Events

AT THE PAPER MILL

LIVE MUSIC IS ALWAYS happening at paper mill creek saloon returning in early 2026! checkout our lineup below

The Papermill has always been the only place for live music in the valley for years.

Check back to see who’s on the list of entertainment or visit our Paper Mill Creek Saloon Instagram Page  for a listing of local happenings.

Opening

Music Lineup

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 – January 16, 2026

8:00 pm

essence & gold country

Opening: Lone Wolf Coyotes

Essence’s sound is an homage to songwriting legends like Tom Petty, Lucinda Williams, Dolly Parton, and Gillian Welch. While rooted in folk and Americana, her expansive style also embraces country, pop, and rock. 

Saturday – January 17, 2026

8:00 pm

cosmic church

Presented by Danny’s Live Dead

Bob Dylan Night

Sunday – January 18, 2026

5:00 – 8:00 pm

go by ocean

Go By Ocean is the Marin County, CA based musical project led by singer-songwriter Ryan McCaffrey. The band has featured an array of talented musicians who have all come together to help bring McCaffrey’s sublime songs to life.

Thursday – January 22, 2026

5:00 – 8:00 pm

walking mirrors

Featuring: Mark Nelson (Singer/Songwriter)
Craig Bartock (Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Band Heart) David Sikes (Boston) Jeff Campitelli (50th Greatest Drummer of all-time: Rolling Stone) Aidan Nelson (Berklee College of Music)

Friday – January 23, 2026

8:30 pm

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. 

Saturday- January 24, 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 – January 25, 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 – January 29, 2026

7:30 – 10:30 pm

hallie austin

Singer / Songwriter

Openers
• Andrew Byars
• Chris Peck Band

Friday- January 30, 2026

8:00 pm

the asteroid #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- January 31, 2026

8:00 pm

cosmic church

Celebrating the music of Freddie King

Featuring: Danny Luehring, Garrett Deloian, Brian Rashap, Danny Eisenberg

Sunday- February 1, 2026

8:00 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

REAL country music, western swing, Americana and more…

Danny Montana & The Bar Association playing after Solo gig

Also playing the 2nd & 4th
Fridays of each month!

Friday – February 13, 2026

7:30 -10:30 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

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

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

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

2 = 1, featuring Nathan Paine & Adam Donkin, plays danceable, groove-driven music with live instruments and atmospheric electronic sounds.

Friday – March 13, 2026

8:30 pm

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

beso negro

Unique and lively 4-piece band playing Gypsy Jazz. Always fun and moving!

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

DANNY MONTANA

REAL country music, western swing, Americana and more…

Danny Montana Solo gig

Monday – March 23, 2026

5:00 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

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

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

DANNY MONTANA

REAL country music, western swing, Americana and more…

Danny Montana Solo gig

Friday – April 24, 2026

5:00 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 26, 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 – May 5, 2026

7:00 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

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

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

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

Wed - Thurs 3pm - 11pm
Fri -Sat 3pm - 2am
Sun 3pm - 11pm

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