The San Luis Obispo Symphony announces the return of Pops-by-the-Sea on Saturday, August 31 at the Avila Beach Golf Resort with Woodstock on the West Coast, a 50th Anniversary Celebration. The Symphony, under the direction of conductor Andrew Sewell, will pay tribute to the historic Woodstock weekend that musically shaped a generation a half-century ago.
To capture the essence of this iconic event, the Symphony will join forces with concert presenter Jeans ‘n Classics to perform the unforgettable music of: Crosby, Still & Nash, The Who, Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, Jefferson Airplane, and more!
For nearly 25 years, the San Luis Obispo Symphony’s family-friendly Pops-by-the-Sea concerts have entertained thousands of music lovers on the Central Coast. This year’s event honors that tradition and offers the community an afternoon by the sea of sun, fun, and great music.
Save the date! Tickets will go on sale on June 1, 2019 with lawn tickets and VIP seating available. For more information, visit slosymphony.org.
About the San Luis Obispo Symphony
For almost 60 years, the San Luis Obispo Symphony has enhanced the cultural landscape of the Central Coast. The orchestra’s Concerts in the Cohan series is an anchor for the city’s state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center. Through its Music Education programs, the Symphony transforms the lives of hundreds of children each year. Boosting classroom education, San Luis Obispo Symphony-trained teachers visit schools throughout the county to provide hands-on musical learning to kids, as well as before- and after-school beginning string programs. The Youth Symphony offers beginning, intermediate and advanced student musicians’ opportunities to learn, expand their musical skills and perform in concerts throughout the year. For more, visit slosymphony.org.