Shwayze’s California-style concert delayed by California-style traffic

The plaza was glowing from the slowly sinking sun, there were unbuttoned Hawaiian shirts and colorful tribal print skirts everywhere, and just about everyone was smiling and enjoying the warm, late-afternoon air.

History’s end: Local folk band plays last show

Local folk-alternative band History of Painters played its last show as a band this past Friday night at Kreuzberg, CA.

Shwayze to w(rap) up spring quarter with UU concert

Rapper Shwayze will get the University Union (UU) Plaza “Buzzin’” when he performs a free concert on Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Madonna Expo Center: reggae no more

The Alex Madonna Expo Center is changing its taste in music.

Beats, dancing, crowd surfing and chaos at ‘No Big Deal’ concert

The giant room that once hosted Jack Johnson, Sugar Ray, Steve Miller Band, Incubus and Bob Dylan reopened on Thursday night with a series of alternative bands and artists like Cal Poly has never seen.

Sweat, Red Bull and making a difference: Q&A with Awolnation’s Aaron Bruno

Awolnation frontman Aaron Bruno’s grungy, unkempt blond hair — parted perfectly down his scalp — and shiny black shoes with blue-and-white checkered socks matched perfectly with his wide, blue eyes, almost said it all as he took the Recreation Center stage Thursday.

Shwayze to perform free, end-of-the-year UU concert

The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) spring “surprise” has sprung. California rapper Shwayze — best known for summer anthems “Buzzin'” and “Corona and Lime” — will perform at the final installment of this school year’s Concerts in the Plaza at Sunset series.

East Bay band will bring pop-punk energy to SLO

Mustang Daily Staff Report arts@mustangdaily.net Five-piece pop-punk band The Story So Far is making a name for itself, having performed at Vans Warped Tour UK and toured with New Found Glory. Now, the band, which appropriately takes its name from a New Found…

Jackson Browne to bring his hits to the PAC

Aryn Sanderson asanderson@mustangdaily.net Veteran singer-songwriter Jackson Browne sings “The Pretender,” but with more than 40 years of experience, he sure isn’t one himself. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s 2013 Acoustic Tour hits the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center…

El Ten Eleven intrigues with big sounds from small band

Kyle Loomis is a journalism senior and Mustang Daily music columnist.  Indie rock duo El Ten Eleven kicked off its 2012 winter tour Thursday at SLO Brewing Co., bringing its awe-inspiring sounds — soaked in jaw-dropping effects — to the…

Take it SLO to bring holiday cheer to Cal Poly

Mustang Daily Staff Report arts@mustangdaily.net Students looking to add a little holiday spirit to the end of their quarter will find plenty of good tidings and cheer at Cal Poly Take it SLO’s annual holiday a cappella concert this Sunday…