Colin Jones

Photos by Colin Jones   It’s one of those seminal events where everyone remembers where they were and what they were doing when it happened. I was working as a…

With the sad news that Live Oak Music Festival is canceled for 2027, probably no one is more heartbroken than Che Miller, lead singer-songwriter for legendary local "beergrass" band The…

Photos by Colin Jones   Those who know me know I really like three things: live music, writing, and free stuff. I seem to have a knack for the latter.…

Live Oak 2024 (photo by Gary Robertshaw)   Well, it’s that time of year again: longer, warmer days, Poly kids gone, valley crowd visiting, and a plethora of live outdoor…

Question for all you old rockers who’ve been recording and touring for more than half a century: What’s your way of keeping things fresh? For lead guitarist Rick Nielsen and…

“Music transcends all languages and barriers, and is the most beautiful communicative skill one can have.” — Ravi Shankar Okay, I've got a confession to make. When my editor asked…

Update April 2, 2026: The City of San Luis Obispo has reopened Monterey Street in front of the historic Fremont Theater after determining it is safe to restore vehicle traffic…

In the world of entertainment, there are performers, entertainers, and stars. Most are a mix but very few hit the trifecta. Singer/actress Patti Lupone is one of those very few.…

After a recent public administrative review of the use permit for Libertine Brewing Company in downtown San Luis Obispo, one message clearly resounded during the hearing. Don’t mess with our…

The Central Coast is blessed with many stellar live music venues, both indoor and outdoor. But there’s one flying under our local entertainment radar that’s an absolute hidden gem: the…