Nostalgia Rules at Mid-State Fair ’80s Night
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 Kicks Off Summer Music Season
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…
Cheap Trick Plays Vina Robles as Family Affair
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…
Shankar Tribute Fires Up SLO
“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…
Fremont Theater Re-Opening On Hold
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…
Lupone’s Star Power Resonates at the PAC
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.…
Victory for Live Music in Downtown SLO
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…
Band, Venue Shine in Orbison Tribute
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…
Heart Tribute Delivers School-Night Fun at Clark Center
Is it a tribute band or not? That’s usually an easy question to answer. And I should know, having attended dozens of them over the years. But Sunday night February…
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
My longstanding love-hate relationship with tribute bands and nostalgia acts is certainly no secret to loyal readers and friends alike. But there’s a new, somewhat unlikely thing that evokes strong…