On “Grown,” his 2025 single release, Paso Robles singer-songwriter Casey Anglin explores the depths of fatherhood: “Work hard and do my best, throw a bomb straight and fast. Now I’m grown, two of my own, and I finally understand what it means, to love something so strong. All them nights, stay up waiting, for a little boy to come home, knowing damn well had to be back before the streetlights come on. Finally get why you worried so much. Nothing compares to a father’s love.”
‘Finally get why you worried so much. Nothing compares to a father’s love.’
—Casey Anglin in “Grown”
Numbskull and Good Medicine present Casey Anglin at Club Car Bar on Saturday, March 14 (doors at 7:30 p.m.; all ages; $15.14 at goodmedicinepresents.com). According to his bio, the country singer-songwriter’s “music is rooted in straightforward storytelling, shaped by small-town life on the Central Coast and a sound that leans honest rather than flashy. Blending traditional country sensibility with a subtle West Coast influence, he writes songs about relationships, distance, and the choices people make when no one’s watching. His work favors clarity over polish, letting the lyrics carry the weight and the emotion speak for itself.”
Also this week from Good Medicine and Numbskull, Low Power Trio featuring Paso Robles winemaker and frontman Mark Adams plays at Club Car Bar on Tuesday, March 17 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $18.75 at goodmedicinepresents.com). The band also includes Paul Griffith on drums and David Keif on bass.
According to their bio, “Each member brings decades of professional touring and recording experience, both locally and beyond. The trio writes and produces collectively as equal creative partners, while frequently welcoming seasoned guest artists in the studio and onstage. Since forming in 2025, they’ve released two studio albums and are currently working on their third record for early 2026.”
Keep it local!
Something for everyone
No matter your musical tastes, The Siren probably has you covered this week. Looking for some ’90s rock? Check out Flannel 101—The Ultimate ’90s Party on Friday, March 13 (doors at 7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $18.48 at tixr.com). You’ll hear songs by Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Sublime, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, No Doubt, 311, Oasis, Stone Temple Pilots, The Offspring, Rage Against the Machine, Blink 182 Alanis Morissette, Fiona Apple, The Breeders, Veruca Salt, and more!
If reggae is your jam, One Love Bomb returns on Saturday, March 14 (2 to 5 p.m.; 21-and-older; free). Fronted by Eric Cotton, One Love Bomb recently released a new two-song EP called “Healing Time.” “Healing time, time for meditation,” Cotton sings on this classic socially conscious song about the dreadful state of the world and how reggae music is the cure. The second track is “Get Up,” another song about the healing power of music. It’s a call to arms: “Get up, rise up—get up everyone, and dance to the music.”
If New Wave and ’80s pop is your thing, the Molly Ringwald Project returns on Saturday, March 14 (doors at 7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $29.59 at tixr.com). Expect fun, danceable, high-energy songs you’ll want to move and sing along to.
Gear up in green and head to The Siren’s St. Paddy’s Day celebration when Kelly Town! plays on Tuesday, March 17 (doors at 6 p.m.; 21-and-older; free). Expect rocking Irish pub songs, lively fiddle tunes, accordion polkas, and a couple of sea shanties.
In the mood for some Latin, jazz, and funk? MiniNova plays on Wednesday, March 18 (doors at 7 p.m.; 21-and-older; free). Led by Scott Martin on sax from the band War and Kenny Lee Lewis on guitar from The Steve Miller Band, hear original and cover songs.
TexiCali
Rod & Hammer Rock hosts Texas “carousel rock” act West 22nd on Wednesday, March 18 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $27.21 at ticketweb.com). The band comprises friends who met at the University of Texas at Austin. According to the band, their sound “spins through genre, emotion, and energy without ever losing its center.” Dipsea Flower opens.
Classic California act The Expendables from Santa Cruz plays on Thursday, March 19 (doors at 7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $35.45 at ticketweb.com). They continue to tour in support of Pleasure Point (2023), playing their mix of reggae, ska, surf rock, punk, and metal. Formed in 1997, they began as a party band covering surf rock songs like “Wipeout” and “Miserloo.” Chad Tepper and Acari open.
Will it happen?
Let me preface this section by saying Good Vibez’s Fremont Theater shows are subject to change as the theater is closed until further notice due to storm damage to the historic marquee, but what follows is what’s planned in the event the theater is OK’d to reopen.
Electronic duo, Snakehips, performs on Friday, March 20 (doors at 7, show at 8 p.m.; all ages; $36.02 at prekindle.com). Oliver Lee and James Carter are the U.K. DJ duo that have more than 2 billion catalogue streams over their career.
Tribute, Big Band, and Americana
The Clark Center has three wide-ranging concerts this week starting with Doobie Brothers tribute band The Brothers Doobie on Thursday, March 12 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $45 to $75 at clarkcenter.org). Expect hits such as “What a Fool Believes,” “Listen to the Music,” “China Grove,” and “Minute by Minute.”
The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra plays on Friday, March 13 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $39 to $65 at clarkcenter.org). Led by music director and saxophonist Erik Stabnau, and featuring vocalist Jenny Swoish, the 18-member Glenn Miller Orchestra plays iconic hits like “In the Mood,” “Moonlight Serenade,” and “Chattanooga Choo Choo.”
Women of Americana plays on Saturday, March 14 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $34 to $59 at clarkcenter.org). This celebration of American roots music such as early folk, gospel, and Western swing features Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh performing songs made famous by artists like Brandi Carlile, Emmy Lou Harris, Alison Krauss, Dolly Parton, and more.
Cal Poly times four
Cal Poly has a bunch of shows coming up this week starting with the Cal Poly Band and Orchestra Festival Finale Concert on Friday, March 13, at the Performing Arts Center (7:30 p.m.; tickets at pacslo.org). Cal Poly’s Wind Ensemble and Wind Orchestra will present works drawn from American, Cuban, and Spanish traditions and more.
Cal Poly Choirs presents Vincent Persichetti’s Winter Cantata on Saturday, March 14, at the First Presbyterian Church (2 p.m.; tickets at pacslo.org). Cantabile will sing Winter Cantata. PolyPhonics will perform Ernest Bloch’s Sacred Service.
Cal Poly’s Arab Music Ensemble plays the PAC on Saturday, March 14 (7:30 p.m.; tickets at pacslo.org). Expect examples of the “muwashshah” genre.
The Cal Poly Symphony’s Winter Concert comes to the PAC on Sunday, March 15 (3 p.m.; tickets at pacslo.org). The concert showcases winners of the symphony’s Solo Competition.
Live music at Vix
What used to be the Village of Arroyo Grande’s F. McLintock’s is now called Vix Creek Saloon and is celebrating its one-year anniversary. The owners—Victor Albarran and son Vic Jr., hence the name “Vix”—are now bringing in live music, and this Friday, March 13, you can hear Grammy-winner Louie Ortega (6 to 9 p.m.).
Ortega played with the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Texas Tornados among others, and as a solo artist he delivers a blend of Tex-Mex, rock, blues, and folk music.
“Vic Sr. was a long-time chef at F. McLintock’s prior to taking over the restaurant,” Brett Trudeau of Classic Entertainment explained. “Both Vics are really good guys and are committed to having live music at least once a week.”
The menu looks chock-full of comfort food, so bring your appetite.
Get classy
If you’re looking for a sophisticated venue to enjoy quality music in an intimate setting with craft cocktails and small plates, check out Anderson Social (951 Monterey St., SLO). From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, it serves espresso and patisseries, but Thursday through Sunday nights, it hosts live music events.
This week, guitarist-composer Tom Bethke & Friends perform on Thursday, March 12, through Sunday, March 15 (doors at 5, live music at 6:30 p.m.; $10 at the door).
Bethke spent most of his professional career working in Los Angeles with folks like Sir James Galway, Joel Gray, Jewel, Jan Hammer, Van Dyke Parks, Katharine McPhee, Najee, Micheal Bolton, Thelma Houston, Bernadette Peters, Henry Mancini, Les McCann, Gary Morris, Juice Newton, Steve Wariner, Joe Williams, Michael Wolff, and many more.
Visit anderson.social/music to see what’s coming up next weekend.
New CD alert!
Local duo The Taproots is back with a new nine-song album called Comedy of Fools, and like their first—2022’s Tales of Wonderland—it’s another collection of well-penned Americana songs featuring songwriter-in-chief Tom Walters (acoustic guitar and mandolin) and Nichole Cassingham’s (ukulele) perfectly matched voices.
Whether Walters’ voice is taking lead on tracks like “Bourbon Street” and “I Don’t Believe” or if Cassingham’s on lead like on “Monterey,” these two sing well together, and Walters knows melody and how to write a hooky chorus.
“Our next show is at Sycamore Springs (in the Secret Garden) on Sunday, March 15 (3 to 6 p.m.; all ages; free),” Walters said. “We are working to set up an album release show.”
When it happens, I’ll let you know. Listen and download at taprootsmusic.com. ∆
Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.
This article appears in March 12-19, 2026.