It's a wonderful thing when down-home, neighborhood-friendly venues put together bills that highlight not only the local but also bands that are evolving in parallel scenes around the U.S. If you're in the Richmond this Friday, or want to take a smooth ride on the 38, swing by Neck of the Woods to catch one of these "best of here and there" bills, headlined by Oakland's own Perhapsy. Though they come from places near and far (Denver! Los Angeles! Oh, the miles!), the three bands that share the bill are united through a vein of sunny, offbeat pop that probably [...]