Where to Enjoy Live Music in Marin

Sweet Water Music Hall, Best Music April

Marin is famous for so many legendary musical connections: everyone from Jefferson Airplane to the Grateful Dead, to Van Halen to The Black Crowes have some kind of roots in the county. Want to see who you can catch live now? We’ve got a guide to all things Marin music, from what’s on this month to where to see bands to stories on local musicians.

Feature photo credit: Bob Minkin

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