Website for Drowsy Maggies Music Cafe North Park

A Renaissance Fair In Balboa Park in 1980 was such a hit it inspired Marcus to open Drowsy Maggies in North Park featuring Live Jazz and Folk Music. The groups Jackstraws & Raggle Taggle helped in the beginnings of the Caberet/music venue. These groups included Jean Stewart, Children's Librarian, Mike Stewart, Guitar and computer scientist, Jeff Pekarek, bass player/ Historian and Shantyman, Floyd Fronius, Violinist & Inventor, David Kendal- guitarist & music historian. Drowsy Maggies soon got wildly popular with the variety of music bands and Marcus was booking 7 days a week, from all over the world, helping to give all these creative musicians the spotlight they have all deserved.

 

31th and University Avenue in North Park San Diego.

This page will be linked to Facebook and TikTok and Instagram and advertised .

The site will soon become a Women's Sports Bar where the womens games gets permanent priority over mens sports games.

When the games are done, we would like Drowsy Maggies (your pub) to have music... From historical music from the past to traditional and jazz.

The One of Us Bar is dedicated to being a cornerstone in the community, where fans come together to celebrate the achievements of women in sports. They strive to create an upscale and inviting atmosphere that encourages inclusivity, fosters empowerment, and ensures every guest has an exceptional experience. By featuring women's sports and providing an energetic atmosphere, They aim to inspire and unite sports fans from all backgrounds.

History and Stories of the past...

Once Upon a Time in North Park Drowsy Maggie’s By Steve Hon. internet reported:

Drowsy Maggie’s was the name of a restaurant and alcoholfree nightclub that operated at 3089 University Avenue from June 1, 1981 through mid April 1991. The proprietor of Drowsy Maggie’s was Marcus Robbins who set a goal of establishing a music venue where customers could listen to an eclectic mix of alternative music ranging from jazz, blues, and traditional folk to ethnic music from around the world. Live music was available seven nights a week. Although Drowsy Maggie’s could have probably succeeded on the merits of its menu alone, the live music made it a special place which is why many people have such fond memories of the establishment that over 12 years after it closed its doors, people still are referring to the location by that name. The musicians performed for tips only and while the very loud cappuccino machine located in the dining and listening area could be annoying to both the musicians and the customers, Drowsy Maggie’s was a key outlet for local musicians to display their talent for over ten years. Marcus Robbins closed Drowsy Maggie’s in April 1991 after his rent was raised from $1,400 a month to $3,500 a month and the cost increase made it too expensive to continue. After Drowsy Maggie’s closed , there were some other businesses that occupied the location until a serious fire caused by a car hitting a gas meter caused extensive damage to the building. After sitting dormant for many years, the URBN group of restraunteurs rebuilt it into the grand pizza pub. They are now selling it to womens sports enthusiastists.

Drowsy Maggies Music Cafe -Distant History of 1970's & 1980's

Pubs like "The Golden Rolling Belly" and "The Notsom Flotsom" were thriving in North County... while The "Old Time Cafe" in North county was becoming more and more popular and a vortex for the folk music scene of San Diego.

Then the onwers of the Old Time Cafe moved to the mountains leaving a need for a focused pub or music cafe...

Which one of them was Marcus and Drowsy Maggies of North Park

 

Coming to North Park: Drowsy Maggies