Article Contributed by Gratefulweb
Published on 2026-08-17
Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley has another packed stretch of shows on the calendar, with several dates likely to stand out for Grateful Dead fans, psychedelic music lovers and roots-music regulars.
Among the biggest highlights are two nights with Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel on August 28 and 29, a Moonalice Sunday matinee on September 6, and a September 10 benefit featuring David Nelson Band & Friends with Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band. The latter will benefit the After School Bluegrass Club Program and is presented by the California Bluegrass Association and Help’s On the Way.
David Nelson, of course, has deep ties to the Bay Area’s psychedelic and Grateful Dead orbit, making the September 10 show one of the strongest draws on the upcoming calendar for Deadheads. Moonalice should also appeal to that same crowd, with its long-running blend of rock, psychedelic soul and San Francisco musical tradition.
Fans looking for more classic-rock and psychedelic sounds can also catch Pete Floyd, a Pink Floyd tribute, on September 25, while Southern rock is well represented by the two Duane Betts dates. Bluegrass and Americana also remain a major part of the schedule, including the Marin Bluegrass Sessions, Dore Coller’s Bermudagrass anniversary and album release party, Willy Braun and San Miguel Fraser.
Sweetwater Music Hall is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization and intimate live music venue located at 19 Corte Madera Avenue in Mill Valley, California. Established in 1972, the venue presents music across a wide range of genres and continues to support community programming and access to the arts.
Upcoming Sweetwater Music Hall Listings
Thursday, August 20
North Mississippi Allstars
Blues/Rock
8 pm
Friday, August 21
The Unauthorized Rolling Stones
Rolling Stones/Rock
8 pm
Saturday, August 22
Starman SF
David Bowie Tribute
8 pm
Sunday, August 23
Marin Bluegrass Sessions - a monthly open jam session
Bluegrass
12 pm–2 pm
No Cover / Free
Dore Coller’s Bermudagrass - 20th Anniversary and album release party, with Bermudagrass Triangle, Lorin Rowan and Rattlebox Revival
Bluegrass
7 pm
Tuesday, August 25
Willy Braun
Americana
8 pm
Friday, August 28
Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel, with Miko Marks
Southern Rock
8 pm
Saturday, August 29
Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel, with Miko Marks
Southern Rock
8 pm
Sunday, August 30
Alexis Harte with The Lemon Hammer (Thirsty Album Release Celebration) and Kat Brack
Folk/Rock
1 pm
Friday, September 4
The Edge featuring Jimmy Dillon & Lorin Rowan
Rock
8 pm
Saturday, September 5
The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
Blues
8 pm
Sunday, September 6
Moonalice Sunday Matinee
Rock/Psychedelic Soul
1 pm
Clinton Fearon, with Iriefuse
Reggae
8 pm
Wednesday, September 9
San Miguel Fraser
Folk
8 pm
Thursday, September 10
David Nelson Band & Friends, with Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band
A Benefit for the After School Bluegrass Club Program, presented by the California Bluegrass Association and Help's On the Way
Bluegrass
7 pm
Friday, September 11
You Should Be Dancing: A Tribute to the Bee Gees
Bee Gees/Disco
8 pm
Saturday, September 12
DirtySpoon, with The Love Handles
80s, 90s Alternative
8 pm
Sunday, September 13
Black Uhuru
Reggae
8 pm
Wednesday, September 16
Mill Valley Briefing Community Conversation, moderated by Joyce Kleiner and featuring panelists Erma Murphy, Tim Ryan, Veery Maxwell, and Raven Twilling
Community
7:30 pm
No Cover / Free with RSVP
Friday, September 18
Kaki King
Multi-genre/Instrumental
8 pm
Saturday, September 19
Carlos Y Charlos, presented by Nepantla Nights
Corrido/Bolero/Norteño
8 pm
Sunday, September 20
Josh Zee And Friends Sunday Residency
Pop/Rock
6 pm
No Cover / Free
Tuesday, September 22
Ariel Posen with Zach Person
Rock
8 pm
Thursday, September 23
Carsie Blanton
Folk/Rock
8 pm
Sold Out
Friday, September 25
Pete Floyd
Pink Floyd Tribute/Psychedelic Rock
8 pm
For more information, visit www.sweetwatermusichall.org.
