal for their Honey Moon debut. 8pm
“ Fronted by open mic hero and resident wordsmith Ceal Lubin, Harbor Seal is serious about silliness, serving up greasy spoonfuls of goofy rock n roll driven by catchy choruses, power pop chord progressions, and tongue-in-cheek lyrics.”
This is a problem we’re happy to have. These young jazzers are sure to entertain you on a cool September night. 8pm
The Problem was formed as an official collaboration between some of the youngest freelance jazz musicians in Bellingham! The Problem is meant to act as an outlet for the creativity and musicianship of our members, and to bring Whatcom and Skagit Counties high quality music while growing the local scene for young musicians.
Tonight we feature Samuel Carlton in our listening space for the first time. He’s a multi-instrumentalist songwriter and performer and Bellingham neighbor. Please come out and make him feel welcome! 8pm
Hosted by the Ivan Sandomire and featuring an always astonishing line-up of local talent, Bellingham’s longest running open mic is known for bringing out the best in performers and audiences alike. Join us every Wednesday evening to hear the freshest music, be among friends & have your faith renewed.
To get on the list of players, call or stop by Honey Moon at 5:00 pm, sharp — no lie, the slots fill quickly! 360-734-0728
Our friends Annie and Pete are back tonight! The Best Intentions are a condensed version of Hot Damn Scandal with a heartbeat all their own. Pete’s songs are theatrical, clever, and just gloomy enough to stir a little trouble without leaving one feeling low. Annie is all brass and sass. A Diva with a musical saw. 8pm
John Swanke is one of Bellingham’s more unique and original musical artists. His improvisational approach to folk music is very jazz-like. His inspiration often comes from the land which surrounds us aligning him with the visual arts as well. John has a new release he’s calling Horizon Line. We are celebrating tonight. Joining John is Sean Curtis Patrick. 8pm
Bassist Mark Hunter brings us a new monthly session for avant garde improvisation and exploration — come hear a set by a featured artist, then stick around to play in or actively listen to a jam guided by that curator’s suggested motif.
Hosted by the Ivan Sandomire and featuring an always astonishing line-up of local talent, Bellingham’s longest running open mic is known for bringing out the best in performers and audiences alike. Join us every Wednesday evening to hear the freshest music, be among friends & have your faith renewed.
To get on the list of players, call or stop by Honey Moon at 5:00 pm, sharp — no lie, the slots fill quickly! 360-734-0728
Jeff has a new album featuring our friend Hannah Wyatt. They will be here to celebrate and perform these new songs. Come enjoy the festivities! 8pm
“Jeffrey Scott Mack is a Singer-Songwriter from the Pacific Northwest. His musical landscapes are set in the dark, evergreen forests of Washington State.”
Who’s got a yodeling cowboy singer on the bill tonight? Well, we do and he is among the best. If you like your music old fashioned and heartfelt come on down to the Moon. 8pm
Join Kian Dye every last Thursday of the month for our Bluegrass Jam. The format will be a mixture of performance and open jam. Bring a instrument and play with us. 7:30pm
Hosted by the Ivan Sandomire and featuring an always astonishing line-up of local talent, Bellingham’s longest running open mic is known for bringing out the best in performers and audiences alike. Join us every Wednesday evening to hear the freshest music, be among friends & have your faith renewed.
To get on the list of players, call or stop by Honey Moon at 5:00 pm, sharp — no lie, the slots fill quickly! 360-734-0728
Get ready for a full night of original local music featuring the marvelous singer songwriters Hannah Wyatt, Natural Israel and Matney Cook. 8pm
Hot Tomatoes are back! Join us for Bellingham’s premier hot jazz combo. 8pm
Bellingham’s own Kevin Murphy is celebrating the publication of his newest volume of poetry. For those who know, Kevin is a wry and bitingly humorous poet who is in his element performing his work in front of an audience. For those new to Kevin’s great talent, you are in for a treat! 8pm
Our old friends the Librarians are back with their lovely mix of originals and deep cuts. They are Bellingham’s soulful quartet, delivering a vibrant sound featuring the songs and trumpet of Joel Ricci and a slithery steel guitar compliments of Nakos Marker. Kevin Nelson holds it all down on bass guitar while bandleader Carly James strums rhythm guitar and sings like a bittersweet angel. 8pm
Limoo’s Birthday Band will serve up jazz standards loose and inspired. La La, Yin and Friends round out an evening of live local music.. Come early, stay awhile and join the fun. 8pm
The Shadies are back for their monthly session. If you like old time country, stringband music, Hawaiian folk songs this is your jam. Music will begin at 8:00. No Cover. Donations encouraged. Cash/Card.
We hope you’ll join us for the next installment of Pacific Corner Poets Open Mic, a recurring series which will take place every third Thursday each month. We encourage all poets to come and share their work.
This month’s featured poet is Mark Strohschein. His poems have appeared in Cirque Journal, Flint Hills Review, Bryant Literary Review, Broad River Review and other journals and anthologies. He is the author of the just-released chapbook Cries Across Borders, a semifinalist for Button Poetry’s 2023 chapbook contest. His chapbook, Sanctuary of Voices, will be published in late 2025 as part of its Triple Series.
Readings begin at 5:30.
Hosted by the Ivan Sandomire and featuring an always astonishing line-up of local talent, Bellingham’s longest running open mic is known for bringing out the best in performers and audiences alike. Join us every Wednesday evening to hear the freshest music, be among friends & have your faith renewed.
To get on the list of players, call or stop by Honey Moon at 5:00 pm, sharp — no lie, the slots fill quickly! 360-734-0728
Jeffrey Slough is a veteran local musician and member of local favorite The Penny Stinkers. Join us as we enjoy his fine music. 8pm
This is gonna be one not to miss! Corazones de Cedro (Cedar Heats) are bringing their Mexican folk music to share with us at the Moon. 8pm
“Primo Lara, a native of Guanajuato, Mexico, developed a deep love of the music of Veracruz where he learned to play the traditional instruments of Son Jarocho music. His gifted performances are rhythmically sophisticated and consistently engaging. Son Jarocho is a part of the Caribbean music culture of Veracruz, Mexico with clear links to neighboring Afro-Caribbean musics, featuring the instrumentation of requinto, leona, jarana and cajón. Primo Lara (requinto, vocals); Kate Conway (jarana, vocals); Ryan Chase (leona); Steve Jones (cajón, bombo).”
Tonight we are featuring four past open mic performers who’ll each bring a few more songs than the usual three to the Moon. Ivan Sandomire, our Open Mic host will be there as well. Join us in welcoming these talented friends to the Moon. 8pm
Hosted by the Ivan Sandomire and featuring an always astonishing line-up of local talent, Bellingham’s longest running open mic is known for bringing out the best in performers and audiences alike. Join us every Wednesday evening to hear the freshest music, be among friends & have your faith renewed.
To get on the list of players, call or stop by Honey Moon at 5:00 pm, sharp — no lie, the slots fill quickly! 360-734-0728
Yay! Verboten is back at the Moon along with Elise Porter. 8pm
“Verboten writes charming, folky pop songs about disillusionment. Songwriter Foster Powell pairs bright, melodic hooks with poetic lyrics and a sound indebted to 90s-era alt rock. Performing as an acoustic duo or electric trio the band has toured for several years in the Northeast USA, recently relocating to Bellingham, WA and releasing a debut EP in 2023. For fans of Elliott Smith, Belle and Sebastian, The Cardigans.”
Join us for some wonderful live local music by two talented artists. 8pm
“Indie folk artist, Little Lonely, explores themes of sense memory, lost innocence, self worth and clunky goodbyes. Midwest-born, she now calls the West Coast home, splitting time between Bellingham and Los Angeles.” LittleLonely.com
“Ivy Ficarra is a singer songwriter inspired by tones of the past and present, currently living in Bellingham, WA. She writes songs of love and loss through the warmth of an old soul.” https://www.instagram.com/ivyficarra/
Bassist Mark Hunter brings us a new monthly session for avant garde improvisation and exploration — come hear a set by a featured artist, then stick around to play in or actively listen to a jam guided by that curator’s suggested motif.
Hosted by the Ivan Sandomire and featuring an always astonishing line-up of local talent, Bellingham’s longest running open mic is known for bringing out the best in performers and audiences alike. Join us every Wednesday evening to hear the freshest music, be among friends & have your faith renewed.
To get on the list of players, call or stop by Honey Moon at 5:00 pm, sharp — no lie, the slots fill quickly! 360-734-0728
Tom Conneely and Mark Tegio are making a whistlestop in Bellingham tonight to share their wonderful music. 8pm. No Cover. Donations Encouraged. Cash/Card.
“Mark Tegio is a singer-songwriter, guitar player, and storyteller based in Portland,Oregon. His songs include tales of wanderers and outcasts, dreamers and revelers, lovers and losers.”
“Tom Conneely’s aesthetic assumes the vocal cool of Tom Petty and infuses it with a jangly surf rock that seems to simply breathe stunning melodies.”
Dream Goats bring their special brand of new old time music back to the Moon tonight along with singer songwriter and country crooner Serfima. 8pm. No Cover. Donations Encouraged. Cash/Card.
Join Kian Dye every last Thursday of the month for our Bluegrass Jam. The format will be a mixture of performance and open jam. Bring a instrument and play with us. 7:30pm
Honey Moon Mead & Cider • 1053 North State Street Alley • Bellingham, WA • Wed-Sat 5 pm - midnight • 360-734-0728
