Old Waldorf

Former Location –
This famous night club was originally opened by Jeff Pollack in 1976, Jeff sold it to Bill Graham who closed it for good in 1983 when he opened Wolfgang’s.

Some of the bands that played here: AC/DC , Iggy Pop, Rory Gallagher, R.E.M. , Metallica, Jerry Garcia, Pat Benetar, Dead Kennedys. Romeo Void, U2 ,The Damned, DEVO, Jim Carroll, Mutants, XTC, 999, Penetration, Avengers, The Members, Flamin’ Groovies, Wreckless Eric, Blondie, Blue Oyster Cult, Mark Naftalin, Robert Gordon, Todd Rundgren and Charlie Musselwhite.

Notable Concerts Held Here Include:

6/29/1983 – Carl Wilson
6/14/1983 – R.E.M
5/28/1983 – Dave Mason
5/15/1983 – Renaissance
4/20/1983 – War
4/17/1983 – John Kay & Steppenwolf
3/18/1983 – Tina Turner
2/12/1983 – Tower Of Power
7/20/1982 – Santana
3/14/1982 – The Tubes
12/31/1982 – Roy Orbison
7/4/1981 – Squeeze
4/30/1979 – Utopia
1/29/1978 – Journey

Old Waldorf
444 Battery Street
San Francisco CA 94111

Old Waldorf