Though San Luis Obispo may seem like a typical small town, don’t be deceived — its up-and-coming music scene is vibrant. In the past, we’ve seen huge headliners like Whethan, The Growlers, and The Internet at Fremont Theater. Even SLO Brew, which describes itself as a “laid-back brewpub”...
Following the release of their new album, Allons’y, Dudeo Perez is the local band on everybody’s radar. Band members and Cal Poly Students Jackson Reynosa, Noah Boland, and Spencer Cefalu joined us in the KCPR studio to talk about their album and share their musical influences. Each of the members...
With the abundance of coffee shops in San Luis Obispo, it’s tough to make the crucial decision of where to grab a cup of joe. KCPR’s resident asshole, Connor Sullivan, is here to help you make that decision with his brutal, unfiltered honesty. Take a look at his...
A wave of sound is taking over San Luis Obispo’s music scene with the rise of Dudeo Perez, a new alternative rock/pop band consisting of three Cal Poly students and one high school student. The band has performed at venues across the Central Coast and plans to release...
The most liberating part of the creative process is the opportunity for introspection. For the 11th iteration of San Luis Obispo’s local festival, Shabang, their goal was to give that opportunity to hundreds of attendees with their new theme: “Find Yourself.” Since its inception, Shabang has seen an...
Take a trip to the introspective realm of music at SLO’s very own biannual music festival. This Saturday, October 20th, wander out to Laguna Lake for the fall installment of Shabang. The art and music communities of SLO collide for this glorious event, bringing you the best of...
As San Luis Obispo is becoming a major location along the coast, more artists are coming to town as a halfway stop-off. Here is a guide to some of the biggest concerts coming to SLO County this fall. Houndmouth Tues, Sept 25th 6:00 p.m. SLO Brew Rock,...
The third edition of Venue Reviews from KCPR’s Connor Sullivan is finally here. This time around, Sullivan takes a look at a venue that is close to home: SLO Brew. Known locally for their micro brews and their cuisine, the restaurant doubles as a venue for concerts. Parking...
KCPR’s DJ Ridsdale had the chance to sit down with SubSessions member Christian Parong and talk about their upcoming event, Life’s a Peach. IR: So, what exactly is “SubSessions?” CP: SubSessions, as of right now, is just a group of friends, and we just like to put...
It’s no longer a question in anyone’s head – Shabang is now an integral part of central coast culture. This past weekend, Shabang held the tenth edition of it’s bi-annual, day long festival. Held at Laguna Lake Park, this Shabang was the most ambitious yet; the largest number...
KCPR’s DJ Dionysus sat down with San Luis Obispo’s very own Bryant Keith Bayhan (aka .paperman) to chat about his experiences playing around SLO, the stories behind his songs, and his opinions on “glitterwave.” This is the second incarnation of an ongoing series, The Undertow, which focuses on new...
At 1:47 PM on October 7th, a hop on my bike up Santa Rosa street, a cruise under the Madonna overpass, and a quick jaunt down the bike path adjacent to the freeway led my sweaty self to the entrance of Laguna Lake park. With music already blaring...
KCPR’s DJ Ridsdale sat down with local rockers Shoot the Mariner to discuss music, touring, and their upcoming gig at Shabang IX. Shoot the Mariner is Daryl Dingman, Matthew Hahn, Daniel Potts, and Liam Hedriana. Formed in 2014, STM has provided San Luis Obispo, as well as various...
You may have heard that San Luis Obispo’s 24-hour donut-coffee-study-music mecca, SLO Donut Company (SloDoCo), is expanding their shop. You might be stoked—you’ve probably seen, sampled, and dug their product. You might even have some unintended mental association between the sight of a fresh dozen donuts and the...
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