Upcoming Shows:
Sat Apr 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - Feminine Collective Showcase 2026
Wendy will perform two new songs backed by Bob on cello.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
2700 Eton Road, Cambrtia CA 93428
Ticket Link https://my805tix.com/e/feminine-collective-showcase-2026/tickets
This show will feature 8 women all together. Each will present a couple original songs. Some performers will be alone, some with another performer, others with backing tracks. A really interesting mix of talent. Some have had long careers. Others are just starting. The promise is to get up close and personal with the audience, find connection in one another and stories of our lives that resonate far beyond the words and through the frequencies and vibrations of organized sound which equals....MUSIC.
There will be NO intermission but rather a short bathroom/stretch break if necessary. There will be a lovely reception after the concert in the social hall. The ladies will have product that you can purchase available at that time. Some will not have product, but this will be a great opportunity to browse and speak with each lady more intimately.
Past Shows:
Sat Apr 11, 2026 at 3pm - Jill Knight with Bob and Wendy, Paul Griffith and Eric Williams at Sonic Milk Recording Studio (formerly Painted Sky Studios).
Ticket options: $20 at the door or Venmo https://www.sonicmilkrecording.com/ . If you want to reserve and pay at the door, email Bob at bliepman@yahoo.com.
Sat Apr 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - Wendy steps up to perform at the Feminine Collective Showcase 2026
St Paul's Episcopal Church, Cambria
This show will feature 8 women all together. Each will present a couple original songs. Some performers will be alone, some with another performer, others with backing tracks. A really interesting mix of talent. Some have had long careers. Others are just starting. The promise is to get up close and personal with the audience, find connection in one another and stories of our lives that resonate far beyond the words and through the frequencies and vibrations of organized sound which equals....MUSIC.
Ticket link - https://my805tix.com/e/feminine-collective-showcase-2026/tickets
Fri Mar 27, 2026 from 6pm to 8pm. Big Variety Night at Linnaea's Cafe on Garden Street in San Luis Obispo. Host Ted Waterhouse brings several performers together for this free (tip jar) show. Allways a good time!
Tue Mar 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - Live radio on KVEC 920 with guest host Colin Jones, who will be sitting in for Dave Congalton. Listen locally at 920 AM or 96.5 FM or stream at https://www.920kvec.com/. We will play some songs and talk about upcoming shows.Sun Jan 18, 2026 - The Bunker SLO with Paul Griffith, Eric Williams and Jill Knight.
Sat Oct 18, 2025 - Sauer-Adams Adobe Courtyard / 964 Chorro St. (across from Mission SLO) 3:30pm - 5:30pm / no cover charge
Sun Oct 5, 2025 - Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle Tribute at Cambria Center for the Arts presented by Songwriters at Play Live Music - Songwriters at Play
Sat Sep 27th, 2025 - Wine & Song Road Show - Bob & Wendy; Gráinne Hunt w/ Jules Stewart
Sun Sep 7th, 2025 3pm - The Bunker SLO presents Bob and Wendy with Paul Griffith
Thu Aug 14th, 2025 4pm - Hometown Radio with host Dave Congalton
Dave has been a friend and supporter for many years. We always love playing live on his show. Ways to listen - 92.0 AM, 96.5 FM, or streaming https://www.920kvec.com/show/dave-congalton-hometown-radio/
Fri May 23rd, 2025 5 - 7pm
CCH Pools Music on the Patio
1227 Archer St SLO / call 805 439-4404 to reserve - no cover
Sat May 17th Songwriters at Play John Denver & Cass Elliot Tribute
Humdinger SLO
https://songwritersatplay.com/
Sun Mar 16th 2:30pm - 5pm
The Bunker SLO presents -
Bob and Wendy with Paul Griffith and special acoustic opening set by Damon Castillo
Tue Mar 11th 4 - 5pm
Dave Congalton Hometown Radio on KVEC 920 AM . 96.5 FM
Listen online at Dave Congalton Hometown Radio – KVEC-AM
Dave has been a longtime supporter of Bob and Wendy. We play songs and talk music.
Fri Feb 28th 5:30 - 8:00pm
Big Variety Night with host Ted Waterhouse
Linnaea's Cafe
1110 Garden St downtown SLO
No cover charge . Featuring a great lineup of performers. Great Music, Wine & Beer in a Family Friendly Atmosphere!Thu Jan 16th 6 - 10pm
Pufferspalooza. Celebrating Puffers of Pismo
Join us for a talent packed free concert extravaganza in appreciation and celebration of Charlie Puffer & Puffers Of Pismo, for years of stalwart support for the Central California Coast music community. Confirmed performers includes Jill Knight, Dante Marsh, Ricky Berger, Kelly Moreno, Noach Tangeras, Bob & Wendy, Ynana Rose and Brett Perkins.
Friday, December 20th brings the year's final edition of Big Variety Night to Linnaea’s Cafe in SLO from 5:30 to 8pm. We’ll be on the cozy indoor stage this time so no worries about getting chilly and with a great lineup: Rosewood & Honey, Susan Ritchie, Bob & Wendy, Paul Hobbes & Gary Steinmann, Paul Beeler, Cheri Mason & Ted Waterhouse.
Wow! That’s Big Variety! Great Eats and Drinks, even an assortment of Local Beers & Wines, in a Festive Atmosphere. Join us in DownTown SLO before or after Your Last Minute Shopping!
Ticket link - https://my805tix.com/e/cohencollins-tribute
Donovan Tribute Concert presented by Songwriters at Play
May 26th at 2pm
Cambria Center for the Arts
https://cambriaarts.org/sign-up?signupid=151&event=233
Come celebrate the 77th birthday of Scottish folk-rocker Donovan at Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre ! We'll cover his hits (Catch the Wind, Hurdy Gurdy Man, Wear Your Love Like Heaven) and deep cuts from his extensive discography.
The performers include Cambria's own Oz Barron, longtime local faves Bob & Wendy, and Tim Pacheco; Fresno's Jonathan Low-Fi, Santa Barbara's Brent Franklin, and SoCal artists Mike Berman, Stephen Bannon, James Combs, and Paul Inman's Delivery.
The concert is produced by Songwriters at Play, husband-wife team Steve Key and Bonnie Nelson-Key. Their tributes at CCAT have included the music of Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, Dollie Parton, Willie Nelson, James Taylor, Carole King, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Joan Baez, and Bob Dylan. www.songwritersatplay.com
Friday, April 26th @ 7pm for a short set (show is from 5:00 to 8:30)
Big Variety Night with host Ted Waterhouse and other performers.
Linnaea's Cafe on Garden Street in downtown SLO - no cover
Sunday, March 10th at 3pm
Bob and Wendy with Paul Griffith
The Bunker Art Gallery
810 Orcutt Rd SLO
$15 / Ticket link - https://www.my805tix.com/e/bob-wendy/tickets
Tickets can also be purchased at The Bunker on March 10 if space allows.
Sunday, December 3rd at 3pm
Bob and Wendy with Paul Griffith
The Bunker Art Gallery
810 Orcutt Rd SLO
no cover / donations accepted
Due to limited seating, please reserve seats by texting or calling Bob at 805 235-5456
Friday, December 1st at 4pm
Dave Congalton Show on KVEC News Talk with Bob and Wendy
Tune in to 920 AM or 96.5 FM or stream online at https://www.920kvec.com/player/
Dave has been a long-time supporter of local music and does insightful live interviews. day, November 5th / 5 to 8:30pm
Big Variety Night at Puffers of Pismo
Bob and Wendy play a short set at 7pm
871 Price Street, Pismo Beach
no cover
Austin, TX's Michael Fracasso and BettySoo will be joined by Bob and Wendy on Sat Oct 14th, 2023 at Don's String Shop in Los Osos, CA. 7pm / $20 at the door. SOLD OUT
Bob and Wendy - Big Variety Night at Linnaea's Cafe
1110 Garden Street in downtown SLO
Thursday, August 10th 5:30 - 8:30 pm
(Rescheduled from July 14th)
no cover
Sat Jun 3rd - Shadowlands Reunion SOLD OUT
Shadowlands has been off stage for a bit, but a reunion is being planned on Sat June 3rd at Don's String Shop in Los Osos. You might want to save the date. More info to come, but you can email bliepman@yahoo.com or txt Bob at (805 235-5456) now to save one of the 30 available seats.
Sun Jun 4th - Tribute concert at CCAT
Songwriters at Play will bring together a stellar lineup of local and touring artists to perform the songs of folk music icons Bob Dylan and Joan Baez at the Cambria Center for the Arts. Reserved seats for the 2pm concert are $25, available at https://cambriaarts.org/theatre-tickets/
The performers include SoCal singer-songwriters Michael Ubaldini, Kern Richards, Jeanne Newhall, Stephen Bannon, and Katie Ferrara; Fresno's Brother Luke; Bay Area balladeer Zoe FitzGerald Carter, and Central Coast favorites Bob & Wendy, Bay Love, Wine Country Troubadours, and Loren Radis.
The songs include Baez hits such as The Night They Drove Ol Dixie Down, Diamonds & Rust, and Sweet Sir Gallahad. Dylan's deep catalog is represented by Masters of War, Like a Rolling Stone, To Make You Feel My Love, Girl From the North Country, and many more.
Big Variety Night at Broad Street Public House - we play a short set at 7pm - FREE
From Host Ted Waterhouse - This Friday evening, November 11th, Big Variety Night will add a new series at a new venue in SLO: The Broad Street Public House. Hosted as always by yours truly, this inaugural show will feature an amazing lineup. In order of appearance: Don Lampson, David Lynch, Bob & Wendy, Craig Nuttycombe, Windsong & Waterhouse*, Matthias Clark, Rosewood and Honey and last but certainly not least, Anam Cara. Broad Street Public House: 3590 Broad St., Unit 1
Oct 15, 7:00pm / $30 - Painted Sky Studios presents Jude Johnstone with Bob and Wendy
Jude travels to her old stomping grounds of Cambria from her Nashville home. Bob and Wendy open with a short set and then Bob will play cello with Jude. Guests will also be sitting in here and there.
Tickets can be purchased here - https://www.ticketor.com/paintedskystudios/jj
CANCELLED due to extreme heat - Friday, Sep 2, 7pm - Light at Sensoiro Paso Robles - tickets at sensoriopaso.comWednesday,
Aug 17, 5:30pm - Big Variety Night at Linnaea's Cafe hosted by Ted Waterhouse
Saturday, Aug 13, 12:30pm - Sculpterra Winery Paso Robles with Paul Griffith - host Steve Key - free
Sunday, Aug 7, 5pm - Big Variety Night at Puffers of Pismo hosted by Ted Waterhouse - no cover
Friday, July 29, 6:30pm - Tribute to James Taylor & Carole King, $20
Unity of Santa Maria 1165 Stubblefield Rd.
Presented by Songwriters at Play
https://my805tix.com/e/taylorking/tickets
Saturday, July 23, 7pm - Don's String Shop, Los Osos - with Paul Griffith - $10 at door
- Call Bob at 805 235-5456 to reserve one or more of the 30 available seats.
- Location is 1030 Los Osos Valley Rd, Los Osos. Plenty of parking.
Saturday, July 16, 7pm - Bristols Cider House, Atascadero with Paul Griffith
Saturday, June 25, 7pm - Light at Sensoiro Paso Robles - tickets at sensoriopaso.com
Friday, June 17, 6pm - DAOU Winery Member Chef Dinner with Paul Griffith
Saturday, June 4, 6pm - Studios on the Park, First Saturday/Art and About Paso with Paul Griffith
SOLD OUT - Sunday, December 12th $15 - Fault Line in-studio release at Laurel Lane. Live performance of the eight singles in the room where they were recorded. Paul Griffith on percussion. Damon Castillo on elec guitar, bass and mellotron. Very limited seating. 805 235-5456
Copy link below into your browser to secure your seat. Only a few left as of 12/2/21.
Reserve / purchase tickets here - https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5197214
For everyone's comfort and safety, please have vaccine proof and wear a mask indoors. The snacks and drinks will be served outside.
Saturday, November 13th from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Free - Sculpterra Winery with host Steve Key
Friday, November 12th - We accept an award for one of our recent single releases at SLO Brew Rock starting at 7pm. Thanks to New Times Music Awards.
Sunday, September 12th - Big Variety Night at Puffer's of Pismo patio. 5pm - 8pm
Sunday, August 22nd 7-10pm - Sensorio Paso Robles
https://sensoriopaso.com/
Friday, July 9th - 5:30 - 6:30 pm / Dave Congalton Hometown Radio / KVEC 920 AM * 96.5 FM or online at https://www.920kvec.com/show/dave-congalton-hometown-radio/ Dave is a long-time fan and supporter of our music.
Saturday, June 26th - 5:00 - 6:30 pm / Central Coast Aquarium Yearly Fundraiser / Avila Beach / http://www.centralcoastaquarium.com/ Tickets required to enter and enjoy dinner. We will be playing outside in the silent auction area next to the playground. Paul Griffith will join us on drums.
Sunday, April 25th 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Puffers of Pismo
We play outside on the patio. Come enjoy the incomparable hospitality of Charlie Puffer and his street smart staff. Great food, wine, beer and community. We will provide the soundtrack for your lovely Sunday evening. / https://puffersofpismo.com/
Sat April 10 - Steve Key plays Sculpterra Winery in Paso Robles located at 5015 Linne Road, Paso Robles, 805-226-8881. No cover charge, all ages OK.
Bob will join Steve, Dorian Michael and Paul Griffith. Bob and Wendy will play a short set with Paul. Santa Cruz duo Winterlark will also play a set.
Facebook Live Stream
Sat Aug 1st at 7pm
We will play songs from our upcoming work in progress. Catch us live at :https://www.facebook.com/babandwendy
Sunday, June 7 1pm to 4pm
Songwriters at Play / Sculpterra Winery in Paso Robles
Several short sets ending with Featured act Ynana Rose with Gary Wooten
http://www.songwritersatplay.com
Previous events
For more than 30 years, Bob & Wendy have been involved in the local music scene, playing coffee houses, book stores, clubs, wineries, the KCBX Live Oak Music Festival. Wendy wrote her first song "Endless Highway" at the age of ten, and continues to play her mother's 1944 Martin guitar. She grew up to the sound of 60's folk music. After starting out on cello, Bob discovered a 1921 Gibson mandocello and joined an L.A. rock band. Lately, Bob & Wendy record and perform in a local band called Shadowlands. More at https://bobwendy.com/ Special guests include Derek Senn, Craig McNichols, David Ray, and Casey Rodgers. Showcases are Mondays 6:30-9pm at The Savory Palette (formerly Morro Bay Wine Seller), 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, (805) 772-8388. The showcase includes one featured act, playing a 45-minute set to close out the night, and others playing 4-song sets. No cover charge, but we pass the tip bucket for the featured act. 21 & Over Only. See
Ted Waterhouse brings a unique lineup of local talent for this long-running showcase. Always fun, often moving. Bob & Wendy will play a short set around 8pm.
no cover