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

Wendy Fitz

Wendy Fitz Trio

Jazzy standards from the Wendy Fitz Trio.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

5 – 7 pm

No Cover

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

$10 Cover

Western Migration Trends at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

Western Migration Trends

When San Francisco’s FREAKNEST Festival was cancelled, The Orange Peels, Mother Goat, PuZL, Housewives of St. John, and Chasing Hues, all bands from St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, decided to play the Paper Mill Creek Saloon. Come out for this free show and then stick around for the Paper Mill Gang.

Sunday, August 23, 2026

1 – 5 pm

FREE SHOW!

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, August 23, 2026

7 pm

$10 Cover

Storytelling Night Evergreen at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

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, August 25, 2026

7 – 9 pm

No Cover

Jo Jo Diamond Band at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon July 30, 2026

JoJo Diamond

The JoJo Diamond Band is a popular Marin County blues and classic rock group fronted by veteran guitarist JoJo. Known for 40 years of guitar mastery, they deliver a high-energy mix of electric blues, slide guitar, and surf rock featuring covers by artists like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and ZZ Top.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

7 – 10 pm

No Cover. Donations Accepted.

jazz in the valley

“Jazz in the Valley” featuring:

Eli Carlton-Pierson, Sean Nelson, Tommy O’Mahony & Zander Silverstein.

Thursday, August 27, 2026

8 pm

Free Show

DANNY MONTANA

REAL country music, western swing, Americana and more…

Danny Montana Solo gig

Friday, August 28, 2026

5 pm

Free Happy Hour Show!

Archie Williams High School 75th Anniversary at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

Archie Williams High School 75th Anniversary

Celebrating the 75th anniversary of Archie Williams High School (formerly Sir Francis Drake) with music from The Mystic Guys, playing classic music from the golden age of Rock / Pop.

Friday, August 28, 2026

8:30 pm

$10 Cover

The Happys at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

The Happys

The Happys are a high energy Alternative Rock band from the SF Bay Area. Blending Punk/ Alt Rock/  and Indie into raw, emotional music. Opening for the Happys are “Low Levee” and “945”.

Saturday, August 29, 2026

8 pm

$15 Cover

Danny's Live Dead at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

Danny's Live Dead

The Bay Area Premier Grateful Dead tribute band

Sunday, August 30, 2026

6 pm

Public Safety Social

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, September 1, 2026

12 – 3 pm

Free Event

Noaa Rienecker

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.

Friday, September 4, 2026

8 pm

$10 Cover

Pete Sawyer at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

Pete Sawyer & the Left Handed Monkey Wrench Gang

“A high energy Grateful Dead experience.“

Saturday, September 5, 2026

8:30 pm

$20 Cover

Mark Karans Budz

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. 

Sunday, September 6, 2026

6 pm
$10 Cover

Anna Elva and Friends at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

Anna Elva and Friends

Anna Elva and Friends bring decades of Bay Area musical experience to the stage. A versatile drummer and collaborator, Anna has performed with a roster of Grateful Dead, soul, funk, blues, and jam musicians. Expect a joyful, groove-driven performance rooted in connection, improvisation, and a lifelong love of music.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

8 pm
$10 Cover

David Outlaw Band at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

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.

Friday, September 11, 2026

8:30 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, September 12, 2026

5 – 7 pm
Free Show

Forest Knolls Bluegrass Jam at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

forest knolls bluegrass jam

Free Bluegrass Community Event

Multiple Jams on and off stage the whole time!

Thursday, September 17, 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

Wreckless Strangers at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon 2026.09.18

The Wreckless Strangers

Wreckless Strangers is a collective of friends and musicians carrying the torch for San Francisco’s grand rock ‘n’ roll tradition. Their unique blend of “Ameri-Cali Soul” melds the contemporary blues stylings of Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs, the funk of Sly Stone and Tower of Power with a dash of Grateful Dead.

The band features Amber Morris on lead vocals; David Noble on lead guitar, lead vocals; Joshua Zucker on bass, vocals; Mick Hellman on drums, vocals; Rob Anderson on guitar, vocals; and Fletcher Nielsen on keys. Their new EP, *Dirty Souls*, is their third project with 4x GRAMMY award-winning engineer/producer Dave Way.

Friday, September 18, 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, September 19, 2026

9 pm

$15 Cover

Forest Jam at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon in Forest Knolls

The Forest Jam

Forest Jam is a Marin-based band playing danceable covers and originals with jam band vibes!

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

6 – 9 pm

No Cover

jazz in the valley

“Jazz in the Valley” featuring:

Eli Carlton-Pierson, Sean Nelson, Tommy O’Mahony & Zander Silverstein.

Thursday, September 24, 2026

8 pm

Free Show

Pardon the Interruption at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

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

$10 Cover

steve and mason

Local favorites Steve Wolf and Mason Holcomb play original acoustic, folk, Americana, pop, and rock; guitar, bass and vocal harmony.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

5 – 7 pm

No Cover

QUAMI at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

QUAMI

Based out of Sebastopol and formed in 2024, QUAMI is a five piece psychedelic funk band, led by a sentient beard and his magical saxophone. Born out of the ashes of a dozen Northern California ensembles, QUAMI delivers thumping dance floor experiences and arousing sonic adventures. All their songs are good ones. 

Saturday, September 26, 2026

8 pm

Free Show

Storytelling Night Evergreen at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

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, September 29, 2026

7 – 9 pm

No Cover

Mother Magica at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

Mother Magica

An eclectic mix of country, reggae, soul, and originals.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

8 pm

Richard Turgeon at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

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, October 1, 2026

8 pm

Sticky's Backyard at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

Sticky's Backyard

Marin County eclectic jam band.

Friday, October 2, 2026

8:30 pm

$10 Cover

Attila Viola and the Bakersfield Boys

Attila Viola and the Bakersfield Boys

Honky-Tonk country band, based on the music of Merle Haggard.

Sunday, October 4, 2026

6 pm

$10 Cover

Jo Jo Diamond Band at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon July 30, 2026

JoJo Diamond

The JoJo Diamond Band is a popular Marin County blues and classic rock group fronted by veteran guitarist JoJo. Known for 40 years of guitar mastery, they deliver a high-energy mix of electric blues, slide guitar, and surf rock featuring covers by artists like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and ZZ Top.

Thursday, October 8, 2026

7 – 10 pm

No Cover. Donations Accepted.

Wiser Eyes at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon in Forest Knolls

Wiser Eyes

Wiser Eyes is a Marin County Americana rock band performing frontman J. D. Hicks’s original album A Subtle Glow, along with select covers, highlighted by rich vocals and harmonies, soaring guitars, and driving rhythms that blend heartland rock with touches of folk and country.

Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:30 pm

$10 Cover

DANNY MONTANA & the bar association

REAL country music, western swing, Americana and more…

Full Band

Saturday, October 17, 2026

8 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

Storytelling Night Evergreen at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

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 Evergreen at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

Distortion Therapy

Dynamic Bay Area rock band playing covers from all eras. Come for a therapy session!

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8 pm

Free Show

Stormbirds at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

Stormbirds

Bay Area Americana

Thursday, October 29, 2026

7 pm

Free Show

Beso Negro at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

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 Show

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

Noaa Rienecker

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

Barry The Fish Melton at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

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

The Stick Shifts at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

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

Nathalie Tedrick Open Belly at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

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

 

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:30
Donations Appreciated

Paulie Mac & Friends at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

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 pm

$10 Cover

Storytelling Night Evergreen at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

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

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 pm
$15

Storytelling Night Evergreen at the Paper Mill Creek Saloon

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

415.488.9235

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