Trombone Shorty fills tall order

Trombone Shorty in a nutshell: some of the best live music I’ve heard and most awkward old-white-people dancing I’ve ever seen, all under the same roof.

Wordsauce: Stirring up genres since 2009

Wordsauce’s music is exactly what the band name sounds like — a smooth blend (of music genres).

The Expendables return to SLO Brew

The Expendables will head back to San Luis Obispo for their Winter Blackout 2015 tour on Sunday for a sold-out performance.

Trombone Shorty to blow away the PAC

“The tricky part of this for us will be keeping people from standing on their seats and jumping up and down.”

The Audio Files: Opening your ears

“Then it hits me: All the thick static, dull pops and omnipresent roaring in the background are playing at that moment because that is the song.”

The right attire to get hired

Work attire seems to be more than just suits and ties, but it’s important to remember to always look professional.

SLOMA: Where art is for everyone

Welcome to the world of art.

Kathleen Madigan: The optimal date night

“I saw a kid on a leash watch a dog chase a Frisbee.”

Music, engineering and community: Speak Studios plans for new year

“I basically had this idea to create a center hub for the musical community in San Luis Obispo where people can pay a reasonable amount, really get to know all of the recording tools and finally, make and release art.”