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Rickshaw Stop Celebrates Two Decades of Live Music in San Francisco

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A woman with a big blond '60s-inspired hairdo looks down at her guitar, behind a mic stand. She is wearing a bright pink blouse and matching lipstick
Shannon Shaw performing solo at Mosswood Meltdown on Saturday, July 2, 2022. She's returning to headline the Halloween Meltdown this October with her band, Shannon and the Clams. (Estefany Gonzalez)

Rickshaw Stop is a gem of the San Francisco live music scene — an intimate, independent venue that punches above its weight.

Over its 20 year history, the 350-capacity, charmingly dive-y concert hall has hosted early-career performances from stars like Billie Eilish, M.I.A., Vampire Weekend, Jorja Smith and more. But beyond touring acts, it’s also nurtured Bay Area artists like garage-punk-country crooner Shannon Shaw and rising rockers Fake Fruit. After weathering pandemic shutdowns, it remains a crucial resource for local musicians as corporate promoters continue to consolidate the concert industry.

Shaw, Fake Fruit and a slate of other Bay Area artists are helping Rickshaw Stop ring in two decades in January 2024. Its 20th anniversary celebration kicks off on Jan. 5 with a free band showcase (lineup coming soon) and continues with shows into February.

Blue and pink lights on a band on stage in dark theater, sound board lit at bottom right
The crowd at the Rickshaw Stop during night four of the Noise Pop Music and Art Festival on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (Estefany Gonzalez)

So far, nine anniversary concerts have been announced, with more to come. Highlights include a Jan. 11 show with San Francisco post-punks Pardoner with chokecherry, Spiral Dub and Armin; Shannon Shaw on Jan. 13 with Mae Powell and MAYYA; Fake Fruit on Jan. 18 with Dummy and April Magazine; and a funky dance party on Jan. 19 with Planet Booty and more.

Tickets go on sale Oct. 6 at 10 a.m., and VIP passes are available that grant fans access to all the anniversary concerts.

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Rickshaw Stop’s 20th Anniversary Celebration kicks off on Jan. 5. Full line-up and tickets here

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