BAND REQUESTS
INQUIRING BANDS
If you’re interested in playing at one of our locations, you’ve come to the right spot!
At BarrelHouse, we host free live music on six of our unique stages across four of our taproom locations. Please check out the details below, and if BHBC is a good fit, complete the BAND REQUEST form to start the process.
What is the process you ask and why do you have a process? With six free stages and a ticketed amphitheater stage you can imagine how many inquires we receive each and every day. To stream line the experience we created the following process:
Inquiring band reads about each of our locations to decide which is the best fit
Inquiring band completes the online form and submits all the necessary information.
Our experienced team decides if your band is a good fit, based on a number of factors. If you aren’t chosen this doesn’t mean we didn’t like your music or it wasn’t good enough, it just means for a number of reasons it’s not what we’re looking for at the moment.
If your band is given the green light, we’ll request a W-9 to be completed online.
Once completed the taproom(s) of your choice will be notified and each will reach out to you to discuss future booking dates.
BARRELHOUSE Locations
Central Coast Locations
Paso Robles Brewery and Beer Gardens
Paso Robles Truck Bed Stage:
Outdoor beer garden truck bed stage
Free music - Non-ticketed events
No PA or stage lights are provided (other than spots to highlight the band) - ambient outdoor light only
___________ Dedicated 20amp circuits provided
Minimal shade, we recommend an ez-up. We have loaners if needed.
Stage is ____X_____
Beer Garden Capacity ___________________
Music Budget ranges from $____-$_____ based on band size, following, and other factors.
Live music is booked seasonally based on weather (March-November)
Set Days/Times: Friday and Saturday [5:30-8:30pm]
Paso Robles Amphitheater Stage:
Monthly ticketed concerts are reserved for larger bands capable of bringing in 500+ people. All bookings are managed by Good Medicine Presents.
Our beer garden is an all-ages venue and we’re only interested in bands that are upbeat and family-friendly.
BarrelHouse San Luis Obispo Speakeasy and Taproom
SLO Taproom Music Area:
Intimate downstairs taproom space
Free music - Non-ticketed events
No PA or stage lights are provided (other than spots to highlight the band)
One Dedicated 20amp circuit is provided in each space
Spotlights highlighting the bands
Live music is booked year-round
No Green Room
SOLO play in the corner (near the flag) - 6.5’ x 6.5’
LARGER BANDS play in the “Lounge” against the brick wall - 10’ x 10’
No elevated stage
Taproom Capacity: 64
Bands play from 9pm to 11pm, Thursday - Saturday. Unless it is a specific event they can go until 12am.
We ask that all bands show up early, around 8pm to unload and set up. On Thursdays specifically, we ask bands to come even earlier because of SLO Farmers’ Market. The streets close at 6pm.
We’re located in the heart of downtown SLO, so there are no designated parking spots. We have street parking and parking structures nearby. There is a yellow zone out front for loading in/out.
The music Budget ranges from $250 - $300 based on band size, following, and other factors.



Central Valley Locations
BarrelHouse Fresno Taproom at River Park
Fresno Taproom Main Stage:
Interior Taproom Stage
Free music - Non-ticketed events
8 Dedicated 20amp circuits provided
18 channel audio interface with digital audio iPad workstation - AIRMAX
Spotlights highlighting the bands
Stage: 15’x16’
Live music is booked year-round
No Green Room
Taproom Capacity: 244 / Patio Capacity: 55
Music Budget ranges from $ 300 - $700 based on band size, following, and other factors.
2 beers per band member (Manager provides tickets to the band)
Show Schedule: 7:30pm sound check, 8:30pm show time, 2 set 20min breaks, 11:30pm End show
Set Days/Times: Thursday - Saturday [8:30-11:30pm]
BarrelHouse Visalia Taproom and Beer Gardens
Visalia Taproom Stage:
Interior Taproom Stage
Free music - Non-ticketed events
Green Room directly behind stage
12 Dedicated 20amp circuits provided (3 boxes, 4 outlets each)
18 channel audio interface with digital audio iPad workstation - AIRMAX
Spotlights highlighting the bands
Stage Size: 29x22
Taproom Capacity: 242
Music Budget ranges from $ 300 - $700 based on band size, following, and other factors.
Live music is booked year-round
2 beers per band member (Manager provides tickets to the band)
Show Schedule: 6:30pm sound check, 7:30pm show time, 2 set 20min breaks, 10:30pm End show
Set Days/Times: Friday and Saturday [7:30-10:30pm]
Visalia Beer Garden Stage:
Outdoor beer garden truck bed stage
Free music - Non-ticketed events
No PA or stage lights are provided - ambient outdoor light only
4 dedicated Outlets 20amp dedicated outside (1 box has 4 outlets) 1 Box
Minimal shade, we recommend an ez-up. We have loaners if needed.
Stage size: 15x13
Beer Garden Capacity: 180
Music Budget ranges from $ 300 - $700 based on band size, following, and other factors.
Live music is booked seasonally based on weather (March-November)
Our beer garden is an all-ages venue and we’re only interested in bands that are upbeat and family-friendly.