Mike Clark is no stranger to the stage. As a saxophone player with a longstanding affinity for jazz, he and his band have been a mainstay in Calgary's live music scene for a long time. He was nominated for a Maple Blues Award three years in a row and he's performed or recorded alongside many of the greats in the North American blues and jazz scene. Since the late 90s, Mike has hosted a Saturday afternoon jam session that welcomes musicians from a variety of backgrounds.
In 2007, Mike decided it was time to open his own place and broaden the appeal of the musician-friendly atmosphere he'd been a part of for so long. Mikey's Juke Joint & Eatery was born and it still hosts those memorable Saturday jams.
Mikey likes it, and you will, too, when you head to Sunalta for open mic night at Mikey’s Juke Joint & Eatery. Carla Olive hosts, and a featured songwriter typically opens the night with songs, stories and inspiration before relinquishing the stage to other performers. Registration begins at 8 pm, and the performances go from 9 pm to midnight. Performers, bring your own guitar.
A homey, live-music spot on the western outskirts of downtown Calgary, Mikey’s Juke Joint is owned and operated by sax player Mike Clarke. It jumps seven nights a week and draws a dedicated crowd of regulars. Mikey’s presents blues, old-school country and folk performers as well as singer-songwriters. Regular MC-performers include Tim Williams, Tom Phillips and Steve Pineo, and the Mike Clark Band hosts the Saturday afternoon jam. You’re going to see world-class musicians on a regular basis at Mikey’s. Cover charges vary.
Mike Clark of Mikey’s Juke Joint is an award-winning jazz and blues guitarist who has recorded with many of the continent’s best players. With an easygoing kitchen-party vibe, his restaurant and club in Sunalta features an assortment of roots-music performers, including plenty of blues players. The Mexi-Cajun menu is also a draw.