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The Powerhouse Brewing Company Please post your photos and memories here! The Powerhouse was a fixture in downtown Sebastopol for 10 years from 1994-2004.

If you were a customer, a friend, an employee, a musician who played there, or a resident of Sebastopol from 1994 -2004, then you are a member of The Powerhouse family and this page is for you! The Powerhouse Brewing Company was a unique upscale Microbrewery, Restaurant and Nightclub that was the most acclaimed microbrewery and the premier Live Music venue (over 1000 shows by National touring acts) in the North Bay. During this period it achieved widespread recognition and accolades, including over twenty recommendations with favorable reviews in National Publications and Guidebooks, as well as ongoing positive editorial coverage in Regional Periodicals.

• Over 18 “Best Of” Readers’ and Critics’ Poll citations in the North Bay Bohemian, four Medals at The Great American Beer Festival, and a California State Senate Commendation.

• “Service was excellent… extremely inviting ambience”-G. Giles, The North Bay Bohemian

• “I give them major brownie points for their contributions to the Community”-De Willams, Sonoma West Times & News

• In 2004 The Powerhouse became Powerhouse Promotions: a Live Music and Event production and promotion company and PowervisionDVD: a Video/Audio production and post-production services and distribution company. Current business focus is Powerhouse Promotions: Event Production, Concert Promotion, and independent Live Music booking at various North Bay public and private venues, including The Sebastopol Community Center.

The OG Kitchen Krewe: Harding Smith, Mark Porretta (RIP) and Sam Beglar (RIP). 🙏Often imitated, never duplicated
05/13/2026

The OG Kitchen Krewe: Harding Smith, Mark Porretta (RIP) and Sam Beglar (RIP). 🙏
Often imitated, never duplicated

A Celebration of Life will be held for the Powerhouse's own Mark Porretta on Saturday May 9, 2026.
05/08/2026

A Celebration of Life will be held for the Powerhouse's own Mark Porretta on Saturday May 9, 2026.

Born Mark Henry Porretta (66 years) in Burbank, CA to parents Hank & Marilyn. Mark attended James Monroe High School graduating in 1977 with endearing friends Jeffrey Stordahl, Roger Yack, Keith McKinley and Bill Putnam. At 13, Mark…

The ‘Free Beer’ was provided by The Powerhouse Brewing Company!
04/14/2023

The ‘Free Beer’ was provided by The Powerhouse Brewing Company!

After 25 years, the iconic cult classic 1998 film, Around The Fire–inspired by writers and producers Tommy Rosen and John W. Comerford's real-life

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268 Petaluma Avenue
Sebastopol, CA
95472

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