There are countless bands on the Central Coast, but something new is catching the attention of local crowds. From graduating Cal Poly as a music major, playing failed bands, and teaching middle schoolers as a music teacher, the founder of Brass Mash turned a spontaneous idea into something different. After a series of “bad accidents,” each setback taught him how to persevere and grow alongside the friends he met along the way. Now with Brass Mash voted Best Band in San Luis Obispo County (2024) and known to get any crowd dancing, Reporter Kaitlyn Le takes us through the journey.