The Boarding House was a music and comedy nightclub located at 960 Bush Street in San Francisco, 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, Let's Get Small, A Wild and Crazy Guy, and Comedy Is Not Pretty! were recorded there, 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, a band, 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