The road to Quincy runs through Fairfax as the Marin Regional Finals of the High Sierra Band Contest take over Peri’s on Thursday, April 24, from 6 pm to 2 am. Four rising local acts will compete live for a coveted slot at the 33rd Annual High Sierra Music Festival, one of the country’s longest-running and most beloved multi-day music experiences.
Guest MC/judges include Erin Chapin of Rainbow Girls, Graham Patzner of Whiskerman, and Tom Quell of The Heeters—each lending their ears and expertise to help pick the next breakout band headed for the Sierra Nevada stage. The contest is part of High Sierra’s long-standing commitment to musical discovery, bringing together regional and online finalists to round out its already stacked 2025 lineup.
The event is free and open to the public—expect a night of genre-bending sounds, community vibes, and the possibility of witnessing your new favorite band before they hit the big stage.
6 pm–2 am, Thursday, April 24, at Peri’s, 29 Broadway, Fairfax. Free admission. Festival info and tickets: highsierramusic.com.
