Music
Music
Chit Chat Café provides a unique and intimate venue for all musicians who wish to share their talents. For over 20 years, our little cafe has become a hub for local musicians who want a comfortable place to experiment with new sound, or play some of the old favorites.
All of our shows are free to the public. We request that guests purchase off the menu in lieu of charging a cover.
Booking Info
Here's the deal: We're a pretty small operation, and we are relatively hands off when it comes to the actual sets themselves. We provide the space, the electricity, and a supportive environment for folks to do their own thing. Musicians bring their own equipment, mics and including PAs (until we have one of our own). We can show you around if its your first time, but set up is all on you!
Please note: These gigs are unpaid. We are happy to provide one free drink and one free food item per band member, and we absolutely encourage a tip jar or album sales. At this time we offer Saturday and Sunday times only, but we are looking to expand.
Some tips for a successful gig:
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Promote yourself! While we're pretty cool cats' here, our social media presence is in its infancy. Our reach isn't as far as we'd like just yet.
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Invite family and friends! The more the merrier! We're known for our music, but it is way more fun when there are people to boogie with you,
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There is usually an hour between sets. You'll have to share space with other musicians for loading in/out.
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Relax, have fun, and keep it simple. If you're not having a good time, then what's the point?
Some basic rules:
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Be kind to staff (or you'll get an ear-full from Mrs. Chit Chat).
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Be kind to our neighbors! Our building is aged like a fine wine, and our walls are as thin as paper. We prefer to maintain a respectful relationship with our fellow Pacificans.
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Any musician or music that spreads messages of hate or discrimination will be banned immediately.
We encourage anyone interested to fill out the form below. :)
Songwriters Showcase
Don't feel ready to play a full set? Sign up for the monthly Songwriter Showcase to share your original music and get your name out there! No covers, please.