As the summer touring season heats up, a bunch of buzz bands are coming through town in July, including Iceage, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and Cold Showers. Meanwhile, several locals — Release the Sunbird, Form & Fate, and Painted Palms among them — all have new records they’re supporting with SF shows. Last, but not least, The Bay Bridged is gearing up for its free Phono Del Sol festival on Saturday, July 16, and the latest Regional Bias event in August.
About the bands:
Mirah (“Gone are the Days”) co-headlines the first Bay Bridged Phono Del Sol Festival, a free, all ages daytime event that takes place in Potrero Del Sol Park on July 16. Also playing are Aesop Rock, Man/Miracle, Magik*Magik Orchestra, Religious Girls, and Appetite. More details here.
Branching out from Rogue Wave, Zach Rogue releases Come Back to Us as Release the Sunbird (“Always Like the Son”) later this month. Prior to performing at Outside Lands, Rogue’s new band will be at the Swedish American Hall on July 28.
Before heading to Big Sur for the sold-out Woodsist Fest, Woods (“Pushing Onlys”) teams up with The Fresh & Onlys, The Mantles, and DJ Britt Govea for a show at The Independent on July 29. The band’s latest album, Sun and Shade, came out in May.