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Briston Maroney performing new music from his latest album “JIMMY” at the Laguna Lake Stage at Shabang Music Festival on day two, May 3.

Shabang: Day 2 in photos

Lindsay McKee and McKenna Zolty May 4, 2025

On the final day of Shabang Music Festival, the annual anticipated alternative and house music in San Luis Obispo opened doors at 2 p.m. Three Stages offered music ranging from the Laguna Lake Stage, hosting...

Mind’s Eye lead singer Vince Lopez interacting with audience members at the barricade at Shabang Music Festival on May 2.

Shabang: Day 1 in photos

Lindsay McKee and McKenna Zolty May 3, 2025

The Cuestonian was on scene to cover Day 1 of the Shabang Music Festival. 

All the members of Toad taken on March 21, 2025. Photo courtesy of the band Toad

Meet Toad: From downtown bars to Shabang stage

Lindsay McKee, Multimedia Editor May 2, 2025

Almost a month ago, hundreds of people crowded the barricades of the Fremont Theater stage with signs and homemade t-shirts, waiting for the final band to play their 15-minute set for the 3rd Annual Battle...

The annual student art show features student artwork from the 2024-2025 academic year. The exhibition ranges from different art mediums including ceramics, photography, painting, drawing, printmaking and graphic/digital design at the Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery on the Cuesta College campus.

Cuesta student projects shine at annual art show

McKenna Zolty, Arts + Entertainment Editor April 30, 2025

The Cuesta College annual student art show exhibition has opened at the Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery. The exhibition features a 57-piece showcase of different mediums from Cuesta’s art students over...

Actor Taylor Chambers and violinist Miles Kennedy rehearsing a scene with singing during tech week for “Treasure Island” on April 27, 2025.

‘Treasure Island’ opens its doors at Cuesta in May

Lindsay McKee, Multimedia Editor April 29, 2025

Cuesta College’s production of “Treasure Island” is currently finishing up tech week before opening its doors starting May 9 at CPAC.  The experimental theater production will run two weekends,...

The Cuestonian x KGUR Radio present The Shabang 2025 Preview Podcast

The Cuestonian x KGUR Radio present The Shabang 2025 Preview Podcast

Lindsay McKee and McKenna Zolty April 25, 2025

The Cuestonian teamed up with KGUR, Cuesta College's student radio station, to create the Shabang 2025 Preview podcast. Multimedia Editor Lindsay McKee and Arts + Entertainment Editor McKenna Zolty share...

Toad receives their $1,000 in the Fremont Theater stage after winning the majority vote at the end of the night for Battle of the Bands.

REVIEW: Toad wins Battle of the Bands SLO

McKenna Zolty, Arts + Entertainment Editor April 8, 2025

Shabang Music Festival held the third-annual Battle of the Bands at Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo on April 4. Five bands performed for the chance to win $1,000 and to play at Shabang. Performers included...

Drag queen Princess Rose Toad performs to “Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan during Cuesta College annual Pride Drag Show at CPAC on April 3. Audience members were seated in general admission alongside performers. “I’m really proud of this performance and what I did. It’s so much fun and I love Chappell Roan ‘Pink Pony Club,’” Princess Rose Toad said.

A fierce performance by Cuesta College’s Pride Club

McKenna Zolty, Arts + Entertainment Editor April 7, 2025

The Cuesta College Pride Club showcased local drag queens in its spring semester Cuesta Pride Drag Show on April 3 on Cuesta’s CPAC main stage. The audience was seated on the main stage with the options...

The Cuesta Jazz ensemble performs at Cuesta’s CPAC. Photo courtesy of Jamie Soja and Joan Hurwit

Andy Martin returns to CPAC for 40th Anniversary Jazz Festival

Lindsay McKee, Multimedia Editor March 6, 2025

Cuesta College’s Performing Arts Center (CPAC) kicks off its 40th Anniversary Jazz Festival with a concert on Friday at 8 p.m. The festival will not only have performances from Cuesta’s big band, local...

The Human Library event features “readers” listening to the “human books” experience at Cuesta College Library on March 6, 2024. Photo courtesy of Cuesta College

Human Library returns to Cuesta College

McKenna Zolty March 4, 2025

The Human Library returns to Cuesta College Library on March 5 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Human Library is a non-profit organization that engages individuals in a safe space to share their personal...

Sunroom performing at Shabang’s Laguna Lake Stage on May 3, 2024 at Dairy Creek Golf Course.

Shabang 2025 lineup released

McKenna Zolty and Lindsay McKee February 22, 2025

Shabang Live Arts and Music Festival has released the lineup for the two-day festival on May 2 and 3 at Dairy Creek Golf Course in San Luis Obispo.  Shabang will have headliners each night for house...

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