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Fifty Years in Sixty Minutes: An Evening with the Bob Dylan Center

by Josh James
February 18, 2025

Fifty Years in Sixty Minutes: An Evening with the Bob Dylan Center
Film Screening and Conversation with Director Steven Jenkins and Special Guest Jeff Bridges

Spanning decades and musical styles, this far-ranging one-hour program of short films and videos from the Bob Dylan Archive features rare and previously unreleased clips of Dylan on stage and in the studio. Selections include Dylan’s first film soundtrack for 1961’s “Autopsy on Operation Abolition;” a devastating solo rendition of “Ballad of Hollis Brown” from the 1963 TV special “Folk Songs and More Folk Songs;” a rollicking 1976 take on “I Pity the Poor Immigrant” with Joan Baez; a gospel-infused “Blowin’ in the Wind;” an apocalyptically rocking “When the Night Comes Falling from the Sky” with Dylan backed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers; loving tributes to Johnny Cash and Tony Bennett; a glimpse into the Archive’s film restoration project with never-before-seen footage of “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue” from 1966; and many more treasures from the Archive.

Bob Dylan Center Director Steven Jenkins will present the films and engage in a post-screening discussion and audience Q&A with beloved actor, performer and photographer Jeff Bridges, who worked with Dylan on the 2003 Larry Charles film Masked and Anonymous.

The mission of the Bob Dylan Center is to inspire and celebrate fearless creativity by exploring the music and artistry of the Nobel Prize-winning singer-songwriter as a catalyst for personal expression and cultural change.

Pre-show reception catering provided by Buena Onda

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Journey USA

by Gina Graham
February 13, 2025

Start with a singer who was hired to do vocal work for Steve Perry during his solo career.  Add the rest of the band—a guitarist who played & penned multiple hits for Grammy nominee, Great White, in the ’80s MTV era, a drummer who also toured with Great White, a veteran keyboardist formerly of The Babys, the thundering precision of bassist Jeffrey Bretz—and you have Journey USA!

With an emphasis on crowd participation and high energy performances, this talent-packed Journey tribute band captures the signature sound of the supergroup – with hits like “Don’t Stop Believing,” “Open Arms,” “Separate Ways,” and “Any Way You Want It,” every song executed with stunning precision!

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Mary Chapin Carpenter

by Josh James
February 10, 2025

Mary Chapin Carpenter
One of music’s “most reliable and empathetic songwriters” (Pitchfork), Mary Chapin Carpenter has sold over 16 million records over the course of her renowned career. With hits like “Passionate Kisses” and “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” she has won five GRAMMY® Awards (with 18 nominations), two CMA Awards, two ACM Awards and is one of only 15 female members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Carpenter’s record “One Night Lonely” was nominated for Best Folk Album at the 65th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, and in 2023 the songwriter was awarded the Poet’s Award at the ACM Honors, recognizing outstanding and longstanding musical and lyrical contributions throughout her career.

Most recently, Carpenter unveiled her new podcast, Hope is a Muscle, which finds her in conversation with people from all walks of life. During its run, the podcast was in the top five music podcasts on both Apple and Spotify Platforms. In early 2025 the album Looking For The Thread, a collaborative recording with Scottish singer-songwriters Karine Polwart and Julie Fowlis, was released worldwide. Of the album, The Arts Desk wrote, “It’s only January but this is an album of the year.”

Her 2025 tour will feature songs from Mary Chapin’s entire catalog and her new album set for early summer release.

Brandy Clark
A GRAMMY®, CMA and Americana Award-winner, Brandy Clark is one of her generation’s most esteemed songwriters and musicians. Amid a landmark year, Clark won Best Americana Performance at the 66th GRAMMY® Awards and Song of the Year at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards with her acclaimed song, “Dear Insecurity,” featuring 11x GRAMMY® winner Brandi Carlile. The track is from Clark’s self-titled album, which was produced by Carlile and features her most personal songwriting to date. Released to overwhelming praise, Forbes calls the record “an Americana Masterpiece,” while Variety proclaims it “further clarifies that she’s one of America’s treasures” and Billboard declares, “Clark continues to convey her inexorable talents as both a song-crafter and vocal interpreter.”

In addition to her work as a solo artist, Clark has written songs such as “A Beautiful Noise,” the GRAMMY® nominated duet performed by Brandi Carlile and Alicia Keys, and Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow.” She also composed the music for the hit musical comedy, Shucked, alongside her longtime collaborator, Shane McAnally. With the show, Clark won Outstanding Music at the 67th Drama Desk Awards and was nominated for Best Original Score at the 76th Tony Awards, with Shucked receiving nine Tony nominations overall last year.

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SSBYD – A Spring Celebration of Dance – 2025

by Gina Graham
February 6, 2025

State Street Ballet Young Dancers presents excerpts from Don Quixote as well as new works by Aaron Smyth, Fenna Roukema, Rebecca Lennon, Cassidy Broderick and Madelyne Herbert.

 

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Save Santa Barbara Steelhead – SB Flyfishers

by Gina Graham
February 5, 2025

FREE Town Hall Gathering to support the “Save Santa Barbara Steelhead” Campaign 

For thousands of years, steelhead used our region’s rivers and streams for spawning and rearing of young fish and then migrated to the ocean to grow and mature. Since the 1950’s we have lost 99% of these fish due to dams, over-fishing and barriers to migration.

Steelhead are our most unique fish. They are anadromous, meaning they are born in freshwater where they spend up to 3 years, then swim to the ocean. The ocean is where they grow into large adults (10-20 lbs.) and, when sexually ready, they return to their streams of origin to reproduce (spawn). They need all three elements we humans love about the Santa Barbara area – the ocean, the fresh water streams, and the mountains.

The construction of dams, roads & barriers in the 1900s has dramatically reduced access to their natal streams and high altitudes with suitable conditions for survival. Today, Southern Steelhead are nearing extinction and declared endangered under the state and federal Endangered Species Acts.

An esteemed panel will speak about the history of steelhead in our region, what has gone wrong that has put them on the Endangered Species list, and what we must do today to save them from extinction. Panel speakers will come from the Santa Ynez band of Chumash Indians, CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, Enviro Defense Center, The Cachuma Project, Cal Trout, Koehler Winery, and Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper.

The Grace Fisher Foundation will be present on the Lobero Esplanade from 11am – 4pm featuring art for sale from Grace, and an interactive community art project celebrating the conservation of the endangered Southern California Steelhead.

Attend to find out how you can help Santa Barbara Fly Fishers save Santa Barbara Steelhead! We need you!!

Click HERE to RSVP for the Town Hall
Click HERE to see other Flyfishing events happening that day

 

Thank you to our sponsors
Diamond Sponsors: Airstream Ventura and Koehler Winery
Gold Sponsors: 805 Beverage, American Riviera Bank and Costa del Mar

 

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Bee Gees Fever

by Gina Graham
February 3, 2025

The BEE GEES were THE musical powerhouse of the seventies with 19 Top Ten hits, more than 200,00 sales and multiple Grammys. The trio racked up nine Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles, just behind The Beatles and The Supremes. BEE GEES FEVER keeps the fire burning, welcoming fans old and new the opportunity to relive the music that defined an era.

BEE GEES FEVER dazzles with a BIG, FUN, HIGH ENERGY VEGAS-STYLE show. This professionally produced spectacle will transport you back to the intoxicating energy of the 70’s dance club scene with brilliant costumes and a catalog with 3 decades of The Brothers Gibb hits including “Stayin Alive”, “More Than a Woman”, “How Deep Is Your Love”, “Tragedy”, “Too Much Heaven”, “Night Fever”, “If I Can’t Have You” and “To Love Somebody” as well as surprise hits written by The Bee Gees and made famous by other artists. These include “Islands in The Stream”, “Grease” and “Emotion”.

BGF lights the fuse and explodes on stage with a DISCO PARTY worthy of Studio 54! They immortalize the famous sibling trio in their sexy, youthful prime.

For more about BEE GEES FEVER visit: beegeesfeverusa.com.

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Protected: Aha! Sing it Out!

by Gina Graham
January 28, 2025

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Prime Time Band 2025

by Gina Graham
January 27, 2025

Prime Time Band is a vibrant group of more than seventy-five amateur musicians (ages 40-90+) with a mission to provide free concerts for the greater Santa Barbara community. Their FREE Spring Concert will kick off the band’s 30th Anniversary celebration year with surprise guests and memories of past performances. Immerse yourself in an afternoon of thrilling symphonic band music with a salute to the past, and a glimpse into the future. Featured pieces on the program span band classics from Gustav Holst and Sousa, to the upbeat swing of Dave Brubeck and the stirring film music from the hit film Top Gun. Dynamic director Dr. Paul Mori brings enthusiasm, charisma and energy to the podium.

Other highlights of the 2025 concert schedule year include the annual 4th of July Concert at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens, the annual Downtown Holiday Concert and Sing-Along on the steps of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the outdoor Stow House Concert and a Fall Concert.

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Our House 2025

by Josh James
January 27, 2025

Prepare for an unparalleled musical experience as “OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY” assembles to perform the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young repertoire with an extraordinary ensemble of musical friends. What sets this apart is the stellar, historic lineup, featuring…

  • Steve Postell (guitarist & musical director, David Crosby & The Immediate Family)
  • Chris Pierce (handpicked by Neil Young to support his 2023 tour)
  • Jeff Pevar (lead guitar, David Crosby, Graham Nash, CSN, Phil Lesh)
  • Teresa James (vocals & piano, The Rhythm Tramps)
  • Ted Russell Kamp (bass, Shooter Jennings)
  • Clint de Ganon (drums)

And featuring images and words from legendary CSNY photographer Henry Diltz.

Audiences can anticipate an immersive journey through classic hits such as “Déjà vu,” “Wooden Ships,” “Helpless,” and “Carry On,” delivered with the finesse that only OUR HOUSE, The Music of CSNY can provide.

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24-25 Youth Symphony (February)

by Gina Graham
January 15, 2025

Celebrate the next generation of musical talent at this inspiring Winter Festival Concert, featuring the Santa Barbara Symphony’s Camerata Ensemble (beginner), Philharmonia Orchestra (intermediate), and Santa Barbara Youth Symphony (advanced) performing together. Led by the distinguished conductors Marisa McLeod and Dr. Daniel Gee, these extraordinary young musicians will perform works by Mozart, Moncayo, and the legendary late Santa Barbara composer Emma Lou Diemer in honor of the Youth Symphony’s 50th Anniversary.

Learn more about this exceptional program and its impact on our community.

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The White Buffalo

by Gina Graham
January 14, 2025

Jake Smith – singer, songwriter, guitarist and sole charter member of The White Buffalo – has built a powerful body of work that marks him as a genuine original. The California-bred artist writes timeless, vividly detailed character studies, tapping into the emotional lives of various misfits, outsiders, and troubled souls with insight and compassion. His songwriting is matched by his rough-hewn, deeply expressive voice, and by his distinctive instrumental arrangements, which are simultaneously intimate and epic. Smith’s songs, and The White Buffalo’s recordings, have struck a responsive chord with a large and diverse fan base, and won praise from critics across the media spectrum. 

NPR’s All Songs Considered hailed Smith as an “amazing storyteller.”

With their fusion of bluegrass instrumentation and folk-rock amplification, Rose’s Pawn Shop have spent the better part of two decades carving out an Americana sound that’s as diverse as the band’s native Los Angeles. Their past releases offer a melting pot of modern-day roots music, shot through with electric guitar, fiddle, raw percussive stomp, and stacked vocal harmonies. Anchored by the sharp songwriting of frontman Paul Givant, it’s a sound for campfires and car stereos, for front porches and dive bars, for the heart as well as the heartland.

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Derek Douget 2025

by Josh James
January 13, 2025

Accomplished saxophonist Derek Douget, who’s served as Music Director of the Brubeck Circle Residency since 2018, returns to the Lobero stage for an electrifying performance not to be missed. The artist, who finely mixes his Louisiana upbringing with his strong individualism and idiosyncratic voice, has worked with countless A-list jazz musicians throughout his career, such as Ellis Marsalis, Nicolas Payton, Dr. John, Terence Blanchard, Allen Toussaint, Branford Marsalis, and more.

Douget’s stellar band of world-renowned jazz musicians includes GRAMMY® Award-winner Victor “Red” Atkins, Trumpet Mafia leader Ashlin Parker (GRAMMY® Award-winner with New Orleans Jazz Orchestra), Jason Stewart (Ellis Marsalis Trio, Quartet, and Quintet), and GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Adonis Rose (Artistic Director of New Orleans Jazz Orchestra).

As one of Downbeat magazine’s Top Jazz Venues for more than a decade, the Lobero sits in a unique position to support future generations of jazz musicians. The Brubeck Jazz Residency Program consists of twelve hands-on workshops with more than 350 students in just five days. There will also be a student “jam session” open to all jazz music students from schools county-wide, followed by a public performance on the Lobero stage, for which all students are offered complimentary tickets. The true benefit of visiting the same schools with the same artists year-after-year is that we are building relationships and can follow the progress of the most engaged students.

In Residence March 31-April 4, providing in-classroom jazz masterclasses throughout Santa Barbara

Residency Sponsored by the Bentson Foundation, with additional suppport by John C. Mithun Foundation, Santa Barbara Bowl, and Montecito Bank & Trust.

Do you want access to exclusive pre-sales and discounted tickets while supporting jazz, blues, American roots, and music education?

Join the Circle today! 

Pre-show catering provided by Freedom 4 Youth

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The Hot Sardines

by Gina Graham
January 10, 2025

The well-known Hot Sardines know how to make audiences fall in love with classic, speakeasy jazz. The band has reinvigorated the music and won over new audiences worldwide – garnering over 60 million digital streams and making them “one of the most delightfully energetic bands on New York’s ‘hot’ music scene” (Downbeat).

Founded in 2011 by Elizabeth Bougerol and Evan Palazzo over a mutual love of Fats Waller, the Hot Sardines skyrocketed from the wild underground parties of Brooklyn. Described by The New York Times as “potent and assured” and The Times of London as “simply phenomenal,” the Sardines have been touring their brand of reinvigorated classic jazz worldwide behind a string of celebrated albums and over 60 million digital streams, across platforms.

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Bill Frisell – GOOD DOG

by Josh James
January 5, 2025

Rolling Stone says revered guitarist, composer and GRAMMY® winner Bill Frisell “is a genuine guitar hero and a major influence on generations of six-stringers that you worship.” With over 300 recordings (including over 40 of his own), Frisell is recognized as one of America’s most vital and productive performing jazz artists. He is a multi-Best Guitarist winner in the DownBeat Critics Poll, multi-Guitarist of the Year at the Jazz Awards, and subject of a feature film and behind-the-music profile, entitled Bill Frisell, A Portrait. He is also a featured special guest on recent albums by Bonnie Raitt, Lucinda Williams, Charles Lloyd, John Zorn and Allen Toussaint’s final recording, among many others. The definitive biography Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist Who Changed The Sound of American Music by Philip Watson (GQ, Esquire) is out now. New double trio + orchestra album Orchestras out now (April 2024, Blue Note Records).

Words About GOOD DOG by Bill

It seems like some of the best ideas come to me late into the night.
Tossing and turning …unable to sleep …or dreaming.
My history with Tony Scherr, Kenny Wollesen, and Greg Leisz goes way way back….with each of them separately and as a group.
We’ve traveled many miles.
My closest musical brothers.
Like a real band.
But…it’s been quite a while since the four of us have all been together.
Recently I was having one of those restless nights and it came to me.
We must get back together!
It’s been way too long.
There’s more music for us to play.
We’re just getting started.

Do you want access to exclusive pre-sales and discounted tickets while supporting jazz, blues, American roots, and music education?

Join the Circle today! 

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Celebrate Fly Fishing – Film Tour 2025

by Josh James
January 2, 2025

Join Santa Barbara Flyfishers for an unforgettable day celebrating fly fishing, art, conservation, and community at the Lobero Theatre. This all-day event will bring together enthusiasts, business owners, policy makers, experts, and artists to share their passion for fly fishing and raise awareness for the endangered Southern California Steelhead.

Highlight will be the 2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour in the evening.

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Used Fly Fishing Gear Sale – On the Lobero Esplanade
There will be a sale of new and gently used fly-fishing gear donated by club members who want to pass equipment to the next generation. This gear will be very reasonably priced so that anglers at any level of experience, particularly those new to the sport, can acquire rods, reels, fishing line and other gear they might need.

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – The Art of Grace Fisher – On the Lobero Esplanade
At the age of 17, Grace faced a life-altering challenge when she was diagnosed with a rare polio-like illness that left her paralyzed from the neck down. Despite this daunting setback, Grace’s spirit and love for life found renewed expression through the power of the arts. She is a very accomplished artist.

The Grace Fisher Foundation is committed to breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity by integrating individuals with disabilities, emphasizing shared experiences and fostering kindness. Through its multifaceted approach, the Foundation aims to create a more vibrant and inclusive society where the arts become a powerful tool for connection, understanding, and personal growth.

Artists from the Grace Fisher Foundation will be displaying conservation related works of art during the day and participate in a live community art project that will be accessible for all ages and abilities.

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – FREE Town Hall Gathering to support the “Save Santa Barbara Steelhead” Campaign – In the Lobero Auditorium
For thousands of years, steelhead used our region’s rivers and streams for spawning and rearing of young fish and then migrated to the ocean to grow and mature. Since the 1950’s we have lost 99% of these fish due to dams, over-fishing and barriers to migration. Attend to find out how you can help Santa Barbara Fly Fishers save Santa Barbara Steelhead! We need you!! Click HERE for more information and to RSVP

3:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Community Gathering – On the Lobero Esplanade
On the Lobero Esplanade, there will be a community gathering of people and organizations interested in fly-fishing, the outdoors and conservation. It is a chance to socialize, build relationships, and exchange information and points of view. There will also be fly tying professionals to help attendees learn and interact first-hand. Beverages will be available for purchase.

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM – VIP Gathering, Light Food and Drinks (Ticketed) – In the Lobero Courtyard
For those interested in further supporting the fly-fishing community and the “Save Santa Barbara Steelhead” initiative, there will be a private gathering in the Lobero Courtyard (VIP tickets required). The goal is to engender support in a convivial atmosphere, learn about the club’s mission to save the Santa Barbara steelhead, and enjoy like-minded members of the community. This includes a live auction of some exciting experiences, as well as seating in a reserved section in the theatre for the Fly Fishing Film Tour.

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Flyfishing Film Tour (Ticketed) – In the Lobero Auditorium
After a welcome and announcements of raffle prize winners, this year’s Fly Fishing Film Tour features an exciting lineup of films that captures the spirit of adventure and perseverance in the world of fly fishing. Captured by some of the world’s best cinematographers, the experience will include searching for Atlantic salmon on the Leaf River in Nunavik, Northern Quebec, chasing the fish of 1,000 casts (the elusive Musky), navigating the beauty of the Deschutes River, heart-pounding action of bumphead parrotfish fishing around an atoll, targeting arapaima and peacock bass in Guyana, and unconventional fishing on Slovenia’s Krka River.

Thank you to our sponsors

Diamond Sponsors: Airstream Ventura and Koehler Winery

Gold Sponsors: 805 Beverage, American Riviera Bank and Costa del Mar

 

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