Music

In the wake of tragedy, kindness took flight. An average day in the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, becomes a defining moment when 38 planes are suddenly grounded in the…

“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…

Continuing to celebrate its 50th anniversary year, The Basin Street Regulars Hot Jazz Club presents the Yosemite Jazz Band on Sunday, March 29 at the Pismo Beach Veteran’s Memorial Building.   The…

Tax season has arrived and you can be a champion for arts education by making a tax-deductible donation of $1 or more to the Keep Arts in Schools Fund on…

Live Oak Music Festival recently unveiled its official festival artwork for 2026. Northern California artist Gabe Schneider of Sight Study Studio created a piece reminiscent of Art Nouveau posters of…

More than two dozen acts have been confirmed for the 38th annual Live Oak Music Festival June 19-21 at El Chorro Regional Park. Tickets are available now for purchase at…

Photos by B App   Exciting. Eclectic. Exuberant. If you've never seen Urinetown the Musical, those three words are probably not the ones you expect to hear about a theatre…

Orion Weiss, Bion Tsang, Scott Yoo   I enjoy attending Scott Yoo’s “Notable Insights” and Alyson McLamore’s pre-concert lectures for Festival Mozaic. I may not always agree with them on…

Chris McBride has been named president and general manager of KCBX Public Radio, a National Public Radio member station founded in 1975. McBride has been with KCBX since 2023, when…