This month I’ve got a set by Cool Ghouls, who just debuted a new horn section at the Phono Del Sol Music Festival here in San Francisco. I was working at the fest so I couldn’t record them then, which meant I was super glad they played a week later at Brick & Mortar Music Hall, horn section in tow. This set was killer. I’ve also got some tunes by Wet Dreams Dry Magic from back in February. They’re out on the road right now in support of their newest record, Ether Ore. If they’re coming to a town near you, take a listen so you know why you should go see them.
COOL GHOULS
July 25 – Hemlock Tavern – San Francisco, CA
Aug 22 – Bottom of the Hill – San Francisco, CA
Sept 14 – The Chapel – San Francisco, CA
WET DREAMS DRY MAGIC
July 25 – The Starry Plough – Berkeley, CA
July 31 – Harvard & Stone – Los Angeles, CA
Aug 01 – Shell Cafe – Pismo Beach, CA
Aug 02 – Cafe Stritch – San Jose, CA w/ Plantain
Aug 11 – Rasputin Records (3pm!) Berkeley, CA
Aug 11 – Simple Pleasures Cafe – SF, CA
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