Booking

Musicians

Live music is presented most nights of the week, except Mondays. Some nights are reserved for poetry, story telling, artist receptions, weekly jazz jams and monthly folk music jams. Most performers, particularly those who are new to Linnaea’s, play for tips, CD sales, coffee and dessert. Four acts per month are paid $50.00, and those slots are booked up 3-5 months in advance. Linnaea’s has no PA system or sound gear, but most musicians bring their own, or simply play unamplified. There are no cover charges, and all ages are welcome.

We have 2 stages. Most shows are held in the main room, which seats about 30 with tables, or 40 chairs arranged in rows with tables removed (ask staff before moving furniture). On a warm summer night, the garden stage is available for performances.

All musicians are booked by the owners of the cafe, Marianne and David. Email Linnaeas@sbcglobal.net

A low cost housing option for traveling musicians is Hostel Obispo. Dorm-style shared housing and private rooms are available. Make sure to tell them you are performing at Linnaea’s. Call (805) 544-4678 for reservations.

Visual artists

Art for the café is booked almost a year in advance. Every September a call for art is placed in the local papers and with the Art’s Council email group. All artists are interviewed and the 12 artists for the following year are decided upon sometime in October. We generally have anywhere from 30-60 artists apply for the 11 open spots. December is reserved for our annual “Hang it All” show. A group show geared towards giving the gift of art for the holidays. If you are a visual artist contact Marianne at the above email address. We also highly suggest you join Arts Obispo. Artist receptions are always held during San Luis Obispo’s Art After Dark. The first Friday of every month.