Music scene · Calistoga

Calistoga's music life centers on school bands, church choirs, and country cover acts at local bars. As a tourist town of about 5,191 people, it draws weekend musicians from the Santa Rosa area for fair talent shows and community theater.

Musicians in Calistoga play at the high school auditorium, community center, church halls, and local bars. The fairgrounds and park pavilion handle outdoor events. Acts from the Santa Rosa area occasionally book these spaces.

The artists heard in Calistoga are typically local and regional players, with musicians from the Santa Rosa scene passing through now and then for low-key sets.

Getting started in Calistoga means joining the school music program, attending community theater auditions, and asking restaurants about acoustic nights. Since this tourist town has few venues, driving to Santa Rosa for real stage experience is typical.