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    This is Jordan, guitar and technical wizard who keeps Sound Union running. Friday night he hosts an awesome improv jam.
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    As a founding member of this space I highly recommend it not just for the gear (which includes the nicest drums, keyboards, guitars and basses you can find) but for the community. There's nothing like Sound Union, a dedicated creative club for musicians of all genres and abilities to connect, create and inspire each other. The people of this place are attitude-free, authentic and fun. Within the first few weeks of opening, folks who never knew each other (and some who never played or performed) organized groups and performances on the main stage that were so much fun. And it's not just about playing live. If you want to record music with the best PreSonus consoles, host a podcast using Rodecaster equipment, even just practice an instrument in a dedicated, soundproof space, these are all available to you. I look at it this way. I don't belong to a golf club (golf just isn't my sport.) I don't belong to a fitness club (I prefer to ride my bike out on the roads.) This club is my "third place" where I can unwind after a long day, grab a drink from the bar, grab a top-of-the-line Taylor guitar, and strum a few chords to elevate my spirit and process my day. I hope you can join us. I'm happy to show you around so you can see it for yourself. Best! Shane McLaughlin

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    The best social club anywhere! Musicians now have a place to gather and create together thanks to Sound Union.

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    Three FULLY soundproofed studios that fit a full band comfortably, practice rooms, a podcast room, DAW station, co-working space...

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    3.8
    (50 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    4/8/2026 was my first time returning to the Guild as a concert venue, I've only ever been to it as…read morea movie theater in the 1990's-2000's. We saw Gary Numan with Tremours as the opening band. Tickets were very expensive, and General Admission/standing areas were sort of confusing and severely limited. There were very few places to stand in order to get a good view of the bands and it was pretty uncomfortable to stand in a tiny spot for hours. Luckily, the staff here is amazing. They were personably, approachable, helpful, polite, and friendly, unlike snobby & distant staff at most concert venues in SF, Oakland, Berkeley, and San Jose. Even the security team was pretty nice, which goes a long way to making a concert experience pleasant. Bartenders were nice too, along with the ushers & box office people. We arrived early and a few of the ushers helped advise us on where we were allowed to stand as G/A to give us the best views. Downstairs is a mess of packed human bodies, limited space, and poor views, so we tried our luck and found a decent space upstairs to camp out at. We had a good view of the stage and weren't smothered by a bunch of Gen X'ers & Boomers. The theater is beautiful and nicely updated from what I remember. It is clean, and the floors, tables, bathrooms, foyer, seats, and stairs are very new, and made to look vintage. Nice touch. Capacity is around 500 people, and this show was nearly sold out. It got very hot, humid, and uncomfortable about 1/2 way through the concert, I think they need to update the HVAC system here, or at least have some fans or A/C. The fire alarm went off probably due to the heat, fog, and humidity of the sweaty crowd. But, it was turned off, and the show went on. Sound system was not the best. Music & vocals were not crystal clear and everything sound slightly muffled. Lighting was good, powerful, and bright, to the point that I became a bit photosensitive along the way, and had to put on my sunglasses to keep from becoming dizzy. Volume was good, not too loud, but I elected to wear earplugs anyways to preserve my hearing. Drink prices are on par with most live entertainment venues, which means incredibly high. $20 for 20oz beers & $20 for cocktails. Adding to the high cost of entry/tickets to the show, this venue became almost unaffordable. It's probably not a big deal to people from Atherton, Woodside, Los Altos, Saratoga, and Portola Valley, but I can't afford these prices. I still had a great time here. I just wish they had better G/A standing area options with better views for those who can't afford the $$$ reserved/VIP seating. Space is limited and oddly configured, hard to get a comfortable place to stand & get a good view, and ticket prices along with drink prices are for the richer crowd. But, the space is beautiful, clean, and intimate, and a great place to see a show. Don't wear too much clothing to come to a show here. It gets very hot & humid, and you will be packed in with a lot of sweaty people. And the sound system should be improved for more clarity & better quality. But, the Guild is a great local venue to see live music. It is clean, staff are wonderful, and location is very convenient for those of us living on the Peninsula. Easy to get to whether taking the train or driving, and there are a lot of restaurants nearby in the downtown area. Prices are not affordable for everyone though, maybe just the rich(er) techies & finance crowd. I'd love to see the Guild evolve a bit on the accessibility & affordability aspect to become a Bay Area destination to all for good, live music. They do line up a lot of 80's bands here, so if you are a fan of that era, make sure to check out the Guild Theater in Menlo Park, CA. We will already be back later this month to see Flock of Seagulls. Now thst I know how this place operates, I will have a better plan to find a good place to be inside to enjoy the show. I will definitely leave my jacket at home, and bring my sunglasses & earplugs again, and I hope to have an even better experience next time!

    When I first started going here I would have rated 4 - 5 stars. The problem is they have jacked…read moretheir prices way up and what was once a good deal is no longer. Also the fact that after paying all that $$$ to get in and absolutely no seats unless you want to pay top dollar is ridiculous. Not sure why the owners of this place got so greedy but they have ruined it. You used to pay one price for GA which was anywhere on the main floor. Now that they have made the lower level "GOLD CIRCLE" and jacked the prices up screw these guys. Just another venue trying to take advantage of the money people will waste in this valley. So long Guild.

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    Rock the Dock

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    1.6 mi

    Free live concert+free parking. Has some benches and picnic tables under a semi-shaded area…read more Everting is paved so no worries about dirt. Also has some grassy areas. Good to bring your own chairs if you don't get there early to grab one of the available benches. also Porto potties. Right on the water so it can get windy (bring hat/sweatshirt/sunscreen) and ear plugs as it can get loud. Very festive atmosphere with most dancing! They have food trucks, however you can bring your own food and alcohol.

    Attending Rock the Dock is like taking a glimpse into what retirement is like. Looking at all these…read morehappy seniors dancing, drinking, socializing. Oh how I crave that all the time! Being there allowed us to enjoy those things. We took advice and got there early. Brought snacks, water bottle, hat, sunglasses, layers, chair and a positive attitude. If you happen to be sensitive to sound, you should sit to the sides of the stage away from the speakers. If you station yourself in front of the stage and speakers, it's LOUD! There are two food trucks, a beer truck and a fried food truck. Bathroom situation was not that bad. There is an actual bathroom close to the piers, but it has only two stalls, creating a slow turnaround. Then there are the port-a-potties near the concert of about 5-6, they move a lot faster. Music was kind of funky, I was looking for more cover songs. We went with the flow and soaked in the vibes. It does get windy, so bring a hat that won't blow off. Have fun shak'in a leg at Rock the Dock.

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