THANK YOU LOS OSOS!

Y0U WERE Diggin’ deep to help our Los Osos Neighbors affected by the January weather events!

WE’LL POST AN UPDATE ON HOW MUCH WE RAISED FOR OUR NEIGHBORS ONCE THE TALLY IS IN.

HERE ARE A FEW THINGS IN THE WAY OF A RECAP:

KSBY COVERAGE:

Join us for a BIG afternoon of music, fun, and community - as we raise funds to help our neighbors affected by the extraordinary weather events of January, 2023.

Sunday, February 26, 2023 • South Bay Community Center, Los Osos.

12:00 Noon to 6:00PM • FREE • All Ages welcome

*** DOORS OPEN AT 11:30AM! ***

This free / all ages event will raise funds to help the 25 households affected in this disaster. FEMA will be taking care of some of the damage, but much help is needed to help these folks get back to their regularly scheduled programming and enjoy living in a clean, whole house again.

Donations are being collected by South Bay Seniors People Helping People, a fantastic local aid organization who has been in regular touch with these residents and offering aid in the way of funds, temporary housing, food, and more. They have conducted needs assessments are are discreetly getting the money where it’s most needed.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Thanks for your support! Let’s get our neighbors back in their houses!

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE:

11:30 - doors open

12:00 - B & the Hive

1:15 - Strange Cake

2:30 - Carbon City Lights

3:45 - Zongo All-Stars

5:00 - MinINova

6:00 - Thank you & good evening!

MAJOR SPONSORS

THE LINEUP:

B & The Hive

With every beat, Los Osos’s own B & the Hive's ethereal blend of Alternative Rock & Indie Pop, pulses with heart and soul. Both modern and timeless, this California raised band conjures beloved artists of the past, while continually forging a path uniquely their own. From guitar driven anthems, to moody pop mantras and hook-laden melodies, there is a conscious undercurrent of stirring lyrics which deeply move the listener and leave them wanting more.

For nearly a decade, B & the Hive’s founding members and co-songwriters, Brianna Lee & Josh Barrett have existed purely to make music from the soul. Drawing from early inspiration (The Cure, Radiohead, Fleetwood Mac), their sound relates to the current realm of artists (Sharon Van Etten, Big Thief, Warpaint) and remains ever-evolving. The combined talents and direction of Josh (producer/bass/multi-instrumentalist) and stunning vocals and stage presence of Brianna, armed with a powerful cast of musicians, culminates in a dynamic and exhilarating live show, that captivates audiences wherever they perform.

Strange Cake

With deep Los Osos roots, Strange Cake is a hot new incarnation of veteran players serving up some super funky jam/funk tunes.

Carbon City Lights

Carbon City Lights is an alternative rock band based in San Luis Obispo. Their sound blends folk, pop, and rock. Frontman, Michael Venia, was a contestant on Season 21 of NBC’s hit show, the Voice. Listeners appreciate the authenticity that comes from Venia’s lyrics and shines through in his powerful vocals. The band’s live performances are fun and energetic, and feature extended jams with tight rhythm and dueling guitars. Carbon City Lights started as a solo project by singer-songwriter, Michael Venia, in 2010 in Toronto, and morphed into a full band in 2018. Their music rings with influences of Dave Matthews Band, Pearl Jam, and Coldplay.

BAND MEMBERS:

Michael Venia - Vocals/Guitar
Bret Heenan - Lead Guitar
Dan Hernandez - Bass Guitar
Bob Liepman aka Cello Bob - Cello
Howard Emmons - Drums

Zongo All-Stars

Born in 2007 right here in Los Osos, Zongo All-Stars have been lighting up dance floors and keeping smiles on faces ever since. The all original Afro-Caribbean sound blends horns, percussion, steel drum, and the tightest rhythm section on the Central Coast.

A Los Osos event like this wouldn’t be complete without them, so we’re quite pleased to welcome them to the Diggin’ Deep Stage. Don’t forget your dance shoes!

MiniNova

We’re breaking out the big guns here, and excited to have Mini Nova join us for this special occasion!

Mininova is a 4-piece latin/jazz/funk explosion of rhythm and melody that is danceable and sophisticated. Led by Scott Martin on sax from the band War and Kenny Lee Lewis on guitar from The Steve Miller Band, the band features both original and cover music from iconic latin and jazz artists, and also latin rock and R&B covers from bands like Santana, War, Steve Miller Band, Ray Charles, and blues standards. Jim Stromberg delivers a percussion performance that sounds like three people playing at once and bassist David Keif provides the foundation on bass. You won’t be able to sit still!