B & The Hive & TwoPaperSquares at Concerts in the Plaza

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Friday, Aug 22, 2025 5pm

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B & The Hive & TwoPaperSquares at Concerts in the Plaza
Friday, August 22, 2025
5 PM: TwoPaperSquares
6–8 PM: B & The Hive
8:30 PM After Party at Libertine Brewing Co. with Mininova

About Concerts in the Plaza
Every Friday, June 20–September 12, 2025, 5–8 PM
Mission Plaza, San Luis Obispo
Free live music • Family-friendly • Food and drink available • Free bike valet parking
Learn more at DowntownSLO.com/Concerts

About B & The Hive
Genre: Indie rock/pop
Prolific California indie rock band B & The Hive crafts a unique sound spanning indie rock to alt-pop. For over a decade, they've captivated listeners with high-intensity and emotionally stirring performances, opening for acts like Alanis Morissette and the Goo Goo Dolls, and featuring in movie soundtracks on Netflix and Amazon. Led by Brianna Lee's stunning vocals, B & The Hive delivers an unforgettable, soul-lighting experience. Their ethereal blend of Alternative Rock & Indie Pop pulses with heart, feeling both modern and timeless, conjuring beloved artists while forging their own path. From guitar anthems to moody pop and hook-laden melodies, their stirring lyrics deeply move listeners.
Founding members and co-songwriters Brianna Lee & Josh Barrett (producer/bass/multi-instrumentalist) have been making soul-driven music for nearly a decade, drawing from early inspiration (The Cure, Radiohead, Fleetwood Mac) and relating to current artists (Sharon Van Etten, Big Thief, Warpaint). Their dynamic live shows, armed with a powerful cast of musicians, captivate audiences.

About TwoPaperSquares
Genre: Folk/Bluegrass
Hailing from the foothills of Yosemite, California, Orion Cicoletti grew up inspired by classical bluegrass music from family festivals. After high school, he attended college in San Luis Obispo on the Central Coast of California, where he met Dylan Fergusson. Dylan, raised on the North Shore of Oahu near the beach, grew up playing guitar with friends, absorbing folk and soft beach rock elements into his music. When the two began playing together, casual jam sessions evolved into meaningful songs. The duo’s self-titled EP “Twopapersquares,” released in April 2023, featured two songs, “Drifting Away” and “Bark Beetle,” created in university living rooms and around campfires, representing their unique blend of bluegrass, folk, and soft beach rock. Their latest single, “San Joaquin,” released in February 2024 and featuring vocalist Ada Ellisman, showcases the folk genre with classic bluegrass roots. The duo just released their first full-length album, featuring 13 original tunes spanning a wide range of genres and exciting new sounds.