Name: Up The Creek Records
Address: 2042 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA, US
Telephone: (925) 954-1261

Photo of the front of music store Up the Creek in Walnut Creek, CA — Front entrance — Up The Creek Records in Walnut Creek
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Photo taken of the casual vibe inside of music store Up the Creek in Walnut Creek, CA — Inside Up The Creek Records in Walnut Creek
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Photo of the performance area at music store Up the Creek in Walnut Creek, CA — The stage at Up The Creek Records in Walnut Creek
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Up the Creek Open Mic

Play this afternoon open mic every second Sunday among the second-hand records

Up the Creek is a locally-owned Vinyl Record, Skate Shop and Live Music Venue. In addition to regular concerts and an open mic event, they have a unique opportunity for solo performers to use their website to sign up to play in the shop any time during business hours.

The Up the Creek Open Mic is perfect for anyone who wants to support scrappy, independent concert venues, digs the skate/punk aesthetic, and never says no to a chance to flip through a vinyl record collection.

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Signup:

walk-in, sign-up at 12:30pm

Time:

1-3pm

When:

Every second Sunday of the month (next event: Sunday, May 10)

MC:

Vince Lay

Performance:

Two songs each (depending on length), Anything goes

Rules:

all ages · All ages and skill levels are welcomed! Stand up comedy is also allowed! (everyone likes to laugh). No Backing Tracks or Drums. Up The Creek Records is a safe space for all, so no homophobia, sexism, or racism of any sort will be tolerated at the mic.

Gear:

House PA, house guitar available

Vibe:

Relaxed, low-pressure environment

Where:

Up The Creek Records, 2042 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek | (925) 954-1261 | nic@upthecreekrecords.com

Website:

Up The Creek Records

Last updated:

18 April 2026