Lindsey Buckingham is one of the most inventive and electrifying musicians of his generation. His instinct for melody and his singular fingerpicking guitar style are showcased on the seven studio and three live albums he has released as a solo artist, beginning with 1981’s Law and Order and continuing through 2021’s Lindsey Buckingham, his first solo release since 2011’s Seeds We Sow. Entertainment Weekly called the new album “a California pop-rock meditation that draws on his Golden State roots and probes what Buckingham knows best: the intricacies of relationships” and named it one of the year’s 10 best, while Newsweek hailed it for featuring “all the recognizable elements of his sound: melodic hooks, intricate production, multilayered vocals, and shimmering guitar.” Buckingham debuted the new material on a 2021 North American tour, during which Glide praised his live guitar playing as “captivating and flawless.”
Over the last four decades, Buckingham has developed a radical sense of experimentation and an unrivaled savvy as a producer, skills he first honed as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, and the musical visionary of Fleetwood Mac, where he wrote and produced several Top Ten hits, including “Go Your Own Way” and “Big Love.” Under Buckingham’s direction, Fleetwood Mac became one of the best-selling and most beloved rock groups of all time. As a solo artist, Buckingham often plays nearly every instrument himself; his complex arrangements and inventive production choices make his solo work thrilling to experience. In 2020, he appeared on The Killers’ single “Caution” and last year joined Halsey to perform her single ‘’Darling’’ on “Saturday Night Live.” He remains a highly sought-after collaborator, a maverick, and a visionary
Current Covid-19 Guidelines:
In an effort to create the safest possible environment for our guests, all attendees (including children 5 years old and younger) must show proof of vaccination OR supply a negative Covid-19 medical test result (taken within 72 hours prior to each event), before entering the Lobero (over-the-counter tests will not be accepted). Masks are no longer required indoors for vaccinated individuals, but are recommended. Masks are required for unvaccinated individuals. The Lobero staff and ushers have all been fully vaccinated. Adults must show photo ID.
Artist Residency presented in partnership with The Santa Barbara Symphony
The Marcus Roberts Trio – a long-term musical partnership between pianist, Marcus Roberts, the phenomenal drummer Jason Marsalis, and gifted bassist Rodney Jordan
The Marcus Roberts Trio is known for its virtuosic style and entirely new approach to jazz trio performance. While most jazz trios have the piano front and center, all members of the Marcus Roberts Trio share equally in shaping the direction of the music by changing its tempo, mood, texture, or form at any time. And they do this with lightning quick musical reflexes and creative imagination. The trio is known for having almost telepathic communication on the stage. And more than a few concert goers have been heard to say that it sounds like a lot more than three people up there on the stage!
“One way Roberts individualizes his sound is by utilizing orchestral devices initially borrowed from the Ahmad Jamal Trio. In the course of a single piece, he constantly modulates grooves, tempos and keys, plays separate time signatures with the right hand and the left, and, as he puts it, “flips around the roles of the piano, bass and drums by giving everyone an equal opportunity to develop the concepts and themes, to change the form, to get us where we’re getting ready to go.” Ted Panken, Jazziz Magazine
Added to the logic and balanced trio style of Ahmad Jamal, is the swing and virtuosity of the Oscar Peterson Trio, combined with the buoyant joyous sound of Erroll Garner. These influences provide a rich foundation for the ever evolving and expanding sound of the Marcus Roberts Trio. The musical cues combine with musical inspiration from all over the world, which guarantees that audiences never know where this trio is heading; influences from Africa, Europe, and South America are combined with American traditions to give this group an infinite palate of styles, timbres and colors to draw from.
Don’t miss additional performances of the Marcus Roberts Trio in “Riffing on Gershwin” – playing the music of George Gershwin and Florence Price with the Santa Barbara Symphony on May 21st and 22nd at the Granada Theatre. Tickets available now
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In an effort to create the safest possible environment for our guests, all attendees (including children 5 years old and younger) must show proof of vaccination OR supply a negative Covid-19 medical test result (taken within 72 hours prior to each event), before entering the Lobero (over-the-counter tests will not be accepted). Masks are no longer required indoors for vaccinated individuals, but are recommended. Masks are required for unvaccinated individuals. The Lobero staff and ushers have all been fully vaccinated. Adults must show photo ID.
The Philadelphia-based group, which consists of six veteran musicians, delivers a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart-thumping intensity. Performing blues-soaked, groove-driven rock anthems with passion and fury, the band has amassed a strong national touring history. From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. Dubbed by the media as “The American Led Zeppelin,” Get The Led Out offers a strong focus on the early years. They also touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever heard in concert. GTLO also include a special “acoustic set” with Zep favorites such as “Tangerine” and “Hey Hey What Can I Do.”
Paul Sinclair – Lead Vocals, Harmonica Paul Hammond – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin, Theremin Jimmy Marchiano – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Vocals Andrew Lipke – Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals, Percussion Adam Ferraioli – Drums, Percussion Phil D’Agostino – Bass Eddie Kurek – Bass, Vocals
Antonio Artese headlines TWO WORLDS: JAZZ/OPERA, a special, one-night only performance where jazz and opera intertwine. Artese’s largely improvised program will be based on popular jazz and opera themes. The fearlessly innovative pianist has been praised for his ability to lead audiences on a joyful, seamlessly extemporaneous musical journey. The date (2-22-22) has been specially chosen to invite a touch of extra magic and musical alchemy. Artese will be joined by local favorites Jim Connolly (double bass) and Luis Muñoz (drums/percussion). You won’t want to miss this exceptional musical celebration!
ANTONIO ARTESE
Italian pianist/composer Antonio Artese is a much sought-after recital pianist in Europe and the U.S. Artese has performed extensively in Europe (Italy, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, UK) and in the USA. A first-prize winner of the Rachmaninov International Piano Competition (1985), Artese holds diplomas in music from the Conservatorio “Santa Cecilia” in Rome and from the University of California at Santa Barbara (where he was a student of Peter Yazbeck and Paul Berkowitz). He also studied Theoretical Philosophy at the University of Chieti, Italy (Laurea Magna cum Laude) and musicology at the University of Bologna. Artese is the founder of several music festivals in Italy, among them the Festival Adriatico delle Musiche and the Adriatic Chamber Music Festival; Brainwaves Festival in Florence; music seminars “Corsi Musicali” in Alba, Italy; and “Cryptic Music” at the Museum Marino Marini in Florence. In 2020, Artese founded the new Argiano Baroque Music Festival. He serves as co-founder and Artistic Director of the Florentia Consort, an international ensemble of emerging young musicians based in Florence. In 2017, Antonio Artese was appointed Dean of the Global Academic Programs at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy. He has recorded several albums and led various musical projects, including the piano solo albums “Italian Sketches” [1996]; “Live in Santa Barbara” [2008], “The Change” [2006] and “Voyage” [2019].
Jim Connolly writes music and lives in Santa Barbara, California. He plays the double bass, saw, shakuhachi, kaval, banjo, theremin, piano, and he also sings. A Massachusetts native, Jim grew up playing in both rock bands and orchestras. He attended New England Conservatory and began writing music the day he quit school. Jim has worked with UCSB Theater, The National Theater of Macedonia, Naked Shakes Theater, and Proboscis Theater as well as with The Gove County Philharmonic and The Gove County String Quartet. He has collaborated with artists including Nate Birkey, Gilles Apap, Van Dyke Parks, Jeff Kaiser, Brad Dutz, Headless Household, Jeff Bridges, Vinny Golia, Eugene Chadbourne, Glen Philips, Spencer Barnitz, Anna Abbey and with his brother, Kevin Connolly. His current projects include Lit Moon Theatre (composer/performer for 25+ years) and Toy Shop Ghost. The band has performed around the world, playing concerts in Germany, Poland, New Zealand, Macedonia, Greece, Mexico, and China. Toy Shop Ghost has recorded three albums of original tunes (“Broadcasting Live,” “Art Plunk,” “Sparks Spread Wildfire”) and a fourth (“Thrift Store”) of songs from the 1920s and 30s re-imagined with string quartet. A fifth release is in progress. Jim has received nine Independent Theater Awards, numerous commissions and grants and has been named one of the twenty-five most intriguing people by Santa Barbara Magazine.
Luis Muñoz is a composer, producer, arranger and percussionist from Costa Rica. He has performed in some of the best jazz festivals and theaters in the USA and abroad, including The Litchfield Jazz Festival, the San Jose Jazz Festival, and at the National Opera House in Costa Rica, the Moss Theater (Santa Monica), and at Santa Barbara’s own Lobero Theater. He has released 10 CDs of award-winning original compositions. His 2015 CD “VOZ” (with singers Claudia Acuña, Magos Herrera and Téka) was called “a perfect album – Five Stars” by Latin Jazz Network and was included in the Best CDs of the Year by Downbeat Magazine and named one of the Twelve Best Albums of the Year by Jazziz Magazine. “VOZ” won two ACAM Awards in Latin America including Jazz CD of the Year. His 2017 recording, “The Dead Man” was named Best Record of the Year by Jazziz Magazine. In 2019, Mr. Muñoz won Arranger of the Year for “The Infinite Dream” (with Guyanese singer Lois Mahalia), a project that also received ACAM nominations for Jazz Record of the Year and for Producer of the Year. Muñoz recently completed “Canciones de Transfiguración y Esperanza” (with Brazilian singer Téka), to be released as an LP in 2022. Mr. Muñoz was chosen among the 12 Best Artists of the Year by NPR’s AltLatino.
In an effort to create the safest possible environment for our guests, all attendees (including children 5 years old and younger) must show proof of vaccination OR supply a negative Covid-19 medical test result (taken within 72 hours prior to each event), before entering the Lobero (over-the-counter tests will not be accepted). Masks are no longer required indoors for vaccinated individuals, but are recommended. Masks are required for unvaccinated individuals. The Lobero staff and ushers have all been fully vaccinated. Adults must show photo ID.
With her captivating voice and richly detailed songwriting, Sarah Jarosz has emerged as one of the most compelling musicians of her generation. A four-time GRAMMY® Award-winner at the age of 30, the Texas native started singing as a young girl and became an accomplished multi-instrumentalist by her early teens. After releasing her full-length debut Song Up in Her Head at 18-years-old, she went on to deliver such critically lauded albums as Follow Me Down, Build Me Up From Bones, and 2016’s Undercurrent, in addition to joining forces with Sara Watkins and Aoife O’Donovan to form the acclaimed GRAMMY® winning folk trio, I’m With Her.
In the making of her new album World On the Ground, the New York City-based artist collaborated with producer/songwriter John Leventhal: a five-time GRAMMY® Award-winner known for his work with Elvis Costello, Shawn Colvin, and his wife Rosanne Cash. Working almost entirely on their own, the two musicians crafted a subtle tapestry of sound perfectly suited to Jarosz’s lyrical storytelling. In a departure from the nuanced introspection of her previous work, World On the Ground unfolds as a finely wrought collection of stories from her hometown of Wimberley, Texas (population: 2,626), presenting a series of character sketches nearly novelistic in emotional scope. As she inhabits characters both real and imagined — exploring the tension and inertia of small-town living, the desire for escape and the ease of staying put — Jarosz reveals her remarkable gift for slipping into the inner lives of others and patiently uncovering so much indelible insight.
In an effort to create the safest possible environment for our guests, all attendees (including children 5 years old and younger) must show proof of vaccination OR supply a negative Covid-19 medical test result (taken within 72 hours prior to each event), before entering the Lobero (over-the-counter tests will not be accepted). Masks are no longer required indoors for vaccinated individuals, but are recommended. Masks are required for unvaccinated individuals. The Lobero staff and ushers have all been fully vaccinated. Adults must show photo ID.
As far as anyone knows, Al Franken is the only U.S. Senator who was also one of the original writers for Saturday Night Live. During his fifteen seasons with SNL, Franken won five Emmy Awards for writing and producing. He’s also the author of four #1 New York Times bestsellers, including Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations, Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them – A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right, and Al Franken, Giant of the Senate.
Franken served Minnesota in the Senate from 2009-2018, clobbering his first opponent, incumbent Senator Norm Coleman, by 312 votes. He won his second election by well over 200,000 votes. Franken served on the Judiciary, Energy, Indian Affairs, and HELP (Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions) Committees where he routinely embarrassed badly prepared witnesses and was a fierce opponent of media concentration, mandatory arbitration, and Betsy DeVos.
The Al Franken Podcast is one of the nation’s top-ten politics and public affairs podcasts with guests like Malcolm Nance, Sarah Silverman, Paul Krugman, Chris Rock, and Michelle Obama. Well, not Michelle Obama, but guests like her.
His political action committee, Midwest Values PAC, supports progressive Democrats, voting rights, and a host of other good, non-political things.
Al and his wife, Franni, have been married for 45 years, many of them happy. They have two kids and four grandchildren.
Current Covid-19 Guidelines:
In an effort to create the safest possible environment for our guests, all attendees (including children 5 years old and younger) must show proof of vaccination OR supply a negative Covid-19 medical test result (taken within 72 hours prior to each event), before entering the Lobero (over-the-counter tests will not be accepted). Masks are no longer required indoors for vaccinated individuals, but are recommended. Masks are required for unvaccinated individuals. The Lobero staff and ushers have all been fully vaccinated. Adults must show photo ID.
This SUPERGROUP with internationally acclaimed artists faithfully recreate the dynamic performances of: The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Martha and The Vandellas, The Four Tops, Fontella Bass, The Jackson Five, Smokey Robinson and many more MOTOWN Legends.
This amazing show presents many classic MOTOWN hits including: “Reach Out,” “Stop In The Name Of Love,” “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg,” “Heatwave,” “Get Ready, “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “Dancing in The Streets,” “Uptight,” “Signed Sealed Delivered,” “You keep Me Hanging On,” “You Can’t Hurry Love,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Standing On Shakey Ground,” “My Girl,” “Can You Feel It,” “I Want You Back” and many more.
CHECK OUT the amazing performing credits of our world class band who love to pay tribute to the wonderful music that inspires them.
They have collectively played or recorded with:
Stevie Wonder, The Jacksons, The Temptations, The Supremes, Martha Reeves & the Vandelles, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Gladys Knight, Bill Withers, Boz Skaggs, Bobby Womack, Earth Wind and Fire, Isaac Hayes, J LO, Aretha Franklin, David Foster, Rose Royce, The GAP Band, Englebert Humperdinck, Sheila E, Usher, Teena Marie, etc.
Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. Time magazine, in the March 2020 “Best of” issue, listed Paula’s HBO special, Cats, Cops and Stuff as one of The 5 Funniest Stand-Up Specials Ever. Paula can be heard weekly as the host of the comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone and as a regular panelist on NPR’s comedy news quiz, Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! Also an author, Paula’s second book, The Totally Unscientific Study Of The Search For Human Happiness (Algonquin) was one of eight semi-finalists for The Thurber Prize for American Humor, the highest recognition of the art of humor writing in the United States. The audio book was one of five finalists for the Audio Book of the Year AUDIE award.
Listen to the podcast: apple, itunes, spotify or wherever you get your pods. Social Media links below.
Richard Thompson – a pioneer of folk-rock, hugely influential singer-songwriter, and one of Britain’s most astonishing guitarists – began his career in music nearly 55 years ago. Powered by evocative songcraft, jaw-dropping guitar playing, and indefinable spirit, this venerable icon holds a coveted spot-on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” and counts a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association in Nashville, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the BBC Awards among his many accolades.
Jessie Payo is a true original independent artist that writes Americana/country material in a mature and distinctive voice. It’s rare to hear songs just once where they stay in your mind and linger in your memory. Jessie Payo is that artist. Poignant, moving, introspective, analytical and self critical, Payo’s material covers the spectrum of emotions delving into the human psyche.
Current Covid-19 Guidelines:
In an effort to create the safest possible environment for our guests, all attendees (including children 5 years old and younger) must show proof of vaccination OR supply a negative Covid-19 medical test result (taken within 72 hours prior to each event), before entering the Lobero (over-the-counter tests will not be accepted). Masks are no longer required indoors for vaccinated individuals, but are recommended. Masks are required for unvaccinated individuals. The Lobero staff and ushers have all been fully vaccinated. Adults must show photo ID.
An exciting evening of visionary works, A Gala Performance showcases the best of State Street Ballet’s repertoire. Appalachian Spring, with choreography by Artistic Director William Soleau. The pas de deux from Executive Artistic Director Rodney Gustafson’s Romeo and Juliet. The intricate movements and athleticism of (con)version by Kassandra Taylor Newberry; upbeat music of Lawrence Welk in Laurie Eisenhower’s vivacious Bubbles; and the virtuosic elegance of the pas de deux from Don Quixote.
This legendary event will also pay tribute to beloved patrons Sara Miller McCune, Carrie Towbes, Margo Cohen-Feinberg, and Tim Mikel, and honor the great legacies of Léni Fé Bland and Michael Towbes.
7:00 PM – Champagne toast on the esplanade
7:30 PM – Performance
8:30 PM – Post-performance reception in the courtyard
An Elton Dan show pays tribute to one of the all-time greatest artists ever: ELTON JOHN. Elton Dan’s rapport and stage presence is second to none and his magical piano playing has a way of engaging you in the full ELTON experience. Before you know it, you’re captivated by his incredible band including backup singers, and thrilled with the over the top costumes and high energy performances just like ELTON in days past. Elton Dan has performed for gatherings of 8,000 plus but gives each listener the feeling that they are sharing the intimate emotions of the much loved music with just them. For more information, check out Elton Dan on Facebook.
ELTON DAN
Dan is the lead singer of Elton Dan & the Rocket Band. He has been playing the piano since he was 10 years old. His first concert he attended was the Orange County Symphony, but the concert that made an impression on him was seeing Elton John live at Caesar’s Palace and seeing Paul McCartney at Arrow Head Stadium. From childhood, Dan’s hero in music was Elton John for both the wonderful music he made and the humanitarian contributions the band honored. Dan has persisted in keeping the same traditions in the band he created to honor his music hero Elton John and the legacy and culture of what the Elton John Band stands for.
Today, Elton Dan and the Rocket Band play songs for 7 of the Elton John Albums, including crowd favorites “Amorrena”, “Funeral for a Friend”, “Bennie and the Jets”, “Bitch is Back”, “Sweet Painted Lady”, “Pinball Wizard”, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”, and “Levon”. Dan has seen Elton John in concert 8 times to honor the rock legend.
Dan’s hobbies include watching his favorite Soccer team, Manchester United, sipping on his favorite cocktail, an Old Fashion, Traveling, his Trio, Fine Wine, and Salt Water Fishing. The keyboard used by Elton Dan and the Rocket Band is the Nord EX2 Stage Piano.
Current Covid-19 Guidelines:
In an effort to create the safest possible environment for our guests, all attendees (including children 5 years old and younger) must show proof of vaccination OR supply a negative Covid-19 medical test result (taken within 72 hours prior to each event), before entering the Lobero (over-the-counter tests will not be accepted). Masks are no longer required indoors for vaccinated individuals, but are recommended. Masks are required for unvaccinated individuals. The Lobero staff and ushers have all been fully vaccinated. Adults must show photo ID.
For over twenty-five years, Marc Maron has been writing and performing raw, honest and thought-provoking comedy. The multi-talented artist has four hit stand-up comedy specials, including More Later (2015) on Epix, and Thinky Pain (2013), Marc Maron: Too Real (2017) and 2020’s End Times Fun, which was nominated for a 2021 Critics Choice Award, on Netflix.
In September 2009, Marc changed the podcast landscape when he started WTF with Marc Maron, featuring his revelatory conversations with iconic personalities such as Robin Williams, Keith Richards and former US president Barack Obama. His landmark podcast currently averages 6 million downloads per month. Marc also starred in the Netflix original series Glow and has had roles in the films Joker, Spencer Confidential, Sword of Trust, Stardust, and the 2021 Aretha Franklin bio pic, Respect, alongside Jennifer Hudson.
Current Covid-19 Guidelines:
In an effort to create the safest possible environment for our guests, all attendees (including children 5 years old and younger) must show proof of vaccination OR supply a negative Covid-19 medical test result (taken within 72 hours prior to each event), before entering the Lobero (over-the-counter tests will not be accepted). Masks are no longer required indoors for vaccinated individuals, but are recommended. Masks are required for unvaccinated individuals. The Lobero staff and ushers have all been fully vaccinated. Adults must show photo ID.
Featuring current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with laughter at the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes in Whose Live Anyway?
These 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and songs are all based on audience suggestions, so bring yours–you might be asked to join the cast onstage! WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as exciting new ones, under the musical direction of Bob Derkach.
Current Covid-19 Guidelines:
In an effort to create the safest possible environment for our guests, all attendees (including children 5 years old and younger) must show proof of vaccination OR supply a negative Covid-19 medical test result (taken within 72 hours prior to each event), before entering the Lobero (over-the-counter tests will not be accepted). Masks are no longer required indoors for vaccinated individuals, but are recommended. Masks are required for unvaccinated individuals. The Lobero staff and ushers have all been fully vaccinated. Adults must show photo ID.
As the Chief Official White House Photographer for President Barack Obama and Official White House Photographer for President Reagan from 1983-1989, Pete was in a unique position to spend rare and intimate moments in the Oval Office observing two transformative Presidents of the United States. He shares some of his iconic behind-the-scenes photographs, along with his poignant detailed stories, all leading to a bold and dynamic depiction of true leadership.
Heralded as “…a prestigious group of young, talented musicians…” by Santa Barbara SEASONS magazine, the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony brings together 70-80 gifted musicians, ages 12-18, from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to perform works across the orchestral repertoire. This advanced ensemble instills the discipline and commitment that budding young professionals need for the next step in their careers, whether in music or another field.
The Santa Barbara Symphony is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Westmont College. Under the overarching artistic and curriculum oversight of our Music & Artistic Director, Nir Kabaretti and Westmont’s Dr. Michael Shasberger, the partnership brings additional resources to our music education program, new opportunities for our students, and complements our pipeline of connected programs from elementary school, to college and on to a professional orchestra.
“The student experience in the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony is totally unique. Where else can my child learn and perform musical masterpieces in a symphony orchestra made up of their peers? The environment is so fun and supportive, rehearsals are the highlight of our week!”
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We’re a Green Theater
The Lobero is California’s only historic performing arts venue that is Green Business Certified!
As stewards of this beloved building, we are continually working on ways to reduce the theater’s carbon footprint and create a sustainable business model for the future.
