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
forest knolls bluegrass jam
Free Bluegrass Community Event
Multiple Jams on and off stage the whole time!
Thursday – February 5, 2026
Open Jam 7:00 – 8:00 pm
House Band 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Open Jam 9:00 – 11:00 pm
soul ska
Bob Marley Bday Celebration + Tribute
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- February 6, 2026
8:00 pm
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- February 7, 2026
8:00 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 – February 8, 2026
4:00 pm
loma alta
Loma Alta is a Jam Band from Fairfax California known for deep dance grooves and exploratory jams that spring from original songs and tasty covers.
Thursday – February 12, 2026
8:00 pm
DANNY MONTANA and the bar association
REAL country music, western swing, Americana and more…
Friday – February 13, 2026
7:30 -10:00 pm
the electric mafia
Electric soul/jazz mostly instrumental.
All star cast Scott Law (Phil Lesh and friends), Danny Eisenberg (Mother hips, counting crows), Joe Kyle Jr. (Waybacks), JT John, Jeremy D’Antonio (San Geronimo)
Saturday – February 14, 2026
8:00 pm
forest knolls bluegrass jam
Free Bluegrass Community Event
Multiple Jams on and off stage the whole time!
Thursday – February 19, 2026
Open Jam 7:00 – 8:00 pm
House Band 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Open Jam 9:00 – 11:00 pm
damma damma
Born out of rhythm & percussion Damma Damma is a music collective of cinematic soundscapes rooted in psychedelic jazz & rock
Opener: Caravan 222 has been compared to such contemporary groups as Natural Child, Nude Party, Sturgill Simpson.
Friday – February 20, 2026
8:30
the bluegrass blowouts
Local bluegrass band from the Fairfax/San Anselmo, California area, known for high-energy shows and a core lineup featuring Ryan Breen (banjo) and Pat Gagen (guitar)
Saturday – February 21, 2026
8:30
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 – February 22, 2026
4:00 pm
hallie austin
Her music defies genre, driven by an unquenchable curiosity and a desire to explore vulnerable truths that many shy away from.
Wednesday – February 25, 2026
8:00 pm
$15
tiny power
Tiny Power is a West Marin, original alternative garage rock band blending psychedelic guitar textures with fuzzy, hook-filled garage bop.
Thursday – February 26, 2026
7:00 pm
lowatters
Danny Montana early show at 5:00pm
The LoWatters are Ethan Okamura, Steve Trivelpiece, and Jason Loeks. The band formed in the fall of 2014 and almost immediately started performing intimate shows near their home in Northern California.
Friday – February 27, 2026
Danny Montana at 5:00
Lowatters at 8:30 pm
the crooked stuff
A psychedelic discopunk x electrofunk soul experience arises! The Crooked Stuff transmits body-moving music that’s been cross-pollinated from the modern electronic and classic analog worlds.
Saturday – February 28, 2026
9:00 pm
jazz in the valley
“Jazz in the Valley” featuring:
Eli Carlton-Pierson
Danny Eisenberg
Sean Nelson
Tommy Ohmahony & Zander Silverstein.
Thursday – March 4, 2026
7:00
forest knolls bluegrass jam
Free Bluegrass Community Event
Multiple Jams on and off stage the whole time!
Thursday – March 5, 2026
Open Jam 7:00 – 8:00 pm
House Band 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Open Jam 9:00 – 11:00 pm
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.
Friday – March 6, 2026
5:00 – 7:00 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.
Friday – March 6, 2026
8:30 pm
danny click
Danny Click is an American singer-songwriter and blues guitarist born in Tipton, Indiana. After moving to Austin, Texas, Click played with a number of local aggregations, including a stint as guitarist in Jimmy LaFave‘s touring band. He has recorded seven albums. Since moving to California in 2006, he leads Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs!
Saturday – March 7, 2026
8:00 pm
the g. deloian band
The magic all starts with lead vocalist and guitarist Garrett Deloian. As a seasoned veteran of the blues circuit, he channels his lifelong love for the work of Garcia into every lick with his unparalleled mastery and tone.
Tuesday – March 10, 2026
7:00 pm
2=1
Danny Montana kicks off the evening.
John Varn plays between sets of 2=1, adding vintage flair and swing throughout the night.
2 = 1, featuring Nathan Paine & Adam Donkin, plays danceable, groove-driven music with live instruments and atmospheric electronic sounds.
Friday – March 13, 2026
Danny Montana 5:00 – 7:00pm
2=1 at 8:30 pm
John Varn playing between sets of 2=1
the soulbillies
Soulbillies play their own brand of originals, a few classics, and some other covers you should probably hear for yourself. You’ll be dancing.
Saturday – March 14, 2026
5:00 pm Early show
the anahita skye band
Essence & Gold Country is opening.
Anahita Skye is a Northern California-based singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music is a fusion of Americana, dark country, and 1970’s psychedelic rock.
Both are celebrating a release of each of their new singles.
Saturday – March 14, 2026
9:00 pm
forest knolls bluegrass jam
Free Bluegrass Community Event
Multiple Jams on and off stage the whole time!
Thursday – March 19, 2026
Open Jam 7:00 – 8:00 pm
House Band 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Open Jam 9:00 – 11:00 pm
beso negro
Unique and lively 4-piece band playing Gypsy Jazz. Always fun grooving…
Saturday – March 21, 2026
8:00 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 – March 22, 2026
4:00 pm
minus mary
From foot-stompers to tear-jerkers, Minus Mary plays original and traditional roots music, with elements of bluegrass, old-time, Irish music, and more. At a Minus Mary show, you’ll hear powerful original songs, fiddle tunes that will make you shake your shoes, and some of our favorite songs from across the roots and Americana landscape.
Thursday – March 26, 2026
7:00 pm
DANNY MONTANA
REAL country music, western swing, Americana and more…
Danny Montana Solo gig
Friday – March 27, 2026
5:00 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 – March 27, 2026
9:00 pm
forest knolls bluegrass jam
Free Bluegrass Community Event
Multiple Jams on and off stage the whole time!
Thursday – April 2, 2026
Open Jam 7:00 – 8:00 pm
House Band 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Open Jam 9:00 – 11:00 pm
tatum's muse
Tatum’s Muse is one of Marin’s newest and most original bands. Importantly, these guys are fun to hang with and this camaraderie sets the tone with their audience and fans. Their songbook is inspired by Marin County’s wonderful live music scene, bringing people of all ages together for party and dance!
Thursday – April 9, 2026
7:00 pm
tom finch group
Danny Montana early show at 5:00pm
Tom Finch Group – always brings the party, with high energy dance grooves, killer vocals and multi-instrumental mayhem! Featuring Jason Jones (aka J.J.) Marc Smith, Rob Fordyce & special guests!
Friday – April 10, 2026
Danny Montana at 5:00
Tom Finch at 8:30 pm
steve and mason
Saturday – April 11, 2026
5:00 -7:00 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 – April 12, 2026
4:00 pm
the G. deloian band
The magic all starts with lead vocalist and guitarist Garrett Deloian. As a seasoned veteran of the blues circuit, he channels his lifelong love for the work of Garcia into every lick with his unparalleled mastery and tone.
Tuesday – April 14, 2026
7:00 pm
forest knolls bluegrass jam
Free Bluegrass Community Event
Multiple Jams on and off stage the whole time!
Thursday – April 16, 2026
Open Jam 7:00 – 8:00 pm
House Band 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Open Jam 9:00 – 11:00 pm
jazz in the valley
“Jazz in the Valley” featuring:
Eli Carlton-Pierson
Danny Eisenberg
Sean Nelson
Tommy Ohmahony & Zander Silverstein.
Thursday – April 23, 2026
7:00
DANNY MONTANA
REAL country music, western swing, Americana and more…
Danny Montana Solo gig
Friday – April 24, 2026
5:00 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
Hard folk duo, Agents of Change, based in Marin County, are the quintessential duo. They have the grooves, the vocal blend and the beauty & terror! Original songs infused with influences from a long, musical road traveled by agents 55 & 77
Saturday – April 25, 2026
5:00 – 7:00 pm
$10
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
4:00 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
the g. deloian band
The magic all starts with lead vocalist and guitarist Garrett Deloian. As a seasoned veteran of the blues circuit, he channels his lifelong love for the work of Garcia into every lick with his unparalleled mastery and tone.
Tuesday – May 5, 2026
7:00 pm
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
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
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
4:00 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
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
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
4:00 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
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
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
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
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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location
1 Castro Street
Forest Knolls, CA 94933
2026 HOURS
Wed - Thurs 3pm - 11pm
Fri -Sat 3pm - 2am
Sun 3pm - 11pm
PHONE
415.488.9235
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