Who’s performing at Vina Robles this summer? SLO County amphitheater announces multiple acts
The long days and warm nights of summer are still a few months off, but Vina Robles Amphitheatre is already busy booking acts for one of San Luis Obispo County’s top performance venues, including classic rock concerts, retro tours, a comedy show and more.
Chicago, one of the most influential rock groups of the 20th century, will perform on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
The 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have charted a Top 40 hit in six consecutive decades — the first American rock group to do so — and have released 38 studio albums during that time.
The band behind “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday In The Park,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” and many other hits has toured every year without fail since the beginning, still featuring original band members Robert Lamm on keyboards and vocals, Lee Loughnane on trumpet and vocals and James Pankow on trombone.
Tickets start at $69.85 for general admission lawn seating and are on sale at ChicagoTheBand.com.
Comedy tour to make stop at Vina Robles
Stand-up comedian, actress, author and podcaster Anjelah Johnson-Reyes — made famous over a decade ago through a viral stand-up bit on YouTube — will perform at Vina Robles in August.
Johnson-Reyes will perform in San Luis Obispo County on Saturday, Aug. 2, as part of a 150-show tour running into 2026.
Johnson-Reyes is know for family-friendly standup, with her newest act focusing on her family life following the birth of her first child, according to the release.
“Family reunions are all about coming together — laughing, eating, drinking, catching up, and remarking on how everyone has changed – and that’s exactly how my shows feel,’” Johnson-Reyes said in the announcement.
Tickets will go on sale via Ticketmaster starting Friday, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m.
’80s-themed tour coming to SLO County
Lost 80s Live, a retro tour featuring top bands and performers of the 1980s, will come to Vina Robles on Friday, Aug. 29.
A Flock of Seagulls — of “I Ran” and “A Space Age Love Song” fame — will play their top hits alongside a handful of other ’80s acts, according to a news release.
Other acts in the tour include General Public, Big Country, The Vapors, The Icicle Works, Josie Cotton, Belouis Some, China Crisis and The Polecats, according to the release.
Tickets start at $75 for lawn seating and run up to $114 for a regular adult ticket, available via Ticketmaster.
Music of the ’60s, ’70s coming to Paso Robles
Another nostalgic tour will make its way to Paso Robles in July.
The Happy Together Tour will come to Vina Robles on Sunday, July 13, featuring a lineup of five ‘60s and ‘70s bands, according to a news release from the venue.
Hosted by The Turtles, the summer tour will feature Jay and the Americans, Little Anthony, former Paul Revere & The Raiders lead singer Mark Lindsay, The Vogues and The Cowsills in one night, according to the release.
Tickets run from $25 to $106 and are available via Ticketmaster.
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Los Tucanes de Tijuana coming in May
One international act has been announced so far for this summer’s slate: regional Mexican group Los Tucanes de Tijuana, led by Mario Quintero Lara.
The Tijuana, Mexico-based group has played shows for nearly four decades, primarily performing corridos and cumbia-norteña, according to a news release from Vina Robles.
Outside of the United States, the group has achieved commercial and critical success, selling 20 million albums worldwide and collecting 34 gold and 30 platinum records, according to the release. The group won a Latin Grammy in 2012, and has received five Grammy nominations, nine Lo Nuestro Awards and multiple BMI Awards.
Los Tucanes de Tijuana will perform Friday, May 2.
Tickets run from $71 to $180 and are available via Ticketmaster.
Joe Bonamassa set to perform
Blues and rock performer Joe Bonamassa will stop in San Luis Obispo County during a limited summer amphitheater tour that will kick off July 31 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
The four-time Grammy nominee and four-time Blues Music Award winner will play Vina Robles on Friday, Aug. 1, the second stop of the tour, according to a news release from Vina Robles.
Tickets run from $106 to $183 and are available via Ticketmaster.
