The Axia
June 1, 2010 – 6:15 am | No Comment

I first encountered Axia when they played an acoustic set at the Frog and Peach in SLO one winter evening a few years ago. I was blown away by the band’s deep, resonating sound …

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Morro Bay Music Festival June 5th
June 4, 2010 – 9:53 am | No Comment
Morro Bay Music Festival June 5th

Catch Bootsie Merango, Big Daddy Blues Band, the Cadillac Angels and more this weekend at the Morro Bay Music Festival.
Show your moves on Morro Bay’s largest out door dance floor while …

Concerts in the Plaza: Viper Six at Mission Plaza June 4th
June 4, 2010 – 6:18 am | No Comment
Concerts in the Plaza:  Viper Six at Mission Plaza June 4th

The 2010 Concerts in the Plaza season kicks off this afternoon wi,th a performance by Viper Six!
The San Luis Obispo Downtown Association invites the public to the first installment of Concerts in the Plaza 2010! …

The Axia
June 1, 2010 – 6:15 am | No Comment
The Axia

I first encountered Axia when they played an acoustic set at the Frog and Peach in SLO one winter evening a few years ago. I was blown away by the band’s deep, resonating sound …

Baaaaad to the Rhône Guitar Competition May 21st & 22nd
May 20, 2010 – 7:28 am | No Comment
Baaaaad to the Rhône Guitar Competition May 21st & 22nd

Head out to the Cass Winery Friday night, May 21st, to enter the “Baaaaad to the Rhône” guitar competition, all part of Wine Fest Weekend
Grand prize is a custom-painted Fender guitar and a case of …

Battle of the Bands Semi-Finals May 19th
May 16, 2010 – 6:38 am | No Comment
Battle of the Bands Semi-Finals May 19th

After 4 weeks of competition, the Battle of the Bands semi-finals are here!  The remaining bands will be competing for $1,000 in cash prizes and guaranteed radio play on New Rock 107.3.
This week’s semi-final round …

Lightning in a Bottle May 28th – 31st
May 14, 2010 – 6:08 am | No Comment
Lightning in a Bottle May 28th – 31st

Lightning in a Bottle is back! Get ready for the next adventure!
It has been almost 2 years since our last LIB together and not a day has gone by where we haven’t dreamt about the …

Rock Improv Jam at Modern Music Academy
May 12, 2010 – 6:02 am | No Comment
Rock Improv Jam at Modern Music Academy

Students at the Modern Music Academy in SLO don’t just learn how to play – they learn how to rock! Check out this group of budding rock ‘n’ roll stars showing off their …

Fun Music Links
May 11, 2010 – 6:13 am | No Comment
Fun Music Links

Got a little time on your hands? Here are some fun music links to while away the hours.

Top 12 Rock ‘n’ Roll Movies
May 10, 2010 – 6:46 am | No Comment
Top 12 Rock ‘n’ Roll Movies

I love rock ‘n’ roll, and I love rock ‘n’ roll movies. Whether they’re based on the lives of real rockers who lived and loved among us, or fictional characters who get a taste …

Sunday Fun Day May 16th
May 9, 2010 – 8:24 am | One Comment
Sunday Fun Day May 16th

Gates at the Pozo Saloon will open at noon for this all day reggae show featuring one of the largest and all time greatest reggae bands in the world, Steel Pulse!

Pozo hosted the largest reggae …

Still Time Survives Trailer Jackknife on the Road
May 7, 2010 – 6:32 am | No Comment
Still Time Survives Trailer Jackknife on the Road

Local rock band Still Time narrowly escaped injury on the road a couple of weeks ago, when a driver cut them on the 280 near San Francisco, causing the trailer carrying their gear …