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Classifieds: June 18, 2010
June 18, 2010 – 7:23 am | No Comment

 
UPCOMING SHOWS! (NORTH COUNTY)
Come out to Camozzi’s in Atascadero on Friday, June 18th, or Downtown Brew in Paso Robles on Thursday, June 24th, to check out local bands Sun in Transylvania and Veiler. Both …

Classifieds: June 14, 2010
June 15, 2010 – 6:30 am | No Comment

 
MUSICIANS WANTED: VOCALIST/FRONTMAN WANTED (CENTRAL COAST)
The Smokin’ Anacondas needs a vocalist/frontman. Ala, Jimi Hendrix, SRV, etc. We have paying gigs lined up and a following. Please have a demo if possible! …

Classifieds: June 10, 2010
June 10, 2010 – 7:29 am | One Comment

 
FOR SALE/SERVICES: LOCAL GUITAR BUILDER / REPAIRS (CENTRAL COAST)
I am a builder of world class acoustic guitars right here on the Central Coast. With over 40 years experience, I also perform all manner of repairs …

Classifieds: June 9, 2010
June 9, 2010 – 9:00 am | No Comment

 
COMPETITION: NOMINATE A LOCAL OUTSTANDING YOUNG MUSICIAN GRADUATE FOR A DINNER WITH DAD (CENTRAL COAST)
Music teachers, high-school vocal coach or ensemble, college jazz groups or instructors, music leaders or other music instructors: Local restaurant with …

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 …

You Can’t Always Get What You Want
May 15, 2010 – 5:40 pm | No Comment
You Can’t Always Get What You Want

November 2002. The Rolling Stones are on tour in California. It’s the British Invasion all over again, and this time, I’m legal and I’m ready.