Large, white, old pot-bellied pig.
Hard of hearing and blind.
The above was scribbled on three signs on the side of the road — a phone number scratched at the bottom of the paper.
The hype monster demands sacrifice: 2014 entertainment buzz is building
We witnessed a year in music that saw the album cycles converge for a wide range of huge artists. We’re probably going to have to wait more than a year for another album from Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend and Daft Punk, but the hype monster is always hungry.
Will Hoge to bring a little country twang to SLO Brew
Grammy-nominated Americana singer and songwriter Will Hoge will bring Tennessee-flavored country to SLO Brewing Co. on Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Hoge will perform songs off his ninth album, Never Give In, that reflect where he is in his life both geographically and his lifestyle.
Kreuzberg’s ‘Spectacular’ to ring in holiday season
A flurry of jingle bell-induced tunes, ugly Christmas sweaters and bubbly-filled glasses are just part of the holiday cheer local cafe Kreuzberg, CA has in store for this weekend.
The heavily decorated coffee shop will hold its 2nd annual “Kreuzberg Ugly Sweater and Fialta Sing-Along Christmas Spectacular Spectacular” on Dec. 6.
Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band added to Mid-State Fair lineup
Country twang is making its way to the California Mid-State Fair this summer, with two big names in country being added to the current list of set performers.
Journey, Steve Miller Band among acts set to play Mid-State Fair
The California Mid-State Fair has announced the first acts that will perform this upcoming summer: The Doobie Brothers, Kid Rock, Journey and the Steve Miller Band.
Magnetizing music
A briefcase is placed haphazardly, wide open in the middle of the room. Sketches of circuits, a sea of tangled multicolor wires and sets of pliers overflow onto the floor.
Action Bronson demands your attention
It should say something that a 5’7″ overweight Albanian American with a ragged red beard draws continual comparisons to Ghostface Killah. Rap-wise, if not aesthetically, it’s a fair assessment, but it’s safe to say there’s nobody in the rap game quite like Action Bronson.
Hall of Famer Buddy Guy brings blues to PAC stage
In an auditorium flooded with anticipatory baby boomers, all were abuzz with the thrill that soon, a legend would be seizing center stage. His name was announced and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Buddy Guy waltzed onto the Christopher Cohan Performing Art Center’s platform, waving around handmade peace signs.
Local emcee grows from SLO High roots
He sits on the bench in front of his old, chipped, bright yellow locker in the San Luis Obispo High School locker room. His name is painted on the wall for all county recognition as a defensive back for the 2008 football team.
El-P and Killer Mike join forces for a monster debut
The most fun rap album of 2013 doesn’t have a single hands-in-the-air chorus. It doesn’t have a catchy ear worm or a parade of guest verses or even a sing-along hook.