More than 200,000 fans are expected to descend onto Golden Gate Park Aug. 8–10 for Outside Lands . In addition to stars like Doja Chat, Doechii, Hozier and Tyler, The Creator, the massive festival features a sizable offering of local talent.

Here are five Bay Area artists you shouldn’t miss.

LaRussell

Saturday, Aug. 9, 2:45 p.m.

LaRussell ’s bars overflow with joy and rambunctious energy, but he’s just as quick to offer earnest reflections on personal struggles and growth as he is to hit listeners with a clever punchline. Rooting for this rising Vallejo rap star feels like watching the ascent of an underdog home team, and big names like Lil Jon, Wiz Khalifa and E-40 have taken notice. (For those who can’t make it to Outside Lands, LaRussell and his Good Compenny crew team up with K

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