Place to Listen to Live Music - Best of 2012

"…It's a damn shame that Bill Graham venue's has fallen into the huge jaws of ticketmaster. One of my favorite things about venues in the city is that m…"

"…This category is too broad. I've been to most of these places and they are in different leagues. Fox takes the cake for the big boys. and the Rickshaw…"

"…I've seen only one show at Davies, David Bryne, and while it does not have the Barbary Coast feel of GAMH or the funky history of the Fillmore, this i…"

"…I might be biased, but it is the best room in SF. Great sound. Cool staff. Perfect sight lines from every spot in the house. Love. Love. Love.…"

"…perfect space…"

"…I love GAMH, because their prices are reasonable and they don't use Ticketmaster (COUGH, Fillmore, COUGH Warfield). All of the shows have a dinner op…"

"…Historical And awesome size and sound!…"

"…See bands here before they get famous and play large venues…"

"…Small and comfy, with every seat the best seat in the house. The stage was small, yet large enough to accommodate the grand piano. It was totally ad…"

"…Rat Pack haven...cool, man.…"

"…Small enough to be intimate, but still a rocking good time.…"

"…This theater is a rare gem. They have a variety of music-only, sometimes music and dancing, sometimes theater. I attended a concert with Blood, Swea…"

"…A cool venue...it's a intimate space for concerts so if you love a band and they're playing at the Mezzanine, book your tickets!…"

"…Best DANCEHALL shows in SF! BIG UP!…"

"…I'm going for what I know. Bike friendly, food and good music. Got my vote.…"

"…This place is so well set up that the only place you can't see the show is in the bathroom. Smoking outside and still watching High on Fire kill it? …"

"…PUUUNNKKKK!!!…"

"…David Daher had a great run for many years at his Last Day Saloon in SF, always bringing in musicians who were true "players", not just everyday bands…"