Please note, tickets are nonrefundable. Online Tickets are not available 1 hour before the show, and Eventbrite may show that it is "Sold Out", but there are usually still tickets at the door.

Upcoming Shows

Apr  23, 2026

8:00 PM

The return of Open Mic Hosted By Ezco!!

Every 4th Thurs. 8PM-FREE - Donations for the host accepted. Please feel free to pre-donate through the Get tickets button on Eventbrite!

Apr  25, 2026

8:30 PM

Teflon the Young King + Epicenter Sound System - INSIDE

Teflon the Young King blends reggae, dancehall, and Rastafarian roots into powerful, conscious music with global impact (pre $15/$20 door).

May  01, 2026

8:30 PM

Boo Boo and Baa Baa in the Saloon (Special Guest: OLRIGHT) - INSIDE

The band you didn’t know you loved returns from Berlin to Bolinas - Missed 4/20 (got too high), bringing a punk vs hippie showdown of chaos!

May  02, 2026

5:00 PM

QUAMI and The Low Keys - OUTSIDE

Join The Low Keys for original and eclectic Americana, followed by Quami’s psychedelic funk, groovy dance rhythms, and magical sax.($15/$20)

May  03, 2026

3:00 PM

Desert Hollow - OUTSIDE - FREE

Get you a dose of romantic folk and rootsy bluegrass from Maui-based traveling duo Desert Hollow.

May  08, 2026

8:30 PM

Mike Hellman and the Banned Books + Sloan Irving - INSIDE

Gritty Texas-bred roots renegade—baritone swagger, outlaw spirit, and high-energy sets that swing from tender to full-throttle rock ‘n’ roll

May  09, 2026

8:30 PM

Jeffrey Halford and Los Curanderos (the healers) - INSIDE

Road-hardened roots troubadour with global following, chart-topping record, and timeless songs—live with his powerhouse band ($15pre/$20dr)

May  10, 2026

3:00 PM

The Dale Polissar Trio - OUTSIDE - FREE

Dale brings his trio of clarinet, keyboard, and bass, playing Classic jazz standards from the Great American Songbook.

May  15, 2026

7:30 PM

Bolinas Bluegrass & Old Time Jam - FREE - INSIDE

Live Bluegrass - FREE! -Ticket link is a donation to the artists, 100% directly to them! ($10-30 sliding scale suggested)

May  16, 2026

8:30 PM

Killer Whale - INSIDE

Indie-soul meets psych rock—swampy grooves, surf shimmer, and experimental textures wrapped around raw, song-driven storytelling.

May  22, 2026

8:30 PM

Sakoyana - INSIDE - FREE!

Sakoyana is an experimental-jazz-freak-funk band from Sonoma County

May  23, 2026

8:30 PM

selena feliciano with Tom & Kat - INSIDE

A night of dynamic folk music of heavy-hitting crooners: selena feliciano's lyrical tunes full of soul, plus Tom & Kat's harmonious duets.

May  24, 2026

3:00 PM

Migrant Pickers - OUTSIDE - FREE

Purveyors of aggravated folk and rock n roll. We are disciples of Woody Guthrie with a rock in our shoe.

May  28, 2026

8:00 PM

Open Mic Hosted By Ezco

Every 4th Thurs. 8PM-FREE - Donations for the host accepted. Please feel free to pre-donate through the Get tickets button on Eventbrite!

May  29, 2026

8:30 PM

Tommy Thomsen & his Ambassadors of Western Swing - INSIDE

Lively Western Swing—fiddles, steel guitar, and classic Texas rhythms

May  30, 2026

8:30 PM

Wreckless Strangers - INSIDE

Wreckless Strangers perform Ameri-Cali Soul, blending blues, rock, Americana, & funk with rich harmonies & improvisation. ($10adv/$15door)

May  31, 2026

3:00 PM

R. Moon e - OUTSIDE - FREE

The New Improved R. Moon E, Pronounced Harmony: playing rock, pop, country and of course the blues

Jun  05, 2026

8:30 PM

JimBo Trout and the Fishpeople - INSIDE

JimBo Trout & the Fishpeople will be rocking the Smiley's stage with their brand of hillbilly-boogie, swamp-blues, and honky-tonk rock+roll

Jun  06, 2026

8:30 PM

Junk Parlor - INSIDE

“Crooner Punk” w/ acoustic Manouche-style jazz guitar, ripping violin, banjo, colorful cajon percussion and fretless bass ($10adv/$15door)

Jun  13, 2026

5:00 PM

Aki Kumar - San Jose's King of Bollywood Blues - OUTSIDE

Blues, rock & country collide with vibrant Indian influences—soulful vocals, searing harmonica, and an electrifying, high-energy live show

Jun  14, 2026

3:00 PM

Ricky Ray - OUTSIDE - FREE

Ricky Ray performs a soulful blend of Blues, Jazz, Country Blues, and Southern Soul, featuring classic covers from the 60's and 70's.

Jun  20, 2026

8:30 PM

Laura Benitez and the Heartache - INSIDE

Laura Benitez and the Heartache skillfully blend classic country, rock & bluegrass into original music to keep you dancing ($10adv/$15door)

Jun  21, 2026

3:00 PM

Dominick Antonelli - OUTSIDE - FREE

Dominick Antonelli is on his first national tour sharing original music with acoustic instrumentals, heartfelt lyrics, and story-telling.

Jun  25, 2026

8:00 PM

Open Mic Hosted By Ezco

Every 4th Thurs. 8PM-FREE - Donations for the host accepted. Please feel free to pre-donate through the Get tickets button on Eventbrite!

Jun  27, 2026

8:30 PM

Sand Gators - INSIDE

Psychedelic R&B from Reno—fuzzed-out, high-energy rock with soulful edge; dynamic, exploratory live shows gaining buzz across NorCal scenes.

Jun  28, 2026

3:00 PM

Savannah Blu - OUTSIDE - FREE

Savannah Blu is a 5 piece powerful contemporary bluegrass band with soulful vocals and driving rhythm.

Jul  12, 2026

3:00 PM

Frances Ancheta - OUTSIDE - FREE

Frances Ancheta is a Bay Area Filipina American artist blending indie folk/pop/rock, with internationally heard songs rooted in healing.

Jul  17, 2026

8:30 PM

Dirty Cello - INSIDE

Fiery, genre-bending cello meets blues, rock & roots—wild vocals, virtuosic playing, and a high-energy, globally seasoned live show.

Jul  18, 2026

3:00 PM

Miss Tess & Thomas Bryan Eaton - OUTSIDE - FREE

Miss Tess blends vintage country, Western swing & jazz roots with a powerhouse voice. Touring in support of her new Louisiana-inspired album

Jul  24, 2026

8:30 PM

KOI - INSIDE

KOI: 5 friends blending funk grooves & blues soul into tight, danceable originals—high-energy jams connecting all generations!

Sep  03, 2026

8:30 PM

Stillhouse Junkies - INSIDE

Stillhouse Junkies fuse bluegrass, swing, blues & rock with wild improvisation—no two shows alike. ($15adv/$20door)

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Past Events

Just a few of the many good times we've had

Bookings

Come join us

If you are a musician or booking agent interested in booking a performance at Smiley’s please email all of the following to bookingsmileys@gmail.com:

○ Electronic press kit with audio samples that best represent your music.
○ Links to social media feeds.
○ A concise description of your music (genre, influences, etc).
○ A list of previous performance history in the Bay Area, including draw.
○ Any relevant references from talent buyers, promoters etc.
○ Press reviews or mentions.
○ Contact email and phone number.
○ Date range of interest.

Please do not call the bar or send follow-up emails. We’ll contact you if we have an opportunity available.