Events around Santa Barbara
Founded nearly 30 years ago while Bluhm and Loiacono were still just students at Chico State, The Mother Hips caught their first big break before they’d even graduated from college, when legendary producer and industry icon Rick Rubin signed the band to his American Recordings label. In the decades to come, the group would go …
Christmas tree lighting & block party with live music, performance groups, holiday market, and more. December 2nd, 5:00-8:00pm 1300 Block of State Street Cost: FREE Presenting Sponsor: Consumer Fire Products, Inc. Thank You to our Sponsors: Montecito Bank & Trust, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, City of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Public Library, UCSB Ahletics, Smart Media …
Come and enjoy live entertainment from Previously Committed on the steps of the historic Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and grab a delicious meal at happy hour price from one of the many nearby restaurants or a beverage at Mosaic Locale (Draughtsmen Aleworks, Old Town Coffee, Buena Onda Empanadas). Our Season of Cheer festivities begins with the first Candlelight …
If you like Pina Coladas then the nations favorite Yacht Rock band will reel you in with their great sound and high energy show filled with timeless 70's and 80's soft rock hits by Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates, TOTO, Steely Dan, Michael MacDonald and MORE!!
Combining punk abandon and tightly-coiled dance music has always been bonded into the band's DNA. It's this core plus their growth and mastery of songwriting that has seen them outlive the mid-2000s 'indie/dance punk' tag and has allowed them to consistently grow lyrically and sonically from album to album. As If is their most transcendent …
Presented by SLO Brew Live + (((folkYEAH!))) Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician JD McPherson will embark on his third-annual “SOCKS: A Rock n’ Roll Christmas Tour” this December with newly confirmed stops at Chicago’s Thalia Hall and Nashville’s Basement East among several others. These performances celebrate McPherson’s breakthrough debut Christmas album, SOCKS, which was released …
On Thursday, January 19 from 5-8 pm, the 700 and 800 blocks of State Street in downtown Santa Barbara will be transformed into a Fitness Fest and E-Bike Awareness Block Party! The free event will feature a variety of fitness activities, including group workout classes, dance demonstrations, and more. The event will also include an …
ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD honors the musical legacy of Frank Sinatra and his tremendous contribution to the Great American Songbook. A must-see show, fans can experience Frank and his music at the peak of his career. The concert stars Bob Anderson, the number one singing impressionist in the world. Direct from Carnegie Hall, this …
1st Thursday is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara. On the first Thursday of each month, participating galleries and venues offer free access to visual and performing arts in a fun and social environment. Venues feature attractions such as art openings, live music, artists' receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. …
Over the course of five years and five LP’s, L.A. veterans, Frankie and the Witch Fingers, have been mutating and perfecting their high-powered rock n’ roll sound. After savagely touring the USA and Europe, this four-headed beast has shown no signs of relenting—appearing like summoned daemons and dosing crowds with cerebral party fuel. The main …
For Thee Sacred Souls, the first time is often the charm. The band’s first club dates led to a record deal with the revered Daptone label; their first singles racked up more than ten million streams in a year and garnered attention from Billboard, Rolling Stone, and KCRW; and their first fans included the likes of Gary Clark …
For Thee Sacred Souls, the first time is often the charm. The band’s first club dates led to a record deal with the revered Daptone label; their first singles racked up more than ten million streams in a year and garnered attention from Billboard, Rolling Stone, and KCRW; and their first fans included the likes of Gary Clark …
The Frights are an American surf punk band formed in Poway, California, in 2012. Since 2017, the band has consisted of Mikey Carnevale (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Richard Dotson (bass guitar, backing vocals), Marc Finn (drums) and Jordan Clark (lead guitar, backing vocals).
After 2 years, the San Francisco rock and roll band is back on the road, bringing their fans a first listen to some of the songs from their brand new album On The Other Side. Their recordings have managed to capture and even elevate the unadulterated joy of seeing them live. Even so, one thing …
Cass McCombs (born November 13, 1977 in California) is an American musician and songwriter. Since 2002 he has released ten albums, an EP and a B-sides compilation under his own name. McCombs’ music blends elements of many styles including American roots music, underground music, country, psychedelia and international music. His satirical lyrics, often the focal point, touch on the ambiguities between the personal, …