Events
AT THE PAPER MILL
LIVE MUSIC IS ALWAYS happening at paper mill creek saloon checkout our lineup below
The Papermill has always been the only place for live music in the valley for years.
View our list of entertainment below or visit our Paper Mill Creek Saloon Instagram Page for a listing of local happenings.
You must be 21 or older to enter The Papermill Creek Saloon.
Music
Lineup

Patrick Winningham & Friends
Long time Bay Area singer-songwriter whose songs have been covered by many other artists will be playing original music and a unique mix of classic cover songs.
Patrick’s backing band features other accomplished musicians who often grace the stage here at The Papermill and around Marin County including: Dave Zirbel (pedal steel & electric guitar), Dan McLaughlin (bass), and Tim Gahagan (drums).
Friday, April 24, 2026
5 – 7:30 pm

sunhunter
Sunhunter is the alt-rock project of Tomas Dessle, a home-grown Marin County troubadour. Sunhunter has morphed into a veritable musical chameleon, electrified venues big and small throughout California, the Pacific Northwest Coast, and all over Asia in front of crowds of 10,000 strong.
Friday – April 24, 2026
8:30 pm
$10

agents of change
Agents of Change have been playing their ‘hard folk’ around marin for years. their original songs have the grooves, down home rhythm, slide guitar and now with added spicy percussion. a smooth vocal blend infused with influences of a long musical road played together, aoc create a friendly vibe and positive energy. agents 54, 55 & 77 invite you to come out and enjoy helping to “create the change” – you’ll be glad you did!
Saturday – April 25, 2026
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Free

hallie austin
Her music defies genre, driven by an unquenchable curiosity and a desire to explore vulnerable truths that many shy away from.
Saturday – April 25, 2026
8:00 pm
$15

papermill gang
This is a rotating cast of musical brothers and sisters, and we’re lucky enough to have James Deprato, JT John, Mike Anderson, Darren Nelson, and Jeremy D’Antonio holding it down!!
Sunday – April 26, 2026
6:00 pm

the deep thicket dwellers
Deep Thicket Dwellers are four-piece ensemble originating from Alaska and Virginia, now based in Oakland.
Theeir music weaves together Bluegrass, Old-time, Gypsy Jazz and the playful ingenuity of John Hartford into a distinctive style called Hillbilly Jazz. High-energy performances that inspire foot-stomping revelry.
Thursday – April 30, 2026
7:00 pm

shambollicks
Shambollicks are back in town! We will be rocking The Papermill in true Shambollick style. Come join Mike Weiss, Danny Uzilevsky, Sam Barry, Rob Dietrich and Tom O’Callahan. It’s gonna be a blast!
Friday – May 1, 2026
9:00 pm

space suit
Space Suit is an electro-funk, dance-pop, good-vibe duo from Point Reyes Station, California, with a “desire to inspire and bring that change”. Known for their high-energy, dynamic live shows and a message of positive change, Space Suit wants to bring us all together…and onto the dance floor!
Saturday – May 2, 2026
8:30 pm

Jenny Kerr & Her Imaginary Friends
Jenny Kerr is a gifted songwriter, bringing in the traditions of blues and honkey tonk while retaining a singular voice that is honest and strong. Her songs are personal and universal at once, with anthemic stories told simply and well and a balance between vulnerability and ballsy sass.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
6 – 8pm

Public Safety Social
Join us for our Public Safety Social on the first Tuesday of every month from 12–3pm. Free to attend, with a food truck on site. We welcome police, fire, EMTs, nurses, and all public safety professionals—active and retired.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
12 – 3 pm
Free Event

forest knolls bluegrass jam
Free Bluegrass Community Event
Multiple Jams on and off stage the whole time!
Thursday – May 7, 2026
Open Jam 7:00 – 8:00 pm
House Band 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Open Jam 9:00 – 11:00 pm

Tony Magee
Keeping the seat warm for Danny Montana, Tony’s “buying the rounds” and playing acoustic blues from the 1930’s.
Friday – May 8, 2026
5 – 7:30 pm

vinyl
The band’s diverse sound and high energy shows were met with an overwhelmingly positive response from the start – selling out their first and every show played at their home club – The Sweetwater (over 100)
Friday – May 8, 2026
9:00 – 12:00 pm
$20

dark & stormy
Dark N Stormy has been delivering sets of original renditions of timeless jam-based and funky classics to packed crowds in the SF Bay Area since 2015. Guitarists Jeff Webb and Pete Petitt lead the way with interwining and alternating string work, complemented by the driving keys of John Amster. A rock-solid rhythm section coupling Kevin Woodhouse on drums!
Saturday – May 9, 2026
8:30 pm

papermill gang
This is a rotating cast of musical brothers and sisters, and we’re lucky enough to have James Deprato, JT John, Mike Anderson, Darren Nelson, and Jeremy D’Antonio holding it down!!
Sunday – May 10, 2026
6:00 pm

The forest jam
The Forest Jam is a Marin based band playing danceable covers and originals with jam band vibes!
The Forest Jam started playing in Forest Knolls as a pod during the pandemic. Since then, we’ve had friends join to make this a great experience for locals in Marin and around the Bay Area.
Wednesday – May 13, 2026
6 pm

The Next Phase
The Next Phase is a collective of veteran musicians serving up funky grooves with vintage soul — crafting music designed to keep the room moving all night long. Fueled by a kaleidescopic blend of funk, rock, and jam-infused improvisation, the band pulls their audiences into the groove for a dynamic live music experience.
Thursday – May 14, 2026
7 pm

Lindsay Everly - The Evergreens
Lindsay Everly & The Evergreens are a Northern California–based Americana trio blending folk and bluegrass roots with ethereal three-part harmonies. Fronted by singer-songwriter Lindsay Everly, the band features Michael Brown, a gifted lead vocalist and harmony singer, acoustic and bass guitarist. On lead guitar is Sam Smiley, a master of Roy Nichols–style telecaster picking and carrier the band’s signature electric sound. Together, they create an airy, cinematic soundscape.
Friday – May 15, 2026
8:00 pm
$10 Cover

todos santos
Harmony driven acoustic “ Cantina” Americana
Harmony driven roots splashed with blues, latin, jazz, country and some fine originals!”Todos Santos is Wendy Fitz, Gary Bauman, and Jack Pribble; an acoustic trio created in the small village in Baja California that inspired the name.
Saturday – May 16, 2026
5:00 – 7:00 pm

The Fox + The Hounds
Acoustic versions of your favorite country songs.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
4 – 7 pm

sirsy
Hailing from Upstate NY, SIRSY plays compelling singer-songwriter rock and pop with a charming intensity, a bit of sass, lots of soul, and loads of heart. They write honest, engaging songs that are instantly relatable and catchy.
Wednesday – May 20, 2026
7:00 pm

forest knolls bluegrass jam
Free Bluegrass Community Event
Multiple Jams on and off stage the whole time!
Thursday – May 21, 2026
Open Jam 7:00 – 8:00 pm
House Band 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Open Jam 9:00 – 11:00 pm

Tony Magee
Keeping the seat warm for Danny Montana, Tony’s “buying the rounds” and playing acoustic blues from the 1930’s.
Friday – May 22, 2026
5 – 7:30 pm

kevin meade & highway one
Led by singer-songwriter Kevin Meade, known for original music reflecting working-class America, often playing live shows around the Bay Area.
Friday – May 22, 2026
8:30 pm

papermill gang
This is a rotating cast of musical brothers and sisters, and we’re lucky enough to have James Deprato, JT John, Mike Anderson, Darren Nelson, and Jeremy D’Antonio holding it down!!
Sunday – May 24, 2026
6:00 pm

jazz in the valley
“Jazz in the Valley” featuring:
Eli Carlton-Pierson
Danny Eisenberg
Sean Nelson
Tommy Ohmahony & Zander Silverstein.
Thursday – May 28, 2026
7:00

mark karan's budz
Mark Karan is an American guitarist and singer. He is best known for his long-term work with former members of the Grateful Dead, in RatDog, the Other Ones, Mickey Hart’s band Planet Drum, and Phil Lesh and Friends.
Friday- May 29, 2026
8:00 pm
$10

Boogie Chillun
Dance blues infused with rock n roll.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Happy Hour
5 – 7 pm

2=1
2=1 is Nathan Paine and Adam Donkin. Psychedelic, danceable grooves with primal drums, soulful vocals, reggae dub bass, and swirling synthesizers. The flow of a DJ and the energy of a live band. Deep rhythm. Spacious vibes. Different every night.
Saturday – May 30, 2026
8pm
$10 Cover

papermill gang
This is a rotating cast of musical brothers and sisters, and we’re lucky enough to have James Deprato, JT John, Mike Anderson, Darren Nelson, and Jeremy D’Antonio holding it down!!
Sunday, May 31, 2026
6:00 pm

Public Safety Social
Join us for our Public Safety Social on the first Tuesday of every month from 12–3pm. Free to attend, with a food truck on site. We welcome police, fire, EMTs, nurses, and all public safety professionals—active and retired.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
12 – 3 pm
Free Event

The Parts
The Parts is a rock band from Davis, CA. Weird Harold described us as having that “quirky, 90’s college rock sound.” We thought that was a pretty decent summation. Our good friend Stuntrocker Dave said we were reminiscent of 90’s era SST label bands. We liked that too. In any case it’s clear that for the Parts, the early independent label indie rock scene is an important point of reference. But that’s only one part.
Friday, June 5, 2026
8:30 pm

Late for the Train
Late for the Train blends American roots, jamgrass energy, and rich storytelling into a powerful live show. Rooted in Northern California, their songs explore modern life with depth and soul. After releasing The Flowers of Yesteryear (2024), they’ve toured the West Coast and played major festivals including the Fleadh Cheoil festival in Ireland.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
8:30 pm

Radio Bobcat
A high-energy Americana rock band from NorCal that blends raw power with improvisational soul. The band delivers dynamic originals and reimagined covers with tight musicianship and loose, communal energy, creating an uplifting live experience that unites audiences and channels rock and roll’s restless true spirit.
Wednesday – June 10, 2026
7 pm
No Cover

Tom Conneely & Birds of Paradise
Tom Conneely & Birds of Paradise, a San Francisco-based band, have toured the West Coast from Los Angeles to Portland. Led by guitarist/vocalist Tom Conneely and bassist Alois Cerbu, they self-recorded Sun Child and their March 2025 album New Kind Palace, following their 2022 debut Cappuccino Springs.
Thursday – June 11, 2026
7 pm
No Cover

soul ska
SOUL SKA is a 9-piece San Francisco Bay Area Ska/Rocksteady collective formed in 2014 dedicated to keeping SKA music alive! The band serves up a high-energy mix of original & 1st and 2nd wave Jamaican/UK ska classics.
Friday- June 12, 2026
9:00 pm
$20 cash or
Venmo at the door

Velvet Forest Caravan Belly Dance Show
Get ready to groove at Velvet Forest Caravan, where belly dance comes alive! The first half features student performers, followed by professional dancers including Nathalie Tedrick and Terry Delgiorno. DJ Natay keeps the energy flowing. Expect stunning moves, vibrant costumes, and soulful beats—an unforgettable night celebrating the rhythm, artistry, and community of belly dance. Click here to buy advance tickets.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
7:30 -10 pm
$15 in Advance [Click here]
$20 at the door

Jamie Drake
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
7 pm

steve and mason
Friday, June 19, 2026
5 – 7 pm

the jerry hannan band
The Jerry Hannan Band... exudes “shades of Dylan and John Prine …very Americana with a faint Irish lilt”, Hannan’s songs (like those of Springsteen, Steve Earle and Cat Stevens) speak of our everyday lives and the magic that we sometimes miss. He’s a storyteller, known for his thought provoking lyrics and exuberant performances. He has been called a Marin County treasure, often funny, sardonic in a good-natured way, highlighting issues like ecology, friendship, and love.
Friday, June 19, 2026
8:30 pm
$10 Cover

Pauli Mac & Friends
Fronted by former KNBR morning show host and current host of the daily Pauli Mac’s particles podcast, Paul McCaffrey. The band focuses on Grateful Dead and other classic rock.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
8 pm

Attila Viola and the Bakersfield Boys
Honky-Tonk country band, based on the music of Merle Haggard.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
6 pm

jazz in the valley
“Jazz in the Valley” featuring:
Eli Carlton-Pierson
Danny Eisenberg
Sean Nelson
Tommy Ohmahony & Zander Silverstein.
Thursday – June 25, 2026
7:00

Sgt. Splendor
Sgt. Splendor unites acclaimed songwriter Kate Vargas and veteran guitarist Eric McFadden, blending blues, alt-rock, and deeply crafted songwriting. With roots spanning NPR praise to P-Funk collaborations, their sound is both accessible and richly layered—earning recognition as a standout modern act for music fans. With Angeline Saris and James Small!
Saturday – June 27, 2026
8:30 pm
$20 Cover

Barry "The Fish" Melton Band
Having played together since the early 1980s, the Barry “The Fish” Melton Band carries forward the San Francisco rock & roll tradition that put the Bay Area on the map in the mid-1960s. As they say, “When the band starts playing, I don’t want to stop!!” Members have played with Country Joe & the Fish, Bonnie Raitt, and more.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
7 pm
$20 Cover

Public Safety Social
Join us for our Public Safety Social on the first Tuesday of every month from 12–3pm. Free to attend, with a food truck on site. We welcome police, fire, EMTs, nurses, and all public safety professionals—active and retired.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
12 – 3 pm
Free Event

Harold's Postmodern Dinner Party
Harold’s Postmodern Dinner Party is a genre-bending evening of compositions and improvisations, featuring local musicians Tommy O’Mahony on bass, Julia Chanin on saxophones, and Parker Grant on Fender Rhodes.
Wednesday – July 8, 2026
8 pm
$10 Cover

the temblors
The Temblors are an Indy-Americana band hailing from the CA North Bay Area made up of experienced players with styles and prior band experience ranging from Cosmic Country to Punk to Indy to Dream Pop.
Dan Silverstein – Vocals, Guitar
Jess Gallagher – Vocals
David Torgersen – Lead Guitar
Ken Finn – Bass
Dan Ransford – Drums
Thursday – July 9, 2026
7:00

Rhonda Linstat
Linda Ronstadt Cover Band
Rhonda Linstadt channels the golden era of 1970s rock & roll, blending the rich harmonies, timeless melodies, and irresistible grooves of Linda Ronstadt and beyond.
Friday – July 10, 2026
8:30

Beau Beau Band
Featuring members of the California Honeydrops
Funk, Soul, Rhythm and Blues, New Orleans music for your feel-good-get-down-dancing-pleasure.
Saturday- July 11, 2026
8:30 pm
$15 Cover

The Asteroid No.4
The Asteroid No.4 are an American psych/shoegaze band based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Originating from Philadelphia in the latter half of the 1990s, the band began their relocation to the West Coast in 2011.
Saturday- July 18, 2026
8:00 pm

Radio Bobcat
A high-energy Americana rock band from NorCal that blends raw power with improvisational soul. The band delivers dynamic originals and reimagined covers with tight musicianship and loose, communal energy, creating an uplifting live experience that unites audiences and channels rock and roll’s restless true spirit.
Wednesday – July 22, 2026
7 pm
No Cover

jazz in the valley
“Jazz in the Valley” featuring:
Eli Carlton-Pierson
Danny Eisenberg
Sean Nelson
Tommy Ohmahony & Zander Silverstein.
Thursday – July 23, 2026
7:00

Norton Money
A harmony driven alternative Americana band with Soul.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
7 pm

KOI
College students playing familiar music older folks love, with a young and mischievous twist. The music we play live is something everyone can get down to and is built to bring everyone together. Genre: Funk, Soul, Blues.
Thursday – July 30, 2026
7 pm

leo's birthday bash with marin groove union
Funk, Soul, r’n’b dance party featuring some of the Bay Area’s best shredders. Including Tommy Omahony, Chris Prck, Michael Pinkham, Erin Greenwall and many more!
Saturday – August 1, 2026
8:30 pm

Public Safety Social
Join us for our Public Safety Social on the first Tuesday of every month from 12–3pm. Free to attend, with a food truck on site. We welcome police, fire, EMTs, nurses, and all public safety professionals—active and retired.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
12 – 3 pm
Free Event

Nathalie Tedrick
An open mic for Belly Dancers featuring live music by Helm and recorded music. Featuring Student and professional dancers.
Email Nathalie to sign up! Ntedrick@gmail.com
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
7:30 -10:00 pm
Open Belly

the blues project
The Blues Project is alive and well, with Roy Blumenfeld leading a new powerful lineup that also includes a band of talented musicians including
David Aguilar and Mark Newman on guitars, Tim Eschliman on bass and Ken Clark on keyboards and vocals.
Friday – August 14, 2026
8:30 pm

damma damma
Born out of rhythm & percussion Damma Damma is a music collective of cinematic soundscapes rooted in psychedelic jazz & rock
Opener: St. James and the Apostles from Philadelphia.
Friday, August 21, 2026
9 pm

junk parlor
Junk Parlor is a Bay Area indie band know for its eclectic, genre-blending sound, mixing European folk, punk, rockabilly, tango and bellydance with catchy melodies and storytelling.
Saturday – August 22, 2026
8:30 pm

Richard Turgeon
Melodic, guitar-driven indie rock with a ‘90s edge—think Pavement, Dinosaur Jr., early R.E.M., and Weezer. Tight, dynamic songs with strong hooks, harmonies, and a live feel that builds over the set.
Thursday – August 27, 2026
8 pm

Pardon the Interruption
Blending elements of Talking Heads, The Police, David Bowie, and Stevie Wonder, PTI creates a unique sonic tapestry that appeals to Ska, Funk, Reggae, Prog, AfroBeat, and Rock fans alike. One foot is planted firmly in the past paying homage to some of the most singular and iconic artists of the ‘70s, 80s and ‘90s. The other is stepping boldly forward, producing original material that is at once nostalgically familiar while also entirely modern and unique. If you’re looking for a band that plays fun upbeat originals with clever versions of notable cover songs, look no further.
Friday, September 25, 2026
8:30 pm

Mother Magica
An eclectic mix of country, reggae, soul, and originals.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
8 pm
2026 ENTERTAINMENT
• El Radio Fantastique
• San Geronimo
• Beso Negro
• Soul Ska
• The Happy’s
• Damma Damma
• Lone Wolf Coyotes
• Prog Frog
• Kevin Meade & Highway One
• Virgil Shaw
• Funk Nugget
• SOULBILLIES
• The Anahita Skye Band
• Epicenter Sound System
• Danny Montana
• The Crooked Stuff
• Asteroid #4
• Stymie and the PJLO
• Walking mirrors
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1 Castro Street
Forest Knolls, CA 94933
2026 HOURS
Mon - Closed
Tues - Thurs 3pm - close
Fri - Sun 1pm - close
PHONE
415.488.9235
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