Bully Performs Intimate Solo Performance at Consequence and Lagunitas’ Free Concert: Photos + Recap
At a sold-out July edition of Lagunitas' Live at Lagunitas concert series, co-hosted with Consequence, singer Alicia Bognanno of the band Bully delivered an impromptu solo headline set after a bandmate suffered a medical emergency, forcing a change from the planned full-band show. The unexpected format made it Bognanno's first solo performance since 2023 and her longest ever unaccompanied set, turning a potential setback into what she called an unforgettable night for both her and the audience.
The evening opened with San Diego shoegaze act Misfire SD, followed by rising California rockers wilt, who included a cover of t.A.T.u's "All the Things She Said." Bognanno then played roughly 60 minutes across 10 songs, switching between guitar and piano through favourites such as "All I Do," "Lose You" and "Atom Bomb," previewed unreleased tracks from an upcoming album, and closed with a cover of Mazzy Star's "Fade into You." Proceeds from VIP ticket sales and a dollar from every Lagunitas PILS beer sold went to the San Francisco SPCA, reflecting Bognanno's known support for animal welfare causes.
In short
- Bully's Alicia Bognanno played a rare solo set after a bandmate's medical emergency
- Show was part of Consequence and Lagunitas' free concert series, also featuring wilt and Misfire SD
- Ticket and beer sale proceeds benefited the San Francisco SPCA
Explained simply
Bully is the rock band led by singer and songwriter Alicia Bognanno, whose songs often centre on personal experiences. The band was due to play as a full group at Live at Lagunitas, a concert series hosted with music outlet Consequence.
The event took place at Lagunitas Brewing Company in California and featured other rock acts. A medical emergency affecting one of Bully’s bandmates meant Bognanno performed alone instead, changing the shape of the evening.
The concert also raised money for the San Francisco SPCA, an animal welfare organisation, through VIP ticket sales and beer sales. That gave the event a charitable element alongside its live music programme.
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