Come meet King Dream tonight at the Independent.
Friday, August 24
King Dream, Kendra McKinley @ The Independent
Jeremy Lyon’s new project, King Dream, makes its official recorded debut at the Independent tonight, with a little help from singer-songwriter Kendra McKinley.
Jerry’s Timeshare, King Willow, Silhouette Era @ Amnesia
For Amnesia’s late show, local indie with off-kilter quirk take Amnesia’s stage. With only a $5 cover, you can afford this one.
Life Size Models, Unlikely Heroes @ Art Boutiki
San Jose pop-art-punk band Life Size Models are hosting a one-night-only live recording session at Art Boutiki. Come take part in something permanent.
Saturday, August 25
Calpurnia @ The Fillmore
Stranger Things‘ Finn Wolfhard (AKA Mike Wheeler) delves into his other life as rockstar member of Calpurnia, a young Toronto-based rock band.
Sunata, Unlikely Heroes, Living Among Giants, Manos Lindas, Unlucky Me @ 924 Gilman
A benefit for Philando Feeds The Children, this jam-packed rock show raises money to cover school lunches for kids in the St. Paul area.
Sweet Peaches @ Art Boutiki
The first of two promising Fremont-based bands on this list, Sweet Peaches has a sweet, jazzy, Jackson 5 groove.
Anna Hillburg @ Octopus Literary Salon
Retro-groove trumpeter Anna Hillburg is back with some new shows and a new record, Really Real, due in October.
Sunday, August 26
Fu¢k, The Laytcomers @ Hemlock Tavern
¢elebrate Fu¢k’s first new record in 10+ years, with a little help from the East Bay’s the Laytcomers.
The Homobiles, Messy Lover, Side Pony @ Elbo Room Jack London
Sunday night gets a whole lot less settled with queer punk supergroup the Homobiles and “Dolly Parton-inspired” rock of Side Pony.
Andrew Combs, Rose Droll @ Cafe Du Nord
Dallas singer-songwriter Andrew Combs get some support from well-loved local Rose Droll.