Sonny & the SunsetsThe 13th Annual Mission Creek Music and Arts Festival is just a little over a month away, but the fest's headquarters have been mum about the full list of bands and venues that are involved this year. The Web site advertises that the organizers are still taking submissions for bands, and so far only small announcements have come out about venues and artists booked to perform.The Knockout lists some good indie pop/indie folk/heavy rock during Mission Creek's run July 15-25.
AlisonWhat is in the water in Nevada City? That old gold rush town is a hotbed for Bay Area expats (Tim Green) and general musical creativity (Joanna Newsom, Alela Diane) that goes well with what's popular back here (freaky folk, pastoral pop). Tonight Casual Fog comes down from the hills with a hearty collection of musicians mixing those aforementioned genres together. The band is our pick for the Mission Creek showcase tonight. They play the Knockout with stoner rockers Hot Lunch, as well as P