The Hotel Utah Saloon
Welcome and thank you for playing The Utah. You are joining an elite roster of performers that goes back decades deep into the history of San Francisco.
We are looking for performers who work hard to create the best concert experiences possible. We want bands that rock, but also who promote their asses off and fill seats. Along with presenting an epic show, our mission is to fill the room with a crowd of great people who like to eat, drink, and rock out. The Utah’s capacity is 79 full sized people. That is not a lot if we all work together and make as much noise as possible.
Promote with us
The last few years were a doozy, eh? Now, more than ever, we must work together to promote your show and give people a reason to come out. To do this, The Utah will create, distribute, and post custom content on our social media platforms, website, email campaigns, and in print. We ask that you do the same. We encourage you to create new designs as well as share ours. Please download our asset kit for logos and images that you can use in your designs.
The Utah Asset Kit (download 1.4mb .zip file)
- Please post on social media as soon as the show is confirmed. Always tag @hotelutah and #theutah #hotelutahsaloon so we can follow your promotion and share as well. As the show date gets closer, increase posting frequency and make some noise!
- Please send out an email reminder to your list during the week of the show and add us. [email protected]
- Please print and hang posters around town where people who dig your music might see them. Record shops, guitar stores, coffee shops, etc. Also hand out flyers where your fans might already be. Note: All bands playing at Hotel Utah Saloon are responsible for complying with San Francisco’s Public Works Code regarding the posting of flyers or other signs.
SOME TIPS FOR A GREAT SHOW
An event that can’t be missed
We suggest that you develop a theme for your show and give them a one-time-only party that they can’t miss. i.e. Record Release party, Birthday Gig, Last Show Ever, Charity, etc.
Radius Clause / Don’t burn out your audience
Please don’t play or promote any shows in the Bay Area within 3 weeks of your Utah gig. Audience burnout is real. It is more important than ever that your whole band is actively promoting the show. Playing a show less than 3 weeks prior to playing at The Utah works against the interest of having a well attended show. Also, we request that you hold off on promoting shows that are occurring 3 weeks after your show at The Utah (until you’ve actually played The Utah show), All this may seem silly to some, but we know the result of ignoring this radius clause is harmful to turnout and our business, so we take it very seriously. You should as well. Violating our radius clause can result in your appearance being canceled at The Utah and further shows by your band being denied.
And most important, please provide promo assets!
We want to tell our entire network about you and your music. To do that, we need cool content in high-resolution formats so we can create custom promotions for your show.
For new fans, this content might be the only thing persuading them to check you out. We suggest that you spend time crafting your promotional assets. We’ll do what we can on our side.
CONTENT REQUEST FORM
SHOW INFO
GEAR
We are a small club… best to leave it at home
We really don’t have room. Please pack light, share gear, or use our backline. If you absolutely must bring your gear, check out the Load in/Load out info below.
What do I really need?
Well, we’re glad you asked. You don’t need much to sound big at The Utah. The room is perfect for 40 watt combo amps and smaller. We mic everything and will make you sound big, even with a tiny amp. If you can’t control your 100 watt half stack, there’s not much we can do. You won’t be in the mix that is fed to the other rooms.
BACKLINE
We just got a new Utah backline with a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, Mesa bass rig, and a 5 piece Gretsch kit. Save space for all your fans and give your drummer a break from loading out for once. This gear will be tuned for the room and will sound great.
Amps & Instruments
(1) Fender Hot Rod Deluxe IV 40 watt 1×12 tube combo w/ footswitch and reverb
(1) Mesa Boogie Subway 800+ bass head w/ 2×12″ 800-watt 4-ohm Cabinet
(1) Yamaha U3 Upright Acoustic Piano w/K&K Pure Mini Pickups & PreAmp
Drums
(1) 5 piece Gretsch Renown kit w/ Remo Heads
(1) Hardware set: Hi-Hat, Ride and Crash Stands, Throne
Drummers are asked to bring their own snare, cymbals, kick pedal, and any unique hardware they need that is not noted above.
LOAD IN / LOAD OUT
Please let us know if you are traveling with any production: i.e. mics, consoles, in ears, lighting, etc. at least a week before your show.
Load in times
Tues – Thu, Sun
Load in: 6:00pm
Music starts: 8:00pm
Friday, Saturday
Load in: 7:00pm
Music starts: 9:00pm
Sunday Matinee
Load in: 2:00pm
Music starts: 4:00pm
Please try to be on time. If you’re running late, contact the venue and let us know by contacting the GM, [email protected]
Closing Band will set up and backline first.
Our set changes are 15 minutes. Please respect this by quickly removing your gear from the stage as soon as you’re done. When getting onstage, please have your gear staged for quick set up and be tuned. No one likes to watch you tune. Seriously, no one.
SOUND CHECKS
We only do line checks prior to each band or artist’s performance, but not full sound checks unless specifically agreed to by both the talent buyer and venue management. But generally, the answer is no.
TRANSPARENCY
If you have any questions regarding payment, ask the door person to see the door sheet after your payment. Bands will split earnings after the first $300 to the venue. You may even take a picture of the settlement sheet on your phone. At The Utah, it’s always your right to do so.
CONTACTS
Production: [email protected]
Advance/Settlement: [email protected]
Talent Buyer: [email protected]
PARKING
All van/trailer/bus etc. parking must be done on the street. We do not have any reserved spots. Street parking is generally not terribly difficult to find but we advise you to give yourself extra time to secure a spot. If a spot near the club must be reserved for a large vehicle, a band representative must give the club no less than 7 days notice to notify the police department and request that spots be reserved. Please note that your cost for reserved parking is generally somewhere between $150-$200. Also, never ever leave ANYTHING of value in your vehicle.
CHECK-IN
Please check in with the door person or the bartender when you arrive. If you arrive before the door person and/or sound engineer, please make sure you check in with them as soon as they arrive. Our door person will be the one with whom you will work with that evening to go over set times, guest lists, hospitality and payout.
HOSPITALITY
The Utah provides some free backstage beer for band members. Please do not share these with folks who are not on the bill that night.
The Utah provides free food from a limited menu for touring bands. We have a small kitchen that does some darn tasty and popular food (including Vegetarian and Vegan options). PLAN AHEAD: order all food together for each band, allow enough time to get your food before going onstage (we cook to order), and understand that we generally need to prioritize paying customers’ orders. Our kitchen won’t take band food orders after 9:30.
GUEST LIST
Each performer may include 1 guest. Guest lists must be emailed to our GM at [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm on the day of show.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
All Bands and Artists performing at the Hotel Utah must be over 21 years of age AND bring proper ID the night of their performance. Failure to do so will result in not being able to perform that evening nor hang out at the club for the show. The Hotel Utah is a 21+ bar and club and does not allow minors into evening shows for any reason whatsoever. [Minors may come to daytime shows if accompanied by a parent or guardian, please ask for details when booking daytime shows.]
HEALTH
COVID-19 INFORMATION: Mask wearing and proof of vaccination is no longer required by the state of California, but is encouraged. Please keep in mind that many people we interact with are immunocompromised; exercise compassion, consideration, and basic social responsibility.
PRODUCTION SPECS
Mixing Console: Soundcraft UI24R Digital Mixer (Tablet/iPad) FOH
Stage Dimensions: 8ft deep x 15ft across
Absolutely no outside engineers unless approved by venue Management.
FOH Speakers:
(2) QSC 153
(1) YORKVILLE nx200S
Balcony Fills:
(2) QSC CP 8
Bar Fill:
(1) Klipsch
Monitors (from FOH):
(4) QSC CP 8’S
(4) Mixes total from FOH
Stands:
(7) Atlas MS 20 w/Booms
(2) Gator GFW-MIC-0822 Low profile
(1) Tama Ironworks Kick Mic Stand
(2) Misc Cabinet Mics
(4) Tripods w/Booms
Mics & DI’s:
(8) x Shure SM58
(3) x Sennheiser e835
(4) x Shure SM57
(2) x Audix i5
(2) x Sennheiser e609’s
(1) x Shure Beta 52
(3) x Sennheiser e604’s
(1) Behringer C-2 Matched Pair Studio Condenser Microphones
(6) x Mono DI’s
(1) Radial ProAV1 (multi media) DI
(1) Huge Kettner Red Box 5
LIGHTING:
(1) ADJ DMX 12 Fixture Controller
(8) Slim Pars
(1) Chauvet Water FX
The Hotel Utah Saloon
Welcome and thank you for playing The Utah. You are joining an elite roster of performers that goes back decades deep into the history of San Francisco.
We are looking for performers who work hard to create the best concert experiences possible. We want bands that rock, but also who promote their asses off and fill seats. Along with presenting an epic show, our mission is to fill the room with a crowd of great people who like to eat, drink, and rock out. The Utah’s capacity is 79 full sized people. That is not a lot if we all work together and make as much noise as possible.
Promote with us
The last few years were a doozy, eh? Now, more than ever, we must work together to promote your show and give people a reason to come out. To do this, The Utah will create, distribute, and post custom content on our social media platforms, website, email campaigns, and in print. We ask that you do the same. We encourage you to create new designs as well as share ours.
- Please post on social media as soon as the show is confirmed. Always tag @hotelutah and #theutah #hotelutahsaloon so we can follow your promotion and share as well. As the show date gets closer, increase posting frequency and make some noise!
- Please send out an email reminder to your list during the week of the show and add us. [email protected]
- Please print and hang posters around town where people who dig your music might see them. Record shops, guitar stores, coffee shops, etc. Also hand out flyers where your fans might already be. Note: All bands playing at Hotel Utah Saloon are responsible for complying with San Francisco’s Public Works Code regarding the posting of flyers or other signs.
SOME TIPS FOR A GREAT SHOW
An event that can’t be missed
We suggest that you develop a theme for your show and give them a one-time-only party that they can’t miss. i.e. Record Release party, Birthday Gig, Last Show Ever, Charity, etc.
Radius Clause / Don’t burn out your audience
Please don’t play or promote any shows in the Bay Area within 3 weeks of your Utah gig. Audience burnout is real. It is more important than ever that your whole band is actively promoting the show. Playing a show less than 3 weeks prior to playing at The Utah works against the interest of having a well attended show. Also, we request that you hold off on promoting shows that are occurring 3 weeks after your show at The Utah (until you’ve actually played The Utah show), All this may seem silly to some, but we know the result of ignoring this radius clause is harmful to turnout and our business, so we take it very seriously. You should as well. Violating our radius clause can result in your appearance being canceled at The Utah and further shows by your band being denied.
And most important, please provide promo assets!
We want to tell our entire network about you and your music. To do that, we need cool content in high-resolution formats so we can create custom promotions for your show.
For new fans, this content might be the only thing persuading them to check you out. We suggest that you spend time crafting your promotional assets. We’ll do what we can on our side, but we need something to work with.
CONTENT REQUEST FORM
SHOW INFO
GEAR
We are a small club… best to leave it at home
We really don’t have room. Please pack light, share gear, or use our backline. If you absolutely must bring your gear, check out the Load in/Load out info below.
What do I really need?
Well, we’re glad you asked. You don’t need much to sound big at The Utah. The room is perfect for 40 watt combo amps and smaller. We mic everything and will make you sound big, even with a tiny amp. If you can’t control your 100 watt half stack, there’s not much we can do. You won’t be in the mix that is fed to the other rooms.
BACKLINE
We just got a new Utah backline with a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, Mesa bass rig, and a 5 piece Gretsch kit. Save space for all your fans and give your drummer a break from loading out for once. This gear will be tuned for the room and will sound great.
Amps & Instruments
(1) Fender Hot Rod Deluxe IV 40 watt 1×12 tube combo w/ footswitch and reverb
(1) Mesa Boogie Subway 800+ bass head w/ 2×12″ 800-watt 4-ohm Cabinet
(1) Yamaha U3 Upright Acoustic Piano w/K&K Pure Mini Pickups & PreAmp
Drums
(1) 5 piece Gretsch Renown kit w/ Remo Heads
(1) Hardware set: Hi-Hat, Ride and Crash Stands, Throne
Drummers are asked to bring their own snare, cymbals, kick pedal, and any unique hardware they need that is not noted above.
LOAD IN / LOAD OUT
Please let us know if you are traveling with any production: i.e. mics, consoles, in ears, lighting, etc. at least a week before your show.
Our set changes are 15 minutes. Please respect this by quickly removing your gear from the stage as soon as you’re done. When getting onstage, please have your gear staged for quick set up and be tuned. No one likes to watch you tune. Seriously, no one.
Load in times
Tues – Thu, Sun
Load in: 6:00pm
Music starts: 8:00pm
Friday, Saturday
Load in: 7:00pm
Music starts: 9:00pm
Sunday Matinee
Load in: 2:00pm
Music starts: 4:00pm
Please try to be on time. If you’re running late, contact the venue and let us know by contacting the GM, [email protected]
Closing Band will set up and backline first.
SOUND CHECKS
We only do line checks prior to each band or artist’s performance, but not full sound checks unless specifically agreed to by both the talent buyer and venue management. But generally, the answer is no.
TRANSPARENCY
If you have any questions regarding payment, ask the door person to see the door sheet after your payment. Bands will split earnings after the first $300 to the venue. You may even take a picture of the settlement sheet on your phone. At The Utah, it’s always your right to do so.
CONTACTS
Production: [email protected]
Advance/Settlement: [email protected]
Talent Buyer: [email protected]
PARKING
All van/trailer/bus etc. parking must be done on the street. We do not have any reserved spots. Street parking is generally not terribly difficult to find but we advise you to give yourself extra time to secure a spot. If a spot near the club must be reserved for a large vehicle, a band representative must give the club no less than 7 days notice to notify the police department and request that spots be reserved. Please note that your cost for reserved parking is generally somewhere between $150-$200. Also, never ever leave ANYTHING of value in your vehicle.
CHECK-IN
Please check in with the door person or the bartender when you arrive. If you arrive before the door person and/or sound engineer, please make sure you check in with them as soon as they arrive. Our door person will be the one with whom you will work with that evening to go over set times, guest lists, hospitality and payout.
HOSPITALITY
The Utah provides some free backstage beer for band members. Please do not share these with folks who are not on the bill that night.
The Utah provides free food from a limited menu for touring bands. We have a small kitchen that does some darn tasty and popular food (including Vegetarian and Vegan options). PLAN AHEAD: order all food together for each band, allow enough time to get your food before going onstage (we cook to order), and understand that we generally need to prioritize paying customers’ orders. Our kitchen won’t take band food orders after 9:30.
GUEST LIST
Each performer may include 1 guest. Guest lists must be emailed to our GM at [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm on the day of show.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
All Bands and Artists performing at the Hotel Utah must be over 21 years of age AND bring proper ID the night of their performance. Failure to do so will result in not being able to perform that evening nor hang out at the club for the show. The Hotel Utah is a 21+ bar and club and does not allow minors into evening shows for any reason whatsoever. [Minors may come to daytime shows if accompanied by a parent or guardian, please ask for details when booking daytime shows.]
HEALTH
COVID-19 INFORMATION: Mask wearing and proof of vaccination is no longer required by the state of California, but is encouraged. Please keep in mind that many people we interact with are immunocompromised; exercise compassion, consideration, and basic social responsibility.
PRODUCTION SPECS
Mixing Console: Soundcraft UI24R Digital Mixer (Tablet/iPad) FOH
Stage Dimensions: 8ft deep x 15ft across
Absolutely no outside engineers unless approved by venue Management.
FOH Speakers:
(2) QSC 153
(1) YORKVILLE nx200S
Balcony Fills:
(2) QSC CP 8
Bar Fill:
(1) Klipsch
Monitors (from FOH):
(4) QSC CP 8’S
(4) Mixes total from FOH
Stands:
(7) Atlas MS 20 w/Booms
(2) Gator GFW-MIC-0822 Low profile
(1) Tama Ironworks Kick Mic Stand
(2) Misc Cabinet Mics
(4) Tripods w/Booms
Mics & DI’s:
(8) x Shure SM58
(3) x Sennheiser e835
(4) x Shure SM57
(2) x Audix i5
(2) x Sennheiser e609’s
(1) x Shure Beta 52
(3) x Sennheiser e604’s
(1) Behringer C-2 Matched Pair Studio Condenser Microphones
(6) x Mono DI’s
(1) Radial ProAV1 (multi media) DI
(1) Huge Kettner Red Box 5
LIGHTING:
(1) ADJ DMX 12 Fixture Controller
(8) Slim Pars
(1) Chauvet Water FX
THE HOTEL UTAH SALOON – EST. 1908 – SAN FRANCISCO
The Hotel Utah Saloon
Welcome and thank you for playing The Utah. You are joining an elite roster of performers that goes back decades deep into the history of San Francisco.
We are looking for performers who work hard to create the best concert experiences possible. We want bands that rock, but more importantly, we want bands that promote their asses off and fill seats. Along with you having an epic show, our mission is to fill the room with a crowd of great people who like to eat, drink, and rock out. The Utah’s capacity is 79 full sized people. That is not a lot if we all work together and make as much noise as possible.
Promote with us
The last few years were a doozy, eh? Now, more than ever, we must work together to promote your show and give people a reason to come out. To do this, The Utah will create, distribute, and post custom content on our social media platforms, website, email campaigns, and in print. We ask that you do the same. We encourage you to create new designs as well as share ours. Please download our asset kit for logos and images that you can use in your designs.
- Please post on social media as soon as the show is confirmed. Always tag @hotelutah and #theutah so we can share as well. As the show date gets closer, increase posting frequency and make some noise!
- Please send out an email reminder to your list during the week of the show and add us. [email protected]
- Please print and hang posters around town where people who dig your music might see them. Record shops, guitar stores, coffee shops, etc. Also hand out flyers where your fans might already be. Note: All bands playing at Hotel Utah Saloon are responsible for complying with San Francisco’s Public Works Code regarding the posting of flyers or other signs.
SOME TIPS FOR A
GREAT SHOW
Make it an event that can’t be missed
We suggest that you develop a theme for your show and give them a one-time-only party that they can’t miss. i.e. Record Release party, Birthday Gig, Last Show Ever, Charity, etc.
Radius Clause / Don’t burn out your audience
Please don’t play or promote any shows in the Bay Area within 3 weeks of your Utah gig. Audience burnout is real. It is more important than ever that your whole band is actively promoting the show. Playing a show less than 3 weeks prior to playing at The Utah works against the interest of having a well attended show. Also, we request that you hold off on promoting shows that are occurring 3 weeks after your show at The Utah (until you’ve actually played The Utah show), All this may seem silly to some, but we know the result of ignoring this radius clause is harmful to turnout and our business, so we take it very seriously. You should as well. Violating our radius clause can result in your appearance being canceled at The Utah and further shows by your band being denied.
And most important, please provide promo assets!
We want to help promote you. To do that, we need cool content in high-resolution formats so we can create custom promotions for the show. Please upload everything requested for maximum coverage. We also need all your social links if you want us to send traffic your way.
CONTENT REQUEST FORM
SHOW INFO
GEAR
We are a small club…
best to leave it at home
We really don’t have room. Please pack light, share gear, or use our backline. If you absolutely must bring your gear, check out the Load in/Load out info below.
What do I really need?
Well, we’re glad you asked. You don’t need much to sound big at The Utah. The room is perfect for 40 watt combo amps and smaller. We mic everything and will make you sound big, even with a tiny amp. If you can’t control your 100 watt half stack, there’s not much we can do. You won’t be in the mix that is fed to the other rooms.
BACKLINE
We just got a new Utah backline with a Fender combo amp, Mesa bass rig, and a 5 piece Gretsch kit. Save space for all your fans and give your drummer a break from loading out for once. This gear will be tuned for the room and will sound great.
Amps & Instruments
(1) Fender Hot Rod Deluxe IV 40 1×12 combo w/Footswitch
(1) Mesa Boogie Subway 800+ bass head w/ 2×12″ 800-watt 4-ohm Cabinet
(1) Yamaha U3 Upright Acoustic Piano w/K&K Pure Mini Pickups & PreAmp
Drums
(1) 5 piece Gretsch Renown kit w/ Remo Heads
(1) Hardware set: Hi-Hat, Ride and Crash Stands, Throne
Drummers are asked to bring their own snare, cymbals, kick pedal, and any unique hardware they need that is not noted above.
LOAD IN / LOAD OUT
Please let us know if you are traveling with any production: i.e. mics, consoles, in ears, lighting, etc. at least a week before your show.
Our set changes are 15 minutes. Please respect this by quickly removing your gear from the stage as soon as you’re done. When getting onstage, please have your gear staged for quick set up and be tuned. No one likes to watch you tune. Seriously, no one.
Please try to be on time. If you’re running late, contact the venue and let us know by contacting the GM, [email protected]
Closing Band will set up and backline first.
Load in times
Tues – Thu, Sun
Load in: 6:00pm
Music starts: 8:00pm
Friday, Saturday
Load in: 7:00pm
Music starts: 9:00pm
Sunday Matinee
Load in: 2:00pm
Music starts: 4:00pm
SOUND CHECKS
We only do line checks prior to each band or artist’s performance, but not full sound checks unless specifically agreed to by both the talent buyer and venue management. But generally, the answer is no.
TRANSPARENCY
If you have any questions regarding payment, ask the door person to see the door sheet after your payment. Bands will split earnings after the first $300 to the venue. You may even take a picture of the settlement sheet on your phone. At The Utah, it’s always your right to do so.
CONTACTS
Production: [email protected]
Advance/Settlement: [email protected]
Talent Buyer: [email protected]
PARKING
All van/trailer/bus etc. parking must be done on the street. We do not have any reserved spots. Street parking is generally not terribly difficult to find but we advise you to give yourself extra time to secure a spot. If a spot near the club must be reserved for a large vehicle, a band representative must give the club no less than 7 days notice to notify the police department and request that spots be reserved. Please note that your cost for reserved parking is generally somewhere between $150-$200. Also, never ever leave ANYTHING of value in your vehicle.
CHECK-IN
Please check in with the door person or the bartender when you arrive. If you arrive before the door person and/or sound engineer, please make sure you check in with them as soon as they arrive. Our door person will be the one with whom you will work with that evening to go over set times, guest lists, hospitality and payout.
HOSPITALITY
The Utah provides some free backstage beer for band members. Please do not share these with folks who are not on the bill that night.
The Utah provides free food from a limited menu for touring bands. We have a small kitchen that does some darn tasty and popular food (including Vegetarian and Vegan options). PLAN AHEAD: order all food together for each band, allow enough time to get your food before going onstage (we cook to order), and understand that we generally need to prioritize paying customers’ orders. Our kitchen won’t take band food orders after 9:30.
GUEST LIST
Each performer may include 1 guest. Guest lists must be emailed to our GM at [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm on the day of show.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
All Bands and Artists performing at the Hotel Utah must be over 21 years of age AND bring proper ID the night of their performance. Failure to do so will result in not being able to perform that evening nor hang out at the club for the show. The Hotel Utah is a 21+ bar and club and does not allow minors into evening shows for any reason whatsoever. [Minors may come to daytime shows if accompanied by a parent or guardian, please ask for details when booking daytime shows.]
HEALTH
COVID-19 INFORMATION: Mask wearing and proof of vaccination is no longer required by the state of California, but is encouraged. Please keep in mind that many people we interact with are immunocompromised; exercise compassion, consideration, and basic social responsibility.
PRODUCTION SPECS
Mixing Console:
Soundcraft UI24R Digital Mixer (Tablet/iPad) FOH
Absolutely no outside engineers unless approved by venue Management.
Stage Dimensions:
8ft deep x 15ft across
FOH Speakers:
(2) QSC 153
(1) YORKVILLE nx200S
Balcony Fills:
(2) QSC CP 8
Bar Fill:
(1) Klipsch
Monitors (from FOH):
(4) QSC CP 8’S
(4) Mixes total from FOH
Stands:
(7) Atlas MS 20 w/Booms
(2) Gator GFW-MIC-0822 Low profile
(1) Tama Ironworks Kick Mic Stand
(2) Misc Cabinet Mics
(4) Tripods w/Booms
Mics & DI’s:
(8) x Shure SM58
(3) x Sennheiser e835
(4) x Shure SM57
(2) x Audix i5
(2) x Sennheiser e609’s
(1) x Shure Beta 52
(3) x Sennheiser e604’s
(1) Behringer C-2 Matched Pair Studio Condenser Microphones
(6) x Mono DI’s
(1) Radial ProAV1 (multi media) DI
(1) Hughes Kettner Red Box 5
LIGHTING:
(1) ADJ DMX 12 Fixture Controller
(8) Slim Pars
(1) Chauvet Water FX