“Million Dollar” Winner at SLO Rep
It was KISS who famously sang “God gave rock and roll to you,” but I’m pretty sure they were mistaken. Now, after attending a tour-de-force presentation of Million Dollar Quartet…
A Cure for Winter Doldrums
Sam Grisman Project When it comes to live music, rain or shine, SLO County is blessed with an abundance of options. And if you live within five minutes of great…
Plentiful Winter Entertainment on Tap
As the long, slow march to the first day of spring begins, the dog days of January, February and early March should offer some respite from the rain and cold…
A Scary (But Cool!) Good Time
They say art imitates life, but as SLO’s first art house cinema, the Palm Theatre in historic Chinatown has become an integral part of the SLO life since its inception…
Tribute Show Train Keeps Chugging Along
The much-maligned-and-mocked tribute band phenomenon remains alive and well and on full display. But this was no ordinary tribute event on August 15—a warm summer night at the Clark Center…
It’s Country Time at the Fair
This performance was scheduled July 21, 2024. As a cranky, old retired guy, I must always remind myself to switch things up and get out of my comfort zone. Nope,…
Molly Tuttle, English Beat Headline Live Oak
This event was scheduled June 14-16, 2024. [caption id="attachment_6121" align="alignleft" width="175"] This year's official Live Oak artwork was created by North County graphic artist Clayton Benge.[/caption] If it’s Father’s Day…
Film Fest “Surf Nite” Always Delivers
It’s been a tradition since the first San Luis Obispo International Film Festival 30 years ago, and will probably continue for another three decades. Surf Nite—mixing great live music with…
Yacht Rock Rules in Solvang
News flash: the yacht/soft rock renaissance is in full swing. That’s a truly remarkable if unlikely phenomenon given the cacophonous nature of modern-day social media culture. But there it was,…
Judy Collins Graces Sold-Out Clark Center
This performance took place August 22, 2023. So where’s your happy place? I have a few: the beach, Elks hot tub, tennis court, Sunday night football with my girlfriend. But…