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Concerts
KEVIN PICKETT performs pop, rock, and jazz favorites April 23, 5-8 p.m., at the Studio Café, 1199 Main St., Morro Bay.
THE POWER OF LOVE is a benefit concert for the A.L.S. Association and features performances by Glenn Pickett and The Late Great Pearly Gate Jammin' Swing Band, Tim McGill, Joan Chenault, Jeff Devine, Peter and Robin Beers, Gracefull, Shelanie Voorheis, and Kimberly Peng at 7:30 p.m. April 23 at Grace Bible Church, Arroyo Grande. Tickets are $25, $50 for families. Info: 489-4200.
GILLES APAP AND THE COLORS OF INVENTION performs American bluegrass, Gypsy fiddling, and classical standards at 8 p.m. April 23 at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-9444.
SLO BLUES SOCIETY presents the Chicago-style harmonica driven blues of R.J. Mischo at 8 p.m. April 24 at the SLO Veterans Hall, 801 Grand Ave., SLO. Rail opens the show. Tickets are $15, $13 for members. Info: 541-7930.
BLUES, BALLADS, AND BUFFOONERY features live music and sing-alongs April 24, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Creekside Casa Java, 338 W. Tefft St., Nipomo. Donation is $2. Info: 929-2112.
THE BILLS perform at 7:30 p.m. April 24 at Castoro Cellars, Templeton. Presented by SLO Folks. Info: 238-0725.
STRING PLAY DAY features recitals from kids who have participated in the SLO Symphony's "Strings in our Schools" program. The concert includes performances by more than 50 students and their teachers at 2 p.m. April 25 at C.L. Smith Elementary School, 1375 Balboa St., SLO. Free. Info: 543-3533.
4TH ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT is presented by the Central Coast Children's Choir at 3 p.m. April 25 at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. The concert theme is "In the Spirit of Spring" and includes a variety of jazz, Broadway, classical, and opera selections. Tickets are $14-$20. Info: 756-2787.
EUROPEAN SAXOPHONIST PIOTR BARON plays two concerts as part of the Famous Jazz Artist Series at the Hamlet April 25 in Cambria. Shows are at 4:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the first show, $12 for the second show, or $20 for both. Info: 927-0567.
ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT, presented by the SLO County Band, includes music by Tschaikowsky, Irving Berlin, John Philip Sousa, and more beginning at 3 p.m. April 25 at the First Methodist Church, 275 N. Halcyon Ave., Arroyo Grande. A free-will donation is accepted at the door. Info: www.slocountyband.org or 543-5691.
JOW LOVANO: A TRIBUTE TO MILES DAVIS is an evening of solos and classic bop at 7 p.m. April 25 at the Cal Poly Theatre, SLO. Info: 756-2787.
SONGS OF LIVING AND DYING features music, myth, and mystery with Chris O'Connell at 7 p.m. April 25 at St. James Episcopal Church, 1335 Oak, Paso Robles. A free-will donation benefits Hospice of SLO County. Info: 544-2266.
AN EVENING OF SPANISH CLASSICAL GUITAR is presented by James Edwards at 7 p.m. April 25 at Painted Sky Studios, 4111 Bridge St., Cambria. Tickets are $15. Info: 927-1953.
HIGHER GROUNDS ENTERTAINMENT SERIES, presented by Associated Students, Inc. of Cal Poly, features live music every Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., at the University Union Epicenter at Cal Poly. Free. April 28: Just Jinger. Info: 756-1112.
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. April 28: Dorian Michael. Info: 785-0194.
SALUTE TO THE HOLLYWOOD MUSICAL is a multi-media presentation of commentary, film clips, and piano performances of the Golden Age of the American musical. The event is presented by Richard Glazier at 7 p.m. April 29 at the First Baptist Church, 1645 Park, Paso Robles. Presented by the North SLO County Concert Association. Info: 238-5342 or 239-2770.
ORCHESTRA BAOBAB performs at 8 p.m. April 29 at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. Info: 756-2787.
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 30-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.
2ND ANNUAL PINE MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL fills Stadium Park with Americana, folk, and bluegrass music May 1, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m., in Atascadero. Featured performers include Laurie Lewis with Nina Gerber, The Waybacks, Rincon Ramblers, Rhythm Brothers, The Tatters, Blackwell/Michael, Grinn & Barrett, and New West. The festival also includes strolling performers, educational and cultural booths, food, and more. Tickets are $35-$45. Info: www.pinemountainfestival.com or 1-800-237-0063.
CALICO WINDS is presented by the Lompoc Concert Association May 1 in Lompoc. Info: 736-2287.
SLO SYMPHONY SEASON FINALE, conducted by Michael Nowak and featuring trumpet and piano soloist Guy Few, is presented at 8 p.m. May 1 at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. Tickets are $17-$52. A free "No Ties Allowed" dress rehearsal begins at 1 p.m. Info: www.slosymphony.com or 543-3533.
CALICO WINDS perform chamber music at 7:30 p.m. May 1 at the Trinity Church, 500 E. North, Lompoc. Presented by the Lompoc Concert Association. Tickets are $15, $7 for students. Info: 733-4006 or 736-8713.
SWEETS AND OLD SONGS, presented by the Central City Chordsmen, features a cappella music in a barbershop style and features performances by Hometown Harmony and the Pine Grove Elementary School Choir. The event also includes ice cream sundaes. The concert is at 2 p.m. May 2 at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge. Tickets are $6 and a portion of the proceeds benefits Pine Grover Elementary School. Info: 934-0399.
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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