SLOIFF Review: “Drive You Like A Cadillac”
Guitar-Driven Nostalgia Evoking the bluesy garage rock revival sound of the 2000s, the music video for Sacha Carlson and the Light’s Drive You Like A Cadillac spoofs the 1970’s genre…
Cuesta Drama Presents “Spring Awakening”
In repressive late 19th-century Germany, a group of teenagers trapped by the ignorance of their parents and teachers navigate the confusing and thrilling desires of their awakening sexuality. Spring Awakening,…
Master Chorale Presents a Spectacular “Creation”
Photo by Brian Lawler Wow! Spectacular! Awesome! Heck, I’m going to have to use a thesaurus to find any more superlatives to describe the San Luis Obispo Master Chorale’s…
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…
PCPA’s “Come From Away” Connects
Photos by Luis Escobar ©PCPA "If you come from everywhere else, you come from away," says the mayor of Gander, Newfoundland. Imagine a town of 9,000 suddenly welcoming 7,000…
Choral Fest Welcomes 32 Choirs to SLO
The San Luis Obispo Vocal Arts Ensemble welcomes hundreds of students from 32 elementary and high school choirs during its annual Central Coast Spring School Choral Festival at the Performing…
SLOIFF Review: “Fishbowl”
One Viewing Isn’t Enough The music video for Medscool’s song Fishbowl is odd, erotic, evocative, and aesthetic; it’s what a music video should be, and it's having its world premiere…
Live Oak Full Lineup Set for June 19-21
San Luis Obispo’s premier Father’s Day tradition returns to El Chorro Regional Park June 19-21, and KCBX Public Radio has announced the full 35-act roster for the 38th annual Live…
Susan Cahill’s Artistry Demands a Hearing
Three cheers and more for Festival Mozaic’s 2026 artist in residence, contrabassist (double bass player, bassist—or upright bassist, if you prefer) Susan Cahill. Her recital on April 11 at the…
SLO REP Opens Its 80th Season in July
San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre will raise the curtain on its 80th season this July. Season tickets go on sale June 3 for its five Mainstage shows: The Father: A…