A Cozy Evening of Bluegrass with The Sticky Thistles & Ghost Pine

The Sticky Thistles are a six-piece Berkeley-based bluegrass band founded on love for music and community. Though the band itself formed in late 2025, the members have been enjoying playing music together for years. The band consists of a dobro, mandolin, banjo, 5-string viola fiddle, upright bass and guitar, plus rotating lead vocalists. They play a mix of traditional bluegrass and "new grass," featuring harmonies, ripping solos, and classic bluegrass repertoire, as well as old-time and square dance tunes for good measure. The Sticky Thistles have performed at spots like SF Porchfest, Pinnacle Path, the Faight and Roberts Ranch, and on the volunteer performance circuit for Bread & Roses. For this crew, sharing the longstanding American musical tradition of bluegrass provides a connective force for human goodness and storytelling. Influences include Alison Krauss, Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings, and the Stanley Brothers. Experience the dynamic, emotional, talented Sticky Thistles! 

Ghost Pine is a five-piece ensemble that melds bluegrass with modern Americana and classic rock. Led by the soulful vocals of Ella Vorenberg, the band plays bluegrass classics along with bluegrass-ified songs from artists like Chris Stapleton, The Band, and The Wood Brothers. On stringed instruments, the band includes guitarist and co-lead vocalist Sam Lenney, Sophia Kaufmann on bass, Peter Aspholm on mandolin, and Tuki Walker on fiddle. Ghost Pine has played in San Francisco at venues including Blondies, Liberties, and Mellow, as well as shows across the larger Bay Area bluegrass scene. You can also often find some of its members pickin' at jams around The Bay.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open 30 minutes before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

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