While of course the main event this weekend will be the numerous Noise Pop programs around the city, for those not excited about the expense or large crowds (and for our part to lend voice to some likely overshadowed gigs) here are the Deli SF’s picks for some under-reported shows this coming weekend.
Out in the back corner of the Mission, far from all things Noise Pop, at the El Rio you’ll find The Dashing Suns playing a grittier Kinks-style 60s pop sound with out of staters Yellow Suns.
If you’ve got nothing to do this Friday then you have no excuse for missing one of the Bay Area’s finest bands, the Wooden Shjips playing with Sleepy Sun at The New Parish in Oakland, 8pm.
Continuing the theme of punked out 60s pop, on Saturday should you find yourself wandering around the Tender-Nob area, pop in to Hemlock to catch the garage/surf/punk sounds of Shannon and the Clams with The Pharmacy and The Rantouls somewhere around 9:30.
Of course while trying to highlight mostly non-Noise Pop Shows here, we’d be remiss not to also mention the great consecutive days of FREE happy hour shows at Benders. Featuring a some great local talent including Love is Chemicals, Social Studies, Weekend, and That Ghost these shows, while likely packed to the rafters, should be your first stop after work this week. You can find more info about these shows here.
That’s all for this week. Check back next week for our suggestions and, if your in a band keep us updated on your schedule and you may be featured here.
-Ada Lann