1007 Market Street
San Francisco California
(415) 255-5971

Thursdays 8-10pm
Admission $8-15 sliding scale
All ages welcome, no one refused for lack of funds.
The
LSG Creative Music Series is the longest standing experimental music series in the Bay Area and California, with weekly Thursday night shows since 1991. The venue aims to be a welcoming, inclusive space for musicians of all backgrounds and levels - from artists trying a new project in public for the first time to well-known international acts. Founded by LSG Gallery Directors Laurie Lazer and Darryl Smith, the series has been curated by several Bay Area musicians. Since 2002 it's been curated by
Outsound Presents and improviser/composer
Rent Romus. They present a wide cross section of
sound artists from every experimental genre.
The series is an artist-run, grass-roots DIY effort that relies on professionals in the community who
volunteer their time. Please join us in setting up chairs, curtain, lights, sound once a week, and contact
Outsound Presents to get involved in marketing and project coordination.
The Luggage Store Gallery is a non-profit corporation funded by the City of San Francisco, grants, and your contributions. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, Noon to 5pm. For gallery information call 415-255-5971.
BOOKINGThe majority of our booking occurs when an artist contacts us.
To book your project please use our Survey Monkey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SWG8QFLContact
Rent Romus if you have any questions.
Principle | Artist-run, volunteer, grass-roots DIY effort |
Type of Music Presented | Experimental: new sonic, improvised, noise, electronic, lowercase, avant-jazz, outrock, 21st century composition, and sonic art. |
Format | Weekly on Thursday Nights 8-10pm Usually two or three acts per night. Load in and setup is at 7:00pm Setup Set times 45 min if two sets 30 min if three sets |
Booking Lead Time | six to eight weeks in advance |
Terms & Policy | 70% of door proceeds is equitably split between sets. 30% of door proceeds go to the Luggage Store Gallery for use of the space. We volunteer our time and efforts to running the show. One comp admission per artist is recommended.
No Open Rehearsals: Please prepare for your concert prior to the scheduled date.
Luggage Store is an art gallery. We will not book acts that would endanger the series for future artists Destructive performance art is not allowed including the use of power tools, fire or fume generators. This is a no smoking environment including incense or scented candles. |
Facility and Equipment | We have a simple PA (mixer and 2 speakers, 2 mic stands, 2 mics), as well as tables and power strips. If you plan to use the PA, please bring the cables you would need to plug in. We can take mono 1/4" cables or XLR. With enough notice, we may be able to secure a video projection surface. Max Capacity 75 (standing room) |
We Do Not Have | Piano, projector, green room |
We Cannot Provide | We cannot provide a guaranteed payment minimum, hotel accommodations, transportation, rehearsal space/time, or a dedicated sound person. (We will set up the PA and help you sound check, but if you need someone to stand in different parts of the room and set custom EQ, then it's a good idea to bring your own person.) |
Location/Parking/Loading | Located on Market Street near Taylor 1 block from Powell Street BART station, and several San Francisco buses stop right outside. Parking is best on 6th, Taylor or Golden Gate. Stay out of alleys. Loading in by double parking on Market is risky - you can get ticketed. We recommended using a cart for transporting equipment so you can park, load up your cart, and trek on over to the space. Be ready for 30 stairs, there is no elevator. Questions?, please email us |
To Book a Gig | Check calendar for date availability. Submit a booking request using our Survey Monkey Form. Questions? Rent Romus |
http://www.outsound.org