A Sonic Celebration: Unforgettable Events by Cal Poly Arts
Join us as Cal Poly Arts brings a sensational array of performances to San Luis Obispo, featuring the captivating sounds of The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, the dynamic partnership of Conrad Tao & Caleb Teicher, the electrifying Vieux Farka Touré, the inspiring TINA - The Tina Turner Musical, the elegant organist Amanda Mole, the legendary Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite, and the participatory Choir! Choir! Choir! Get ready to experience a journey through diverse musical traditions, innovative collaborations, and unforgettable performances that promise to leave audiences both entertained and inspired.
Formed in 1985 as the antidote to mindless pop, egocentric rock, and the indulgent, bluster of the music business, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain donned black tuxedos, and began giving ‘concerts’ in tiny rooms above old pubs.
Four decades (and 400,000,000 plucks) later they’re still thrilling audiences with their off-beat humour and four-stringed virtuosity from Tasmania to the Arctic Circle, Windsor Castle to Carnegie Hall.
Apr 2, 2025
Cal Poly Arts
San Luis Obispo, CA · Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
Counterpoint is a collaboration between pianist and composer Conrad Tao and choreographer and dancer Caleb Teicher. The duo explore the dichotomy of their different perspectives and artistic practices, expanding their individual expressive capacity through a collective experience. Harmonic, rhythmic, and theatrical counterpoint between the artists seeks to map out constellations linking their disparate traditions, driving the imagination and opening the heart.
Apr 8, 2025
Cal Poly Arts
San Luis Obispo, CA · Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
Often referred to as “The Hendrix of the Sahara”, Vieux Farka Touré is a singer, composer, and guitarist from Niafunké, Mali. His live performances are highly energized and Vieux is known for dazzling crowds with his speed and dexterity on the guitar, referencing elements of rock, Latin music, and other African influences to captivate all audiences in spite of any language barriers (though Vieux does speak 8 languages).
Apr 18, 2025
Cal Poly Arts
San Luis Obispo, CA · Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
7 - 8 May, 2025
Cal Poly Arts
San Luis Obispo, CA · Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
Hailed as a rising star, Amanda Mole is quickly earning a reputation as one of the leading concert organists of her generation. Her performances have been described as “elegant, lucid” (The American Organist), and having an “excellent balance of technical accuracy, rhythm, and structure” (The Diapason).
May 22, 2025
Cal Poly Arts
San Luis Obispo, CA · Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Elvin Bishop has been performing his rollicking brand of front porch blues for over 50 years. Grammy-winner and Blues Music Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Musselwhite is one of music’s most important active blues musicians. Together, they’ll share the stage for a stripped-down set of American roots music—a journey through rock, blues, and folk from two of music’s most engaging band leaders.
May 23, 2025
Cal Poly Arts
San Luis Obispo, CA · Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs of all time and you’re invited!
May 30, 2025
Cal Poly Arts
San Luis Obispo, CA · Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
The upcoming events at Cal Poly Arts are a testament to the power of music to connect people across cultures and backgrounds. From the whimsical notes of the ukulele to the soulful strains of the blues, each performance promises to be a unique experience. As you mark your calendars, prepare for a journey through sound that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and the joy of live performance. Don't miss the chance to be part of these remarkable events that will surely resonate long after the final note is played.
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