# @ggxnews on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYhyrPNMfAR
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65828547-ggxnews-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-19T17:07:41.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Golden Gate Xpress (@GGXnews) — https://gondola.cc/GGXnews

## Caption

A sea of caps and gowns across the country blur the line between those destined for major label success and those confined to forever practice in mom’s garage. 

Between three boys from Alameda and one from Dublin, Big Green carries four completely unique college experiences between them. Since the band’s formation in their teenage years, members have since taken on their own approaches to higher education, some in the form of degrees at San Francisco State University. The band has gracefully navigated the gauntlet of adolescence together, from drinking in Chochenyo Park all the way to releasing their new EP “In Memory of My Dumb Friends.” 

The moody, untamed melodies found on the group’s EP reflect their earnest start at the Alameda High School talent show in 2022. Despite overcoming their humble beginnings, members found themselves musically fragmented following their graduation that same year. 

While bassist Nelson Pai pursued his degree in literature at the University of California, San Diego, Wagner and Chance took on assistance from Sean Godfrey on rhythm guitar and bass as a substitute. But as Big Green performed as a three piece, with occasional help from Pai on school breaks, it wasn’t quite the same as when they were together. 

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✍️: Ozzy Palacio (animalcrackerwhore)
📸: Courtesy of Miranda Town 

#sfsu #sfstate #biggreen #collegeband #indiemusic

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