Meet Byland! In this new Krush Lounge sesh, we talk to Alie Byland and celebrate the new album ‘Heavy For A While’ (out now)! Cinematic and atmospheric are some buzz words around this sound and they’re not wrong. Listen in for stunning vocals, beautifully layered arrangements and some crunchy guitars paired with personal and reflective lyrics. It all brings you right into the emotional journey that Alie has been on in a young life that has seen so much. Under it all, Alie is a genuine soul, open and sharing with ease and humor. In her husband, Jake, she’s found an amazing lyricist and co-writer. In her band members, she finds meaningful collaboration. Get to know Byland on your favorite streaming and socials and online at bylandmusic.com. The Krush Lounge is presented by 805 Beer. 805Beer.com

In this new Krush Lounge, Hot 45 welcomed Suzanne into “FRøNKS” their practice/barber shop/chili drying/music factory/birth place space in SLO for an all new episode! We get a preview of their new single Can’t Stop - a track produced by local legend, Damon Castillo, at Laurel Lane Studios – ahead of it’s release this Wed 5/22. Plus, special live performances! This group of friends is giving the Central Coast a cool throwback R&B sound with mind blowing three part vocal harmonies and super tasty grooves that come together by way of what band leader Reese Galido says are trust falls. Check them out at Hot45.band! Don’t miss Hot 45 live presented by The Bunker SLO - Fri July 12 at Downtown SLO’s Concerts in The Plaza! Free show! Details at DowntownSLO.com The Krush Lounge is presented by 805 Beer. 805Beer.com

We caught up with Jamie & Krista from Paso Wine Fest along with Alex Frost, Winemaker at Sextant Wines and Chris Blake, Director of Sales at Paris Valley Road Estate Winery. Jump in on this great conversation about how these two sister wineries came to be and why their varietal options are like a “spice rack.” Plus, Sextant and Paris Valley Road have big Paso Wine Fest plans for the Grand Tasting, Sparkling Paso and Masters of Fire! Paso Wine Fest – 5/16-5/19 - Tickets available at https://pasowine.com/. Sextant Wines - https://sextantwines.com/. Paris Valley Road Estate Winery - https://parisvalleyroad.com/.

Chef Tyler Florence is bring the Masters of Fire Showdown to Paso Wine Fest weekend! Local chefs compete for $5000 and title of Master of Fire Paso Robles. And, the winning chef advances to New York for a finale competition. Check out Tyler's new cookbook, "American Grill," out May 28th.

Meet Sadie Jasper! We’re celebrating her first full length album Her Kingdom Come, out now! Sadie’s style is a blend of genres from pop and rock to hip-hop and R&B. Her songwriting is chalk full of self reflection and living through the struggle and at the same time, she’s coming through it, hopeful, powerful, liberated. Sadie’s story started in Texas growing up in a musical family, a religious family and it brought her to the Central Coast as she was coming of age and trying to break free from the oppressive religious culture she knew. A young wife, a young mother and a huge talent, Sadie Jasper is one to watch. Ahead of this full length debut, she took home 3 New Times Music Awards last Fall, winning in R&B Blues and Hip-Hop as well as taking the Live Performance Award among some stuff competition that night. Enjoy a stripped down, studio performance of her song “Not Here In The Now” along with her award winner tracks in this new Krush Lounge! Find Sadie Jasper online at sadiejasper.com or on your favorite streaming and social platforms. Her music video for that same song joins videos from around the globe in the SLO Film Fest Music Video Showcase at Kreuzberg California next Saturday, 4/27. Suzanne hosts! Tickets available at SLOFilmFest.org. The Krush Lounge is presented by 805 Beer. 805beer.com

Join in on this pink party on April 21st at Hotel SLO’s Garden Courtyard for a celebration of Central Coast Rosé. Seriously – have you SEEN the wine list? Plus, savory and sweet treats to snack on...can we talk about oysters with a splash of bubbles and a dollop of caviar? Mingle with the winemakers, enjoy fabulous fashion (aka, bring your outfit A-game to win epic prizes), music, dancing, and more. Best of all, proceeds from the event go to support Woods Humane Society and Cal Poly Scholarships for the next gen in Wine & Hospitality. This is just a win win all around! Tickets available at rosethesloway.com

Good Medicine Presents the Old 97s at The Siren, Morro Bay, 4/8. Frontman Rhett Miller stops in studio to play a couple and chat with Pepper. The new album, American Primitive, is out now!

Music, film and wine! This project is the perfect blend of art forms and it’s coming to SLO Film Fest! Talking with film composer Brook Munro and filmmaker Kyle Plummer. Brook’s album, Harvest in Twelve Parts, brings the sounds of winemaking to life in song. Kyle’s camera captures the process in his film, Harvest Calls. Together, they’ve created a complete project that honors the art of winemaking through a very unique concept that finds a throughline in the sounds and sights of the arts of winemaking, creating and album and making a film. The setting? Beautiful Edna Valley at Claiborne & Churchill Winery. Join us as we jump into the journey of these two friends in this new Krush Lounge! See the film at SLO Film Fest on April 29th and at the Paso Encore on May 2! Win a special prize pack with screening tickets, a vinyl copy of the album and other goodies! Text HARVEST to 805-903-1974! SLO Film Fest: https://slofilmfest.org/ Composer: https://www.brookmunro.com/ Filmmaker: https://superimageltd.com/ The Krush Lounge is presented by 805 Beer.

Getting ready for SLO Coast Wine Classic coming to Pismo Beach April 6+7! We dig in on what makes the SLO Coast AVA so unique and find out why Pinot Noir is knows as “The Heartbreak Grape” plus get a run down of the epic events happening in celebration at the “Classic” including two fun filled wine seminars, a regional tasting and a sparkling Sunday funday event. Tickets available at SLOCoastWine.com – Use promo code KRUSH for $15 off individual event tickets!

Jump in with us as Brigit takes us along with stories from her childhood in 1960s LA to some troubled teen years and her great escape to college, then to Europe and cooking school and beyond. Her perseverance has led her to a career as a prolific cookbook author and a happy ending, or, we’d say next chapter, here in Paso Robles. In this coming-of-age memoir—co-starring her alcoholic actor father Edward Binns and glamorous but viciously smart narcissistic mother—Brigit reveals how simultaneous privilege and profound neglect led her to seek comfort in the kitchen, eventually allowing her to find some sense of self-worth. A memoir sauteed in Hollywood stories, world travel, and always, the need to belong. Rotten Kid: A Succulent Story of Survival is out now at BrigitBinns.com!

SLO Coast Wine Classic - April 6 + 7! Grab tix at SLOCoastWine.com

Reason To Believe is out now! We caught up with Dan Curcio, Gary Wooten and Tracy Morgan on release day! Dan's songwriting includes inspo born out of his more recent role as dad to two amazing girls and seeing life through their eyes. This release is full of hope and wonder and a sense of home. Keep your ears out for clever lyrics, fantastic guitar work and moments of tenderness on the piano. Plus, there's an amazing vocal duet featuring Laura T. Lewis of Wolf Jett! Jump into this sesh for some live jams and fun hangs with the guys and don't miss them LIVE! Their EP release party is going down THIS Friday 3/22 at SLO Brew Rock with special guest Wolf Jett! Find Tix/Streams/Vibes at MoonshinerCollective.com! The Krush Lounge is presented by 805 Beer.

Central Coast Craft Beer Festival, Atascadero Sunken Gardens, Sat Mar 23, tix on sale now

Q: What do you get when you put a bunch of brass instruments with killer players and a set list of mash ups featuring epic hits spanning the decades across multiple genres?

Stacie's life changed in 2020 with a rare cancer diagnosis. Since then she and her husband, Cody, have been navigating life saving treatments and the financial burden that comes along with that. Stacie and Cody have stayed strong throughout this immense cancer journey with help from friends, family and the Stacie Strong Golf Tournament Fundraiser supporting them. Now in it's third year, this tournament at Hunter Ranch Golf Course is fun for all! Golf, attend the afterparty, jump in as a sponsor! Get in on Early Bird Registration before April 7th at StacieStrong.com.

Sam Outlaw, Mar 14, Club Car Bar, Templeton, all ages

It's official! Concerts in the Plaza kicks off in June, presented by Sunset Honda! Get ready for 12 weeks of free music and community celebration each Friday in our historic Mission Plaza! Food and drink will be available with beer from Firestone-Walker Brewing Company, cider from SLO Cider, and wine from popular downtown wine bar Region. Eats from Woodstock’s Pizza will be available. All things "Concerts", as we lovingly call this series, can be found at DowntownSLO.com.

At Her Table kicks off Women's History Month, March 1-10! Michelle is the magic behind it all, bringing together 300+ women owned businesses across food, beverage and more with inclusive community events and special menu items across the Central Coast including a James Beard Foundation Dinner, the first ever International Women's Day Fireworks Celebration, a Street Festival, Wine Collab with Ulloa Cellars and SO much more! Not to mention, At Her Table supports member businesses beyond the annual festival experience! Join the fun, donate, volunteer, become a member! Full info @ athertable.com.

Pepper talks with Hannah Westerdoll about their FREE land package offers, river cruising in Burgundy, France, and more.

The line up has dropped and we're pumped! Lead by headliners Vulfpeck + The Head And The Heart, this year's artists are ready to get you into the Whalerock vibe! Don't miss Whalerock Music & Arts Festival at Castoro Cellars, September 14 + 15, 2024! Tix at whalerockmusicfestival.com!