Article Contributed by Mike
Published on December 15, 2025
Photo: Courtesy of Sweetwater Music Hall
Sweetwater Music Hall, the historic Mill Valley venue with deep ties to the Grateful Dead and the greater Bay Area roots-music community, continues its tradition of presenting inspired live music with a winter lineup rich in Dead-related projects, bluegrass, and Americana—alongside an eclectic slate of rock, jazz, soul, and tribute performances.
Founded in 1972 and reborn as a nonprofit community arts space, Sweetwater Music Hall has long been a gathering place for musicians and fans connected to the Grateful Dead universe. From Jerry Garcia Band lineage to contemporary bluegrass and jam-forward explorations, the venue remains a cornerstone of Northern California’s roots-music ecosystem.
This winter’s calendar leans especially strong into those traditions, with standout appearances including Stu Allen bringing Jerry and Dawg Revisited, Kristina Marinova performing the music of the Grateful Dead on piano, and Pete Sawyer & The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang with the Joe Marcinek Band. Bluegrass devotees can also gather for the popular Marin Bluegrass Sessions and a special performance by Special Consensus.
In addition to its Dead and bluegrass roots, Sweetwater’s schedule reflects the venue’s all-genre mission, featuring holiday shows, soul, jazz, tributes, open jams, and New Year’s Eve celebrations—all presented in an intimate, community-focused setting.
Friday, January 2: Stu Allen brings Jerry and Dawg Revisited (Grateful Dead / Jerry Garcia / David Grisman)
Sunday, December 28 (Early): Marin Bluegrass Sessions – Monthly Open Jam (Free)
Thursday, January 8: Special Consensus (Bluegrass)
Thursday, January 15: Kristina Marinova plays the music of the Grateful Dead (Piano)
Thursday, January 22: Pete Sawyer & The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang with Joe Marcinek Band (Grateful Dead)
Thu, Dec 18: The Christmas Jug Band Holiday Show
Fri, Dec 19: Terrapin Family Band Holiday Show (Sold Out)
Sat, Dec 20: The 3rd Annual Hometown Holiday Bash with The 85’s
Sun, Dec 21: A Holiday Tribute to Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas feat. Jason Crosby (1PM & 7PM)
Tue, Dec 26: O Warwick (Single Release Party) with Mila Mincy
Sat, Dec 27: Ray and Paul with Anna Harrell
Sun, Dec 28: Marin Bluegrass Sessions (Early) / Football on the Patio / The Lao Tizer Band (Late)
Tue, Dec 30: Open Mic Night with Matt Jaffe (Free)
Wed, Dec 31: New Year’s Eve with The Monophonics
Sun, Jan 4: Moonalice Sunday Matinee / Ray Charles Project (Evening)
Fri, Jan 9: Supersonic (Oasis Tribute) with Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)
Sat, Jan 10: Jim Keller
Sun, Jan 11: Winona with Gillian Grogan
Wed, Jan 14: Mike Dawes
Fri, Jan 16: AZ/DZ (AC/DC Tribute)
Sat, Jan 17: The Crosby Collective
Sun, Jan 18: Alex Skolnick Trio with Scott Amendola Trio
Mon, Jan 19: BandWorks: Live. Learn. Rock
Fri, Jan 23: Mustache Harbor
Sweetwater Music Hall
19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: 415-388-3850
All Ages | Wheelchair Accessible
Sweetwater Music Hall is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization dedicated to cultivating creativity, nurturing talent, and making the arts accessible to all. Doors open one hour prior to showtime.
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