String Cheese Incident mandolin player Michael Kang, Particle keyboardist Steve Molitz, Particle bassist Eric Gould and Quixotic’s Brandon Draper have formed the new side-project, The Dirty Dawgs. The new group will perform along with JJ Grey & Morfro, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band and many others at Lone Jack, MO’s Dawg Daze of Summer Fest from July 26-28. The multi-band event will take place at the Lake Paradise Resort.

Likewise, Kang will perform with Particle at the LoHi Music Festival in Denver’s Lower Highland area on August 4. The fest also features performances by The Motet, Air Dubai, The Heavy Pets and more. Presented by the Highland Tap & Burger, the festival will include a mix of brews and food. as well.