The Independent

Category: Live music venue

Address: 628 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

Phone: +14157711421

Reviews

Ken Shaw

Jul 24, 2022

Good place for a small venue. Sound quality is pretty decent. Almost everywhere you sit or stand. Mostly stand because it is very limited seating. But for really good bands that aren't well known, this is a great place to see them

Michael Dvorkin

Apr 16, 2022

A fun live venue. Great bands. Can get loud and crowded. I guess that's the point.

Oren Williams

Feb 15, 2022

First show back here since the pandemic. Felt safe. So glad to hear terrific music at a terrific venue. Great bands play here and the production is top-notch.

Nina Ramstein

Feb 15, 2022

I enjoyed that the staff was very polite and friendly. They got my dad to be able to sit down to the left across from the stage. I got to basically be front and center at the Estonian rapper Tommy Cash's show this past Thursday night (the 10th of February 2022). Thank you to Jason (the head director/security guard with red, short, curly hair), but also another gray-and-short-haired bearded man who was just as nice as Jason in particular. The acoustics were great, nothing malfunctioned nor cut out.

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Questions & Answers

What's the maximum capacity?

Nate Herse | Aug 22, 2020
Angela Romano | Aug 22, 2020

Capacity is 500.

Do you have Usher/Ticket Takers?

Cynthia Gaedy Davidson | Aug 23, 2019
Coby Ben-Poorat | Aug 23, 2019

No ushers, just security and ticket scans (and ID check) at the door.

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Is there seating?

Wendy Kirkland | Aug 23, 2019
Trang Pham | Aug 23, 2019

Yes, on the side against the wall

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Can I bring backpack to concert?

Tatiana Davydkina | Aug 23, 2019
elisabeth mason | Aug 23, 2019

They searched my small backpack last week going in.

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Are they super strict about the 21 and above only rule? Young people are missing out on so many good bands who play here because of this.

Patrick Au-Yeung | Aug 23, 2018
Trevor Kennard | Aug 23, 2018

Every show I've been to they've checked ID at the door.

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Is there ANY seating in the venue if you get there early?

V M | Oct 26, 2021
Jeni Laboy | Oct 26, 2021

Yes

This was listed under free events ,is that right?

Wanda Berger | Aug 22, 2020
Chris Weir | Aug 22, 2020

The majority of the events at this venue are ticketed (not free).

What is that painting on the tapestry behind the stage?

fresnbob | Aug 22, 2020
Megan Tomsky | Aug 22, 2020

I think they change the background for the artist otherwise it's a curtain....do you recall who was playing?

Can you bring food or snacks in?

̇ | Aug 23, 2019
Mason Blake | Aug 23, 2019

I don't believe so.

Is there parking? If so where & how much?

Stolen Halo | Aug 23, 2019
Chewy Valle | Aug 23, 2019

I recommend getting there early you got to circle around a few times and find parking on the street. The last time we went we had an Uber drop us off and pick us up. Highly recommended

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My friend can make it can some one else use the ticket?

bykerturtle 420 | Aug 23, 2019
Julian Fields | Aug 23, 2019

Usually there is no name on the ticket

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Where's a nice hotel nearby?

Porfirio Garcia | Aug 23, 2019
Colin Miller | Aug 23, 2019

Laurel inn on California and presidio is nice. There is also the Red Victorian on Haight st

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I have tickets to the PJ Morton event for Dec 2nd. Is the age limit always 21 or can my 19 year old attend?

Debra Wilson (Perfecting Purpose) | Aug 23, 2019
J David Whitfield | Aug 23, 2019

Thats very unlikely

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Do you have Open Mic? We are a band coming in to play Berkeley area and we are looking to jam out a few songs just to have some fun.. Thanks, Lou Serio (Jane's Great Dane)

Louis Serio | Aug 23, 2018
Jeff Ortiz | Aug 23, 2018

This probably isn't the place to get insight on that, I'd reach out to the venue directly, their contact info is on their official site.

I didn't get a chance to print tickets I have them on my phone is that a problem

Salvador Ruiz | Aug 23, 2018
Bonnie Forer | Aug 23, 2018

No

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Does this place have seats?

Anita Stapen | Aug 23, 2018
ggallag7 | Aug 23, 2018

there are some seating to the right of stage when facing stage. they go fast so if want to sit get there in line when venue opens. rest is all GA standing.

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