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The Independent is the latest incarnation of one of San Francisco’s most diverse live rooms. 628 Divisadero has been showcasing music in San Francisco for over 30 years.
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Rachael Yamagata
Singer/songwriter Rachael Yamagata grew up listening to Carole King, Roberta Flack, James Taylor, and the like, for music was the one thing in Yamagata's life that remained consistent. Her parents...
Singer/songwriter Rachael Yamagata grew up listening to Carole King, Roberta Flack, James Taylor, and the like, for music was the one thing in Yamagata's life that remained consistent. Her parents...
The Budos Band
A Staten Island-based Afro-beat, soul-jazz, and funk instrumental ensemble, the Budos Band came together at a jam session hosted by Brooklyn's Afro-beat kings, Antibalas. Specializing in horn-driv...
A Staten Island-based Afro-beat, soul-jazz, and funk instrumental ensemble, the Budos Band came together at a jam session hosted by Brooklyn's Afro-beat kings, Antibalas. Specializing in horn-driv...
Howlin Rain
"Magnificent Fiend" is the second album from Howlin Rain and the first to be issued under a joint agreement between multi-platinum record producer Rick Rubin’s American label and San Fra...
"Magnificent Fiend" is the second album from Howlin Rain and the first to be issued under a joint agreement between multi-platinum record producer Rick Rubin’s American label and San Fra...
The Twilight Sad
Distinguished by James Graham's heavy Scottish accent, an accordion, and oodles of noise, the Twilight Sad rose from Glasgow, Scotland, in late 2003 with the lineup of Graham (vocals), Andy MacFar...
Distinguished by James Graham's heavy Scottish accent, an accordion, and oodles of noise, the Twilight Sad rose from Glasgow, Scotland, in late 2003 with the lineup of Graham (vocals), Andy MacFar...
Wye Oak
Wye Oak, a Baltimore-based indie rock duo comprised of Jenn Wasner (guitar, vocals) and Andy Stack (drums, vocals), took their name from a symbolic 460-year-old tree in their home state of Marylan...
Wye Oak, a Baltimore-based indie rock duo comprised of Jenn Wasner (guitar, vocals) and Andy Stack (drums, vocals), took their name from a symbolic 460-year-old tree in their home state of Marylan...
Thee Oh Sees
Thee Oh Sees are the latest incarnation of songwriter, singer, and guitarist John Dwyer's ever-evolving pop-folk psychedelic group. Dwyer, who hails from Providence, RI, has been active on the San...
Thee Oh Sees are the latest incarnation of songwriter, singer, and guitarist John Dwyer's ever-evolving pop-folk psychedelic group. Dwyer, who hails from Providence, RI, has been active on the San...
Surfer Blood
Though South Florida doesn't have the tides to shoot the curl, West Palm Beach's Surfer Blood fuse sunny surf rock charm with indie rock cool. Guitarist/vocalist John Paul Pitts and drummer Tyler ...
Though South Florida doesn't have the tides to shoot the curl, West Palm Beach's Surfer Blood fuse sunny surf rock charm with indie rock cool. Guitarist/vocalist John Paul Pitts and drummer Tyler ...
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| 2/15 | 8:00p | The Asteroids Galaxy Tour |
| 2/18 | 9:00p | Howlin Rain |
| 2/23 | 8:00p | The Budos Band |
| 8:00p | Noise Pop Festival | |
| 2/24 | 8:00p | Wye Oak |
| 2/25 | 8:00p | Surfer Blood |
| 3/1 | 7:30p | Reality Check TV Presents: Let the Good Times Rock and Roll! |
| 9:00p | Flexx Bronco Northwest Tour W/Spittin' Cobras | |
| 3/2 | 8:00p | Rachael Yamagata |
| 3/3 | 7:30p | Modern Art Records Tour |
| 3/6 | 8:00p | Thee OH Sees |
| 3/8 | 8:00p | The Twilight Sad |
| 3/9 | 9:00p | Dumpstaphunk & Papa Grows Funk At |
| 3/10 | 9:00p | William Fitzimmons |
| 3/12 | 8:00p | Joy Formidable |
| 3/13 | 8:00p | Joy Formidable |
| 3/17 | 9:00p | Sage Francis |
| 3/21 | 8:00p | Sharon Van Etten |
| 3/22 | 7:30p | Of Monsters and Men |
| 3/23 | 9:00p | Fishbone |
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For its intimate size, the sound quality is amazing at the Independent. No obscured views, a balcony, plenty of floor space and a bar that is adequately staffed (no tiresome waits for your drinks). Only downsides I can think of: Parking can be a chore and the bathroom requires a trek wading through a crowd. (Tip: Great spot to gather before the show: Waziema - an Ethiopian spot across the street: http://www.zvents.com/san-francisco-ca/venues/show/15107-club-waziema )
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The Independent is a great venue for live music. The bar is well placed, the sound quality is the best I've heard in the area, it doesn't get too hot and the space isn't claustrophobia inducing. If you're looking for a great place to see music, this is it.