Like many college towns, San Luis Obispo has a vibrant local music scene and a variety of venues hosting local concerts every week. Not all are open to the under-21-year-olds, though, so we’ve helped you out and compiled a list here that are open to the 18-and-over crowd. It should last you from Week of Welcome through to the end of September and give you a nice vocal sampler of what the SLO music scene is all about.
1) “Wading in the Human Condition” Concert
Who: Nationally acclaimed playwright and composer Devin Wallace
When: Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m.
Where: Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St.
Tickets: Free
Information: (805) 541-5888
2) Richard Julian
Who: Folk rock musician Richard Julian
When: Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Clubhouse at This Old House, 740 West Foothill Blvd.
Tickets: Free
Information: (805) 548-8500
3) Aesop Rock with the Mighty Underdogs
Who: Rap artist and MC Aesop Rock with hip-hop group the Mighty Underdogs
When: Friday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Brewing Company, 1119 Garden St.
Tickets: $20 in advance or $22 at the door. All tickets available at BooBoo’s, ticketweb.com, and DTB box office
Information: (805) 543-1843, www.downtownbrew.com
4) Man/Miracle
Who: Dylan Travis live in concert
When: Friday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m.
Where: Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St.
Information: www.steynberggallery.com
5) Lindsay Tomasic
Who: Acoustic music singer/songwriter Lindsay Tomasic
When: Saturday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St.
Tickets: $12
Information: www.steynberggallery.com
6) Still Time
Who: Former Cal Poly and Cuesta College students turned popular touring rock band Still Time
When: Friday, Sept. 19 at the Rec Center on campus
Where: WOW Block Party
Tickets: If you’re a WOWie, you’re there already! Must wear your wristband.
7) Anthony B with Rootz Underground
Who: Influential reggae artist Anthony B and reggae group Rootz Undeground
When: Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Brewing Company, 1119 Garden St.
Tickets: $20 in advance or $22 at the door. All tickets available at BooBoo’s, ticketweb.com, and DTB box office
Information: (805) 543-1843, www.downtownbrew.com
8) This Providence, The Cab, A Rocket To The Moon, Hey Monday
Who: Musical performances by up-and-coming rock and pop groups This Providence, The Cab, A Rocket To The Moon and Hey Monday
When: Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Brewing Company, 1119 Garden St.
Tickets: $10 in advance or $12 at the door. All tickets available at BooBoo’s, ticketweb.com, and DTB box office
Information: (805) 543-1843, www.downtownbrew.com
9) Farmers’ Market Main Stage
Who: Damon Castillo Band
When: Thursday, Sept. 24 at Farmers’ Market
Where: Higuera and Nipomo streets
Information: www.downtownslo.com
10) The Horrorpops
Who: Punk pop rock group The Horrorpops
When: Thursday, Sept. 25 at 6:30pm
Where: Where: Downtown Brewing Company, 1119 Garden St.
Tickets: $14 in advance or $15 at the door. All tickets available at BooBoo’s, ticketweb.com, and DTB box office
11) Fish Out of Water
Who: Morro Bay funk/rock/hip-hop/reggae band Fish Out of Water
When: Friday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m.
Where: Linnaea’s Café, 1110 Garden St.
Tickets: Free
Information: (805) 541-5888, or check out the band’s MySpace
12) The Dirty Heads and Still Time
Who: Acoustic hip/hop reggae band the Dirty Heads and local rock band Still Time
When: Friday, Sept. 26 at 7pm
Where: Downtown Brewing Company, 1119 Garden St.
Tickets: $10 in advance or $12 at the door. All tickets available at BooBoo’s, ticketweb.com, and DTB box office
13) ‘Great Poets in Song: 1900 and Beyond’ Faculty Vocal Recital
Who: Cal Poly faculty present their best vocals, set to the lyrics of 20th century and contemporary poets.
When: Saturday, Sept. 27 at 8pm
Where: Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly
Tickets and information: (805) 756-7222, www.pacslo.org
14) Cuesta Jazz
Who: Cuesta Jazz
When: Tuesdays at 8 p.m.
Where: Linnaea’s Café, 1110 Garden St.
Tickets: Free
Information: (805) 541-5888
15) Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series
Who: Critical Mass
When: Sunday, Sept. 28 at 3 p.m.
Where: Ramona Garden Park, Grover Beach
Tickets: Free
Information: Call Recreation Coordinator Nora O’Donnell at (805) 473-4585
16) Great Big Sea
Who: Canadian Celtic pop band Great Big Sea
When: Sunday, October 5 at 7 p.m.
Where: Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly
Tickets and information: (805) 756-7222, www.pacslo.org
17) Deep 6 Holiday
Who: Rock/progressive/indie band Deep 6 Holiday just came out with their debut album, “Awake at the Funeral”
When: Saturday, Sept. 20
Where: Linnaea’s Café, Garden St.
Tickets: Free
Information: (805) 541-5888
18) Songwriters Showcase
Who: Local songwriters
When: Thursday, Oct. 2 at Farmers’ Market
Where: Higuera and Garden streets
Information: www.downtownslo.com