🎤 ICONIC IS LIVE — AND CASH IS ON THE LINE
We officially launched ICONIC, our online open mic + song battle, and the energy is already crazy.
Every week, artists compete.
Every week, real money is on the line.
Every week, the coast gets louder.
🔥 Congrats to Jessarrr, our first ICONIC winner, who took home $60 in Week One.
Think your music can win?
Tap in and see how it works →
🎟️ WIN A NIGHT WITH CTC + ANJELAH JOHNSON
We’re giving members-only access to something special.
One lucky member will win a night out with Connect the Coast at Anjelah Johnson live at the Fremont Theater (SLO) on February 6th.
Here’s the breakdown:
🎫 All members at connxct.club are automatically entered
🚀 Transplant & Local members get higher odds
🗓️ Winner announced February 4th
Not a member yet?
This is your sign → join now.
📚 THE 805 STORY THEY DON’T TEACH
If you care about Black & Brown history on the Central Coast, this one’s for you.
Our latest blog by Cici Marz dives into the legacy, culture, and contributions that shaped the 805 — the parts that usually get skipped.
If you want context, not just content:
🎧 JAN 31 — NEW LEVEL PARTY (SLO)
We’re outside again.
📍 Buffalo Pub & Grill — San Luis Obispo
📅 January 31st
🎶 “New Level” Party
🎧 Hosted by DJ Brotha C
🔞 21+ | Early arrival strongly recommended
If you know, you know.
If you don’t — this is where you find out.
🎶 NEW MUSIC: “FOR YOUR LOVE” — WILLIS
If you love:
🎤 Old-school boom bap
🌊 An 805 edge
🧠 Reflective, soulful bars
Then “For Your Love” by Willis belongs in your rotation.
Co-produced by Connect the Coast, the record just dropped in celebration of MLK Day.
Add it to your Spotify libraries & playlists — support music with intention.
The coast is building something real.
Music. Culture. Community. Opportunity.
And if you’re reading this — you’re already part of it.