The San Luis Obispo Blues Society
presents
BLUES! SOUL! FUNK!
3 EXCEPTIONAL CENTRAL COAST BANDS
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026 . SLO VET’S HALL . DOORS OPEN 6:30 . $25!*
WROCKENFOOSE!
Blazin’ hot 7-piece band
from Monterey performing the finest New Orleans flavored blues gumbo with a funky lean.
Wrockinfoose is led by Luca Fredrickson who spent five years in the legendary Walter “Wolfman” Washington’s Roadmasters band, has also backed up acclaimed Tower of Power vocalist. Lenny Williams on his most recent tours and was in the well-respected Pontiax Blues Band out of Santa Barbara.
“Wrockinfoose is for listeners and dancers who appreciate a good funky bass, a gritty soul vocal, with the down home feel of a crisp rhythm section, warm B-3 organ and piano, topped with soaring guitar leads.”
The Monterey Herald
ALSO PERFORMING
Leslie and The Soul Shakers
Leslie and the Soul Shakers bring a deep-rooted R&B and soul sound that’s impossible to sit still when you hear the band’s tight grooves, and those feel-good rhythms and the powerhouse of Leslie’s vocals.
This high-energy, dance-heavy band delivers music that hits the heart and moves the body, soaked in timeless soul.
Dorian Michael (guitar) Leslie Rogers (vocals), Bayley Bagby (guitar), Dean Giles (drums), Billy Baxmeyer (bass).
Opening the Show at 7 PM
The Blues Asylum
A Central Coast local favorite, The Blues Asylum is a rockin’ blues band of seasoned musicians.
Demi Solorio (drums), Richard Manuputy (vocals/guitar), Gary Steinmann (bass), Michael Melchione (guitar),
David Wolff (harp)
PreSale Ticket Price for Our April, 2026 Show
$25*
(*plus $1.80 processing fee. Total price: $26.80)
$35 CASH ONLY at the door
Bringing the Blues to the Central Coast
for over 30 Years!
Laissez les bons temps rouler.
Our April concert event will be dedicated to the memory of Blues Society legend, Bill “Boogie King” Newell. xo
After four decades as our Master of Ceremony, and as a member of the San Luis Obispo Blues Society Board, Boogie’s sparkly, quirky, fun personality will be missed by many.
Bill requested in lieu of cards or flowers, a donation be made to the SLO Blues Society.
7 pm - 10 pm
Doors open at 6:30
Beer & Wine
(CASH ONLY)
21 and over
A Memorable Evening
of Exceptional
Live Music
and Dancing!
Location
San Luis Obispo Vet’s Hall
801 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo
(free parking)