Top of the Tangent Poster

Top of the Tangent Poster

The Top of the Tangent was a renowned folk music venue located above a beer and pizza parlor (The Tangent) in Palo Alto, California, during the early-to-mid 1960s. It served as a key location in the local folk scene, hosting notable early performances by Jerry Garcia and the Black Mountain Boys in 1964.

Notable Concerts Held At Top of the Tangent Include:

March 7, 1964 – Jerry Garcia
March 6, 1964 – Black Mountain Boys
January 1, 1964 – Jorma Kaukonen
August 16, 1963 – Maxine Sellers
April 19, 1963 – Saturday’s Children
April 6, 1963 – Janis Joplin

Top of the Tangent
117 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301