The lower Russian River area has an exceptional number of live music venues, bars and places to dance year-round, but especially during the summer months!
Forestville:
Russian River Pub: 11829 River Road, (707) 887-7932 - Bar/Pub.
Forestville Club: 6500 Front Street, (707) 887-2594 - Bar.
Guerneville:
Main Street Station: 16280 Main Street, (707) 869-0501 - Live Jazz and Blues! Big names and local greats call this their home away from home! Enjoy a pizza with your live show!
Mc T’s Bullpen: 16246 First Street, (707) 869-3377 - Sports bar with live music most Friday and Saturdays.
R3 Hotel: 16390 4th Street, (also known as the Triple R), (707) 869-8399
Rainbow Cattle Company: 16220 Main Street, (707) 869-0206 - A straight-friendly gay bar with Give Back Tuesdays (supporting local non-profits) all year long and oodles of special events and parties.
Squirrel: 16440 4th St (ground level), Guerneville, (707) 604-7617 - Friendly and laidback atmosphere having unique fresh local ingredient cocktails mixed to order.
Stumptown Brewery: 15045 River Rd, (707) 869-0705 - A brewery with a deck on the river – beer garden and BBQ! Host of the annual Beer Revival Event. Cash only.
Monte Rio:
Highland Dell: 21050 River Blvd, (707) 865-2300 Restaurant and Bar – hosting live music on weekends and on the deck during the sunny months. A mix of jazz and blues to local and flown in rock!
The Pink Elephant: Currently closed… It may come back yet…
Duncan’s Mills:
The Blue Heron: (707) 865-2261 - Full bar and restaurant. Live music… Out back on the deck during the summer!
Other Notable Venues:
Rio Nido Roadhouse: 14540 Canyon Two Rd, Rio Nido (707) 869-0821 - Fantastic live music – outdoor stage during the summer and indoors when the rain comes down. A family friendly bar with grassy area and fenced off pool (summer use only).