What started as casual jam sessions in Cal Poly parking garages has grown into a rising presence in the campus music scene. Representative SLO is a four-member student band made up of musicians from diverse academic and musical backgrounds, united by a shared love of live performance and collaboration. From violin and piano to guitar, […]
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Brass Mash: Central Coast’s new sound
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,” […]
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How San Luis Obispo’s five competitors are preparing for Battle of the Bands
Five bands from San Luis Obispo will compete on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fremont Theater.
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“Which project is next, and how can I make it ‘Mo Betta?’”: The story of local jazz singer Deborah Gilmore
Local jazz performer Deborah Gilmore is always looking for ways to make things “Mo Betta.” Gilmore, the singer in the jazz group Mo Betta Jazz, has established a locally-beloved musical name for herself here in San Luis Obispo. After moving to the area in Jan. 2020, Gilmore started her music journey in San Luis Obispo […]
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Local bands perform under the stars
San Luis Obispo bands gave a night performance at Architecture Graveyard.
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A founder of Proxima Parada leaves, reflects on years in SLO
Proxima Parada is losing one of its founders and key members.
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End of an era: SLO Brew’s move raises concerns
Are dollar tacos on Monday gone forever?
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KCPR features California-wide bands at WOW showcase
Campus radio station KCPR featured three different types of indie rock bands at WOW showcase this year, including Pleasantly, sea knight and Second Cousins.
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Local folk-pop band The Simple Parade launches Indiegogo campaign
Local band The Simple Parade launched an Indiegogo campaign to help fund the recording of its first full-length album.
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Próxima Parada gives soul-folk beat to UU hour
Próxima Parada made a stop at Cal Poly’s UU hour leaving high spirits and happy ears.