History and Tradition
est. 1976
The original Saddle Rack was a legendary San Jose, California, country music and dance club founded by Hank Guenther in 1976, known for its two dance floors, stages, and mechanical bull. After its San Jose location closed in 2001.
The venue was famous for its mechanical bull, two dance floors, and multiple stages. While known for country, the club also booked rock acts and hosted performances by major artists like James Brown, B.B. King, and Garth Brooks.
Re Opened 2003
The name and brand were revived in 2003 by Gary Robinson and Andy Buchanan who opened a new, larger 26,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by a hot tub manufacturer in Fremont. The Fremont location, a popular destination for country music fans, continued to serve the country-western community as a popular live music venue for almost two more decades. Before closing permanently in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
THE saddle rack as you know it NOW
Our mission is simple: bring back a lively, safe, and welcoming place where old friends, new friends, and soon-to-be friends can gather to eat, dance, sing along, people watch, celebrate or heck, even commiserate (but not too much).
Tickets will be limited to just 500 and will go on sale soon. We expect a quick sell-out, so stay tuned,this is just the first step. Step two? That depends on how well we do at earning back your trust, smiles, and two-steppin’ boots.We can’t wait to see you all again and make new memories together. With love, laughter & a little country sass,Gary and The Saddle Rack Team
Tickets will be limited to just 500 and will go on sale soon. We expect a quick sell-out, so stay tuned,this is just the first step. Step two? That depends on how well we do at earning back your trust, smiles, and two-steppin’ boots.We can’t wait to see you all again and make new memories together. With love, laughter & a little country sass,Gary and The Saddle Rack Team