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The benefit shows started a little early, but the official Mission Creek Music Festival kicks off tomorrow through July 24. And on their 13th year, the promoters have really gone the extra mile to insure both sides of the Bay are seeded with excellent local and international talent.

The extensive list includes a mix of big names (Ann Magnuson, Dead Meadow, a film about Faust), local bigwigs (Kelley Stoltz, Thee Oh Sees, Sic Alps, Fresh & Onlys, Ty Segall, Emily Jane White, Greg Ashley, Bronze, Triclops!, Hunk and His Punx) and bands worthy of possible bigwigness down the line (The Downer Party among them). Artists hail from around the world (Sweden, Mexico, Spain, and beyond) and play everything from indie pop to metal to the more experimental side of things (check out the Collision wing at the Lab). There are films, DJ nights, band showcases, and more all tagged to a music fest championing independent music.

We have a couple previews for Mission Creek in the paper, but we'll be doing more previews here at All Shook Down, letting you know our nightly picks for your musical fixes.

Two events that should go on the calendar now (because they're free) go down this weekend. On Saturday, there's a big ol' concert in McLaren Park from noon until 8 p.m. Then on Sunday, Mission Creek moves to the Phoenix for a pool party that starts at 4 p.m. and includes music by Spanish troubador Xoel Lopez. Full Mission Creek lineup here.