Boom Boom Room
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 673-8000
- Cross Street:
- Geary Boulevard
- Best of Citysearch:
- Blues Club 2007, Blues Club 2007, Blues Club 2006
- Hours:
- Tue-Sun 4pm-2am
Editorial Review for Boom Boom Room – by Mark Follman
The Scene
The atmosphere is appropriately gritty but not unwelcoming, with red vinyl seating along the walls, a spacious dance floor and lengthy bar. A collection of artwork and photos worthy of history books adorns the walls. Nightly, the club showcases either national or local talent (and sometimes both).
The Draw
The blues have been a part of Bay Area musical life since the days of Robert Johnson, although its presence has often been threatened by the forces of "urban renewal." In turn, the late blues great John Lee Hooker opened The Boom Boom Room: A much-needed stomping ground for blues men and women in the heart of the Fillmore, which once thrived on a steady diet of blues and jazz.
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Insider Tips
ParkingThere is street parking, but it's much easier to take a taxi or MUNI.
Look GoodAlthough you don't have to, most patrons dress up a little before heading out to listen to the bands.
User Reviews for Boom Boom Room
11/18/2006 Posted by dmenkes
I used to live down the street and became a regular here. I don't even remember what the cover is because the doorman got to know me and I could just walk in. After work, I would usually walk down here after dinner in Japantown, grab something at the bar, and chill out against the wall--sometimes I'd parouse the dance floor, but usually I would just sit back and chill out to the smooth Jazz sounds. Every once in a while, someone really different would arrive on stage and make me take notice. Latex Funk Machine, if they're still around, was one of my favorites. Almost a mix between funk and soul, they bring up undertones of Red Hot Chili Peppers, but with their own unique voice. I'd go back just to hear them again! The editorial review of BBR is accurate in that it is gritty, and homeless people have been known to get in on Monday nights when there is no cover. Sometimes they'd strike up interesting conversation or ask for a couple bucks to get a drink, but mostly they'd just sit at the back and try to keep warm. This place is definitely warm.
Pros: great bands
Cons: limited parking, sketchy area late at night
09/20/2006 Posted by mistaken
checked out 'vinyl' @ bbr recently & the venue couldn't be beat. the jamband tore it up, the drinks were stiff, the grrls were cute. the doormen & bartender were solid. no idea how i got home that night, but vividly remember shaken my butt with my date and another fox on the floor. shake that thinggg. holy damn - i mean boom boom; this is why i live here!
Schedule
| 05/17/2008 | Happy Hour at the Boom Boom Room | |
| 4:00 pm-7:30 pm | ||
| 05/18/2008 | Happy Hour at the Boom Boom Room | |
| 4:00 pm-7:30 pm | ||
| 05/19/2008 | Happy Hour at the Boom Boom Room | |
| 4:00 pm-7:30 pm | ||
| 05/20/2008 | Happy Hour at the Boom Boom Room | |
| 4:00 pm-7:30 pm | ||
| 05/21/2008 | Happy Hour at the Boom Boom Room | |
| 4:00 pm-7:30 pm | ||
| 05/22/2008 | Happy Hour at the Boom Boom Room | |
| 4:00 pm-7:30 pm | ||
| 05/23/2008 | Happy Hour at the Boom Boom Room | |
| 4:00 pm-7:30 pm | ||
| 05/24/2008 | Happy Hour at the Boom Boom Room | |
| 4:00 pm-7:30 pm | ||
| 05/25/2008 | Happy Hour at the Boom Boom Room | |
| 4:00 pm-7:30 pm | ||
| 05/26/2008 | Happy Hour at the Boom Boom Room | |
| 4:00 pm-7:30 pm |
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