Doors open at 6:30pm. Music starts at 7:00pm.
May 9, 2025
Mineral Hill
Mineral Hill was formed in 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We bring Human Country Funk and eclectic feral Americana… Enthusiastic fans describe us as “surprisingly tolerable” and “the house band at the human dog park.”
The band is comprised of Lauren Addario on drums and vocals; Jonathan Mark on guitar, banjo, mandolin and vocals and John Funkhouser on keyboard, bass and vocals.
They have performed hundreds of times across the Southwest, including the ABQ Museum’s Third Thursday in the amphitheater, Sunport Serenades, and the Old Town Holiday Stroll.
The band is comprised of Lauren Addario on drums and vocals; Jonathan Mark on guitar, banjo, mandolin and vocals and John Funkhouser on keyboard, bass and vocals.
They have performed hundreds of times across the Southwest, including the ABQ Museum’s Third Thursday in the amphitheater, Sunport Serenades, and the Old Town Holiday Stroll.
May 16, 2025
Jill Cohn
In 1997 Cohn arrived in Seattle just in time for the rebirth of the coffee house. Time was ripe for song and melancholy in the Emerald City and there were many up n coming female singer songwriters coming on the scene. Jill's piano guitar driven pop fit right in and she was quickly welcomed to perform at many venues and songwriter's circles. Performing solo and with her band, she began touring extensively after becoming a Top Five Finalist During the first National Lilith Fair Competition Talent Search, which landed her on the cover of the Seattle Times Entertainment Section.
Her 4th album, "the absence of moving" became a mainstay on AAA Radio with the first single "Louisiana Lover" receiving accolades from Rolling Stone, Songwriter Magazine and Album Network.
In 2015 Cohn reached out to Grammy Award Producer Malcolm Burn and a new chapter of her career was born. Jill went to his studio in Kingston NY to record her "Yellow Rose" EP and then returned later in the year to record her "Heartstrings Touching Ground" release. Jill's most recent collection of songs, entitled "Balanced on the Rail" was recorded with her Seattle Bandmates, long-time producer, Stephen Sherrard and Malcolm Burn in Seattle during a week in late December. An endorsee of Taylor Guitars since 1999 Jill continues to tour and has shared the stage as support with many National Touring Artists including: Horse Feathers, Danelle Ate the Sandwich, Vonda Shepard, Stacey Earle, Loudon Wainwright III, Cheryl Wheeler, It's a Beautiful Day, Elvin Bishop, David Bromberg, Dave Matthews, Shawn Mullins and most recently two nights supporting J.D. Souther at Seattle's Premier Venue, The Trip.
Her 4th album, "the absence of moving" became a mainstay on AAA Radio with the first single "Louisiana Lover" receiving accolades from Rolling Stone, Songwriter Magazine and Album Network.
In 2015 Cohn reached out to Grammy Award Producer Malcolm Burn and a new chapter of her career was born. Jill went to his studio in Kingston NY to record her "Yellow Rose" EP and then returned later in the year to record her "Heartstrings Touching Ground" release. Jill's most recent collection of songs, entitled "Balanced on the Rail" was recorded with her Seattle Bandmates, long-time producer, Stephen Sherrard and Malcolm Burn in Seattle during a week in late December. An endorsee of Taylor Guitars since 1999 Jill continues to tour and has shared the stage as support with many National Touring Artists including: Horse Feathers, Danelle Ate the Sandwich, Vonda Shepard, Stacey Earle, Loudon Wainwright III, Cheryl Wheeler, It's a Beautiful Day, Elvin Bishop, David Bromberg, Dave Matthews, Shawn Mullins and most recently two nights supporting J.D. Souther at Seattle's Premier Venue, The Trip.
May 23, 2025
Susan Clark and Scott Swezy
Susan Clark is a hard-working musician who sings her heart out whenever she performs! She lives east of Albuquerque in a home that is located in the middle of the beautiful Cibola National Forest. Currently the Director of Musical Inspiration for the Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living in Albuquerque, Susan also sings for Alzheimer patients and veterans on a regular basis..She has received songwriting awards and honorable mentions from The Kerrville Folk Festival,(Grassy Hill New Folk winner) The Empower Posi Awards, The National Folk Alliance and The New Mexico Music Awards.. Most recently, Susan was instrumental in reviving the Solid Grounds Coffeehouse when it closed it's doors in December 2023.. As a long time performer at Solid Grounds,she feels it's important to keep the venue going, as it provides performers a concert setting in which their music can be enjoyed by an appreciative, attentive audience.
Scott Swezy lives and works in Albuquerque New Mexico. His passion is the art of abstraction. Scott is an accomplished painter, printmaker and pastel artist. He is the owner of Scott Swezy Printmaking Studio in Albuquerque which specializes in one-of-a-kind monotypes.
Along with his passion for the visual arts, Scott is also an accomplished percussionist. He has performed, recorded and produced music with Susan for many years.
Scott Swezy lives and works in Albuquerque New Mexico. His passion is the art of abstraction. Scott is an accomplished painter, printmaker and pastel artist. He is the owner of Scott Swezy Printmaking Studio in Albuquerque which specializes in one-of-a-kind monotypes.
Along with his passion for the visual arts, Scott is also an accomplished percussionist. He has performed, recorded and produced music with Susan for many years.
May 30, 2025
Open Mic Night With Tony Mora
Live music producer, promoter, recruiter and singer/songwriter; Tony Mora applies
a lifetime of musical exposure and experience to producing live music events.
From multi-day music festivals to intimate coffee house style venues, Tony’s
attention to production details and audience enjoyment is the fuel that keeps his
passion for live entertainment burning. As a performer, Tony and his band the
“Lost Howlin’ Coyotes” won the New Mexico Music Award for their 2015 CD
release titled “Moonshine” for best Bluegrass recording and original song
“Morgan Jones.”
Most recently, Tony has realized a life-long dream of hosting his own music related
radio show and has become part of the DJ staff hosting the weekly KUNM music program "Folk Routes."
a lifetime of musical exposure and experience to producing live music events.
From multi-day music festivals to intimate coffee house style venues, Tony’s
attention to production details and audience enjoyment is the fuel that keeps his
passion for live entertainment burning. As a performer, Tony and his band the
“Lost Howlin’ Coyotes” won the New Mexico Music Award for their 2015 CD
release titled “Moonshine” for best Bluegrass recording and original song
“Morgan Jones.”
Most recently, Tony has realized a life-long dream of hosting his own music related
radio show and has become part of the DJ staff hosting the weekly KUNM music program "Folk Routes."
How to participate
If you are interested in participating in the open mic, here's how it will work.
1. Onsite signups start at 6:30pm on a first come, first served basis, there are NO advanced signups.
2. Limit signups to 10 participants only:
a. allow max of 10 minutes per act (includes intros. and song
announcements, etc.)
b. do NOT allow backline gear, vocals, instruments mic'd or direct
connect only
3. Adhere to time limits w/out exception.
4. After the ten act limit is reached, additional acts can be signed up in the event there is still time at the end of the show.
1. Onsite signups start at 6:30pm on a first come, first served basis, there are NO advanced signups.
2. Limit signups to 10 participants only:
a. allow max of 10 minutes per act (includes intros. and song
announcements, etc.)
b. do NOT allow backline gear, vocals, instruments mic'd or direct
connect only
3. Adhere to time limits w/out exception.
4. After the ten act limit is reached, additional acts can be signed up in the event there is still time at the end of the show.
Solid Grounds Music Cafe
4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
