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

papermill gang
Sunday, October 11, 2026
7 pm
$10 Cover

Whisky Dent
“Lo-Fi, Hi Level Garage Rock that’s been dragged across the Barnyard…. Sonoma County style”
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
7 pm
Free Show!

forest knolls bluegrass jam
Free Bluegrass Community Event
Multiple Jams on and off stage the whole time!
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Open Jam 7:00 – 8:00 pm
House Band 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Open Jam 9:00 – 11:00 pm
No Cover, but Donations Appreciated

Howie's Persuasion
Celebrate Dave Cort’s Campaign For Lagunitas School Board with HOWIE’S PERSUASION: Howie Cort- Drums, Michael McQuilkin- Keyboards, David Russ-Bass, John Cunningham-Guitar, Very Special Guests-Vocals.
Friday, October 16, 2026
8 pm
$10 Cover

DANNY MONTANA & the bar association
REAL country music, western swing, Americana and more…
Full Band
Saturday, October 17, 2026
7:30 pm
$10 Cover

papermill gang
Sunday, October 18, 2026
7 pm
$10 Cover

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, October 22, 2026
7:00 pm

DANNY MONTANA
REAL country music, western swing, Americana and more…
Danny Montana Solo gig
Friday, October 23, 2026
5 pm
Free Happy Hour Show!

Soultronics
Old school funk and R’n’B classic covers from the 70’s and 80’s.
Friday, October 23, 2026
8:30 pm
$10 Cover

Private Event
Saturday, October 24, 2026
7 pm
$10 Cover

papermill gang
Sunday, October 25, 2026
5 pm

Storytelling Night
Hosted by Anna Barker, an evening of real stories by real people. Listen or share a true and engaging 5-minute story about your own experience.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
7 – 9 pm
No Cover

Distortion Therapy
Dynamic Bay Area rock band playing covers from all eras. Come for a therapy session!
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
7 pm
Free Show

Stormbirds
Bay Area Americana
Thursday, October 29, 2026
7 pm
Free Show

Beso Negro
A blend of jazz manouche (Gypsy jazz), hard-driving rock, Americana, and Latin flamenco rhythms.
Friday, October 30, 2026
8:30 pm

Forest Jam Band Halloween Party
The Forest Jam is a Marin based band that plays hauntingly danceable covers and scary originals with spookly jam band vibes!
Saturday, October 31, 2026
8 pm
$10 Cover

Public Safety Social
Join us for our Public Safety Social on the first Tuesday of every month from 12–3pm. Free to attend and we usually have some pizza pies, too. We welcome police, fire, EMTs, nurses, and all public safety professionals—active and retired.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
12 – 3 pm
Free Event

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.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
7 pm
Free Show!

Rat Palace w/ Noaa Rienecker
Rat Palace plays deep cuts from the trad jazz songbook. Expect haunting vocal harmonies and selections from the 20s, 30s, and 40s.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
8 pm
$10 Cover

The Jean Genies
The Bay Area’s premier David Bowie Tribute band!
Friday, November 6, 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, November 7, 2026
7 pm
$20 Cover

papermill gang
Sunday, November 8, 2026
7 pm
$10 Cover

The Stick Shifts
The Stick Shifts are a classic rock band with a loyal following and popular setlist, performing around the Bay and at private parties monthly.
Thursday, November 12, 2026
7 pm

DANNY MONTANA
REAL country music, western swing, Americana and more…
Danny Montana Solo gig
Friday, November 13, 2026
5 pm
Free Happy Hour Show!

Prog Frog with Milk for the Angry
Prog Frog with Milk for the Angry
Friday, November 13, 2026
8:30 pm
$10 Cover

Nathalie Tedrick Open Belly
An Open Mic Belly Dance Night! Features live music by Helm. Featuring Student and professional belly dance performers.
Email Nathalie to sign up! Ntedrick@gmail.com
Saturday, November 14, 2026
7:30
Donations Appreciated

papermill gang
Sunday, November 15, 2026
7 pm
$10 Cover

Wendy Fitz Trio
Jazzy standards from the Wendy Fitz Trio.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
5 – 7 pm
No 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, November 21, 2026
8:30 pm
$10 Cover

papermill gang
Sunday, November 22, 2026
7 pm
$10 Cover

Storytelling Night
Hosted by Anna Barker, an evening of real stories by real people. Listen or share a true and engaging 5-minute story about your own experience.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
7 – 9 pm
No Cover

Ryan MacNeill and the Big Deal
Ryan MacNeill and the Big Deal bring their cosmic blend of roots rock, Americana to the Paper Mill Creek Saloon for an unforgettable night of music and adventure. Special guests Go By Ocean Duo open the night.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
8 pm
Free Show!

DANNY MONTANA
REAL country music, western swing, Americana and more…
Danny Montana Solo gig
Friday, November 27, 2026
5 pm
Free Happy Hour Show!

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, November 28, 2026
5 – 7 pm
No cover!

hallie austin
Her music defies genre, driven by an unquenchable curiosity and a desire to explore vulnerable truths that many shy away from.
Saturday, November 28, 2026
8:30 pm
$15 Cover

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.
Sunday, November 29, 2026
7 pm
$10 Cover

Public Safety Social
Join us for our Public Safety Social on the first Tuesday of every month from 12–3pm. Free to attend and we usually have some pizza pies, too. We welcome police, fire, EMTs, nurses, and all public safety professionals—active and retired.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
12 – 3 pm
Free Event

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.
Friday, December 4, 2026
8 pm
$10 Cover

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, harp, slide guitar and now with added percussion. A smooth vocal blend infused with influences of a long musical road played together, aoc create a friendly vibe and positive energy. agents 55, 77 & 88 invite you to come out and enjoy helping to “create the change” – you’ll be glad you did!
Saturday, December 5, 2026
5 – 7 pm
Free Show

Beso Negro and Chris Peck's Wild Wind
Double Bill. Chris Peck’s Wild Wind up first. Beso Negro next.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
8 pm
$10 Cover

papermill gang
Sunday, December 6, 2026
7 pm
$10 Cover

The Heeters
Soul, R&B and Funk from the Bay Area, California. Deep grooves, tight three-part harmonies, and songs that will uplift your spirit.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
8 pm
$15 Cover

DANNY MONTANA
REAL country music, western swing, Americana and more…
Danny Montana Solo gig
Friday, December 11, 2026
5 pm
Free Happy Hour Show!

Wicked Uncle with the JKL Band
Harris, Mark and Brandon make noisy power pop as Wicked Uncle. Taking inspiration from Weezer, Lemonheads, Teenage Fanclub and Fountains of Wayne, they bring melodic instinct and lyrical sincerity to their brand of high-energy garage rock. Joining Wicked Uncle is JKL Band, bringing nostalgic pop favorites and folky originals to the party.
Friday, December 11, 2026
8:30 pm
$10 Cover

steve and mason
Saturday, December 12, 2026
5 – 7 pm
No Cover

David Outlaw Band
David Outlaw is a West Tennessee native along with Bay Area musicians (Jonny “Mojo” Flores, Jono Clay, Stephan Ortiz, Loring Jones) who bring original psychedelic country funk fusion southern rock blues and jamgrass to the west coast.
Saturday, December 12, 2026
8:30 pm
$10 Cover

papermill gang
Sunday, December 13, 2026
7 pm
$10 Cover

The Forest Jam
Forest Jam is a Marin-based band playing danceable covers and originals with jam band vibes!
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
6 – 9 pm
No Cover

Storytelling Night
Hosted by Anna Barker, an evening of real stories by real people. Listen or share a true and engaging 5-minute story about your own experience.
Tuesday, December 29, 2026
7 – 9 pm
No Cover
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
Mon - Thurs 3pm - close
Fri - Sun 1pm - close
PHONE
415.226.8745
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