Stu Allen & Mars Hotel | Cookout Concert Series
Schedule
Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
224 Vintage Way Novato CA 94945 | Novato, CA
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KC TURNER PRESENTS STU ALLEN & MARS HOTEL
JERRY GARCIA BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!
13th Annual COOKOUT CONCERT SERIES
HOPMONK NOVATO OUTDOOR VENUE
Sponsored by JAMBAR
MOSTLY STANDING ON GROUND LEVEL
LIMITED SEATING ON LAWN & TOP OF HILL
ALL AGES
ABOUT:
Led by acclaimed guitarist-singer Stu Allen (of Phil Lesh & Friends, Melvin Seals & JGB) on guitar, a revolving cast of incredibly talented musicians inhabits Mars Hotel, drawing from the Grateful Dead's vast catalog to delight Deadheads and music fans of all generations. A Mars Hotel show is always an energetic evening of good vibes, good music, and good community.
When it became apparent that Jerry Garcia had played his final show in 1995, Stu Allen began working to keep Garcia's music, sound, and spirit alive in the concert setting. He regularly worked with Phil Lesh, and has also done sets with Bob Weir, and Bill Kreutzmann. Allen first gained notoriety in the scene fronting Melvin Seals' tribute to the Jerry Garcia Band from 2004 to 2011. In 2010, he received more national acclaim when he toured with Dark Star Orchestra.
Allen shares the Grateful Dead's commitment to making each performance a unique event, from preparation to execution. He will perform multiple shows before playing the same song twice, and even then, that song will not be realized in quite the same way.
Mars Hotel takes this idea a step further by presenting a new band at each performance. Drawing from the rich music scene of the bay area, Allen has assembled a broad and ever-rotating cast of musicians that bring new ears and hands into the melting pot. Fans are ever eager to hear what different combos will result.
Mars Hotel speaks to Deadheads in language they understand and is accesible to the GD novice - good music is good music.
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EVENT INFO:
Q: Is this show outdoors?
A: Yes. This event is held in HopMonk Novato's outdoor concert venue.
Q: Are kids allowed?
A: The shows are all ages. Kids need a ticket to attend. No babies in arms.
Q: Is there seating?
A: Seating is limited and is first come. You're allowed a LOW-BACK chair in the lawn section. At the top of the hillside section there is table seating that is first come. We recommend arriving at the time doors open. Some shows are open dance floor/standing room only while others are mostly seated. Varies from show to show.
Q: Is there parking?
A: Parking is free and there is plenty of it.
NO PETS
NO COOLERS
NO BACKPACKS
NO OUTSIDE FOOD
NO UMBRELLAS
NO REFUNDS | ALL SALES FINAL
Tickets: After completing your purchase on See Tickets, you will receive an email confirmation with your attached PDF ticket(s). You MUST print and bring your PDF tickets AND VALID PHOTO IDENTIFICATION to be admitted for the event. You may download the See Tickets app and show your ticket on your mobile device for entry in lieu of printing.
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Where is it happening?
224 Vintage Way Novato CA 94945, 224 Vintage Way, Novato, CA 94945-5005, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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