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Published on 2026-11-04
Mill Valley's legendary Sweetwater Music Hall has unveiled a packed November and early December calendar, with plenty to keep Grateful Dead fans, psychedelic rock lovers, and roots music enthusiasts coming back for more. From Dead-inspired jams and Moonalice matinees to Allman Brothers tributes, classic garage rock, Americana, blues, and bluegrass, the historic Marin County venue continues its tradition of bringing musicians and music lovers together in an intimate setting.
For Deadheads, the festivities kick into gear on Sunday, November 15, when Shakedown Citi brings its Grateful Dead tribute to the Sweetwater stage. The evening promises a healthy dose of the music that has long been part of Marin County's musical DNA.
Sunday, November 29, delivers a particularly appealing doubleheader. Moonalice takes the stage for a 1 p.m. matinee, bringing its signature blend of rock and psychedelic soul. Later that evening, the Next-Gen Dead Jam features Spencer Krenz and members of Broken Compass Bluegrass and Deadset805, along with numerous special guests. It's an opportunity to hear a new generation of musicians carrying the Grateful Dead's improvisational spirit forward.
Moonalice returns on Sunday, December 6, for another afternoon performance, giving Bay Area fans a second opportunity to catch the band's psychedelic sounds before the holiday season gets fully underway.
Fans of the broader classic-rock and jam-band tradition will also want to circle Saturday, November 21, when Freestone Peaches celebrates the music of the Allman Brothers Band. The evening performance follows an afternoon blues and R&B show featuring Lester Chambers with The Mud Stompers.
Another standout arrives Friday, November 20, when The Seeds with Daryl Hooper and Love with Johnny Echols share the bill, alongside DJ Sid Presley. It's a particularly enticing night for fans of the '60s garage-rock and psychedelic scene.
Sweetwater also welcomes legendary rock photographer Henry Diltz on Thursday, November 5, for Behind the Lens, an evening of photography, slideshow presentations, and stories behind some of music's most memorable images. On December 4, Strange Daze pays tribute to The Doors.
There's plenty more on tap for roots music lovers, including Southern Culture on the Skids, The Tannahill Weavers, Jeffrey Martin, Max Gomez, Emily Scott Robinson, Josh Rouse, and the monthly Marin Bluegrass Sessions. The schedule also features funk, soul, open mic nights, local showcases, and holiday celebrations.
Established in 1972, Sweetwater Music Hall is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization and intimate live music venue in the heart of Mill Valley. The organization presents a wide variety of musical genres while supporting creativity, nurturing talent, and making the arts accessible to the community.
Below is the complete upcoming schedule supplied by Sweetwater Music Hall, including direct ticket and event information links.
Thursday, November 5
Sweetwater Music Hall and KRSH present Behind The Lens by Henry Diltz: A slideshow and storytelling experience featuring the photographs that made music history, by the man who took them.
Photography / Art | 8 p.m.
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Friday, November 6
KALX and Sweetwater Music Hall present Southern Culture on the Skids, with Frankie & The Pool Boys.
Rockabilly / Alt-Country | 8 p.m.
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Saturday, November 7
The Tannahill Weavers
Celtic | 8 p.m.
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Tuesday, November 10
Tyler Hilton
Americana | 8 p.m.
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Wednesday, November 11
Jeffrey Martin, with Sam Weber
Americana | 8 p.m.
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Thursday, November 12
Max Gomez, with Caroline DeLone
Country / Americana | 8 p.m.
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Friday, November 13
The Smithereens
Rock | 8 p.m.
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Sunday, November 15
Shakedown Citi
Grateful Dead Tribute / Jam Band | 8 p.m.
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Monday, November 16
Emily Scott Robinson, with LVDY
Americana | 8 p.m.
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Thursday, November 19
Josh Rouse, with Mary Bragg
Americana | 8 p.m.
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Friday, November 20
The Seeds with Daryl Hooper, and Love with Johnny Echols, DJ Sid Presley
Garage Rock | 8 p.m.
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Saturday, November 21
Early: Keep The Blues with The Mud Stompers featuring Lester Chambers
Blues / R&B | 1 p.m.
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Later: Freestone Peaches: Allman Brothers Tribute
Allman Brothers / Rock | 8 p.m.
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Sunday, November 22
Early: Marin Bluegrass Sessions – A monthly open jam session
Bluegrass | Noon–2 p.m. | Free
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Later: The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra
Soul / R&B | 8 p.m.
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Monday, November 23
Crossroads Showcase featuring Eliza's Crew, Evan's Crew, Strawberry Jam, and Bubba's Taxi
Rock | 6 p.m. | All Ages | Tickets at the door
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Tuesday, November 24
Open Mic Night hosted by Caroline DeLone
Two songs / 10 minutes per performer. Sign up via openmic@sweetwatermusichall.org.
Open Mic | 7 p.m. | Free
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Wednesday, November 25
Vinyl's Annual Black Wednesday Bash
Funk | 8 p.m.
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Friday, November 27
Josh Zee & Friends Black Friday Jam
Pop / Rock | 8 p.m. | Free | All Ages
Saturday, November 28
Wonder Bread 5
Rock | 8 p.m.
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Sunday, November 29
Early: Moonalice Sunday Matinee
Rock / Psychedelic Soul | 1 p.m.
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Later: Next-Gen Dead Jam featuring Spencer Krenz and members of Broken Compass Bluegrass and Deadset805, plus many special guests
Grateful Dead / Jam | 8 p.m. | Tickets at the door
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Thursday, December 3
Jon Chi
Americana | 8 p.m.
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Friday, December 4
Strange Daze: The Music of The Doors
The Doors / Rock | 8 p.m.
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Sunday, December 6
Early: Moonalice Sunday Matinee
Rock / Psychedelic Soul | 1 p.m.
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Later: The Suitcase Junket, with Jimbo Scott
Americana | 8 p.m.
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Monday, December 7
Horse Feathers, with The Hackles
Indie Folk | 8 p.m.
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Tuesday, December 8
El Vez Christmas Show
Latin / Elvis / Holiday | 8 p.m.
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Friday, December 11
4th Annual Hometown Holiday Bash with The 85s
'80s / Holiday | 8 p.m.
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Previously held: Tuesday, November 3 – Mill Valley First Tuesday Art Walk: Next Gen Stage Presence, featuring photography by Mike Lisching. The free community event was scheduled for 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Sweetwater Music Hall
19 Corte Madera Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-388-3850
All Ages | Wheelchair Accessible
Doors open one hour before showtime.
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