We wish you a warm welcome to Luna Star Cafe and hope that you have a memorable experience with us!
During performances, please keep your voices to a low whisper out of respect to the artists and those that came to listen!
When applicable, there is a cover charge that goes to the performers.
August
wed26aug7:00 pmSONG SWAP - ALL LEVELS + NEW FRIENDS WELCOME!
Wednesday Song Swap + Jam 7pm-9pm Bring your axe, horn, drum, whatever! Very laid back – a great way to meet some of the Café’s favorite performers & regulars in a
Wednesday Song Swap + Jam 7pm-9pm
Bring your axe, horn, drum, whatever! Very laid back – a great way to meet some of the Café’s favorite performers & regulars in a supportive and comfortable environment! Novices & pros are welcome to come on down & join the jam. Try out new material or just participate in some sing-alongs.
thu27aug7:00 pmPossom Xing + Pirates of the Four WindsCostumes highly encouraged!
Thursday August 27th | 7pm | No Cover, donations encouraged! Two shows, LOADS OF FUN! Costumes + accessories HIGHLY encouraged! Join us for an evening of great music with Possom Xing and
Thursday August 27th | 7pm | No Cover, donations encouraged!
Two shows, LOADS OF FUN! Costumes + accessories HIGHLY encouraged!
Join us for an evening of great music with Possom Xing and Pirates of the Four Winds!
fri28aug8:00 pmAMY ARLO'S ALMOST BLUE - ACOUSTIC FUNK + SOUL
Join us for our monthly series with Amy Arlo’s Almost Blue. Every last Friday of the month! Always a good time to be had with Amy Arlo’s Almost Blue! Come listen
Join us for our monthly series with Amy Arlo’s Almost Blue.
Every last Friday of the month! Always a good time to be had with Amy Arlo’s Almost Blue! Come listen and maybe even dance along with us. Acoustic, Funk + Soul, all sure to sweeten your evening! Start the early evening off with a free jazz show across the street at MOCA- the Museum of Contemporary Art, then head on over to enjoy Almost Blue with us! Hands-down the best night to hang in downtown North Miami!
8:00pm – DONATIONS ALWAYS ENCOURAGED
Jazz at MOCA details here -> https://www.mocanomi.org/events
sat29aug7:00 pmPaul Simon Tribute Night hosted by Kirk Meyer and Eric King
More details to come! Start practicing your favorite Paul Simon tunes! To play, contact Eric at info@lunastarcafe.com
More details to come! Start practicing your favorite Paul Simon tunes! To play, contact Eric at info@lunastarcafe.com
September
wed02sep7:00 pmSONG SWAP - ALL LEVELS + NEW FRIENDS WELCOME!
Wednesday Song Swap + Jam 7pm-9pm Bring your axe, horn, drum, whatever! Very laid back – a great way to meet some of the Café’s favorite performers & regulars in a
Wednesday Song Swap + Jam 7pm-9pm
Bring your axe, horn, drum, whatever! Very laid back – a great way to meet some of the Café’s favorite performers & regulars in a supportive and comfortable environment! Novices & pros are welcome to come on down & join the jam. Try out new material or just participate in some sing-alongs.
thu03sep8:00 pmJAZZ JAM WITH AMY ARLO'S MIXED BAG
Enjoy an evening of jazz with Amy Arlo and her Mixed Bag band. Jazz Jam second set! 8 PM | No Cover – Donations encouraged
Enjoy an evening of jazz with Amy Arlo and her Mixed Bag band. Jazz Jam second set!
8 PM | No Cover – Donations encouraged
wed09sep7:00 pmSONG SWAP - ALL LEVELS + NEW FRIENDS WELCOME!
Wednesday Song Swap + Jam 7pm-9pm Bring your axe, horn, drum, whatever! Very laid back – a great way to meet some of the Café’s favorite performers & regulars in a
Wednesday Song Swap + Jam 7pm-9pm
Bring your axe, horn, drum, whatever! Very laid back – a great way to meet some of the Café’s favorite performers & regulars in a supportive and comfortable environment! Novices & pros are welcome to come on down & join the jam. Try out new material or just participate in some sing-alongs.
thu10sep8:00 pmCeltic Thursdays with Gaêlica
8:00pm | $10 COVER Gaêlica, a three-person Celtic, folk, and world music band has a 20-year history. First formed in Venezuela, the band performs Celtic music with Venezuelan and Latin influences.
8:00pm | $10 COVER
Gaêlica, a three-person Celtic, folk, and world music band has a 20-year history. First formed in Venezuela, the band performs Celtic music with Venezuelan and Latin influences. (Or Latin music with Celtic and folk influences.) Now based in South Florida, Gaêlica’s members are Daniela Padrón on fiddle and vocals; Gabriel Figueira on bagpipes, woodwinds, percussion, and vocals; and Rubén Gutiérrez on guitar, percussion, and vocals. Gaêlica has released five studio albums and has been nominated for a Latin Grammy in the Best Folk Album category. The group has performed in the United States, Latin America, and Europe. They perform original music and successfully re-imagine traditional tunes to blend Celtic and Latin folk into a surprising new sound.
See them here! -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEpkUUs4XSE
fri11sep8:00 pm11:00 pmThe Marina Effect
Acoustic opening performance by SHUSH. Celebrate G’s birthday and welcome back The Marina Effect to the Luna Star Cafe stage!!! The Marina Effect (TME) is a Miami-based alternative pop
Acoustic opening performance by SHUSH. Celebrate G’s birthday and welcome back The Marina Effect to the Luna Star Cafe stage!!!
The Marina Effect (TME) is a Miami-based alternative pop fusion band and lifestyle brand blending Hip-Hop and R&B, Latin, Pop, and soulful storytelling into a sound that feels both intentional and unforgettable. Known for their emotionally charged performances, vibrant stage presence, and strong sense of community, the group has quickly become one of Miami’s most promising rising acts.
More than just a band, The Marina Effect is a movement rooted in friendship, spirituality, growth, and creative expression. Formed by a collective of artists united through purpose and vision, TME creates music that speaks to vulnerability, connection, and self-discovery. Their songs pair heartfelt lyrics with uplifting melodies, creating immersive live experiences that leave audiences feeling inspired, seen, and connected.
Drawing inspiration from legendary groups like The Beatles and Black Eyed Peas—known for their genre-blending sound and cultural impact—TME brings a fresh yet nostalgic energy to modern music. Many listeners describe the band as a new-era fusion of both, combining timeless musicality with contemporary rhythm and influence. Their sound feels like a revival, bringing elements of the past into the present in a way that resonates deeply with today’s audience.
Three-time Battle of the Bands winners, The Marina Effect has built a growing following through live showcases, authentic storytelling, and a message that resonates far beyond the stage. Their energy is soulful, their chemistry is undeniable, and their mission is clear: to remind people that while we can go far alone, together we can go further.
Now, The Marina Effect enters a new chapter with the May 9th release of their debut single, “Obsessed,” marking the beginning of a wave of new music, live experiences, and creative projects. With a strong vision, a rapidly growing community, and an undeniable momentum, TME is only getting started—what’s coming next is bigger, bolder, and set to elevate their sound, their message, and their impact to an entirely new level.
Members are: G – Founder / Singer-Songwriter Jenni – Singer / Songwriter Evans – Singer / Songwriter
– Billboard Music
wed16sep7:00 pmSONG SWAP - ALL LEVELS + NEW FRIENDS WELCOME!
Wednesday Song Swap + Jam 7pm-9pm Bring your axe, horn, drum, whatever! Very laid back – a great way to meet some of the Café’s favorite performers & regulars in a
Wednesday Song Swap + Jam 7pm-9pm
Bring your axe, horn, drum, whatever! Very laid back – a great way to meet some of the Café’s favorite performers & regulars in a supportive and comfortable environment! Novices & pros are welcome to come on down & join the jam. Try out new material or just participate in some sing-alongs.
ERIC KING Eric King, also known as Paper Trees, is a singer-songwriter from Miami, FL who has toured locally and nationally for the past 25 years in various bands and acts.
ERIC KING
Eric King, also known as Paper Trees, is a singer-songwriter from Miami, FL who has toured locally and nationally for the past 25 years in various bands and acts. From progressive rock, to indie pop, electronica, and folk, Eric has explored many facets of music to create an eclectic sound that can be experienced at his live performances. He also plays regularly at the Luna Star with his brother Scott in their duo, The Brothers King. Eric is also co-owner of the Luna Star Cafe!
fri18sep8:00 pmAMY ARLO'S ALMOST BLUE - ACOUSTIC FUNK + SOUL VIRGO PARTY
Another great evening of music with Amy Arlo’s Almost Blue Band! ——> This show is usually on the last Friday of the month, but for September, it’ll be the 3rd
Another great evening of music with Amy Arlo’s Almost Blue Band! ——> This show is usually on the last Friday of the month, but for September, it’ll be the 3rd Friday! Always a good time to be had with Amy Arlo’s Almost Blue! Come listen and maybe even dance along with us. Acoustic, Funk + Soul, all sure to sweeten your evening!
8:00p | Donations encouraged
sat19sep8:00 pmGRANT LIVINGSTON
GRANT LIVINGSTON A longtime Florida favorite, singer-songwriter Grant Livingston employs a little swing, a little singalong, environment, Florida history, relentlessly positive lyrics and a cast of peculiar
GRANT LIVINGSTON
A longtime Florida favorite, singer-songwriter Grant Livingston employs a little swing, a little singalong, environment, Florida history, relentlessly positive lyrics and a cast of peculiar characters. He has written about armadillos, barnacles, the invasion of the Everglades by Melaleuca trees and pythons, and how to tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile.
If you ask him, Grant will reveal, in song of course, the reason he always wears a hat! Grant has a long history of collaboration with our National Parks, State Parks, schools, libraries and environmental organizations. Grant was Artist
in-Residence at Everglades National Park, and partners with Storyteller and retired National Park Ranger Gary Bremen to present Songs and Stories of Our National Parks. Grant has taught songwriting at Miami-Dade College and along with fellow songwriter Janet Goodman, he coordinates the South Florida chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association.
Visit Grant online at www.GrantLivingston.com
Press quotes:
Named “Best Acoustic Performer”
by the Miami New Times in their annual “Best of Miami” issue
“Like an unstoned Buffett or maybe Leon Redbone by way of Sesame Street” – Miami New Times
“He may have an easygoing demeanor, but Livingston surprises listeners with his biting
wit and cerebral lyrics “ – Miami New Times
“He is Florida’s institutional memory” – Boca Raton Magazine
wed23sep7:00 pmSONG SWAP - ALL LEVELS + NEW FRIENDS WELCOME!
Wednesday Song Swap + Jam 7pm-9pm Bring your axe, horn, drum, whatever! Very laid back – a great way to meet some of the Café’s favorite performers & regulars in a
Wednesday Song Swap + Jam 7pm-9pm
Bring your axe, horn, drum, whatever! Very laid back – a great way to meet some of the Café’s favorite performers & regulars in a supportive and comfortable environment! Novices & pros are welcome to come on down & join the jam. Try out new material or just participate in some sing-alongs.
SLIM GLASSES will be our featured band for the last Friday of the month! Slim Glasses is a Miami-based band formed in September 2015 by Patricio Acevedo, Erik Anderson, Jose Ballon,
SLIM GLASSES will be our featured band for the last Friday of the month!
Slim Glasses is a Miami-based band formed in September 2015 by Patricio Acevedo, Erik Anderson, Jose Ballon, and Christopher Myers. The band incorporates elements from its members’ diverse musical backgrounds – including pop, rock, folk, jazz, and classical music – and places a special emphasis on tight and engaging vocal harmonies. Above all, Slim Glasses aims to share a love for music with every crowd that they perform for.
sat26sep6:30 pmOPEN MIC NIGHT - SIGN UP STARTS 6:30PM!
Every 4th Saturday of every month! Join us for one of the longest running Open Mic Nights in South Florida, hosted by Eric King! We welcome musicians, poets, comedians, actors and all!
sun27sep7:00 pmDiane Ward & Jack Shawde
Diane Ward Join Diane Ward & Jack Shawde return to the Luna Star Cafe for a special SUNDAY show! “She’s gentle, strong, poignant; her own story will
Join Diane Ward & Jack Shawde return to the Luna Star Cafe for a special SUNDAY show!
“She’s gentle, strong, poignant; her own story will move you — so will her music.” Janet Goodman – Music News Nashville
“As a showcase for everything that makes Diane Ward so special, this record [Beautiful Ways] is a gem that should not escape your attention. It is a triumphant and emotive collection of songs that will answer the question: “Where have all the great singer-songwriters gone?” Before you lament the poor state of popular music, make sure you check out Beautiful Ways to have your faith refreshed and restored!” – KEYBOARD MAGAZINE
“VOTED BEST ROCK VOCALIST / MIAMI NEW TIMES – Blessed with a conscience and a voice like honey in a blender, Ward always finds a way to sweeten her woeful lyrics while stirring up those themes that deserve the whirring-blade treatment. Her gift has made the Miami native a regional attraction…” Miami New Times – Miami, FL
“VOTED BEST SONGWRITER / CITY LINK MAGAZINE – On her latest CD, Wonderlight, Ward pens tunes that are so damn hummable you’ll find yourself whistling the choruses while standing in line at Publix…” City Link Magazine – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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