Jim Bartholomew featured Friday May 9, 2025 at the Stage Left Open Mic, 7:00 pm / CDT (doors open at 6:30 pm).
Save the date, Friday, May 9! Please join us at Stage Left Cafe, 125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock, on the historic Woodstock Square. Returning to Friday evenings brought back our great crowds along with wonderful music.
These monthly events offer a delightful evening of music and friendship. We hope to see you — performing or enjoying the performances.
Jim Bartholomew Featured Friday May 9, 2025 | Stage Left Open Mic
Jim is no stranger to Stage Left. He has appeared at the Friday Stage Left Open Mics, both in person and online, also serving as featured performer.
Jim’s roots are in the Folk Revival of the late 60s, and years of performing and entertaining have shaped him into a consummate singer and songwriter. His repertoire covers generations and includes songs he has written, songs we’ve all heard and loved, and obscure and interesting songs he’s found along the way.
Since his introduction to the folk audiences in the early 70s, Jim has performed not only in small clubs but also on some of the largest stages in the nation. Playing with some of Chicago’s best musicians in the course of 200-plus dates per year for decades, he distinguished himself as the featured vocalist with the most popular bar bands in the city and suburbs.
Jim and his bands appeared with some of the biggest names in music as featured performers at the Old Town School of Folk Music, at the first Taste of Chicago, at numerous colleges, state and county fairs, and in concert with Jethro Burns, The Osborne Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, The Kingston Trio, Richey Furay, Loretta Lynn, Tom T. Hall and Marty Robbins among others.
Jim’s set list is fluid and molds itself to the wishes and vibes of that day’s audience, which is soon captured by his quick wit, solid guitar playing, and soulful voice. Jim performs with great humor, understanding and respect for the genre, the song and the setting.
Find Out More About Jim Here…
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Stage Left Open Mics get better and better since we came back to Friday evenings. Spots fill quickly, so sign up early — two songs or ten minutes, whichever comes first.
If you’d like to perform and haven’t already completed your one-time informational form, please visit this page (or use the button below). Once you submit the form, then return to that page any time to request a performance spot in any of our venues.
You can also contact the event organizer directly, for Stage Left Open Mics, Keith Johnson, keith@offsquaremusic.org.
What is the Stage Left Open Mic?
These Open Mics, brought to you by Off Square Music, are monthly events on 2nd Fridays in Woodstock. Performers — musicians, singers, poets, and others — come together to connect with a live audience in a wonderful, family-friendly environment.
Whether you’re just starting out as a performer or are a seasoned veteran, our audience provides a supportive atmosphere. Stage Left, part of the Woodstock Opera House, adds to that ambiance with an exceptional performance space and sound system.
Off Square Music requests a $5.00/pp suggested donation to support our many music activities, including these Stage Left Open Mic nights.
Important note to all performers and attendees
Masks are currently optional, and we do not require proof of vaccination. Please be thoughtful of your neighbors.
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