I love the Northern California trend of intimate indie shows at stunning scenic locations. The Huichica Music Festival, now in its fifth year, will take over the cozy amphitheater at Gundlach Bundschu Winery on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14. If you've been before, you know these stunning grounds (with a pond and short paths for strolling), and the daylong concerts they support, are awesome. Grab some bottles of wine, set up your picnic blanket, and let the sounds and sun take over. The family-run (and music-loving) winery just announced the lineup today, a list that includes some solid selections from the indie-folk-psych continuum, and, per usual, amazing food and booze.
BANDS
Dave Longstreth (of Dirty Projectors)
Mount Eerie
Vetiver
Kelley Stoltz
Magic Trick
EDJ
Michael Hurley
Meg Baird
The Cairo Gang
Extra Classic
Light Fantastic
The Blank Tapes
Houndstooth
FOOD
Q Craft BBQ
Craftsman & Wolves
Rancho Gordo
Salumeria
Bunk Sandwiches
LIBATIONS
Taylor Maid Farms
Happy Moose Juice
Deschutes Brewery
Mountain Cuvée and plenty of Gun Bun wine (which, I should add, is delicious).
Tickets go on sale tomorrow at noon.