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Solid Grounds Music Cafe

Where community brews creativity. Solid Grounds Music Cafe is a nonprofit music venue in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

We host great live music and provide a casual environment where all are welcome.

09/01/2026

We will be closed this Friday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day but be sure to join us on September 11 for Flambeaux!

08/25/2026

🎶 LIVE MUSIC AT SOLID GROUNDS! 🎶

Join us Friday, August 28 for an evening with Moksi an indie-soul duo bringing heartfelt music from the mountains of New Mexico. ❤️

Made up of singer-songwriter Delaney Davis and her wife Valorie on percussion, Moksi blends indie-folk, soul, and Americana into music rooted in love, resilience, and healing. Their soulful sound is sure to make for a beautiful night of music and connection.

📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
🕡 Doors open: 6:30 PM
🎵 Music starts: 7:00 PM
📍 Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living
2404 San Mateo Pl NE, Albuquerque

✨ NO COVER CHARGE!
Solid Grounds operates on a generosity model. There is no set cover charge for admission or snacks but donations are welcomed and encouraged. Your support keeps the music alive!

Bring a friend, grab a cup of coffee, and settle in for some wonderful live music! ☕🎶

08/18/2026

🎶 LIVE MUSIC AT SOLID GROUNDS! 🎶

Get ready for a night of bluesy, funky, groove-based music with Blue Midnight 🎸

Their original compositions blend soulful lyrics, improvisational excursions, and the kind of musical chemistry that makes every performance feel like a conversation between top-notch musicians.

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
🕡 Doors open: 6:30 PM
🎵 Music starts: 7:00 PM
📍 Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living
2404 San Mateo Place NE, Albuquerque

💙 NO COVER CHARGE!

Solid Grounds operates on a generosity model. There is no set cover charge for admission or refreshments but donations are welcomed and encouraged. Your support keeps the music alive!

Come hang out, enjoy some great live music, support local musicians, and be part of the Solid Grounds community!

👉 Learn more: https://SolidGroundsABQ.fun

08/11/2026

🎶 LIVE MUSIC AT SOLID GROUNDS MUSIC CAFE! 🎶

Join us Friday, August 14 for an evening of soulful, roots-inspired music with Levi Dean and the Mesa Rats!

With introspective songwriting and distinctive vocals, Levi Dean blends Americana, folk, blues, and alt-country into a sound that feels both rooted in tradition and refreshingly contemporary. 🤠🎸

🕡 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🎵 Music Starts: 7:00 PM
🎟️ NO COVER CHARGE!

At Solid Grounds, we operate on a generosity model. There’s no set cover fee for admission and refreshments but donations are encouraged and welcomed. Your support keeps the music alive!

📍 Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living
2404 San Mateo Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Come enjoy great music, good company, coffee, and community! Bring a friend and settle in for a wonderful Friday night. 🎶☕️

08/04/2026

🎻 An evening of heartfelt music awaits! 🎶

Join us Friday, August 7th, as Heartstrings takes the stage at Solid Grounds Music Cafe!

Featuring the incredible duo of Kristina Jacobsen and Dair Obenshain, Heartstrings weaves together poetic songwriting, soaring harmonies, expressive fiddle, and Appalachian-inspired rhythms into a performance that is both deeply moving and joyfully uplifting. Their music celebrates our shared humanity with warmth, wit, and unforgettable melodies.

✨ Doors open: 6:30 PM
🎵 Music begins: 7:00 PM

No cover charge!
Solid Grounds operates on a generosity model. There is no set cover charge for admission and refreshments but donations are encouraged and welcomed. Your support keeps the music alive!

📍 Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living
2404 San Mateo Place NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Bring a friend, enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack, and experience an evening of authentic music in a welcoming community. We can't wait to see you there!

https://www.solidgroundsabq.fun

07/28/2026

🎤 NEW! The Spotlight Sessions with Vohn 🎶

Calling all singers, songwriters and musicians! Join us for the debut of The Spotlight Sessions with Vohn at Solid Grounds Music Café—a welcoming new open mic where local talent takes center stage.

✨ Friday, July 31
🕡 Doors & sign-ups: 6:30 PM
🎵 Performances: 7:00–9:00 PM

Bring your talent and your instrument—we'll provide the PA system, sound tech, and do our best to accommodate backing tracks from your phone or flash drive. Each performer will have a 10-minute or 2-song set.

Whether you're ready to perform or just want to enjoy an evening of incredible local music, we'd love to see you there!

No set cover charge for admission and refreshments but donations are welcomed and encouraged. Your support keeps the music alive!

🎙 Hosted by Albuquerque singer-songwriter Vohn.

More info: https://solidgroundsabq.fun

07/21/2026

🎷 Smooth Jazz. Great Company. Free Admission. ☕🎶

Join us at Solid Grounds Music Café on Friday, July 24 for an evening of cool, sophisticated jazz with the Indigo Jazz Ensemble!

Featuring Grey Barrera, David Bliss, Jamie Harrison, Steve Hersee, and Kirsty Mills, this talented quintet blends smooth vocals, timeless jazz standards, and irresistible grooves into a performance that's sure to leave you smiling.

🕡 Doors open: 6:30 PM
🎵 Music begins: 7:00 PM
📍 Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living
2404 San Mateo Pl. NE, Albuquerque

No cover charge! We operate on a generosity model. No set cover charge for admission and refreshments but donations are welcomed and encouraged. Your support keeps the music alive!

Bring a friend, grab a coffee and a snack, and settle in for an unforgettable evening of live jazz!

More info: https://solidgroundsabq.fun

07/13/2026

🎶 An Evening of Award-Winning Jazz Awaits! 🎶

Join us at Solid Grounds Music Café on Friday, July 17 for an unforgettable night of exceptional live music featuring Saya Sommers and Michael Anthony.

Tokyo-born vocalist Saya Sommers brings a captivating blend of Jazz, Soul, R&B, and Pop, fresh off the success of her award-winning debut album Unfettered. She'll be joined by legendary guitarist Michael Anthony, a New Mexico Music Hall of Fame inductee whose remarkable career spans decades of performances, recordings, and jazz education.

🕡 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🎵 Music Begins: 7:00 PM

✨ No Cover Charge!
Solid Grounds operates on a generosity model—there's no set cover charge for admission or refreshments but donations are encouraged and welcomed. Your support keeps the music alive!

📍 Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living
2404 San Mateo Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Bring a friend, enjoy coffee and snacks, and experience an evening of world-class music in one of Albuquerque's most welcoming listening rooms. We can't wait to see you there!

Address

2404 San Mateo Place NE
Albuquerque, NM
87110

Website

http://www.solidgroundsabq.fun/

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