This is a cross-published piece with KCPR, more information can be found here. Toad, the ‘25 San Luis Obispo Battle of the Bands winner, is preparing to take the stage at the Shabang Music, Arts and Camping Festival on May 3. Before claiming victory at Free the Youth’s annual Battle of the Bands tour stop in […]
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7 ways to make the most out of summer in San Luis Obispo
During finals week, students watched their friends slowly trickle out of San Luis Obispo. By the time commencement passed, most students were gone, save for a few stragglers who decided to stay in Cal Poly’s sunny college town for the summer and experience what the city has to offer. But where can those who stick […]
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Shabang, ‘A good old Central Coast time,’ celebrates its 10th anniversary
After being frustrated with music venues getting shut down in San Luis Obispo, a group of college students hiked to the top of Cuesta Ridge and put on their own “house show.” This happened 10 years ago.
“House shows and concerts were really important to us,” Greg Golf, founder of Shabang and ‘16 alum, said. “A lot of our social scene was based around that.”
Originally termed as ‘The Last Shabang,’ Golf said the show was a way to end the 2014 school year and now has become a San Luis Obispo tradition for 10 years, “[putting] the central coast on the map.”
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Where’s the big Shabang? ‘Live at Laguna’ to reign the ridge
The set list includes local artists Rowan McGuire; honestly, nothing.; The Earthtones; Animals In The Attic; and William H. Klink.