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.
September
wed30sep7:00 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.
October
thu01oct8:00 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
fri02oct7:30 pmSarah McCulloch & Vincent Casal
$10 cover | 7:30PM Vincent Casal is a solo acoustic singer/songwriter who writes the truth. His steady and intricate rhythm guitar playing accompanies his warm and bright vocals, which both work
$10 cover | 7:30PM
Vincent Casal is a solo acoustic singer/songwriter who writes the truth. His steady and intricate rhythm guitar playing accompanies his warm and bright vocals, which both work together to communicate his interesting, simple, and sometimes satirical songwriting.
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Sarah McCulloch is a Country/Americana Singer-Songwriter whose sweet, yet sultry, voice pierces right through the lush traditional country production on her latest album, Sawmiller’s Daughter. The songwriter’s emotive and nostalgic lyrics showcase her knack for timeless storytelling that transports the listener right into the center of the narrative.
Renowned journal of roots music, No Depression cited McCulloch as being, “one of the most memorable debuts in recent Americana music history,” and her sound as, “genuine and sparkl[ing] with palpable emotion.” McCulloch’s style has also been described as being, “immensely human and emotive, bringing fine lyrical content to even more vivid life.” The lead singles releasing ahead of the album, including “Honey To A Bear” and “Half Crazy”, are steeped in country tradition and boast the kind of sentimental storytelling and tender vocal stylings that get under your skin. Fans of Dolly Parton, Lori McKenna, Miranda Lambert and Lee Ann Womack will surely connect with this evocative and timely song-wielding woman.
BOB LIND Since his 1966 mega-hit “Elusive Butterfly” helped revolutionize American music, Bob’s artistry has continued to improve and evolve. Today, 50-plus years into his impressive career, his songs have
Since his 1966 mega-hit “Elusive Butterfly” helped revolutionize American music, Bob’s artistry has continued to improve and evolve. Today, 50-plus years into his impressive career, his songs have been covered by more than 200 quality artists. He’s writing and singing better than ever. And he’s playing his fantastic music all over the United States and Europe.
“Come and see why this engaging poet / guitarist / philosopher / singer / wise-ass has endured in the sometimes-cruel and always-fickle music business for [five decades]. But be prepared to feel emotions you may not have let yourself feel in a while – feelings that may scare you a little. His songs hit the heart like a wrecking ball!”
wed07oct7:00 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.
thu08oct8:00 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
sat10oct8:00 pmSista Mary Beth
8:00PM | $10 Suggested Donation Marybeth De Sarle (AKA Sista Marybeth) is an accomplished singer/songwriter vocalist, guitarist and music educator. From NYC, her music
wed14oct7:00 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.
thu15oct8:00 pmMatt Kramer - SOLD OUT!
Matt Kramer
Is known best for being a rock n roll frontman who was ahead of his time in a period where there was more hairspray than art and style in Rock n Roll. With only 3 full length albums released total over his 30+ Year career. Two of those albums are considered classic rock releases, and one of (The Lizard) Was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine’s Top 50 Hair Metal Albums of all time.
Matt’s performance style has always come with an edge to it. “I’m somewhere between a rock star and Evil Knievel” he says grinning as he recaps a two story stage dive at the legendary Limelight in NYC.
That style and talent has carried Matt to this current crest in his career, where he has brought forth his first release since leaving the alternative rockers Saigon Kick. War and Peas, Matt’s self-produced solo debut is a work any artist would be proud of, having engineered and recorded the tracks himself in a studio he built in Miami.
“I literally slept in the studio with this record every night,” explains Kramer as he recounts the making of War and Peas, “even in New York! I slept next to it there too!” he says, referring to the time spent mixing the record at Skyline Studios, a New York City studio owned Jonathan Mover, the world renowned drummer (Satriani, Oleander, Fuel) who played on the record.
Musically, War and Peas speaks to Matt’s early influences like Mott The Hoople, Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust era and a touch of Sisters of Mercy thrown in for vibe. Lyrically, the content touches on everything from the obvious state of the world on “Goodbye To All Tomorrows” and “If God Could Hear Me Now”, to the serious, raunchy, sex-rock stomper “Soul Star”.
This album marks a return to music for the sake of making music for Matt Kramer, for the sheer integrity of it. Along with the killer guitar parts and amazing bass lines, lies a beautiful viola on “Spinning Round”. Having had a dose of celebrity with Saigon Kick in the early 90s, Kramer knows what it’s like to have a Gold Record on his wall, a no. 1 video on MTV, and a single that hit number 6 on the Billboard pop charts. Having that under his belt in the early stages of his career has allowed Matt the room to go to his roots for this record, and to carry that hard-earned school of rock knowledge with him in the way the CD will be distributed. War and Peas, is released on Matt’s own label, Lascivious Recording.
ADE PEEVER Ade Peever is a fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, singer and songwriter from the UK. A background in bucolic British folk runs parallel with a rocker streak nurtured by occasional reunions
ADE PEEVER
Ade Peever is a fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, singer and songwriter from the UK. A background in bucolic British folk runs parallel with a rocker streak nurtured by occasional reunions with Leeds’ loud r’n’b four-piece the Original Gravity Band. SoFlo-based since the 80’s, he’s alternated between folk (The Hautboys were residents at Linda Lou’s Cactus Cantina on SoBe in the 90s) and rock (Slide Area, another rock quartet, was named after a Ry Cooder album). In 2006 he released Green Man Said, an album of originals, featuring 28 players and a live-at-Leeds version of Bill Morrissey’s ballad “Robert Johnson.” Since 2007 he’s been singing with local Irish folk band Celtic Bridge. A rare acoustic set will highlight the story-element of the folk tradition.
sat17oct7:30 pmBLACK JANET with Special Guests
$10 Cover Charge | 7:30 | Black Janet featuring George Zhen + Jamie Granger. Following a stellar reunion performance at the Dan Hosker Music Continuum that was well-received by
$10 Cover Charge | 7:30 | Black Janet featuring George Zhen + Jamie Granger.
Following a stellar reunion performance at the Dan Hosker Music Continuum that was well-received by the audience, the members of Black Janet decided to keep the momentum going. Despite not having played together since the mid-1990s, the chemistry among the bandmates appeared stronger than ever, reigniting their passion for making music together.
During the 1990s, South Florida emerged as a thriving hub for musical talent, with many local acts poised to break onto the national stage. This era saw bands such as the Mavericks, Marilyn Manson, the Goods, Nuclear Valdez, Natural Causes, Vesper Sparrow, and Mary Karlzen attracting the attention of major labels eager to discover promising homegrown artists. Among these was Black Janet, a group that stood out for their unique sound and artistry.
Black Janet was regarded as one of the most adventurous bands in the South Florida scene, — Manson and his early aggregate, the Spooky Kids, notwithstanding. Their music was earnest, edgy, and brooding. The band’s melodic style was reminiscent of bands as diverse as Roxy Music, The Cult, It’s A Beautiful Day and Echo and the Bunnymen, with vocals compared to David Bowie, Jim Morrison, Peter Murphy, Bryan Ferry, Patti Smith and P.J. Harvey.
The band’s exceptional debut full-length album, Love Thirsty, earned Black Janet numerous accolades, including a prestigious Jammy award. This recognition solidified their reputation as a standout act within the local music community.
“They were the biggest band in Broward,” recalls Rich Ulloa, head of Miami-based Y&T Records, home to budding hometown acts like the Mavericks, Mary Karlzen, and Amanda Green. “I saw one of their final shows, and it was one of the most compelling live performances I’d ever seen.”
The members of Black Janet include Amy Baxter on vocals, Frank Binger on drums, Rose Garguilo handling both lead and rhythm guitar, Dave Thompson on bass, Jim Wurster providing vocals and guitar, and George Zhen on keyboards.
sun18oct6:00 pmThe Wire Jays * 6PM Sunday Show!
Sunday October 18th! | DOORS OPEN 5PM | SHOW STARTS 6PM | $10 Cover The Wire Jays are a five piece contemporary Newgrass band that prioritizes creative songwriting, musicianship,
Sunday October 18th! | DOORS OPEN 5PM | SHOW STARTS 6PM | $10 Cover
The Wire Jays are a five piece contemporary Newgrass band that prioritizes creative songwriting, musicianship, and fun in their music.They aim to bring Bluegrass into the 21st century, taking risks and creating new sounds with the classic string-band instruments associated with the genre. Currently based in South Florida, The Wire Jays began playing together at the Frost School of Music, where they honed their sound and perfected their songs. The Wire Jays are dedicated musicians who just happen to be best friends. They wish to spread their love of Newgrass music throughout Florida and beyond.
Find out more here! https://www.thewirejays.com/
wed21oct7:00 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.
fri23oct8:00 pmJAMIE GRANGER w/ TOWERS OF BABEL
JAMIE GRANGER Jamie Granger is a singer-songwriter from South Florida. He was raised on the island of Montserrat and worked for a time on a cattle ranch in Montana. His debut
JAMIE GRANGER
Jamie Granger is a singer-songwriter from South Florida. He was raised on the island of Montserrat and worked for a time on a cattle ranch in Montana. His debut album – recorded and produced in Nashville, TN, by Jack Shawde and Diane Ward – is a lyrical journey through museums, roadside motels, and the dreams of lost cowboys.
Towers of Babel opens
sat24oct6:30 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!
wed28oct7:00 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.
thu29oct8:00 pmTHE MARISCHEN QUARTET
Featuring Scott Marischen, Debbie Spring, Rusty Heck and Tony Verdejo. The Marischen Quartet brings together Acoustic Electric Harp, Five String Viola, Acoustic Bass and Jazz Drums. The grouping is sonically
Featuring Scott Marischen, Debbie Spring, Rusty Heck and Tony Verdejo. The Marischen Quartet brings together Acoustic Electric Harp, Five String Viola, Acoustic Bass and Jazz Drums. The grouping is sonically lush and works perfectly together. Performing eclectic choices including Pop music by Sting, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross,The Beatles and The Police. They will also be checking out music by popular Jazz Artists such as Pat Metheny, Chick Corea and some originals by Scott & Debbie. Hope to see everyone there and look forward to a great night of music 🎵 vibes!
fri30oct8:00 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
November
wed04nov7:00 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.
Admiral Radio, the award-winning folkgrass/Americana act from South Carolina, is the creative partnership of Coty Hoover and Becca Smith. Named after their old wooden radio, this husband-and-wife team blends
Admiral Radio, the award-winning folkgrass/Americana act from South Carolina, is the creative partnership of Coty Hoover and Becca Smith. Named after their old wooden radio, this husband-and-wife team blends heartfelt harmonies, storytelling, and raw sincerity. Having met while waiting tables in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, their sound is straightforward yet powerful—rooted in tight vocal interplay and finely picked acoustic instruments. Inspired by the everyday, their songs explore life lessons, the quiet hustle of ordinary life, and the dogged optimism that drives it all.
Simply put, Becca and Coty aim to leave listeners better than they found them. They have five independently produced albums under their belt, garnering critical acclaim and national radio play. For their next full-length album, the group has officially signed with Too Fine Records, the new label by Triple 8 Management (Sierra Ferrell, Kaitlin Butts, Madison Cunningham).
Known for their energetic and emotional live shows, Admiral Radio has shared stages with bluegrass legend Del McCoury, folkgrass icon Molly Tuttle, pop-rock sensation Judah & the Lion, and more. They have also earned first-place and finalist honors in prestigious songwriting competitions around the country, including Kerrville NewFolk, the MerleFest Band Competition, Cayamo Soundcheck, and the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Official Songwriter Showcase. With every mile down America’s backroads, Admiral Radio shares their interpretation of the folk legacy that feels both timeless and fresh.
sat07nov8:00 pmFOLK CLUB OF SOUTH FLORIDA PRESENTS RACHEL FARO ACCOMPANIED BY SAMMY FIGUEROA
FOLK CLUB OF SOUTH FLORIDA PRESENTS: RACHEL FARO ACCOMPANIED BY SAMMY FIGUEROA Rachel Faro is an accomplished singer/songwriter, record producer and independent label executive. As a singer/songwriter
FOLK CLUB OF SOUTH FLORIDA PRESENTS: RACHEL FARO ACCOMPANIED BY SAMMY FIGUEROA
Rachel Faro is an accomplished singer/songwriter, record producer and independent label executive. As a singer/songwriter she is beloved by fans all over the world — her first album “Refugees” (Sony/RCA) is a classic. Her beautiful voice, her brilliant, poetic lyrics and her classic pop/folk songs offer a lyrical and spiritual sensibility. One of a handful of women record producers Rachel has produced over thirty albums (three of which have received Grammy Nominations) by artists ranging from Odetta to Eddie Palmieri. She is also the president of Ashé Records, an independent label specializing in music from the African Diaspora. Recently she is featured in the award-winning documentary film ‘Satan and Adam’ about a fascinating blues duo whose albums she produced for Rounder Records. Rachel will be joined by her partner/husband legendary percussionist Sammy Figueroa and other surprise guests.
Watch Rachel in Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wlP4JYFcaM
wed11nov7:00 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.
sat14nov7:30 pmSUNDOWN SOUND w/ HONEY HORIZON
SUNDOWN SOUND with HONEY HORIZON 7:30pm- $10 COVER CHARGE Sundown Soundcreates eclectic, heartfelt original music channeling diverse influences of acoustic rock, Americana, jazz, bluegrass, blues, folk, and progressive alternative
SUNDOWN SOUND with HONEY HORIZON 7:30pm- $10 COVER CHARGE
Sundown Soundcreates eclectic, heartfelt original music channeling diverse influences of acoustic rock, Americana, jazz, bluegrass, blues, folk, and progressive alternative genres. Thought-provoking, socially conscious lyrics explore themes ranging from the spiritual and metaphysical, to love, and beauty. Sundown Sound at root is a feeling, one that creates a bond with their audience, while injecting good doses of humor and fun. Hailing from South Florida, the band is comprised of songwriters Mike Matthews (vocals, guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo), Daniel Wolpin (vocals, guitar), Mano Pila (percussion, vocals), and Tate Earle (vocals, guitar, bass, blues harp). In these days of AI and computer-generated music-making, Sundown Sound is on a mission to prove that homemade, hand-crafted music is viable and vital.
Honey Horizon are hard-core lovers of music from every decade, featuring Lana Yvonne Pearson on lead vocals, & Kevin Christopher Reid on guitar. The duo performs a mix of covers and original songs in genres ranging from classic rock to pop and beyond. Hailing from South Florida, their music project formed unofficially when they met in 2014, and they’ve been jamming together ever since. Lana & Kevin will deliver their collaboration direct to you from their living room and onto the Luna Star stage.
wed18nov7:00 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.
wed25nov7:00 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.
sat28nov6:30 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!
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