To get a sense of what San Francisco was like when Fillmore Street was the most important scene for West Coast blues, head to this little venue that packs a big sound. Opened by the venerated Mississippi bluesman John Lee Hooker, in the last years of his life it wasn’t just his business but his hangout. Today, though it still maintains street cred as a blues hall, it plays host to root music as well, ranging from New Orleans funk to trance jazz. The monthly Soul Train Revival draws a big crowd of weekday warriors who want to shake it on a Wednesday.
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The Boom Boom Room
1601 Fillmore St (at Geary Blvd)
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Phone
415/673-8000
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Cover varies from free to $15. Tickets $18–$45.
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The Boom Boom Room
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1601 Fillmore St San FranciscoNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.