KahBang has become one of New England’s premiere summer music festivals, but what keeps it so notable for Bostonians is how each year it seems to host more Boston bands. Now in its fifth year, KahBang will host locals such as Mean Creek, Herra Terra, The Bynars, and Aer alongside national names like Dr.Dog, Oberhofer, and Lucius. Held from August 8-11 in Bangor, Maine, the event also features an art and film festival, as well as a Bangor Brew Fest featuring keynote speaker John Palmer, author of How to Brew. Perhaps the best thing about KahBang though, is how totally affordable it is. Festival passes are as low as 35$ and can be purchased here. See below for the first batch of artists, more announcements coming soon.

DR. DOG / LIGHTS / PAPER DIAMOND / OBERHOFER / AER / HOPSIN
BREAK SCIENCE / LADY LAMB THE BEEKEEPER / RDGLDGRN
12TH PLANET / LAZERDISK PARTY SEX / SPOSE / BLACK LIGHT DINNER
PARTY / CRUNK WITCH / THE DIRTY GEMS/ SUN CLUB / THE KNOCKS
LUCIUS / BRITE LITE BRITE / DJ HOMEWRECKER / ULA RUTH / SKÖSH
THE BYNARS / EIGHT FEET TALL / THE RICE CAKES / THE UGLY CLUB
THE SUMMIT OF THIEVES/ JUNIOR ASTRONOMERS / HERRA TERRA
LATE CAMBRIAN / TOUSSAINT MORRISON / THE WEEKS / MEAN CREEK
GRAVEYARD LOVERS / THE BOX TIGER / THE GHOST OF PAUL REVERE
YOUNG READERS / WHEN PARTICLES COLLIDE / B.AULL / OF THE TREES
ONE SHOT NOTHING / AND DOZENS MORE.