This week in Bay Area music it’s all about the up-and-comers.
LA-based indie rockers Sir Sly hit the Fillmore on the strength of two hit singles, “High” and “&Run.” That shows gets even more exciting as indie stalwarts Joywave join them on the co-headlining bill. Tuesday night brings one of my new favorite bands, Khraugbin to The Catalyst in Santa Cruz. The psychedelic Thai-funk trio by way of Houston is well worth the drive over 17.
Thursday is the best day of the week with indie-pop/neo-soul star Rex Orange County opening a two-day stint at The Regency Ballroom, local favorites and funk masters Con Brio open for Blues Traveler at the Warfield, and former Oakland based indie band WHY? return to the Bay for a special 10th-anniversary celebration of their seminal album Alopecia. Rounding out the week, electronic musician/singer-songwriter Robert DeLong opens up for the hugely popular AJR at the Masonic.
Sir Sly and Joywave – Monday
The Fillmore, San Francisco – 8PM
Khruangbin – Tuesday
The Catalyst, Santa Cruz – 9PM
Tickets – $20
Rex Orange County – Thursday and Friday
The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco – 8PM
Tickets – $25 on Friday, Thursday sold out
Con Brio (opening for Blues Traveler) – Thursday
The Warfield, San Francisco – 8Pm
WHY? – Thursday
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco – 8PM
Robert DeLong (opening for AJR) – Saturday
The Masonic, San Francisco – 8PM