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San Francisco Music Venues: Harry Denton's Starlight Room

July 23, 2008 at 12:30 PM | 0 Comments

The self-proclaimed "classiest night club in town," Harry Denton's Starlight Room remains a perennial San Francisco evening classic. Located on the 21st floor of the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, the lounge has upscale Rat Pack flashiness and an awesome view of the city.

The bar itself is old-timey and cocktails like Sidecars and Sloe Gin Fizzes are poured with precision. Weekly music nights are hosted by local DJs and given SF's pedigree of turning out world class electronic music artists, there's rarely a bad set.

Almost as famous as the view is the weekly Sunday Drag Brunch. Whether or not you want to cross-dress, every Sunday there are drag entertainers for the afternoon. A true champion of variety, Harry Denton's Starlight Room is the perfect place for a first date, raging party or a Champagne cocktail with your visiting aunt.

Related Stories:
· Harry Denton's Starlight Room [Official Site]
· San Francisco Music Venues Map [Jaunted]

[Photo: Thomas Hawk]

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San Francisco Music Venues: Slim's

July 10, 2008 at 1:30 PM | 0 Comments

Consistently ranked as the city's top bar and club by the San Francisco Chronicle, Slim's has a lot to offer besides the "No babes in arms" policy found under the additional info section of its website.

The vaulted timber beam ceiling gives the old school-styled club an airy feel. By the huge L-shaped bar, the black and white checkered linoleum floor is perfect for unleashing your meanest dance moves. The place is dimly lit, with chandeliers and candlesticks on the wall.

The best reason to go, though, is for the wide range of live music acts in this classic SF venue. Most shows lean towards the American roots side, but you'll hear all kinds of music throughout the week.

Across from the stage at the other end of the club there's a balcony with table seating for up to 70. And if you're lucky, you'll meet that special someone there to make babies with later.

Related Stories:
· Slim's [Official Site]
· San Francisco Music Venues Map [Jaunted]

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San Francisco Music Venues: The Independent

March 4, 2008 at 4:30 PM | 0 Comments

Hosting up and coming acts like Jaunted fave Nicole Atkins as well as better known artists like Gavin DeGraw, San Francisco's The Independent is more about providing a platform for great shows than by toeing the line between "indie" and mainstream music.

That's why the tiny bar and club can be one of the venues for San Fran's annual Noise Pop festival as well as hosting "The O.C." buzz band Matt Pond PA, legendary rapper GZA and Swedish mob-band I'm From Barcelona without contradiction. There's even a VIP section, but let's be honest: Real hipsters stay on the floor.

Related Stories:
· The Independent [Official Site]
· San Francisco Music Venues Map [Jaunted]
· Music Travel coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo of Johnossi at The Independent: daryldarko]