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The Independent
Rock Club, Music Venue, and Concert Hall
Alamo Square, San Francisco
The experts at SF Weekly and SFist recommend this place
"My favorite venue in sf! Great bands, good sound"(9 Tips)
"One of the most intimate venues to catch your favorite band play."(13 Tips)
"I've never seen a bad show here."(2 Tips)
"Great venue, small enough to get a good view!"(6 Tips)
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Trogdor BurninatorJune 8, 2022Bring earplugs. My ears are still ringing loudly over a month after the last concert I went to. The volume is far beyond loud; it's deafening.
Tyler RodenburgOctober 10, 2013The coat check is just before the bathrooms on the right. Sometimes the door is closed but just come back a bit later.
Jeren NadimiFebruary 15, 2014We got lucky and watch the band from the side seats it was a great performance
George KurtykaJanuary 17, 2010Going tonight to check out Rebirth Brass Band. Love the Independent as it's one of the last quality independently booked live music venues in SF. Read more
Lots of BOD artists have played here! Love this venue--come before the bands get huge
Just saw the Killers kill it here last night. Such great sound and crowd!
Debbi GoedenDecember 30, 2011If you are going to the independent, go to "Da Pit" and grab some BBQ- it looks run down but the Q is GOOD.
Audrey KimuraFebruary 10, 2011My favorite club in the world. I have Japan Nite US tour annually here.It's Mar.27th Sunday. Please come!
The Independent is one of San Francisco's treasures. You get to see great bands before they're big, the venue is the perfect size and you won't find any screaming teens.
Mos Def tonight (2/3/10) at one of the best places to see a show in The City.
MazdaNovember 17, 2010The Independent promotes positive change by proactively reducing our venue’s environmental footprint.
Dan AbramsonMarch 22, 2011Black Joe and the honebears rock. Early April. Big brass band sassy snarling horns.,
If you live in the neighborhood, run home for a beer & shots between sets.
Thriving IvoryApril 30, 2009We released our first independent CD here in June 2006. Also, Paul used to work here as a bouncer. He got to see a lot of great shows, fight a guy and get his band mates into show.
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The Independent
628 Divisadero St (btwn Hayes & Grove St)
San Francisco, CA 94117
United States
San Francisco, CA 94117
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
(415) 771-1421
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"Awesome venue for any live band. Get tickets before they sell out, especially for Thursday's popscene. Drink specials are legit, and the bartenders are surprisingly nice & friendly."
Jacob H - 9.0
"Super friendly, helpful employees. Great intimate place to see great bands cheaply."
Amy B - 7.6
"Best wings. Blue cheese is also amazing."
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Carolina Madrid - 8.4
"Wonderful dive with a great beer list. To properly enjoy try to go early as this place is popular and is crowded often."
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