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Two San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay Bands to Perform in San Francisco
Best of the Bay Singer Songwriter and Best of the Bay Indie Band Runner-up to perform on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Rockit Room in San Francisco

San Francisco, CA - November 6, 2008 - Two of the Bay Area's Best of the Bay bands, as voted by readers of the San Francisco Bay Guardian, will share the stage on Saturday, November 8, 2008 as part of the upcoming event "Singer Songwriter Plugged." The event features some of the Bay Area's best singer songwriters backed by their full bands. Curt Yagi, voted Best of the Bay Singer Songwriter, will headline and will be accompanied by his band "Curt Yagi & The People Standing Behind Me." Best of the Bay Indie Band Runner-up Making Dinner Band featuring Eva Jo Meyers will also perform.

"I am excited to perform with so many great bands and think it will be one of the better shows I've played in", says Curt Yagi. "I am elated to be joined by so many talented people." Also scheduled to perform are the Jake Morgan Band and Dave Shear & Useless Desires.

"Singer Songwriter Plugged" will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Rockit Room (406 Clement St, San Francisco) from 8:30pm-2am. Details may be found at www.curtyagi.com

About Curt Yagi
Recently voted the 2008 Best of the Bay Singer Songwriter by the San Francisco Bay Guardian, Curt Yagi is causing a stir in the Bay Area and has played at various venues including Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, the Herbst Theater and The Fillmore. A multi-instrumentalist (guitar, bass, piano) in various bands, Curt decided to take a lead role in music and currently performs with his band throughout the Bay Area. The genre of his music is difficult to pinpoint, but many say his style is something they could envision waking up to on a sunny, Sunday morning. With well thought out lyrics and an open vibe, Curt will take you on a journey through his life experiences and leave you wanting more. To learn more, be sure to visit www.curtyagi.com.

About Making Dinner Band
Straight out of the kitchen, Making Dinner is an all-female San Francisco favorite that has been labeled indie, folk, and pop. The band was recently voted runner-up in the Best Indie Band category of the SF Bay guardian's Best of the Bay 2008. For more information, visit www.makingdinnertheband.com.