Unite Cal Poly
2017-01-31 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, 93405, United States
The First Annual Celebration of Diversity and Inclusivity, Unite Cal Poly will be an entertaining yet thought-provoking evening, featuring critically-acclaimed socio-political comedian W. Kamau Bell and music by alternative soul/R&B singer Allen Stone!
Unite Cal Poly is a free event for current Cal Poly students, faculty and staff, but reservations are required.
Tickets are available at the PAC ticket office on Grand Avenue beginning January 17 at 12 p.m. Must present valid Cal Poly ID. Limit two tickets per ID.
W. Kamau Bell
W. Kamau Bell is a critically acclaimed sociopolitical comedian. He is the host of Emmy Award nominated, hit CNN docu-series United Shades of America and public radio show Kamau Right Now! on KALW in San Francisco. The New York Times called Kamau “the most promising new talent in political comedy in many years.”
Allen Stone
Allen Stone shaped the sound and feel of his new album, Radius, by pushing himself to “get past the boundaries of what I felt comfortable with, so that I could progress into a whole new level of creativity.” Radius reveals Stone’s easy grace in blending everything from edgy soul-pop and earthy folk-rock to throwback R&B and Parliament-inspired funk.”

Sango @ SOhO Restaurant and Music Club
2017-02-05 20:00 - 23:00 | SOhO Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Sango is a Seattle based producer who is most known for his remixes of Aaliyah, Drake, Little Dragon, Nas, The Weeknd, his debut album ‘North’, and his Baile Funk EP series “Da Rocinha”. He is apart of the Los Angeles collective Soulection. At the young age of 12, Sango started producing music alongside his older brother and his friends. His work mainly focuses on hip-hop, and soul influenced beats that over the years have been able to come together as his own distinctive innovative sound.
Apart from producing, Sango is a graphic designer. He has designed all of his releases up to date, which has shown that he is more than just a producer, but an artist in his own right. He has been featured on numerous publications for his self-disclosing interviews and tracks, such as Fader, Drake’s OVO blog, XLR8R, Noisey, Fader, Complex, and more.
Over the last few years while releasing his Da Rocinha series, Sango has toured 50 + cities worldwide and played some of the worlds biggest festivals. His high energy live set is constantly in demand. While touring his Da Rocinha projects and live set around the world, Sango has been producing for some of the industry’s hottest acts. Sango has produced for Tinashe, Bryson Tiller, Mick Jenkins, GoldLink, Wale & more.
Keep an eye on Sango, as his quickly growing fan base, and worldwide critically acclaimed music is only expanding in 2017 as he prepares to release his first major commercial record.

Surfer Blood @ SLO Brew
2017-02-06 20:00 - 23:00 | SLO Brew, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 93401
Indie surf band Surfer Blood returns to San Luis Obispo in support of their latest release “Snowdonia”

They’ve sold out the last few times they’ve come through so get your tickets fast. Check back with us and slobrew.com for ticket on-sale information
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_RBxVpM_AI

Music Production Union Presents: Operation Hip Hop Featuring Knowmads
2017-02-10 19:15 - 22:00 | Chumash Auditorium, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93407, United States
The Cal Poly Music Production along with the Cal Poly Student Affairs and Cross Cultural Center present a night of hip hop music featuring student artists and Seattle-based, underground hip hop group, Knowmads at the Chumash Auditorium.

Lineup:
Knowmads
The Flak Mob Collective- a group of rappers/producers at Cal Poly, active in Music Production Union.
Local B-boys- from SLO and SB, representing the Hip Hop Choreography club here on campus.

The flakmob instagram is @flakmob and the Knowmads page is @knowmadfam.

Donuts & Roger Daavies & The 131ers
2017-03-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Slo Donut Company, 793 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo , CA, 93405, United States
The San Luis Obispo Donut Company will be hosting musical artists The 131ers and Roger Daavies so come enjoy some awesome live music and slip into a sugar coma.

The Orwells at Strummer's
2017-03-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Strummer’s, 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno, CA, 93728, United States

Young Thug at The Novo
2017-03-16 20:00 - 22:00 | The Novo By Microsoft, 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
Jeffrey Williams, better known as Young Thug, is a hip-hop artist from Atlanta, Georgia. He has been on the scene since 2010, and has some impressive accolades to his name including having featured “About the Money” and “Lifestyle” which made it to number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. Young Thug started to thrive on the scene with the release of a couple of mix tapes that were part of the “I Came From Nothing” project, which captured the attention of many between 2011 and 2012 including that of the rapper Gucci Mane, who employed Young Thug, signing him to his 1017 Brick Squad Records. He released his first project under the label, entitled “1017 Thug”, which was hailed as having a distinctly original style. It made a few end of year lists of 2013 such as Rolling Stone who put it at number 10 Best Mixtapes of 2013, and then The Guardian put it in their top five of 2013. Complex put him in the 25 New Rappers to Watch Out For list. He managed to have his song “Danny Glover” remixed by Waka Flocka Flame, Nicki Minaj, and more. He also performed at Fool’s Gold Day Off performance in Miami alongside Trick Daddy and Travis Scott. It was highly publicized that on January 18th 2014, Young Thug was offered $1.5 million to sign to Freebandz record label. It was later made a little more transparent that Young Thug had signed a management deal with Birdman’s Rich Gang. 2014, saw him record with Kanye West, feature on the cover of The Fader, release his debut single “Stoner” on March 11th 2014. He later announced that the album would be called “Carter VI”.

STRFKR, Psychic Twin at Fremont Theatre
2017-03-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Fremont Theatre, 1035 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, 93401

STRFKR @ Fremont Theater
2017-03-31 20:00 - 23:00 | Fremont Theatre, 1035 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, 93401
Indie Pop band STRFKR returns to San Luis Obispo at the Fremont Theater in support of their new album “Being No One, Going Nowhere” out November 4

Travis Scott at the Santa Barbara Bowl
2017-04-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 North Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States

Cashmere Cat @ Fremont
2017-05-10 19:30 - 23:00 | Fremont Theatre, 1035 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, 93401

Lightning in a Bottle Giveaway
2017-05-16 09:00 - 2017-05-17 11:00 | CA
LIGHTNING GIVEAWAY: We’re giving away free tickets to Lightning in a Bottle.
To enter to win:

1. Follow KCPR on Instagram

2. Post an Instagram story with the caption “@kcpr913 LIB Giveaway”.

3. Once you have tagged and storied, you’re entered to win a pair of tickets to @libfestival .

4. Contest ends 11am on Wednesday, 5/17.

KCPR Presents: Spring Open Mic Night
2017-05-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, 93405, United States
Details:
Join KCPR for our Spring 2017 Open Mic Night in the Performing Arts Center Pavilion.
If you want to perform or know someone who would, fill out this application by 5/4
Can’t make it? We’ll have a live stream on KCPR 91.3 fm and online.
Doors open at 7:30, performances start at 8.
Free Entry

E-40 with Kool Johnson and Clyde Carson
2017-05-18 20:00 - 23:59 | Fremont Theatre, 1035 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, 93401

KCPR Presents: NAVVI at SLO Brew
2017-05-30 22:00 - 23:30 | SLO Brew, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 93401
NAVVI is an experimental electro-pop duo blending pop melodies with darker, looming beats and production. come to SLO brew at 10pm for pint night and music.

Duke Dumont
2017-06-10 17:00 - 22:00 | Avila Beach Resort, 6464 Ana Bay Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
Saturday at 5 PM – 10 PM

Avila Beach Concerts at the Cove
6464 Ana Bay Rd, Avila Beach, California 93424
18 and over – Tickets starting at only $30! Purchase Early!
Tickets online at www.CollectiveEffortEvents.com, Insomniac.com/BlaseBeachClub or in-store at Boo Boo Records! Purchase your tickets early to guarantee your entry and lock in the lowest ticket price!

Hans Zimmer
2017-08-13 19:00 - 23:30 | Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 North Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Hans Zimmer
Goldenvoice presents Hans Zimmer at the Santa Barbara Bowl
DATE: Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Santa Barbara Bowl
TICKETS: https://www.axs.com/events/337625/hans-zimmer-live-on-tour-tickets?skin=sbbowl

CLUB 91 Live
2017-09-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Underground Brewing Company, 1040 Broad St. , San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
KCPR x Underground Brewing Co Presents: CLUB 91 Live
Issue 01
Underground Brewing Co., Downtown San Luis Obispo
1040 Broad St. San Luis Obispo, CA
21+
Tickets will be sold at the door for $5 (Cash Only)
Friday September 22, 2017
House X Techno X Disco
9:00pm – 01:00am
The first KCPR CLUB 91 Live event will feature sets from CLUB 91 veterans Parker J (Chase Johns), Big Eye (Alex McCracken) and Iron Oxide (Rusty Rupprecht). Expect crates full of infectious grooves, unrivaled energy and a journey through a myriad of otherworldly sounds. Underground Brew Co.’s tasty craft beer will be flowing all night in the tasting room while a full bar will be running in the basement.

KCPR Presents: Cherry Glazerr
2017-09-18 21:30 - 23:55 | SLO Brew, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 93401
KCPR Presents: Cherry Glazerr

Monday, September 18 at 9:30 PM – 12 AM at SLO Brew

Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=7531425

Cherry Glazerr is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. It was formed in 2013 by Clementine Creevy, and her trio. On bass and drums is Tabor Allen with multi-instrumentalist Sasami Ashworth on synths.
This show is $12, all ages welcome!

Tycho at Fremont Theatre
2017-09-21 19:00 - 23:00 | Fremont Theatre, 1035 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, 93401
Tycho at Fremont Theatre in SLO

When: Thursday Sep 21, 2017 at 7:00 PM
Where: Fremont Theatre, San Luis Obispo
Tickets: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1525567?utm_source=fbTfly&utm_medium=ampOfficialEvent

$29.50 – $35, All Ages

City & Colour
2017-09-22 21:00 - 23:30 | Fremont Theatre, 1035 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, 93401
City & Colour at the Fremont Theatre in San Luis Obispo
Friday, Sept 22nd 9:00pm at the Fremont Theatre, SLO
Tickets: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1464014-city-colour-san-luis-obispo/

About: City and Colour, aka world-renowned singer, songwriter and performer Dallas Green, has traversed the globe on tour, collected scores of accolades and released numerous successful albums. Most recently, he released his acclaimed fifth studio record, If I Should Go Before You, which debuted at #16 on the Billboard 200 Chart, #1 in Canada (his third consecutive #1 album) and #5 in Australia. For the making of the record, Dallas turned to his trusted touring band: Jack Lawrence (The Raconteurs, Dead Weather) on bass, Dante Schwebel (Spanish Gold, Dan Auerbach) on guitar, Doug MacGregor (Constantines) on drums and Matt Kelly on pedal steel guitar and keys.

Grouplove
2017-09-25 08:00 - 17:00 | The Moroccan Lounge, 901 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Grouplove at The Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles.
When: Monday September 25, 2017 at 8:00 PM
Where: The Moroccan Lounge – Los Angeles, CA
Tickets: TicketFly – SOLD OUT

Depeche Mode
2017-09-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 North Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Depeche Mode at Santa Barbara Bowl
When: Monday October 2, 2017 at 7:00 PM
Where: Santa Barbara Bowl
Tickets starting at $59.50 and can be purchased here.

Y La Bamba at SLO Brew
2017-09-26 22:00 - 2017-09-27 01:00 | SLO Brew, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 93401
Y La Bamba at SLO Brew
When: Tuesday September 26, 2017 at 10:00 PM
Where: SLO Brew
Tickets: N/A
21+

The xx
2017-09-27 19:00 - 23:00 | Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 North Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
The xx
Presented by Goldenvoice
WITH: Perfume Genius
DATE: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 7:00 PM
VENUE: Santa Barbara Bowl
TICKETS: https://www.axs.com/events/336369/the-xx-tickets?skin=sbbowl

The Shins
2017-09-28 19:00 - 23:30 | Vina Robles Amphitheater
Thursday, September 28 at 8 pm – 11 pm
Vina Robles Amphitheater 3800 Mill Rd, Paso Robles, California 93446
Tickets on sale On sale Fri, 6/9 at 10am.
Please call 1-800-745-3000 to order your tickets by phone
Special guest: Day Wave

LAYNE
2017-10-01 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
With Soren Bryce
DATE: Thursday October 5, 2017
VENUE: Warehouse on Mars

The Part Time Punks
2017-10-01 22:00 - 23:30 | The Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90026, United States
The Part Time Punks at The Echo in Los Angeles
When: Sunday October 1, 2017 at 10:00 PM
Where: The Echo – Los Angeles, CA
Tickets are between $5 – $25 and can be purchased here.

Bleachers
2017-10-02 20:00 - 22:00 | The GRAMMY Museum
Bleachers at The GRAMMY Museum
DATE: Monday October 2, 2017
VENUE: The GRAMMY Museum
DOORS: 8:00 PM
TICKETS: $20 | Purchase here.

Desert Daze Ticket Giveaway
2017-10-05 08:00 - 2017-10-08 20:00 | CA
We’re giving away a free pair of festival passes to Desert Daze Music Festival! Want to snag them?
Sign up for our weekly KCPR Newsletter to be entered to win!
Contest ends Sunday, Oct. 8th at 9 p.m.
Enter your email for the giveaway here: https://goo.gl/forms/JwyRqIM9MIUhTrh12
