Middle Dog

Middle Dog is a San Francisco band appearing at the Riptide, featuring Evan Bachmann (guitar, vocals), Paul Urrutia (drums, vocals), Aiden Smith (bass, vocals), and Ben Kuperschmid (keys, sax). Formed in 2022, with the current lineup in place since 2025, they have performed at venues including the Golden Gate Park Bandshell, the Riptide, the Kilowatt, and the Faight, and are preparing to release their EP “Dog Bless You” in summer 2026.