News:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
12 noon-5:30 pm
SONOMA COUNTY’S ONLY FLOATING CONCERT
FEATURING:
12:00-1:00 PM: FOXES IN THE HENHOUSE
2:00-3:00 PM: THE SOULSHAKE
4:00-5:30 PM: SEBASTIAN SAINT JAMES
Reserve Your Best Seat
Book your favorite boat, board or water bike online early to secure your spot for this classic Petaluma collaboration and fundraiser for The Floathouse Petaluma.
Choose from our diverse fleet of kayaks (pedal and paddle), boards (pedal and paddle and GIANT), water bikes, canoes (big and small) and even the new favorite, the Hobie Fiesta, a four-person pedal craft with room for kids, dogs, or extra friends.
Floathouse Rental Information
The Floathouse is open every weekend from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. During Bands on The Basin, rentals are offered in 2-hour sessions. The final launch is at 4:00 pm and is a 90-minute outing. Note: For everyone’s safety, rowboats are not available to rent during Bands on The Basin.
About Bands on The Basin
Bands on The Basin is a fundraiser for The Floathouse. Created during the summer of 2020 by music lover, photographer and event producer Scott Ferrara, this floating concert has grown from a creative COVID-era idea into a beloved Sonoma County summer tradition.
Today, hundreds of people gather by boat and along the shore to celebrate community, the Petaluma River, and the healing power of live music in the great outdoors. Be HERE. Be part of the celebration.
DONATIONS
The event is free to attend but we are asking to please donate to the cause, you can either Venmo a donation or on the Floathouse website. Thank you and see you soon!
Information on prior Bands on the Basin Events:
5/21/2024 - Unfortunately due to the construction of the new docks the city has closed the turning basin this year and we have to cancel this years event BUT will return in 2025! (Read the full article here)
5/27/2023 - Petaluma's Bands on the Basin 4th annual fundraiser for The Floathouse Petaluma is back for 2023 on Saturday July 8th!
Come join us for a day in the Petaluma River turning basin just outside TAPS Petaluma for a day of live music, friends and fun!
Boat, float, kayak, SUP your way to live bands performing on the dock throughout the day or watch from the basin at one of our riverfront restaurants or for the surrounding docks.
The July 8th 2023 line-up features:
Forrest Day 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The SoulShake 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Rusty Reds 1:00pm - 2:20pm
The Floathouse will be open!!! Rentals will be available at the event and throughout the summer, make your reservation today.
Sponsored by:
The City of Petaluma - Government
The Shop Petaluma - Cuts for Men and Women
Soft Shell Day Spa & Aromatherapy Boutique
Sonoma IT Solutions
9/1/2021 - Hi everyone! Here we go again, one last gig to rock the dock in 2021. Grab your kayaks, paddle boards and floaties! Bands on the Basin is returning Saturday September 25th 1:00pm to 7:00pm, featuring live performances by The Hots, Kehoe International & Irefuse, all hosted by Eli Lucas.
Schedule:
1:00pm - 2:30pm Irefuse
3:00 - 4:30pm Kehoe International
5:00pm - 7:00pm The HOTS
6/1/2021 - Happy 2021 everyone, Whew 2020 was rough and we truly appreciate everyone who came out and participated in the inaugural social distance fundraiser shows last year.
We are coming back stronger than ever this year with things looking better and the Petaluma Small Craft Center still needs our support to complete The Floathouse project.
So this year The City of Petaluma has stepped up as our main sponsor this year as well as our friends at Imagine Promotional Group. Thank you both!!
Our next event is Saturday June 26th, 2021 @ Petaluma River Basin, CA.
Be safe & see you on the water!
1:00pm - 2:30pm The Soul Shake
3:00 - 4:30pm Crash Pilot
5:00pm - 7:00pm The HOTS