Song Circle Houston

10/03/2026

This Thursday, March 12th, we have a special Song Circle Houston sponsored show at Kojak's cafe. Aaron Nathans will be in town from his native Philadelphia, PA area, along with local songwriter Narissa Bond whow will open the show. Aaron has been a three-time Kerrville New Folk Finalist (!), and a winner of the South Florida Folk Festival songwriting contest. This should be a great show! No tickets or cover charge, we pass the donation jar for the performers. Suggested Donation $20.

Come on out for some good food, beer and wine, camraderie, and above all, some great music! Free parking. Kojaks is located at 1912 W 18th street, in Timbergrove, Houston.

03/02/2026

Song Circle Houston has a great show lined up at Kojak's cafe for this coming Thursday, Feb 5th. We will have Jacob Furr from Fort Worth in to perform.
Jacob is an award-winning songwriter, multi instrumentalist, collaborator, and genre fluid artist. His work blends West Coast folk with the dusty expanses of West Texas, and explores themes and stories of love, loss, grief, and recovery. Though Furr's most significant work is a three album cycle over 10 years about the loss of his wife to brain cancer in 2013, His songwriting paints pictures of thunderstorms on the Llano Estacado, cemeteries of lost life boat sailors in California, and the intimate feelings and details of recovery and healing. All of these stories and themes are blended into songs that range from towering electric anthems of lost stars, to intimate, solo work."

No cover charge, please make a donation to support the artist. Pam Grisham will open the show.

17/12/2025

This Sunday is our annual holiday potluck at Kojak’s. We will gather and break bread at 1:00. Once the bread is broken, we will circle up and play as usual.
We meet every 3rd Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00ish at Kojak’s.

15/12/2025

It's the last Song Circle Houston show of 2025... It's Brightwire, and Stars & Satellites, together for an evening of music at Kojak's cafe, 1912 W 18th Street. Come on out for some holiday cheer and support live original music. Great food, beer and wine, lots of free parking. It's a free show, but we will ask for donations (tips) for the performers!

Our next sponsored show will be January 8th, 2026 with Martin Gilmore.

16/11/2025

We've got a Song Circle today, 3rd Sunday of November. However, it won't be taking place at Kojaks as normal, due to remodeling going on. We will be gathering at Wolfsmith's - located at 201 Woodard Street in Houston (just east of I-45 and south of the 610 north loop. Starts at 1PM, goes till 5PM, come when you can, leave when you have to. Don't go to the Moto Shop on 26th street.

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11/11/2025

Thursday, November 13th, Song Circle Houston presents Andrew Delaney and Justin Farren live at Kojak's Houston, 1912 W 18th Street. Two amazing songwriters you don't want to miss! You can read more about their bios at www.kojakshouston.com/events. Music from 7-9. We don't sell tickets, we pass the donation jar, $20 suggested, but contribute what you can. It'll be worth every penny.

14/10/2025

Join Us for our next Gatherin', Sunday, October 19th, from 1PM-5PM at Kojak's Fine Foods, 1912 West 18th Street.

In addition, we have a Song Prompt to give if you would like to write a song and present it at the meeting. Note - this is NOT mandatory. The prompt for October is "Fire".

Time to get "fired" up. It's always great to hear what people come up with!

We welcome all levels and acoustic instruments, come when you can, leave when you have to
Drinks including beer and soft drinks available for sale
Plenty of free parking
Song Circle Houston is a non-profit 501c3 organization

01/10/2025

This Thursday night October 2nd, Song Circle Houston will present Hilary Tipps and Steve Obermiller, also known as Tipps and Obermiller at Kojak's Houston , 1912 W 18th Street. I was able to hear them this past week at our annual Southwest Folk Alliance conference in Austin. They are an amazing husband and wife duo with great harmonies and well written songs. Don't miss this show if you can make it! Music from 7PM to 9PM. We will also have a sneak preview of music from David B Hakan in from Kansas City.

We've got a great lineup for the rest of October as well, as we will be featuring a six piece bluegrass band called the Fireants on October 9th, Frank Martin Gilligan with Joe Gavito on the 16th, Susan Elliott on the 23rd, and our friend Brian Kalinec will present Joel McColl at a Brian at Berkalin concert series on October 30th. Original live music at its best!

No cover, no tickets to buy, we pass the hat for your donation! Great food, beer and wine and plenty of free parking.

23/09/2025

This Thursday, September 25th, Song Circle Houston will be hosting an Open Mic at Kojak's Houston, 1912 W 18th Street. The host for the event will be Jim Gill. Come early and sign up and get on stage! From 7-9 PM!

19/09/2025