Sweetwater Music Hall, the intimate live‑music venue and registered 501(c)(3) non‑profit arts organization nestled at 19 Corte Madera Avenue in Mill Valley, California, has unveiled an exhilarating spring lineup that embraces genres from bluegrass and folk to rock, reggae, and tribute performances. Established in 1972, Sweetwater Music Hall remains committed to its mission of harnessing the transformative power of music to inspire change, unite communities, and cultivate creativity. Doors open one hour prior to showtime, and every concert is All Ages and wheelchair accessible. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.sweetwatermusichall.org or call 415‑388‑3850.
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Over the next month, Sweetwater Music Hall will host an eclectic roster of performances. The spring season opens on Sunday, April 20, with Moonalice’s 420 Gathering of the Tribe rocking the hall at 4:20 pm (low‑ticket alert). On Tuesday, April 22, songwriters and storytellers can take the stage at Open Mic Night with Matt Jaffe—two songs or ten minutes per performer, no cover charge, sign‑up via openmic@swmh.com at 7 pm. Mark Karan’s Budz will summon Grateful Dead grooves on Wednesday, April 23 at 8 pm, followed by folk‑rock singer‑songwriter Melissa Ferrick on Thursday, April 24 at 8 pm. Friday, April 25 shines a spotlight on Super Diamond’s high‑energy Neil Diamond tribute beginning at 9 pm (low‑ticket alert).
Family‑friendly programming returns on Saturday, April 26 with Mill Valley Library’s Sing & Stomp Series at 11 am featuring Emily Bonn and the Sing & Stompers (no cover), and later that evening reggae enthusiasts will sway to Sol Horizon’s Bob Marley tribute at 8 pm. Sunday, April 27 opens with the Marin Bluegrass Sessions jam from noon to 2 pm (no cover), and closes with folk‑rock duo Jesse DeNatale and Tom Heyman at 8 pm. The first weekend in May brings Purple Haze featuring Ralph Woodson’s Jimi Hendrix tribute on Friday, May 2 at 8 pm, followed by School of Rock’s adult‑band showcase on Saturday, May 3 at 11 am and an Afro‑Mexican groove with Las Cafeteras at 8 pm. Singer‑songwriter collective The Sweet Remains joins Matt Jaffe on Sunday, May 4 at 8 pm.
Later offerings include neo‑psychedelic rock with Rain Parade and Asteroid No 4 on Friday, May 9; indie pop‑rock from Cayucas on Saturday, May 10; The Rock and Roll Playhouse’s Talking Heads family show and an all‑ages evening with Roger Clyne & Willy Braun on Sunday, May 11; folk‑rock luminary Phil Cook on Tuesday, May 13; traditional UK folk from Martin & Eliza Carthy on Wednesday, May 14; reggae giants Israel Vibration alongside Duane Stephenson & Roots Radics on Thursday, May 15; Fleetwood Mac homage Fleetwood Mask on Friday, May 16; a morning of School of Rock student showcases and songwriting bands on Sunday, May 18 at 9:30 am, followed by Jenner Fox Band’s album release party with Megan Keely at 8 pm; and finally, (((folkYEAH!))) Presents John Carroll Kirby with Logan Hone capping the season on Friday, May 23 at 8 pm. Tickets for all shows are available now—visit www.sweetwatermusichall.org for full details. Come be part of the music, community, and creativity that define Sweetwater Music Hall.
