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1. Article · Aug 4, 2026 · Eric Urbach | Special to The Examiner

   Five unsung but essential bands at Outside Lands (opens the original)

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   It’s that time of year again: An immense swarm of festivalgoers is descending on Golden Gate Park to party — and also listen to some music. Fully loaded and sold out, Outside Lands 2026 kicks off Friday. With its multitude of bands across genres and seven stages, San Francisco’s outdoor concert extravaganza draws hundreds of thousands of music fans over the course of the long weekend. It’s become a monster over the years, and each day’s stacked lineup can overwhelm even the most-season

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2. Article · Jul 21, 2026 · Eric Urbach | Special to The Examiner

   Thee Parkside closes, and San Francisco loses a piece of itself (opens the original)

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   Thee Parkside, a fixture of San Francisco’s independent music scene, famous for its friendly staff and its tater tots, served its last pint July 5 after 26 years in operation. Located on the corner of Wisconsin and 17th streets in the formerly blue-collar neighborhood of Potrero Hill, the small red building now sits empty in the shadow of million-dollar condos, encircled by AI startups, reflecting The City’s ongoing shift in identity. “We cater to a clientele that barely exists in this cit

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