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Concerts
ACDA SPRING CHORAL FESTIVAL, presented by the SLO High School Choirs and the Vocal Arts Ensemble, features 75 choirs from around the state performing at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. March 25 & 26 at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. Info: 596-4050, Ext. 2964.
THE BELLAMY BROTHERS, a band with more than eight hit songs, performs at the Maverick Saloon in Santa Maria March 26. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. Open to ages 21 and older. Info: www.mavericksaloon.org, 686-4785, or 922-9002.
KENNY BLACKWELL AND DORIAN MICHAEL perform mandolin and guitar music March 26, 5-8 p.m., at Dale Evers Studio, Main and Surf streets, Morro Bay. Free. Info: 772-7818.
BILL FRISELL QUARTET presents a concert at 8 p.m. March 26 at Blakeslee Auditorium at Cuesta College, SLO campus. Tickets are $15-$20 in advance, $17-$22 at the door, available at Boo Boo Records.
SLO COUNTY YOUTH SYMPHONY performs its Spring Chamber Concert at 3 p.m. March 27 at the United Methodist Church, 11605 El Camino Real, Atascadero. Features works by Handel and Haydn. Donations accepted at the door. Info: www.sloyouthsymphony.org or 54-MUSIC.
THE BASIN STREET REGULARS hosts its monthly Dixieland Jazz Concert featuring Clint Bakers New Orleans Jazz Band March 28, noon-5 p.m., at the Trinity Hall, Hwy 227, SLO. Admission is $5, free to participating jam musicians and members. Info: 481-8051.
CANTUS MALE CHORUS, a professional al cappella ensemble, performs traditional vocal favorites at 7:30 p.m. March 30 at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. Tickets are $15-$25. Info: 756-2787.
MUSIC IN THE DELI is a free concert series sponsored by KCBX and Live Oak Music Festival and is presented at New Frontiers, 896 Foothill Blvd., SLO. Live music is every Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m. March 31: Anne O'Brien. Info: 785-0194.
NOONTIME BROWN BAG CONCERT presents guitarist Anthony Skelton April 2 at the First Presbyterian Church, 951 Marsh St., SLO. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for those bringing a lunch, concert is 12:15-12:45 p.m. Free. Info: 550-4848.
THORTON CONCERT CHOIR from the University of Southern California presents a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. April 2 at the SLO Mission. Tickets are $12 and benefit the mission. Info: 781-8220.
SLOFOLKS presents concerts featuring Bill Mize and Beth Bramhall at 7 p.m. April 2 at Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay, at 7:30 p.m. April 3 at Castoro Cellars in Templeton, and at 7 p.m. April 4 at Linnaea's Café in SLO. Info: 772-2880.
1ST ANNUAL MID STATE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL features The James King Band, Lost Highway, Cache Valley Drifters, Ton Spears & Within Tradition, Sidesaddle & Co., Grateful Dudes, Piney Creek Weasels, John Murphy & Carolina Special, Bear Ridge, Parkfield Peahens, Pacific Crest, The Brother Barton, Borderline Bluegrass Band, Rick Jamison & Copper Canyon, and a special "Kids on Stage" directed by Frank Solivan. The festival takes place April 3-May 2 at the California Mid-State Fairgrounds, Paso Robles. Includes a musical flea market, motorized wheelchair races, food, craft vendors, and more. Info: www.midstatebluegrassfestival.com.
A SPRING FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, directed by Barbara Hoff, features works by Joaquin Turnia, Anton Bruckner, Antonin Dvorak, and more at 3 p.m. April 4 at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 490 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos. A freewill offering will be accepted. Info: 528-1649.
SPRING FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS CONCERT, directed by John Knutson and Rudolfas Budginas, features all of Cuesta College's vocal ensembles at 3 p.m. April 4 at the Cuesta College Conference Center, SLO campus. Includes performances by Voce, Encore, the Chamber Singers, and the Concert Choir. Tickets are $8-$10. Info: 546-3195.
STAR SEARCH
ARROYO GRANDE COMMUNITY CHORUS meets every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., in Room 150 at Arroyo Grande High School. Open to high school age and older. Info: 489-1814.
PACIFIC HORIZON CHORUS invites women of all ages who want to sing in four-part harmony to join them any Tues. at 7 p.m. in Room J4 of the Adult School, 1530 Lizzie St., SLO. Pacific Horizon Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines, the nonprofit organization whose members sing for community events. Info: Marguerite, 528-6106.
CENTRAL COAST CELEBRATION CHORUS, a chapter of Sweet Adelines, invites any woman who wants to sing to any of its 7 p.m. Tues. rehearsals at Congregational Church of Christ, 11245 Los Osos Valley Rd. The chorus sings for local community functions, and competes regionally; the singing is four-part a cappella. Info: 543-9104.
SAN LUIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA is seeking experienced string players. This all volunteer group meets every Wednesday evening in SLO and regularly presents concerts. Info: 528-5234 or 931-0844.
SLO COUNTY BAND invites area musicians-adults and youths both -to audition. Clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, percussion and marimba players are especially welcome. The band, celebrating its 126th year, rehearses every Thurs. from 7-9 p.m. at Hawthorne School, 2125 Story St., SLO. Info: 543-5691.
GOLD COAST CHORUS invites men of all ages who want to sing barbershop-style in four-part harmony to come to a rehearsal any Mon. at 7 p.m. at the SLO Adult School, 1530 Lizzie St., Room 1572-D, SLO. Info: Bill, 543-2265, or see www.evg.org/~slogold.
BARBERSHOP HARMONY. The Central City Chordsmen meet every Tues. at 7 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, corner of Bradley and Patterson, Orcutt. Men interested in joining are invited to attend. Info: 934-3232.
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