"Sitting in an otherwise tranquil corner of Potrero Hill, the 247-capacity venue's neon sign is a beacon for local and touring bands. It's a place where, on the right weeknight, a rock fan can buy a concert ticket and a beer for less than $30. For 35 years, the club's bookers have given up-and-coming local acts, like Midrift, their first shows and caught rising indie stars on their way up."
"But as San Francisco's local venues have disappeared and big bookers - groups like Goldenvoice, Live Nation and Another Planet Entertainment - have gobbled up a growing share of the city's live music industry, Schwarz, Owen and Downey have decided to call it quits. As the owners explained to Bay Area news site Coyote Media, the decision stems from a mix of financial and personal reasons."
Bottom of the Hill is a 247-capacity independent San Francisco music venue that will close at the end of the year. Owners Lynn Schwarz, Kathleen Owen and Ramona Downey announced their decision after 35 years of operation. The club has hosted major acts and provided early stages for local bands while offering affordable tickets and beer. Rising costs and growing competition from large promoters such as Goldenvoice, Live Nation and Another Planet Entertainment made booking artists and maintaining low ticket prices difficult. The owners cited financial pressures and a desire to focus on personal lives and projects in choosing to close.
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