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Photo by Pedro Paredes //

Hey, we can’t all go to Coachella. And there are some music heads in the Bay Area that would much rather take on Fauxchella — the runoff of incredible shows in Northern California during these next two weeks.

This week we have four top notch Bay Area shows for you from artists that will also be in the desert this weekend:

What So Not: April 10th (FRI) @ Mezzanine // BUY TICKETS

Squarepusher: April 11th (SAT) @ Mezzanine // BUY TICKETS

Cloud Nothings: April 12th (SUN) @ The Independent // BUY TICKETS

Cashmere Cat: April 12th (SUN) at The New Parish // BUY TICKETS



WIN TWO (2) FREE TICKETS TO ONE (1) OF THESE SHOWS BY SHOWING US YOUR CREATIVE SIDE:

1. Caption the above photo from our recent of Montreal story in the comments below.

2. After your caption, include the shows you would like to attend, with your top choice first.

3. Include your real email in the email field! This is how we’ll let you know you’ve won.

4. The caption comments with the most UpVotes by 5pm on Thursday, April 9th will win top commenters two free tickets to the shows indicated (if your choice is still available).

***Not good at captions? Comment with a link to your favorite song by one of these artists or tell us something interesting.

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4/7 The Preatures at The Independent

4/8 Lilly Wood and The Prick at Mezzanine

4/9 Little Wings at The Chapel

4/9 Young Moon at Brick & Mortar

4/9 Yelle at Mezzanine

4/10 Lakes at Great American Music Hall

4/10 Afrofunk Experience with the Broun Fellinis at The Chapel

4/10 Haunted Summer at Leo’s

4/11 The Lovemakers at Leo’s

4/11 Black Milk at Brick & Mortar