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Jackie Straw – INSIDE – FREE at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen
Sun, Nov 8 · 8:30 PM

Jackie Straw – INSIDE – FREE

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen

Check out Jackie Straw's Goddess Grass, a roots band from Los Angeles. At Smiley's Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen in Bolinas on Sunday, November…

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The Smithereens at Sweetwater Music Hall
Fri, Nov 13 · 8 PM

The Smithereens

Sweetwater Music Hall

Power-pop veterans since the '80s, still touring the hooks that made them college-radio staples. Part of Marin Nights’ Sweetwater Music Hall · Live Music…

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Ebb & Flow- INSIDE at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen
Sat, Nov 14 · 8:30 PM

Ebb & Flow- INSIDE

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen

Ebb & Flow brings house, deep house & Chicago sounds with Dan Suda, DJ Hot Sushi, SF underground veteran Emanuel Skinner & Beavswax. At…

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Mike Hellman and the Banned Books – INSIDE at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen
Sat, Nov 21 · 8:30 PM

Mike Hellman and the Banned Books – INSIDE

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen

Gritty Texas-bred roots renegade-baritone swagger, outlaw spirit, and high-energy sets that swing from tender to full-throttle rock ‘n’ roll At Smiley's Schooner Saloon, Hotel…

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Epicenter Blackout Wednesday! – INSIDE at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen
Wed, Nov 25 · 8:30 PM

Epicenter Blackout Wednesday! – INSIDE

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen

Epicenter Sound System flips the bird and brings the best deals in Reggae/Dancehall/Hip-Hop vibe feat. DJs Omatic, Zoro, and Zelus! At Smiley's Schooner Saloon,…

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SEB EL ZIN – INSIDE – FREE at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen
Sat, Nov 28 · 8:30 PM

SEB EL ZIN – INSIDE – FREE

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen

SEB EL ZIN merges electro-dance and trance with music straight from a futuristic Orient At Smiley's Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen in Bolinas on…

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College of Marin Jazz Ensemble at James Dunn Theatre
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM

College of Marin Jazz Ensemble

James Dunn Theatre

A Retrospective of Big Band Jazz, including funk, fusion, and swing. At James Dunn Theatre in Kentfield on Friday, December 4, doors 7:30 pm.…

Jerry Bojeste Band – INSIDE at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen
Fri, Dec 4 · 8:30 PM

Jerry Bojeste Band – INSIDE

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen

The Jerry Bojeste Band: Funk, Rock & original Cosmic Bolinas Soul with a Latin twist - come on down, bring your water wings &…

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Christmas with Crooner Ed in San Rafael at The Belrose
Sat, Dec 5 · 7:30 PM

Christmas with Crooner Ed in San Rafael

The Belrose

The most fun and entertaining easy-listening jazz show you'll see all year featuring timeless standards and chart topping originals. At The Belrose in San…

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Sam Grisman & Max Flansburg Duo at Old Western Saloon
Sat, Dec 5 · 8 PM

Sam Grisman & Max Flansburg Duo

Old Western Saloon

A rare, 21-plus in-person duo show celebrating the acoustic music that shaped Sam Grisman and Max Flansburg. At Old Western Saloon in Point Reyes…

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Prog Frog  + CHIROMANCER – INSIDE at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 PM

Prog Frog + CHIROMANCER – INSIDE

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen

Prog Frog weaves 70s prog, folk, Irish trad, modern & spiritual jazz into something wholly their own. Plus unique art rock duo Chiromancer! At…

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College of Marin Chamber Singers at Lefort Recital Hall / PA72
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:30 PM

College of Marin Chamber Singers

Lefort Recital Hall / PA72

The College of Marin Chamber Singers present A Vocal Feast. At Lefort Recital Hall / PA72 in Kentfield on Friday, December 11, doors 7:30…

Midlife Riot – INSIDE – FREE at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen
Fri, Dec 11 · 8:30 PM

Midlife Riot – INSIDE – FREE

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen

0s alternative rock lives! Midlife Riot plays high-energy hits from Green Day, Weezer & No Doubt. Dust off your Docs! At Smiley's Schooner Saloon,…

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College of Marin Symphony Orchestra at James Dunn Theatre
Sat, Dec 12 · 7:30 PM

College of Marin Symphony Orchestra

James Dunn Theatre

Dvořák: Symphony No. 6 At James Dunn Theatre in Kentfield on Saturday, December 12, doors 7:30 pm. College of Marin Symphony OrchestraJim Stopher, conductorSaturday,…

Junk Parlor – INSIDE at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen
Sat, Dec 12 · 8:30 PM

Junk Parlor – INSIDE

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen

“Crooner Punk” w/ acoustic Manouche-style jazz guitar, ripping violin, banjo, colorful cajon percussion and fretless bass At Smiley's Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen in…

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College of Marin Symphonic Wind Ensemble at James Dunn Theatre
Sun, Dec 13 · 3 PM

College of Marin Symphonic Wind Ensemble

James Dunn Theatre

American Masterworks for Band At James Dunn Theatre in Kentfield on Sunday, December 13, doors 3:00 pm. Symphonic Wind EnsembleAmerican Masterworks for BandDr. Trevor…

Evening of Christmas Music at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Sun, Dec 20 · 6 PM

Evening of Christmas Music

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Evening of Christmas Music At The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Rafael on Sunday, December 20, doors 6:00 pm. Gather…

Open Mic Hosted By Olright at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen
Thu, Dec 24 · 7 PM

Open Mic Hosted By Olright

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen

Every 4th Thurs. 7ish-PM-FREE - Olright will be settin' the stage for folks to showcase their stuff, so come on down! At Smiley's Schooner…

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Dionlovelle – INSIDE – FREE at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen
Sat, Dec 26 · 8:30 PM

Dionlovelle – INSIDE – FREE

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen

Soulful live R&B, pop and alternative with powerful vocals, acoustic guitar, original songs, and live looping. At Smiley's Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen in…

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Cotter + Jackson + Chrisman – INSIDE – FREE at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen
Sat, Jan 9 · 8:30 PM

Cotter + Jackson + Chrisman – INSIDE – FREE

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen

California Celtic with deep groove and soul: fiddle, guitar and hammer dulcimer on original tunes, ballads and reworked folk favorites. At Smiley's Schooner Saloon,…

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VIVA Rock & Roll – INSIDE – FREE at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen
Sat, Feb 13 · 8:30 PM

VIVA Rock & Roll – INSIDE – FREE

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen

VIVA Rock & Roll is a an electric, psychedelic rock band combining styles from Disco to Country in a delicious soul-satisfying swirl. At Smiley's…

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Frequently asked

Where can I hear live music in Marin?

Mac's at 19 Broadway in Fairfax books music most nights. Beyond it, Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley takes the larger touring acts, with Rancho Nicasio, Peri's Silver Dollar and Sausalito's No Name Bar covering the rest.

Is there a cover charge for live music shows in Marin?

It varies by show. Ticketed sets at Mac's at 19 Broadway generally run between $10 and $25, and the venue's weekly Tuesday comedy night is free. Every listing on this page shows its own price.

What kind of live music plays in Marin County?

Recent bookings span New Orleans-style jazz, Sinatra standards, reggae and dub, live-band Bay Area hip-hop and early jazz and blues, mostly at Mac's at 19 Broadway in Fairfax.

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