It's hard to remember the days when we bemoaned the fact that the greater Bay Area lacked in giant music festivals. Now we have Outside Lands, Treasure Island – and for the second year in a row, First City Festival, produced by Goldenvoice, the folks behind that little concert called Coachella.
First City is down at the Monterey County Fair and Event Center August 23-24 – that's the same month as Outside Lands – and you can grab tickets starting on Friday at 10 a.m. Two-day passes are $159.50, with VIP passes at $289.50. And for those of you worried about the drive, there will be shuttle options available starting Friday as well. But what you really want to know is who's playing, right? Here's the list:
Beck
The National
The Naked and Famous
Phantogram
Best Coast
Dawes
Cults
Cocorosie
Blind Pilot
Lake Street Drive
Tokyo Police Club
Geographer
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Midlake
How to Dress Well
San Fermin
The Men
Lo-Fang
Miniature Tigers
Mini Matilda
Speedy Ortiz
Sleepy Sun
The Stepkids
Mimicking Birds
Quilt
Mr. Little Jeans
The Lonely Wild
The Family Crest
Doe Eye
Cool Ghouls
Survival Guide
[via SF Weekly]