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 KQED for

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