The Basin Street Regulars Hot Jazz Club has a terrific headliner for its upcoming concert this Sunday, June 28, at the Pismo Vets Hall: the LA-based swing jazz quartet San Lyon (jam session at 11, concert from 12:30 to 4 p.m.; all ages; $15 at my805tix.com).
“San Lyon is a Los Angeles-based swing jazz quartet,” Basin Street Regulars Hot Jazz Club publicist Rhonda Cardinal explained. “Their music is a mix of early 20th century Parisian Gypsy swing and American jazz standards as well as original vintage inspired songs.”
If you visit their YouTube channel, you’ll find sparkling renditions of songs like “Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone” (1930), “All of Me” (1931), “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter” (1935), “I Wish You Love” (1942), and “J’attendrai” (1936).
All four members are incredible musicians. Lead vocalist Paige Herschell also plays melodica, kazoo, and snare drum. Hailing from San Antonio, she’s an accomplished actor with 30 film and TV credits.
Katie Cavera is a multi-instrumentalist adept at bass, banjo, and guitar. She’s also got an amazing voice, and she’s a short-film maker from Indiana with a dozen films.
Jenna Colombet is from Lyon, France, on standup bass, violin, and snare drum. She also plays electric bass in the rock band Thou Shall Doubt. All three of these ladies sing amazing vocal harmonies together.
Dani Vargas from Santiago, Chile, rounds out the band on guitar and vocals. He’s a great fingerpicking player.
Formed in 2019, the quartet has recorded five albums, including a Christmas record. Their newest, San Lyon and Friends, is a collection of 12 originals. Everything they do is so good!
The True Stories, a SLO County traditional jazz band, will open the show. Led by trumpet player Andrew Chermak, expect an eclectic mix of red-hot jazz, ballads and Latin influences inspired by their vocalist and guitarist Maria Luzuriaga. Other members include Mitch Latting (washboard), Ron Phillips (trombone), Charlotte Belyea (sax), Terry Handy (double bass), Andre Copher (percussion), and Zachary Zeman (tuba).
Gotta love a tuba.
Reggae-palooza at the beach
Good Vibez and Otter Productions Inc. present a stack of reggae artists at Avila Beach Golf Resort on Sunday, June 28 (doors at 4 p.m., show at 5; all ages; $71.41 general at tixr.com or $203.10 beach balcony), including headliner Iration, who’s touring in support of their new album, Where It All Began.
“It’s a nod to the records we grew up listening to, the islands that shaped us, and the feeling that made us want to make music together; 2026 is the year we’re bringing it back,” the band announced. “Were hitting the road with our longtime friends Tribal Seeds for our Where It All Began summer tour. New set list. New music. New energy. This one’s for the fans! Let’s take it back to where it all began.”
Formed in Isla Vista more than two decades ago, the alt-reggae and pop act boasts members with deep-rooted island influences and a Hawaii upbringing. The band’s amassed more than 1 billion streams, topped Billboard charts, and has become a beloved reggae-rock band.
Also appearing are Tribal Seeds, Artikal Sound System, and Tunnel Vision.
Country rocker
Good Medicine and Numbskull only have one local show lined up this week. They’re bringing Stephen Styles to Club Car Bar on Saturday, June 27 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $16.17 at goodmedicinepresents.com). The Plow House recording artist is touring in support pf his new EP, Burn.
The son of Wayne Moore, bassist for the famed ’60s group Nashville West, Styles wanted his latest batch of songs to reflect on his life—stories, places, people that come from his upbringing, so he recorded it in a hometown studio in Santa Ynez. If you like country and Southern rock, don’t miss it.
Locals, a freebie, and female Led Zep
The Siren’s swinging for the fences this week with some great shows starting with a twofer with two award-winning local acts, Vince Cimo’s Hot Fire and Carbon City Lights on Friday, June 26 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $11.62 presale at tixr.com or $15 at the door). Vince Cimo and his cadre of super talented musicians blend modern funk with elements of electronic music. Carbon City Lights is a ripping indie alt-rock band led by talented singer-songwriter Michael Venia.
“It’ll be a night of big sound as we’re a six-piece indie rock band featuring cello and keys, and Vince Cimo’s Hot Fire is a nine-piece high-energy funk band featuring a horn section,” Venia said.
Hailing from Cambria, Moonstone Band plays a free matinee show on Saturday, June 27 (2 to 5 p.m.; 21-and-older). The group of seasoned musicians plays classic rock covers and some originals.
“We stay true to the original songs that made them popular, and we create a sound that resonates with people at our shows because of the emotional connections they have with the songs,” the band announced.
Also on Saturday, June 27, in the evening, Ultra, an ’80s and ’90s cover band, will play a dance party (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $8.45 presale at tixr.com or $10 at the door). Expect to hear songs by INXS, The Police, Oasis, The Cure, Stone Temple Pilots, Depeche Mode, Simple Minds, Tears for Fears, Modern English, REM, Smash Mouth, Coldplay, The Clash, Nirvana, U2, Foo Fighters, Jesus Jones, and more.
An evening with Zepparella, an all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band, returns on Thursday, July 2 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $29.59 resale at tixr.com). These four incredible performers pay respectful homage to one of the greatest rock bands in history.
“How to honor the legacy of a band deemed sacred?” their bio asks. “To tread on holy ground is perilous and must be done with the intent and spirit of a disciple—pay attention to the intricacies of the magic, explore the far ends of the innovation, strive for ever-growing ability, and let the purity of the love for the music drive it all.”
Psyche jam and lighting your fire
SLO Brew Live at Rod & Hammer Rock kicks off the weekend with The Great North Special on Friday, June 26 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $27.21 at ticketweb.com). The SoCal jam band fuses country-blues, psych-rock, and funk-soul. The guitar, organ, and keyboard driven group delivers harmony vocals and a feel-good vibe.
The Ultimate Doors: Tribute to The Doors is up on Saturday, June 27 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $29.27 at ticketweb.com). Hear favs like “Riders on the Storm,” “People are Strange,” “Backdoor Man,” “L.A. Woman,” and more. They play period-correct instruments amplified through vintage gear to re-create The Doors’ unmistakable tones.
Credit: PHOTO COURTESY OF MANUEL THE BAND
Music al fresco
The second Concerts in the Plaza show opens with neo-soul singer Colleen Rhatigan at 5 p.m. followed by SoCal-inspired pop rock headliner Manuel the Band from 6 to 8 p.m. in the SLO Mission Plaza on Friday, June 26. As always, it’s free, family-friendly fun with refreshments available for purchase.
Rhatigan’s lyrics often reflect on struggles with mental health and painful relationships. She’s currently finishing up recording her first single, “Lotus.”
Manuel the Band hails from Long Beach and makes indie pop sounds with horns, pedal steel, and guitars.
Ready to Climb Ev’ry Mountain?
Credit: PHOTO COURTESY OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S THE SOUND OF MUSIC SING-A-LONG
If you love The Sound of Music and you like to sing, Nederlander Concerts has the perfect event for you when Vina Robles Amphitheatre hosts Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long on Saturday, June 27 (doors at 6:30, the film starts at 8 p.m.; all ages; $24 to $106 at ticketmaster.com).
“Grab your lederhosen, practice your best Maria von Trapp impression, and get ready to enjoy Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long, featuring a screening of the newly restored 4K version of the smash-hit 1965 movie musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with on-screen lyrics,” Nederlander announced.
So many great songs! “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Sixteen Going On Seventeen,” “The Lonely Goatherd,” and “The Sound of Music”—the film won five Academy Awards in 1966, including Best Picture. ∆
Contact Arts Editor Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.
This article appears in June 25 – July 2, 2026.
