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Drew & Ellie Holcomb

by Gina Graham
August 19, 2025

Drew Holcomb
There are no strangers at a Drew Holcomb show. For nearly two decades, the award-winning songwriter has turned each performance into a celebration of community, collaboration, and contemporary American roots. Strangers No More, the band’s eighth album, captured this spirit and spun the #1 Americana song, “Find Your People”—a track that was synced in multiple national campaigns, including a Super Bowl commercial for Publix. The Neighbors also showcased their heartfelt connection when they performed live at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Ellie Holcomb
After an 8-year journey alongside her husband’s band, Ellie Holcomb’s solo debut, As Sure As The Sun, earned her Top 10 radio success and a GMA Dove Award for New Artist of the Year. Her third solo full-length, CANYON, further established her voice with another Top 10 radio single, “I Will Carry You.” A best-selling author, Ellie has moved over 600,000 books, including several children’s titles and a devotional. Her dedication to creative excellence has earned her four GMA Dove Awards to date. Her upcoming studio album, Far Country, releases on September 12th.

Together
Their first-ever duo album, Memory Bank, became the longest-charting release at Americana radio and was the soundtrack to their sold-out North American tour, further affirming their unique synergy and appeal. The Never Going To Let You Go Tour brings Drew and Ellie back to those intimate, connection-driven evenings—melding original storytelling, harmony-rich performances, and the warmth that has made their music a fixture in fans’ hearts.


Drew & Ellie Holcomb have partnered with the anti-slavery non-profit International Justice Mission to donate $1 (one dollar) from each ticket sale to support the organization’s efforts to rescue children trapped in modern-day slavery and protect people in poverty from violence.

 

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UCSB A&L – Juan Diego Florez

by Josh James
August 18, 2025

“Effortless phrasing and a gleaming High C that made audiences ecstatic.” OperaWire

“A bel canto superstar.” The New York Times

“A beautiful tenor… he sings with intelligence and a great voice.” – Luciano Pavarotti

One of the most charismatic leading men on today’s opera stage, Juan Diego Flórez, bel canto tenor, is known for his interpretations of Puccini, Donizetti and Rossini. This rare North American appearance in the historic Lobero Theatre will include highlights from his illustrious career in bel canto as well as classic Spanish songs from his childhood in Peru. Experience the majesty of one of the world’s most impressive vocal artists. With breathtaking technique and unmistakable charm, Flórez brings passion and precision to every note.

Program includes selections by Rossini, Donizetti, Gounod, Verdi and more.

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UCSB A&L – Tango After Dark

by Josh James
August 18, 2025

“Sexy, sensuous, stylish and seriously impressive. This is an utter feast for the eyes and a riveting recital of physical poetry.” ★★★★ Broadway World (U.K.)

This intimate and electrifying dive into the soul of Argentine dance is led by World Tango Champions Germán Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi. Featuring a cadre of exceptional dancers, a powerhouse singer and a live band performing Astor Piazzolla’s revolutionary nuevo tango, this sultry ensemble delivers a breathtaking, high-octane performance. Cornejo’s innovative choreography fuses deep-rooted traditions with a contemporary edge, capturing the seductive pulse of Buenos Aires. Following sold-out runs in London, the highly anticipated Santa Barbara premiere unveils tango in its purest form: bold, sensual and unforgettable.

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Christmas Mariachi Festival

by Gina Graham
August 16, 2025

Enjoy an evening of Christmas posada, carols, songs, actors, folkloric ballet, and featuring the largest mariachi in the world!

About EL MARIACHI ESTRELLA DE MEXICO

Founded in June 2008 in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico by the Alfaro Brothers (Ricardo, Martin, Manuel), this project was born thanks to the passion of mariachi music and the patriotic need to represent Mexican culture and roots. In its beginnings it was made up of ten musicians, and the goal was very clear: to reach the peak of success.

After only two months, EL MARIACHI ESTRELLA DE MEXICO was invited to participate in the XV International Encounter of Mariachi and Charreria, held in the city of Guadalajara. Participation in this and other festivals in the region led them to debut the following year at the Degollado Theater along with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Jalisco.

Success was increasing even faster when in 2009 they returned from a national tour and were invited to a live televison program “Lujan en Vivo” broadcast every Monday to Friday, eventually becoming the Official Mariachi of the Program and the most popular in Guadalajara by signing a contract with TELEVISA for 3 years.

Discographic projects consist of 5 materials, “UN SUENO HECHO REALIDAD”, “BICENTENARIO DE MEXICO”, “LA LLAMADA DE MI EX”, “SOY DE JALISCO” and the most recent “QUE LINDO ES MEXICO” with productions and musical arrangements created by Alberto Alfaro, Jordan Alfaro, Santiago Contreras and Ricardo Alfaro. You can find all their albums on the “SPOTIFY” and “ITUNES MUSIC” platforms.

MARIACHI ESTRELLA DE MEXICO thanks everyone for their unconditional support, and strives to continue filling fans’ hearts with joy, giving each of their followers the best of their music.

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Good Samaritan Shelter – Hope Lives Here

by Gina Graham
August 15, 2025

This special benefit evening supports Good Samaritan Shelter, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of the Central Coast’s most vulnerable populations. The evening will feature the premiere of Hope Lives Here: Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness, a short documentary created for Public Broadcasting Television. The film offers an intimate look at the challenges of homelessness in Santa Barbara County and the impact of programs that provide shelter, support, and hope.

Before the screening, sponsors and VIP guests will enjoy a reception featuring farm-to-table cuisine prepared by Good Samaritan’s Culinary Training Program, with ingredients grown at Bridgehouse Farm. Following the premiere, the audience will be treated to a musical performance by Lois Mahalia and a intimate conversation between actor Duane Henry and Sylvia Barnard, Executive Director of Good Samaritan, about his early life story.

This inspiring evening is designed to bring the community together—raising awareness, celebrating resilience, and helping break the cycle of homelessness.

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Equinox – Fall 2025

by Gina Graham
August 5, 2025

Enjoy an al fresco afternoon of musical enchantment, as Santa Barbara Revels celebrates its own change of seasons from last year’s production of The Christmas Revels to our upcoming “The Celestial Fools ~ A Magical Winter’s Tale.” Meet the talented vocal and instrumental artists during a wine and hors d’ oeuvres reception.

Join us and be joyous!

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Judy Collins & Tom Rush

by Gina Graham
August 2, 2025

Experience a night of timeless music and storytelling with two legendary voices in one evening. These iconic singer-songwriters, whose artistry helped shape the folk revival of the ’60s and beyond, take the stage for an intimate and unforgettable concert.

Judy Collins
Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 55-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.

The award-winning singer-songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. Her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” from her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers, has been entered into the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame. Judy’s dreamy and sweetly intimate version of “Send in the Clowns,” a ballad written by Stephen Sondheim for the Broadway musical A Little Night Music, won Song of the Year at the 1975 GRAMMY® Awards. She’s garnered several top-ten hits gold- and platinum-selling albums. Recently, contemporary and classic artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Shawn Colvin, Dolly Parton, Joan Baez, and Leonard Cohen honored her legacy with the album Born to the Breed: A Tribute to Judy Collins.

Tom Rush
Now celebrating six decades of touring, Tom has been thrilling audiences here and abroad with hits like “No Regrets,” “Circle Game,” “Remember Song,” “Urge for Going,” and “Merrimack County.”

Tom Rush’s impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the ’60s, the folk-rock movement of the ’70s, and then the renaissance of the ’80s and ’90s, his music having left its stamp on generations of artists. James Taylor, Emmylou Harris, Tom Petty and Garth Brooks have cited Tom as a major influence. His early recordings introduced the world to the work of Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and James Taylor. Subsequently, his Club 47 concerts brought national attention to emerging artists such as Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin.

 

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Warren Miller 2025

by Gina Graham
July 26, 2025

Bring on winter with Warren Miller! Join Daron Rahlves, Britta Winans, Judd Henkes, Sarka Panacochova, Breezy Johnson, Chris Rubens, Juho Kilkki, and more to celebrate the season—wherever you ride and however you connect to the snow and the community around it. From big mountain lines and race gates to urban ski hills and unexpected destinations, come along as we carve turns from California, Colorado, and New Hampshire to Austria, British Columbia, Finland, and Scotland. Featuring all-new, original segments, Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY hits theaters this fall—get in on the party!

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The Graduates

by Gina Graham
July 26, 2025

From the hauntingly ethereal Scarborough Fair to the upbeat and unforgettable Mrs. Robinson . . . from the mysteriously provocative Sound Of Silence to the anthemic Bridge Over Troubled Water, THE GRADUATES is an energetic and heartwarming salute and tribute to the music of Simon & Garfunkel.

With a backdrop of stunning multi-media, “Paul & Art” escort us through an evening filled with beautiful renditions of some of the most beloved folk songs ever written. In this concert experience, which spans the iconic duo’s career, the cast shares their deep love of the music while interspersing brief narratives with the greatest hits from the rich duet catalog as well as from their solo careers.

With selections such as Cecilia, I Am A Rock, The Boxer, Homeward Bound, The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) as well as Simon solo hits like Kodachrome, Me & Julio, 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover and more THE GRADUATES is a nostalgia-filled, feel good night in the theatre, not to be missed.

“A nostalgia-packed, feel good night in the theatre, not to be missed. Grab a ticket while you can!” – Good Morning Chicago

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Samantha Fish

by Josh James
July 23, 2025

Samantha Fish
One of the most formidable guitarists of her generation, the multi-award-winning festival headliner has built a triumphant career whose milestones include earning a GRAMMY® nomination for Death Wish Blues (her 2023 collaboration with rocker Jesse Dayton, which hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart) and invitations to tour with The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, SLASH, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Eric Johnson on the Experience Hendrix Tour and more. On her new album Paper Doll, Fish offers up nine powerhouse songs that hit with an unstoppable force, each delivered with an exquisite dose of illuminating insight, soul-soothing empathy, and—above all—newly heightened clarity of vision.

Robert Jon & The Wreck
Reigning from Southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck take the classic Southern rock sound and infuse it with a distinctly modern edge. Since their inception in 2011, the band—Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums, background vocals), Henry James (lead guitar, background vocals), Warren Murrel (bass), and Jake Abernathie (keyboards)—has captivated audiences worldwide with their powerful guitar work, rich vocal harmonies, and genre-blurring songwriting. Their latest studio album, Red Moon Rising (2024), marks a bold new chapter for the band. Produced by the legendary Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, The Black Crowes), the album showcases the group’s evolution, blending funk-infused rhythms, heartfelt lyrics, and Southern rock roots.

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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René Vaca 2025 Tour

by Gina Graham
July 23, 2025

René Vaca is a 28-year-old stand-up comedian, writer, and actor from the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. After dropping out of college to pursue his passion for comedy, Vaca has made significant strides in the industry. His comedic talent and hard work earned him a spot as one of Netflix’s Introducing Comedians for the 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Festival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EngpMt3ZPDQ.

With a substantial social media following of over 2,600,000 and millions of views across platforms, Vaca continues to expand his influence and reach. He is currently on tour, performing to sold-out audiences in clubs and theatres across North America and hosts his own monthly show LEG DAY at The Hollywood Laugh Factory. Additionally, he won the 16th annual Stand Up NBC competition!

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St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland 2025

by Gina Graham
July 14, 2025

Experience the true spirit of Ireland! Immerse yourself in the heart of Irish traditions with a rollicking celebration of music, song, and dance. Fiddles, bodhrán, and uillean pipes will transport you straight to the Emerald Isle for a night that will have you leaving the theatre with a jig in your step!

Sing your heart out with the Kerry Traditional Band on some great Irish songs including: The Wild Rover, Ireland’s Call, Raglan Road, Parting Glass and Black Velvet Band. Perfect for the entire family. A great Irish night!

“St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland delivers a night of rip-roaring music, song and dance…” – Irish News & Entertainment

 

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Protected: Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Adderley 2025)

by Gina Graham
July 14, 2025

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Humanity (Nebula 2025)

by Gina Graham
July 8, 2025

Choreography by Chloe Roberts, under the direction of Devyn Duex. Nebula’s fan favorite evening length adaptation follows the dance journey of our main character through New York City, illustrated through a diverse palette of dance, music and multimedia.

Nebula Dance Lab was founded in 2010 under the Artistic Direction of Devyn Duex to provide an incubator for creative art in motion – allowing the professional company of artists in modern and contemporary dance the opportunity to experiment, push boundaries, and create new language in dance through physical exploration. Nebula has quickly garnered the attention of the industry, showcasing their work from intimate venues to large theaters, outreach, to concerts in the US and internationally.

Their outreach program provides performances/movement workshops and a Student Matinee Program at the Lobero Theatre – busing in students for a live theater experience – thanks to a partnership with the Lobero Fund, Santa Barbara Education Foundation, CAPTRUST Community Foundation, Towbes Performing Arts Fund, CA Arts Council, Ann Jackson Family Foundation. As part of Nebula’s Student Matinee Program, in partnership with the Lobero Theatre, Leni Fe Bland Foundation, and VAPA Arts coordinator, HUMANITY will also be shown to over 1200 students in-person. The company is grateful to be back at the Lobero and strives to create entertaining and celebratory work to share with everyone.

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Daveapalooza

by Genevieve Rhiger
July 3, 2025

Join us as we turn up the volume for David M. Mendoza, a legendary man who lived out loud and brightened everything he touched. This curated afternoon of music will spotlight Mendoza’s impact on Santa Barbara, celebrating both his contributions as a musician and his influence as an educator who inspired countless local students during his impressive career with the Santa Barbara School District. At the center of the event will be the 20-year reunion of Santa Barbara indie rock icons, The Hero and the Victor. The afternoon will also feature musical performances by artists who knew and loved Mendoza, including performances by The Lineup, Cactus Jerry and the Coyotes, and more.

Together, we’ll laugh, cry, and enjoy an afternoon of music and stories in remembrance of a truly remarkable man.

 

 

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