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Chris Lake, The Backseat Lovers to Headline San Luis Obispo's Shabang Music Festival
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 2 hours ago on
February 19, 2026

Organizers of the Shabang Music Festival unveiled the full lineup Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, for the May 2–3 event at California’s Dairy Creek Golf Course, headlined by Chris Lake, The Backseat Lovers, and Magdalena Bay, with tickets on sale Feb. 24, 2026. (Shabang)

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Organizers of the Shabang Music Festival unveiled the lineup Thursday for the 2026 event, scheduled for May 2–3 at the Dairy Creek Golf Course.

Headliners for the festival include Chris Lake, The Backseat Lovers, and Magdalena Bay, with a surprise act yet to be announced.

Other performers include Fcukers, Inji, Tops, Chezil, Jackie Hollander, Fallon, DJ Mandy, Natalie Bergman, Annie DiRusso, The Thing, Mexican Summer Rats, Broken Hill, Welker, Doraya, Dillon Nathaniel, Willow Wake, Twin Fin, and Wells Ferrari.

Additional artists on the bill include Honey, Avalynn, Birchwood, Jungle Haus, Brass Mash, Sol Arc, Hot 45, and B & The Hive.

About Shabang

Shabang, which was founded in 2014 by a group of Cal Poly students, is held in the “rolling green hills” of California’s Central Coast and combines music with arts programming, workshops, and a marketplace.

The Shabang website describe the event as a celebration of creativity, community, and diverse musical experiences.

The two-day event is expected to draw fans from across the region, offering an eclectic mix of electronic, indie, and live music performances.

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Feb. 24. More information is available at shabangslo.com.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.

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