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One of the best mid-size venues in the region, the Independent boasts great sound and sightlines, not to mention a diverse calendar that pulls top acts from genres including indie rock, alt-country, electronica, post-punk, funk, hip-hop, reggae, and other music from around the globe. Headlining acts often make the jump to larger, less-intimate theaters, making the Independent a great place to say you saw them when they were still playing the club circuit.

Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-6pm
Features: Wifi Access, Coat Check
Entertainment: Live Entertainment

Groundation, DJ Jacques

Tue., February 14, 9:00pm

Note: Showdate moved from Sunday, Feb. 5; all tickets from the original date will be honored.

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, Vacationer

Wed., February 15, 8:00pm

Trainwreck Riders, The Blank Tapes, The Human Condition

Fri., February 17, 9:00pm

Howlin Rain, The Soft White Sixties, Zodiac Death Valley, DJ Britt Govea

Sat., February 18, 9:00pm

In the four years since its last full-length, 2008's Magnificent Fiend, Bay Area blooze-psych quintet Ho...

Noise Pop 2012: Papercuts, Sonny & the Sunsets, Princeton, Tortured Genies

Wed., February 22, 8:00pm

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2010 | Best Sound System (Live)

As it morphed from punk palace Kennel Club to hip-hop sweatbox Justice League, this space has been home to its fair share of sonic history. It's reassuring to know that those making musical history here now are doing so with such good sound. The... More >
2004 | Best Live-Music Venue

When the Justice League closed more than a year ago, a lot of us gave up hope that the space at 628 Divisadero -- which has played home to a never-ending parade of doomed concert halls over the last two decades -- would reopen. But in February,... More >

SF Weekly Reviews and News

Howlin Rain: Show Preview

By Dave Gil de Rubio | Wed, February 15, 2012

In the four years since its last full-length, 2008's Magnificent Fiend, Bay Area blooze-psych quintet Howlin Rain hooked up with famous admirer Rick Rubin, who helped midwife new album The Russian Wilds. While guitar-playing frontman Ethan Miller ... More >
Eleanor Friedberger: Show Preview

By Ian S. Port | Wed, February 01, 2012

Lovable though the Fiery Furnaces are, part of the brother-and-sister duo's charm is its tendency to upend any moments of pop perfection with cacophonous noises, fractures in song structure, and other sonic disturbances. Thankfully, on Last Summer... More >
Fujiya & Miyagi on Writing Songs About Child Stars, Soccer Players, and Boredom

By Reyan Ali | Fri, January 27, 2012

By his own admission, David Best isn't all that great of a singer. As the voice of the Brighton, England-based four-piece Fujiya & Miyagi, Best provides a careful, static presence that works i More >
Live Review, 1/20/12: The Walkmen Celebrate 10 Years at the Independent

By Andrew Chamings | Mon, January 23, 2012

The Walkmen The Independent Friday, Jan. 22, 2012 Better than: The Walkmen playing at a sunny outdoor festival. The Walkmen played the first of two sold out shows at the Independent on a ve More >
The Bay Area Has Only One Club in the World's Top 100, According to Pollstar. Huh?

By Ian S. Port | Thu, January 12, 2012

Update: Aaron Siuda, vice president of marketing at Live Nation Northern California, says that his firm generally does not report ticket sales to Pollstar. But he said if it had provided numb More >

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arealcoolhand

| Wed, December 22, 2010

Nice venue that brings quite diverse performers. I might be a bit biased as I live only five minutes away but I love seeing shows here.

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Tearsurfjoy

| Sun, December 12, 2010

Saw the Gories! amazing show. love this venue.

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BayAreaButchers

| Mon, April 26, 2010

Great place to see a show. Bartenders are heavy handed every time!

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