The Flaming Lips’ upcoming headlining set at San Fransisco’s Stern Grove Festival is about to be made all the more special: That date, August 20th, will henceforth be known as “The Flaming Lips Day” in the city, recognizing the Bay Area’s significance in launching the iconic rock band’s career.
San Fransisco mayor London Breed will present the special proclamation to The Flaming Lips ahead of their performance at the festival, which is the longest-running outdoor music festival in California. Joining her in bestowing the honor are the festival’s Board Chair Matthew Goldman, Executive Director Bob Fiedler, and Commissioner and Chair of California State Parks Phil Ginsburg.
“We’re very grateful to embrace August 20 as The Flaming Lips Day in San Francisco,” the band’s Wayne Coyne said in a press release. “We’ve had many shared moments in this city and we feel grateful to be a part of the creative and eclectic fabric of the San Francisco music scene that makes this city so special.”
Fielder added: “Stern Grove Festival is honored to proclaim August 20th as The Flaming Lips Day in San Francisco, recognizing the band’s profound impact on our city’s cultural tapestry through their creative expression, psychedelic performances, and indelible influence that has enriched our history and shaped our vibrant artistic landscape.”
The Flaming Lips have handful of North American tour dates left for 2023, including some in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots; grab tickets here. In June, they also released a vinyl-only EP called Hypnotist, which compiles rarities from the Yoshimi era.
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