Bay Beats Launch Party

Bay Beats is rolling out 150 new albums onto our website this fall, and to celebrate we're throwing our Fourth Annual Launch Party at the Bandshell in Golden Gate Park. Each of the awesome, featured artists is new to Bay Beats in 2026: 2:00 - Spencer Noble - @goodforyourbones; Pop 3:00 - Frankie Maston - @frankiemaston; Afropop 4:00 - William Johnston's Extravagant Superband - @williamjohnstonbohrer; Soul/funk 5:00 - Skip the Needle - @skiptheneedle; Rock This exciting lineup reflects the range of styles that makes Bay Beats an integral part of the Bay Area's vibrant music scene. Come out to the park and dance and sway to four dazzling bands! But wait, there's more: giveaways, food trucks and games! This show is also brought to you by SFPL's James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center, Illuminate, Amoeba Music, White Crate, BFF.fm, and the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Dept. Come meet them and other music organizations at the show. And when you get here, don't forget to put your hands in the air! Free Presented by San Francisco Public Library