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The Lost Church in San Francisco is a nonprofit low-volume performance theater and seated listening room presenting Americana, hip-hop, jazz, soul, rock, Latin, experimental, classical, and world music alongside comedy and theater. For musicians, the room rewards songwriting, storytelling, and nuanced ensemble work rather than high-volume production. Solo artists and small groups are especially natural fits. The Lost Church is best suited to performers that value a seated audience and intimate connection. It offers musicians a San Francisco stage where genre diversity is welcomed and the room’s low-volume format keeps the focus squarely on the performance.

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Michele
Role
Talent Buyer
415-320-1408Open booking page

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Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Acoustic, All Genres
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
988 Columbus Avenue, 94133, United States
Venue phone
(415) 320-1408

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