Toad Rockets from Downtown Bars to Shabang
A few days before their appearance on the second day of the 2025 Shabang Music Festival, members of the local band Toad sat down with SLO Review contributor Lindsay McKee…
“Rent” Features Songs That Rock
Santa Maria Civic Theatre presents Rent—the groundbreaking musical, rock opera, and pop cultural phenomenon—May 9-25. Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize winner follows a year in…
Cuesta Choirs Perform with UBC Singers
Cuesta Choirs will join the acclaimed University of British Columbia University Singers in a special collaborative performance on Thursday, May 8 at the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa…
Bagpipes Meet Rock ‘n’ Roll at the Clark Center
Get ready for a night of high musical fusion on May 10 when the Clark Center presents Red Hot Chilli Pipers, a world-renowned Scottish ensemble that has taken the global stage…
Bearcat Serenade Benefits PRHS Band
Paso Robles High School Band Backers presents its largest fundraiser of the year on Saturday, May 10 at Sculpterra Winery. The annual Bearcat Serenade transforms the winery into a lively…
Shabang 2025 “One Unforgettable Weekend”
Whether you're a die-hard house head or an indie rock fan, Shabang had something for everyone at its 11th annual music and arts festival May 2-3. The festival brought a…
Concert Season Kicks Into High Gear
It’s that time of year: longer days, warmer nights, and outdoor music options aplenty. Spring allergies are here too but let’s not go there. Twenty-five years ago, Central Coast concertgoers…
PCPA’s “Waitress” Is a Must-See
Photos by Luis Escobar, Reflections Photography Studio Let’s cut to the chase: Waitress, on stage 'til May 11 at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria, and scheduled June 19-July…
Opera-Style “Wizard” Promises Magic
Opera San Luis Obispo is set to enchant audiences with a production of The Wizard of Oz May 17 and 18 in Harold Miossi Hall at the Performing Arts Center…
Harmonize with “Choir, Choir, Choir”
Sing, dance, and laugh with fellow music lovers—no experience necessary—when Cal Poly Arts presents the interactive show Choir! Choir! Choir! on Friday, May 30 in the Performing Arts Center SLO’s…