The Boarding House was a music and comedy nightclub, located at 960 Bush Street in San Francisco, California, opened by David Allen in 1971 and closed in the early 1980s.[1] Many comedians launched their career at The Boarding House including Robin Williams. Steve Martin's first three albums were recorded there, Let's Get Small, A Wild and Crazy Guy, and Comedy Is Not Pretty!, in whole or in part. Ellen DeGeneres and Jay Leno have said they first met at The Boarding House.[2]
The club was also host to a multitude of musical acts, such as Jerry Garcia, Dire Straits,[3] Dolly Parton, Patti Smith, Neil Young, Bette Midler, Billy Joel, Bob Marley and the Wailers,[4] Mason Williams, The Tubes, Talking Heads,[5] Old & In the Way, Randy Newman, Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks,[6] Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, Hoyt Axton, Camel, and Tom Waits. The Residents also first played there.
- ^ Miller, Johnny (2009-05-24). "Nightclub owner David Allen dies in 1984". SFGATE. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ^ (The Ellen Show, aired 01/29/2014)
- ^ Dire Straits – Boarding House. Sf www.discogs.com
- ^ "Bob Marley — Tour Dates:1975 — 7 July @ Boarding House".
- ^ The Boarding House - Rock and Roll Roadmaps
- ^ DAN HICKS & HIS HOT LICKS - SHOWS LIST
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