Krush 92.5 Podcast Network

Join us at beautiful Avila Beach Resort on Saturday, September 27th! Chef Andre Kibrik is back for a second year with his I Love To Cater brand, competing for your vote and the top spot! His cooking journey started just 7 short years ago and was inspired by his family. He's now catering events big and small across the Central Coast. His strategy for winning - not one but TWO Mac recipes for us to enjoy! Book Chef Andrei at ilovetocater.com. Grab your Mac & Cheese Fest tickets at themacandcheesefest.com.

As they headline this Saturday at the 12 Annual Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival, Young The Giant celebrates the release of their ‘In The Open Volume One' EP and a tour of the US that kicks off just days after their stop here on the Central Coast. Enjoy this hang time with lead vocalist and songwriter Sameer Gadhia! Chart-topping and critically acclaimed rock band Young the Giant is known for their dynamic performances and genre-defying sound. With multi-platinum selling hits like “Cough Syrup”, “My Body”, and “Mind Over Matter”, their anthemic melodies and powerful lyrics have captivated audiences with more than 1.8 billion music streams and over 2.9 million tickets sold worldwide. 5 more sleeps to Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival at Castoro Cellars! Grab your Whale Rock tickets at whalerockmusicfestival.com Find More on Young The Giant at youngthegiant.com

Catching up with IMVA ahead of a big weekend including Downtown SLO's Concerts in the Plaza this Friday, 8/29! In recent years, their R&B/Soul jams and live show have taken SLO county by storm with epic grooves and from the heart songwriting. Front man KB and vocalist Ava Ulloa drop in to share some tunes from their H.A.R. album and Suz tries to get the tea on guests and surprises in store for the community at ‘Concerts' this week. Enjoy some hang time with and get into the IMVA vibes! Don't miss their Saturday set at this year's Whalerock Music & Arts Festival (9/13 + 9/14) at Castoro Cellars too! Check out IMVA on your favorite socials and streaming platforms and at imvaslo.com Concerts in the Plaza lives at downtownslo.com Grab your Whalerock tix at whalerockmusicandartsfestival.com

Local singer-songwriter @kennytaylormusic has been holed up at Laurel Lane Studios doing some work for the past few years alongside producer @damoncastillo and a cool list of local players including his son, Oliver! We look ahead to Spring for a full album drop (including vinyl!) but today sees the release ‘BrainCell', the first single out of this new project. Out and streaming now!

With just one month to go time for Whalerock, we revisit our fair time conversations with owner Niels Udsen and winemakers Tom Meyers and Craig Reed! This chat spans the history and award winning offerings of all the fun Udsen family owned and operated options on Bethel Rd in Templeton - Castoro Cellars, Bethel Rd Distillery & Winery and Whalerock Music & Arts Festival coming up September 13-14 featuring sets from Young The Giant, Shane Smith & The Saints, Margo Price and tons more! castorocellars.com betherddistillery.com whalerockmusicfest.com

Meet Vinyl Vineyards in Paso Robles – Wine, Glamping, Music - All with the mission to bring people closer to nature, music and fine wine. Jeff & Dina Hevert are a super down to earth couple with passions and dreams that reach for the stars...or the “Starman”, if you will...and it landed them in Paso Robles on a grand adventure in business and community connection. Think wine country relaxation all at your own pace and with a killer soundtrack. From a “Sip & Spin” tasting that pairs any one of many vinyl records with their own award winning wines to a full unplug, recharge and tune in experience in their vineyard campground complete with music themed vintage trailers to RV and camp sites to vacation rentals, Vinyl Vineyards is a true destination for both adventure and tranquility. And, the owners are just the coolest! Check out more at vinylvin.com. The Paso Wine Hour is presented by The Krush 92.5 and Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. Explore more on all things Paso Wine at pasowine.com.

Learn about how Graveyard Vineyards works with AMA Waterways to send their wine club on the most amazing river cruises of Europe and beyond!

New Krush Lounge!

Aaron Bergh from Calwise Spirits Company talks about the Paso Robles Distillery Trail, open this weekend August 8-11, 2025.

Laetitia Winery is back in local hands! Get the story and what's happening now at one of SLO County's historic wineries!

The Le Vigne Winery team joined us at the fair ahead of the SLO County Wine Awards where they accepted the 2025 Winery of the Year award! Enjoy our conversations about the award winning wines, amazing cheese pairings and more! The Krush 92-5 would like to thank our 2025 fair partners! AMA Waterways - Plan your European river cruise now at AMAwaterways.com. 15 Degrees C Wine Bar & Restaurant. On the fairgrounds with us every July AND serving deliciousness year round on Broad Street in SLO and at 15cwine.com. Hear more of our fair time conversations at Krush925.com. On Apple Podcasts, subscribe to The Krush 92-5 Podcast Network.

Two Paso Wine legends joined us at the fair! Thank you to Gary Eberle and Tobin James for a special day full of great stories and award winning wines and an amazing throwback bottle of 1987 Cab that they made together back in the day! Ali with 15 Degrees C (who used to work for Gary!) and Paso Wine's Chris Taranto joined in on the fun too! The Krush 92-5 would like to thank our 2025 fair partners! AMA Waterways - Plan your European river cruise now at AMAwaterways.com. 15 Degrees C Wine Bar & Restaurant. On the fairgrounds with us every July AND serving deliciousness year round on Broad Street in SLO and at 15cwine.com. Hear more of our fair time conversations at Krush 92-5 dot com. On Apple Podcasts, subscribe to The Krush 92-5 Podcast Network.

Hot 45 returns to Downtown SLO's Concerts in the Plaza presented by Sunset Honda, THIS Friday, July 11! - Mission Plaza: ----5P: Opening Act: Ras Danny | roots reggae ----6P Main Act: Hot 45 | R&B ----All Ages, free admission, food and drinks for purchase from Firestone Walker, Region Wine Bar, SLO Cider, Woodstocks Pizza and Nick The Greek ----Sponsored by Miller Event Management - Afterparty @ Libertine Brewing ----8:30P: Funk Junket | African funk/Latin jazz ----21+, no cover, food and drinks for purchase - More Info: downtownslo.com

Suzanne caught up with Daphne Bremner of Wines & Steins along with Scholarship Winner, Agnes Herman. This recent Nipomo High School graduate will be attending Cal Poly to study Wine & Vit with a focus in Enology with a little help from this awesome local non-profit group. About Wines and Steins: Established in 1979, Wines and Steins is an organization to educate and support home wine and beer makers. The club hosts guest speakers who share their knowledge of viticulture, enology and brew mastery with the members. The club also provides pruning, shoot thinning, and vineyard equipment operation seminars. Wines and Steins also currently maintains the wine grapes located at the Paso Robles Event Center as a training and education site for the public. Find out more about the org and the scholarship program at winesandsteins.org.

Vince Cimo's Hot Fire shared a brand new "Suzclusive" track with Suzanne called Phantom Family this morning! Hear it live at Mission Plaza tomorrow evening! Don't miss Downtown SLO's Concerts in the Plaza presented by Sunset Honda! THIS Friday, June 27 - Mission Plaza: ----5P: Opening Act: Holding Pattern | acoustic indie ----6P Main Act: Vince Cimo's Hot Fire | funk ----All Ages, free admission, food and drinks for purchase from Firestone Walker, Region Wine Bar, SLO Cider, Woodstocks Pizza and Nick The Greek ----Sponsored by Harvey's Honey Huts - Afterparty @ Libertine Brewing ----8:30P: Club DV8 | dance/pop/rock ----21+, no cover, food and drinks for purchase - More Info: downtownslo.com

Pepper dives into exciting changes for Vina Robles. Meet Carson Benham, Nina Leschinsky, and Leslie Renaud.

I caught up with local singer-songwriter, Ynana Rose as she gears up for her single release party this Friday, May 9 at Sonic Milk Studios in Cambria. We've followed Ynana's story for about 6 years now and have seen and heard so much genuine humanness from her along the way. With her personal, heartfelt lyricism and the wonderful arrangements behind them, Ynana Rose has brought such beautiful music to our local scene picking up some New Times Music Awards along the way. In the past few years, she's been heading up a local artist support and idea sharing group known as The Feminine Collective. (IG: @thefemininecollectiveslo). Ynana has given so much of herself to our community. Give a little back and grab a ticket for her release party! Enjoy this new, very intimate cover of Fleetwood Mac's 1975 hit, Landslide and lots of other gems from her catalog. It's going to be a performance to remember with Yana backed by a group of amazing musicians, including her son Luca on piano. He's also featured on this new track with his own piano arrangement adding such a special layer to an overall amazing recording produced by Rob Vermuelen of Robbo Music. Tickets available here: my805tix.com/e/ynanarosesonicmilk Watch the Landslide music video made at Sonic Milk Studios with film making by Kyle & Carlos Plummer of SuperImage, Ltd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOricDpNYh0 All things Yana Rose here: ynanarose.com #YnanaRose #Landslide #LocalLove

Colin Dean and Katelyn Schiavone of Live Oak Music Festival, June 13-15, 2025. Tix and Camping on sale now for Father's Day Weekend!

This month, we caught up with Krista Smith of Paso Wine along with some fun winery friends - Paul Lopez with LOPAI Cellars and Nancy Hoffman with Hoyt Family Vineyards. Both wineries have a family owned and operated vibe and are bringing their special styles to Paso Wine Fest this year. You'll find LOPAI Cellars at the Paso Wine Fest Winemaker Dinner at Region SLO and Hoyt Family Vineyards at the new Paired Paso event! Both wineries will also be at the Grand Tasting! Paso Wine Fest presented by STRAUSS May 15-18. Full details at pasowine.com. Enter to WIN Grand Tasting tix! Text GRAND to the Krush Textline at 805-903-1974! #pasowinefest #pasowine #lopaicellars #hoytfamilyvineyards #freetix

Suzanne here with a special conversation with legendary fashion and costume designer, Bob Mackie. SLO Film Fest is featuring BOB MACKIE: NAKED ILLUSION- a documentary chronicling the journey of one of fashion's most iconic figures, renowned for his daring, boundary-pushing designs. Naked Illusion is not just a tribute to one of the greatest costume designers of our time - it is a tribute to the timeless artistry of costume design and the transformative power of fashion. Just a day after this interview was recorded, SLO Film Fest announced Bob Mackie as the 2025 King Vidor Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree. Join me at The Palm Theatre today (Monday, April 28th) at 4p for a screening of Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion. From there, we'll head next door to Hotel SLO to celebrate! Bob Mackie will be in attendance too! The event at Hotel SLO includes a 6pm Champagne Reception followed by an Award ceremony and conversation with Mr Mackie at 7pm. Find more info and tickets at slofilmfest.org

Jennifer Idler of Idler's Home along with her daughter and friends are "Star Dancers" raising funds and training for the annual Lumina Nights: Dancing with our Stars coming up May 1, 2 & 3 at Pavilion on the Lake, Atascadero! Donate & Find Tickets: luminanights.org A Note From Lumina Alliance: Enjoy an evening of music, dining, local wine and beer, and exciting performances by familiar faces from our community. This year's theme, Transformation, celebrates the meaningful changes we work toward—both for survivors and our entire community. As our local stars take the stage, they shine a light on the journey of healing and empowerment. Come celebrate with us as we continue transforming lives and creating a safer, more equitable future. Jennifer and her team are dancing for Lumina's Therapy Programs. In 2023-2024, Lumina Alliance served 1,366 clients and provided over 17,000 services to survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking. Healing from trauma takes time, and therapy plays a vital role in that journey. Their licensed therapists provide confidential, trauma-informed support to help survivors process their experiences, develop coping strategies, and regain a sense of control over their lives.

Eric Yun is one of the 2025 "Star Dancers" raising funds and training for the annual Lumina Nights: Dancing with our Stars coming up May 1, 2 & 3 at Pavilion on the Lake, Atascadero! Donate & Find Tickets: luminanights.org A Note From Lumina Alliance: Enjoy an evening of music, dining, local wine and beer, and exciting performances by familiar faces from our community. This year's theme, Transformation, celebrates the meaningful changes we work toward—both for survivors and our entire community. As our local stars take the stage, they shine a light on the journey of healing and empowerment. Come celebrate with us as we continue transforming lives and creating a safer, more equitable future. Eric is dancing for Lumina Alliance's confidential emergency shelters. They provide a secure and supportive space for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence to begin healing. More than just a place to stay, this program offers comprehensive resources to help survivors rebuild their lives and move forward with the support they need. In 2023-2024, Lumina Alliance served 1,366 clients and provided over 17,000 services, ensuring survivors have access to critical care and assistance.

Suzanne reconnects with an old friend! Eric Hickey – GM, Winemaker, and now, Owner at Laetitia Vineyard & Winery - steps back to our mic as he looks ahead to a whole new era of family and community connection at the property. For 30 years with the brand along side his father, Eric has been a steward of Laetitia's wines for the greater part of his life. And, now, with a new ownership group, himself and some local-centric partners included, things are coming full circle for him. Same wines, same vibes, same location and an all new outlook for this longtime community partner. We're stoked! Find more at laetitiawine.com

Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Rosé the SLO Way – the ultimate pink party! Sunday, April 13th - Join the fun at Hotel SLO's Garden Courtyard to celebrate the latest vintage of Central Coast Rosé and raise funds for Woods Humane Society and Cal Poly Scholardhips! Tix: rosethesloway.com Taste over 30 premier Rosés paired with delectable creations from Executive Chef Ryan Fancher and his team at Ox + Anchor and Piadina. Enjoy signature bites from acclaimed guest chefs Dustin Valette of Sonoma Wine Country and San Luis Obispo's own Brian Collins, as well as the return of all-stars Morro Bay Oyster Co., Tsar Nicoulai Caviar, and Sichuan Kitchen SLO. Sample sweet treats from local favorites Breda and Harmony Valley Creamery. Mingle with the winemakers, enjoy fabulous fashion, music, dancing, and the return of the Woods Cuddle Corner brimming with adorable adoptable puppies and kittens to melt your heart.

@big.sierra is in the Krush Lounge! It's been a long time coming but we finally got into the studio together! Join us for some fun hang time and a couple of special acoustic live performances with singer-songwriter Kris Elizondo and drummer Nik Legg!

Larry Schaffer of Tercero Wines and Bill Lapp of mid•point winery jumped in this morning to fan boy on their love of Rhône varietals and their take on making wine with these special grapes ahead of the Rhône Rangers Experience tomorrow in Paso! The Rhône Rangers Mission - Educate the public on Rhône varietal wine grapes grown in America and to promote the production and enjoyment of these wines, with emphasis on integration into our daily lives. Your Mission – Join them this Saturday 3/22 at Paso Robles Event Center for the 17th Annual Rhône Rangers Experience. 77 brands, all Rhônes, all the time! Your Deal - Grab a last minute all access pass at rhonerangers.org, use promo code KRUSH for $30 off! Includes: Welcoming Coffee Bar, "Rhone Essentials Seminar, Vintners' Luncheon with Luncheon Auction PLUS Early Access to the Grand Tasting General Silent Auction. Find more on these fun brands too! tercerowines.com midpoint.wine

We're celebrating lots of great stuff with @wrynmusic in for a new Krush Lounge!

Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East hits the Cal Poly Arts stage this Friday, March 14th! Tix at calpolyarts.org! Sunny Jain - musician, composer, and bandleader - known for blending South Asian rhythms with jazz, punk, and global music influences. A top of the game dhol player and drummer. He is the founder of the Brooklyn-based band Red Baraat, which fuses Bhangra, hip-hop, and funk into an electrifying live experience. He's got lots of collaborations with artists across genres and has composed music for film, TV, and theater. His work celebrates cultural fusion and storytelling, - exploring themes of migration, identity, and social justice.

Paso Robles is celebrating Cab Franc with a special #CabFrancMasters event at Cass Winery, Sunday March 16th! This immersive event features global tastings, food pairings, and insightful discussions on Cabernet Franc's evolution and Paso's role in its future. Dive into this magical grape AND event with Neeta from LXV Wines and Bill from Mid-Point. Neeta calls it “rad dad” and while it might sound funny, it's pretty accurate. Learn why in this new Paso Wine Hour with Suzanne and two guests who bring lots of fun, knowledge and passion bug for Cab Franc to the studio! Follow @cabfrancmasters on Instagram and get tickets at cabfrancmasters.com! Check both of these amazing family owned and operated brands! * lxvwine.com * midpoint.wine Thanks to Krista at Paso Wine for connecting this great conversation. For more on the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance membership and happenings go to pasowine.com.

Pepper catches up with DM3 in studio with a new record "Siren" out now! DM3 play and tell us all about it! Thanks to Good Medicine Presents!

Mary Verdin, along with her husband, Adam, is one of many "Star Dancers" raising funds and training for the annual Lumina Nights: Dancing with our Stars coming up May 1, 2 & 3 at Pavilion on the Lake, Atascadero! Donate & Find Tickets: luminanights.org A Note From Lumina Alliance: Enjoy an evening of music, dining, local wine and beer, and exciting performances by familiar faces from our community. This year's theme, Transformation, celebrates the meaningful changes we work toward—both for survivors and our entire community. As our local stars take the stage, they shine a light on the journey of healing and empowerment. Come celebrate with us as we continue transforming lives and creating a safer, more equitable future. Mary & Adam Verdin are dancing for Advocacy Programs. In 2023-2024, Lumina Alliance served 1,366 clients and provided over 17,000 services to survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking. Survivors often face complex legal, medical, and safety challenges. Lumina Alliance advocates offer trauma-informed, survivor-centered support, helping individuals access the guidance and resources needed to move forward.

Don't miss this final week of Grand Tasting Locals Only Tickets for just $99! This is an exclusive in person purchase with proof of residency at Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance in Paso and SLO Chamber of Commerce in SLO thru this Friday 2/28. When: Saturday, May 17 Where: Paso Robles Event Center What: 120+ of Paso's best wineries, craft distillers, live entertainment, complimentary culinary bites, food for purchase, local artisan vendors, commemorative wine glass, and much more await! Info: pasowine.com

This week, we're exploring local Hip Hop with @gehrigkniffen and @mister_t_walter!

This New Krush Lounge digs into some SLO scene Punk Rock history! We're looking back decades, dude! ⏳❤️ @dannyderrick reps for @newtomorrowx , @sethroberts brings the @watashiwaband flavor and @javic805 holds it down for @thepatheticsloveyou in a trip down memory lane! They're bringing stories of the beginnings, the rise, the tours and the scene. Through it all, they found camaraderie in the music and here they are, all these years later still broin' down and rockin' for the Central Coast at a special reunion show!

Check out a new Krush Lounge with @sadiejasper! Celebrating a brand new single called “Shrooms!”

Duo Lost Leaders stop in to debut a new song and we get to know Byron Isaacs and Peter Cole

Join in for the @cateylady debut in the Krush Lounge!

New Krush Lounge with @carboncitylights!

Check out a new Krush Lounge with @graybillmusic!

Suzanne chats with Steve Rossi ahead of opening day for the 2nd Annual Christmas at the Ranch! The historic Santa Margarita Ranch will once again host an extravaganza of steam trains, festive lights, sights, food, activities and song as they invite one and all to launch the holiday season amid the warmth of western hospitality. Tickets are limited and selling fast. Get yours today at christmasatthemargarita.com!

New Krush Lounge with Chris Lambert!

Getting into the holiday SPIRIT with Donovan Schmit! Santa has left his mark at 1122 Speakeasy and Cane Tiki Room in Paso! He loaded up his sleigh with Christmas decorations and unique Christmas Cocktails, complete with Signature holiday glassware to commemorate the season at each location. These spaces are magically transformed and open for Christmas cheer now through December 31st. - eleven-twentytwo.com - canetikiroom.com

Celebrating with Azere Wilson in a new Krush Lounge! In just a few short years, Azere has gone on a journey of music and self discovery that led her to a set of tunes that dives deep into her previously undiscovered roots and Black Heritage.

Carole MacDonal, Chloe Asseo and Chris Taranto gather to reminisce on 15 years of Il Cortile Ristorante in Downtown Paso! Don't miss the 15 Year Anniversary Weekend, 11/14-11/17, with special menu items and local library wines dating back to the beginning including some 2009s from L'Aventure Winery! - ilcortileristorante.com - aventurewine.com - pasowine.com

Suzanne chats with Bart Topham, President of the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum, ahead of Mondays celebrations. Enjoy a day of honor, education and fun in SLO this Monday! And, check out the amazing programs that the Vet Museum has going year round. Support and find more at vetmuseum.org! The Krush team is sending all our love to the veterans of the Central Coast and beyond! Thank you!

When Black Match comes in during Halloween Week to talk about their new single, Gone With Your Ghost, you gotta come with a little flare.

Suzanne talks to Jordan Chesnut of our local SLO County Arts Council on the many programs and projects they have cooking for the community year round. They're coordinating Art After Dark, Open Studios Art Tour, Poetry Out Loud as well as grants and arts funding and sponsorships county wide to support the arts (literary, visual, performing) from Cambria down to Nipmo. This list really just scratches the surface of what they do. Don't miss Art After Dark this Friday, 11/1 for the 2024 season finale event with a special closing ceremony in Mission Plaza. Don't worry, they'll be back in February! Find more at slocountyarts.org. #ARTober

Suzanne in studio with Thomas Kessler of History Center SLO. Cool county archives, exhibits, walking tours and so much more. Plus, the historic Dallidet Adobe & Gardens with a special fundraising event this Saturday 10/26 called #MUMtober (as in Chrysanthemums galore blooming) with wine, live music with the Big Surs Duo and tasty soups all made with items grown in the beautiful gardens. Tickets and info at historycenterslo.org. Celebrating the arts in our community this month! #ARTober

Suzanne chats with Leann Standish of SLO Museum of Art! This one's all about the ongoing love of art and community that SLOMA brings along with info on the new paintings exhibit, Whitney Bedford's The Window, Second Saturdays for the kiddos and more. More at SLOMA.org. Celebrating the arts in our community this month with the City of SLO! #ARTober

Hi! Suz here! Join me for an all new Krush Lounge with Chris Beland! I've been following Chris's life and musical journey for over a decade now and he never ceases to amaze me. Always a steady force in our local music scene, Mr. Beland now has some help getting his soul's story out to more people in the world. He's been signed to Santa Barbara Records and has a beautiful new set of tunes out in an EP called The Waiting. In this sesh, we catch up on this latest chapter and enjoy sharing these new tunes. I think you'll enjoy it too. And, if you're like me, you might just well up and cry it out a little listening to him bare that soul's story that I mentioned. It's honest and infinite and we're lucky to have him here with us on the Central Coast. Connect with Chris Beland at chrisbelandmusic.com. The Krush Loumge is presented by 805 Beer. More at 805Beer.com.

Suzanne catches up with Kevin Harris of SLO Rep on a new theatre space coming soon, the annual Costume Sale happening this weekend and more. Celebrate the arts in our community this month! #ARTober