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Billy Nation

by Gina Graham
May 22, 2024

A musical celebration of one of the best-selling artists of all time, Billy Nation engages audiences with a high energy authentic concert experience of three decades of Billy Joel’s hits. Featuring Adam Shapiro as Billy Joel along with his 6-piece band, Billy Nation captures Billy’s stylistic range with ease from anthems like ‘Piano Man’ to rocking songs like ‘You May Be Right’ to beautiful ballads like ‘Just the Way You Are’. Complete with Billy’s signature grand piano, growling saxophone, rich harmonies, and audience engagement, Billy Nation will make you feel like you are experiencing one of Billy Joel’s concerts in his prime, bringing back the magic of that one-of-a-kind era of music. Billy Nation promises an unforgettable night where the timeless hits come alive and the audience becomes an integral part of the show.

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Alfred Robles

by Gina Graham
May 17, 2024
After getting kicked out of the police academy, Alfred Robles rose to become one of the hottest young comedians in the country. Two years into his comedy career, Alfred was featured in the hit show “Loco Comedy Jam” and the Latino Laugh Festival. He was the only comedian to be featured on all 3 seasons of Stand Up Revolution on Comedy Central. Alfred is currently on a world wide tour with Gabriel Iglesias, and was one of the first comedians to perform at Dodger Stadium alongside Gabriel Iglesias. Alfred was also featured on “Mr. Iglesias” on Netflix, “Entre Nos” on HBO, and is currently working on his hour special.

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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Ozomatli

by Josh James
May 16, 2024

Please join us this August for a FREE outdoor block party celebrating the Lobero Theatre Building’s exciting Centennial! The event will feature performances by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Ozomatli on the esplanade for the Santa Barbara community to enjoy.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s signature sound blends a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and Dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture. Their original horn-infused music and legendary high energy show introduces the genre to a new generation, while remaining respectful of the music’s rich legacy. After 30 years, 11 records, over 3000 live shows, and countless appearances in film/tv, the band is showing no signs of slowing down.

Since forming in 1995, Ozomatli’s collaborative, energetic blend of multi-cultural music and activism has earned the band three GRAMMYs®, four Hollywood Bowl shows, a TED Talk and listeners worldwide. Renowned for their invigorating live shows, they play a unique blend of salsa, hip-hop, reggae, rock, merengue and funk. Ozo’s new songs, stronger-than-ever brotherhood, and the potent emotional impetus behind their latest album, Marching On, further cements the legacy begun with the band’s 1998 self-titled debut.

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Memories: An Evening with Barbra

by Gina Graham
May 16, 2024

Step into the spotlight with Sharon Owens, whose journey from impersonating  Barbra Streisand to becoming a headlining sensation is nothing short of extraordinary. As a tribute artist for Legends in Concert, Sharon’s striking resemblance and mesmerizing voice captivated audiences, leading her to star in her own acclaimed show Barbra and Frank: The Concert that Never Was. Now, Sharon Owens invites you to join her for an unforgettable evening of nostalgia and magic in MEMORIES: An Evening with Barbra. From the moment the lights dim to the final encore, prepare to be transported by Sharon’s uncanny portrayal of the legendary Barbra Streisand. This is a night you won’t want to miss, where memories are made and dreams come alive.

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Wildflowers (Selah Dance)

by Gina Graham
May 13, 2024

How do art & movement help us to heal? Seen through the lens of aerial, circus, and dance arts. Join our artists as they navigate our bodies’ natural survival responses; fight, flight, freeze and fawn.

In the summertime, we dance through lush fields. But in the dry fall heat, a wildfire engulfs the vibrant landscape, leaving behind scorched earth in its’ wake. In the harsh grip of winter, we roam through the fields of withering wildflowers, each flower representing our bodies’ natural responses to this communal trauma.

But why do these emotions seem so negative? Have they come as guides to teach us something about ourselves? Can we find physically based techniques to embrace our emotions, & blossom into spring? Will these new guides help us find new growth?

*Special Guest Announcement!*
Prequel by Circus with Purpose and renown aerial theater pioneers, Paper Doll Militia. The debut of their new work “Homeostasis”, an aerial sculpture & performance piece fusing the visual design of Shibari with contemporary aerial arts. The apparatus is a large-scale visual interpretation of the human nervous system, constructed entirely with rope. This tree-like apparatus becomes an elaborate structure for 2 aerial performers exploring dysregulation and resilience on personal and societal levels.

 

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Robert Cray Band 2024

by Josh James
May 8, 2024

Five-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Robert Cray has developed into one of American music’s most singular artists. Celebrating 50 years on the road, the legendary blues-soul-rock musician is a recipient of the Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance and has been inducted into Hollywood’s Rock Walk and the Blues Hall of Fame. On his latest album, That’s What I Heard, Robert celebrates the music of Curtis Mayfield, Bobby “Blue” Bland, The Sensational Nightingales and more, alongside four newly written songs.

From forming a teenage garage band, through to striding the stage alongside several of the world’s greatest guitarists, Robert Cray’s story is one of struggle and commitment. Struggle and commitment that led to Cray enjoying phenomenal success – selling millions of albums and countless concert tickets – while his skills as a band leader and performer mark him as a keeper of the flame for American roots music.

Cray’s commitment to making music of the highest order has won him both a loyal audience and the respect of many legendary figures. Robert Cray has shared stage and/or studio with the likes of John Lee Hooker and B.B. King, Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters, Albert Collins and Stevie Ray Vaughan, the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton, Tina Turner and Buddy Guy, the Memphis Horns and Hi Rhythm Section.

The Robert Cray Band consists of Robert Cray (vocals/guitar), Richard Cousins (bass), Dover Weinberg (keyboards), and George Sluppick (drums).

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

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Toad the Wet Sprocket 2024

by Josh James
May 7, 2024

The trio of Toad the Wet Sprocket founding members Glen Phillips, Todd Nichols, and Dean Dinning are still making new music and touring with the same spirit and independence that started it all. This year marks a new milestone in their journey, with the 30th Anniversary of the 1994 platinum selling album Dulcinea. Throughout their career, the group has remained committed to creating music that is both meaningful and accessible. Their songs are filled with introspective lyrics, melodic guitars and vocal harmonies that have resonated for fans for decades. Toad’s most recent album, All You Want, is a remastered greatest hits album and features the most recent single “Best of Me (2023),” an alternative version to the album release cut of the track featuring Michael McDonald.

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Teaching Artists Showcase – Music Academy 2024

by Gina Graham
May 1, 2024

Immerse yourself in a curated program of chamber music and art song, starring the Music Academy’s inspiring teaching artists.

FRANZ DANZI
Wind Quintet in B-flat Major

Timothy Day flute
Eugene Izotov oboe
Richie Hawley clarinet
Benjamin Kamins bassoon
Jennifer Montone horn

 

MAURICE RAVEL
Piano Trio in A Minor

Martin Beaver violin
Alan Stepansky cello
Natasha Kislenko piano

 

CHRISTOPHER CERRONE
Double Happiness

Michael Werner percussion
Conor Hanick piano

 

RICHARD WAGNER, arr. Alain Bonardi
Wesendonck Lieder

Sasha Cooke mezzo-soprano
Yoonshin Song violin
Sibbi Bernhardsson violin
Milan Milisavljević viola
David Geber cello
John Churchwell piano

 

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ALO and Donavon Frankenreiter

by Josh James
April 30, 2024

ALO

ALO stands for Animal Liberation Orchestra – because music liberates the inner animal, of course. As liberated as they come, Zach Gill, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, and Steve Adams have certainly been at this a long time, having connected through their love of music while still pre-teens in Saratoga, California. Twenty-five years in, Gill (keyboards/vocals), Lebo (guitar/vocals), Adams (bass, vocals) and newest addition, Bay Area drum legend-in-training Ezra Lipp (drums, vocals), have recorded their greatest work to date. These guys have played with everybody. From royalty like Phil Lesh and members of the Grateful Dead, to So Cal surf-troubadour Jack Johnson.

ALO call their music “jam-pop,” and the description is apt – meticulously-crafted/accessibly-hooky compositions laced with improvisational departures, in which the band melds into a single organism in voice and consciousness. They’re always exploring, but never wandering. There is always intention, momentum, and a patience and confidence that can only be wrought from a quarter century of collaboration and water under the bridge. The band’s new full-length album Silver Saturdays is a celebration of that crooked path, of having lived through a turbulent phase of human history, and of the winding road still to come.

Donavon Frankenreiter

For nearly four decades Donavon Frankenreiter has been traveling the globe, first as a professional surfer and now as a musician. Born in Southern California, Donavon spent most of his youth chasing waves, turning pro at the age of 16. These days instead of surf competitions, it’s concert halls that bring the artist to town, where he entertains audiences with his unique blend of laid-back grooves, philosophical lyrics, and soulful delivery. This year, Frankenreiter is releasing his first studio album in 9 years, out September 20, 2024. The album, entitled Get Outta Your Mind, marks the 20-year anniversary of his self-titled debut album.

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Taylor and Wainwright

by Josh James
April 29, 2024

Livingston Taylor’s career as a professional musician has spanned over 50 years, encompassing performance, songwriting, and teaching. He maintains a performance schedule of more than a hundred shows a year, delighting audiences with his charm and vast repertoire of his 22 albums and popular classics. Livingston has written top-40 hits, recorded by his brother James Taylor, and has appeared with Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, and Jimmy Buffet. He is equally at home with a range of musical genres – folk, pop, gospel, jazz – and from upbeat storytelling and touching ballads to full orchestra performances. In addition to his performance schedule, Livingston has taught stage performance for over 30 years, beginning at Berklee College of Music in Boston in 1989, passing on the extensive knowledge gained from his long career on the road to the next generation of musicians.

Loudon Wainwright III has recorded 27 albums over the course of his career, including his 2009 GRAMMY® Award-winning High Wide & Handsome. His songs have been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Cash, Earl Scruggs, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, his son Rufus Wainwright, and Mose Allison, among others. In 2022, Wainwright released Lifetime Achievement, an album of 15 original songs, that established his singular talent as our foremost six-string tragicomedian, not only undiminished, but hitting new heights. Additionally, he has co-written with songwriter/producer Joe Henry on the music for Judd Apatow’s hit movie Knocked Up, written music for the British theatrical adaptation of the Carl Hiaasen novel Lucky You, and composed topical songs for NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered and ABC’s Nightline. An accomplished actor, he has appeared on TV, Broadway, and in numerous films directed by Martin Scorsese, Hal Ashby, Christopher Guest, Tim Burton, Cameron Crowe, and Judd Apatow.

 

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Takács Quartet – Music Academy 2024

by Gina Graham
April 27, 2024

Takács. That single word conjures so many others: Legend. Grammy. Magic. Experience what The Washington Post calls “one of the most esteemed and beloved string quartets today” playing transfixing masterpieces.

FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN
String Quartet in D Minor, Op. 42


NOKUTHULA NGWENYAMA
Flow


MAURICE RAVEL
String Quartet in F Major

Takács Quartet
 Edward Dusinberre violin
 Harumi Rhodes violin
 Richard O’Neill viola
 András Fejér cello

 

 

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911 AEI – 911 Project Harmony

by Gina Graham
April 27, 2024

A special evening with local First Responders premiering a unique and creative film documentary & live music experience of healing trauma through music and song writing.

This impactful documentary highlights the trauma our first responders must endure daily and the innovative approach to healing trauma through songwriting.

Experience the powerful and extraordinary songs created by professional songwriters which are inspired by local first responders’ stories of heroism and service to our community.

Produced by Budd Carr, Chris Jenkins and 911 At Ease International

“Keeping our First Responders strong, so that they may be at their best to serve their community.“

This film is a documentary of “911 Project Harmony” a program that offers local first responders emotional healing from the layered trauma they are exposed to while serving their community. The healing process is facilitated through songwriting. Songs are produced from the testimonies of those who place themselves in harm’s way to protect our community.

5 PM – VIP reception in the courtyard
5:40 PM – Film intro and premiere
6:15 PM – Live on-stage musical performances by songwriters

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Tango Bardo, The Show

by Gina Graham
April 26, 2024

Argentine Tango and Folklore show that will feature the popular Tango Orchestra TANGO BARDO, accompanied by acclaimed singer Roberto Minondi, as well as a talented and world renown ensemble of dancers, including national and world champions. The performance will showcase the passionate and rhythmic culture of Argentina through the electrifying energy of Argentine Tango and traditional folklore (gaucho).

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SMHS Jazz Band

by Gina Graham
April 26, 2024

The San Marcos High School Jazz Band is composed of 26 students between grades 9 and 12. Many of them started playing their instruments or were first exposed to Jazz here at San Marcos! We have a rich history of making amazing music and this year is a special one for us. Having won the Dos Pueblos Jazz Festival, we took our ensemble to Chicago! This was the first time performing in Chicago and it went so well! We received a GOLD rating, took First Place, won the Spirit Award (only one group who best represents the values of the company wins), the Adjudicator Award (have to score about 92, only us and another group received it), the Ovation Award to Joshlin Santos (every school nominates a student and only one wins), Soloist Awards to Eliel Pozos and Lucas Carrara (only three total handed out), and to top it off a perfect 100 score from one judge (very very rare) with an average of over 97. We appreciate all your support and are still trying to raise funds to finish paying our expenses. If you want to donate more please contact Mr. Kiyoi via email, mkiyoi@sbunified.org. Thank you!

 

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

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OSB 24-25 Pagliacci

by Gina Graham
April 22, 2024

by Ruggiero Leoncavallo
Drama/Thriller.
In Italian with English translation projected above the stage
1 hour and 30 minutes including intermission

The classic tale of lust, jealousy, and murder inside a troupe of comedians, featuring the iconic tenor  aria “Vesti la giubba”.  New production by Octavio Cardenas and Daniel Chapman set in 1930’s Italy,  inspired by Italian neorealist cinema.  Starring Robert Stahley and Alaysha Fox. 

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