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No Place like Home, Boots the House Down! (SB Gay Men’s Chorus Winter Concert)

by Erica Ostlander
November 4, 2025

This winter, the Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus is proud to present our annual Winter Concert, No Place Like Home, Boots the House Down! This warm and heartfelt celebration of belonging, chosen family, and the magic of the holiday season will delight audiences from all walks of life. As the year winds down and we turn toward the people and places that ground us, the Chorus invites our community to gather for an evening that honors what it truly means to come home. In a season that often centers on family, No Place Like Home lifts up the joy and strength of chosen family, the friends and loved ones who see us, accept us, and make us feel whole.

Through music that spans from the tender to the triumphant, this concert reflects on the many ways we seek connection. A gentle promise to be home for Christmas, a soulful reminder that a house is not a home, the timeless comfort of home on the range, and the festive joy of Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays all come together to tell one story: the courage to love, to laugh, and to find our way home.

With signature harmonies, humor, and heart, the Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus creates a one-night homecoming filled with warmth, laughter, and light. No Place Like Home is not just a concert; it is a reminder that home is not a place, but the people who welcome you in.

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Journey through Jazz – La Patera School

by Erica Ostlander
October 31, 2025

In our ‘Journey through Jazz!’ residency program, students are taken on a musical and narrative trek from early Dixieland to today’s Fusion jazz, while learning basic singing and performance skills, jazz terms, American jazz history, and ethnic/music diversity. The residency closes with a school assembly and performance, and a FREE public performance at the historic Lobero Theatre!

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Journey through Jazz – Vieja Valley School

by Erica Ostlander
October 31, 2025

This event is a rental, not a Lobero presentation.

In our ‘Journey through Jazz!’ residency program, students are taken on a musical and narrative trek from early Dixieland to today’s Fusion jazz, while learning basic singing and performance skills, jazz terms, American jazz history, and ethnic/music diversity. The residency closes with a school assembly and performance, and a FREE public performance at the historic Lobero Theatre!

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Billy Gibbons

by Josh James
October 29, 2025

With his signature beard and African headgear, Billy F Gibbons is instantly recognizable and best known as the centerpiece of ZZ Top. BFG is widely regarded as one of the world’s finest guitarists working in the blues-rock idiom. The sound originates from the uncanny knack to squeeze unheard of sounds out of the electric guitar with the blues, pop, R & B, country, gospel, western, hillbilly, and West Africa. That BFG down ‘n dirty growl is unmistakable heard on such hits as “La Grange,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” and “Cheap Sunglasses.”

Chris “Whipper” Layton holds his remarkable standings as the drummer for Stevie Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble, along with “The Arc Angels” band, guitarist Kenny Shepherd, and now marking the cornerstone backbeat with Billy F Gibbons and “The BFG’s.”

Mike “The Drifter” Flanigin is a shining light of the Texas Blues scene. A master of the Hammond B3 organ, known for his collaborations with Texas guitar legends Billy F Gibbons & Jimmie Vaughan, Flanigin is infamously known throughout the Austin Blues scene. Flanigin has done n’ played ‘em all… from juke joints, Texas and beer joints, to Madison Square Garden and beyond.

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Pat Metheny 2026

by Josh James
October 29, 2025

Pat Metheny continues the evolution of Side-Eye with a new tour featuring new music. Side-Eye III+ features Chris Fishman on piano/keyboards, Joe Dyson on drums, and Jermaine Paul on bass. With 20 GRAMMY® wins, Metheny has the second-most GRAMMY® wins out of all jazz artists to date, revered for expanding the palette of the guitar and reshaping the genre for the modern era.

Created to elevate young musicians and offer the mentorship he once received, his Side-Eye project features a handpicked rotating cast of today’s most exciting players. This is contemporary jazz at its finest — innovative, accessible and absolutely unmissable for both longtime fans and newcomers to Metheny’s musical world.

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

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The Wailin’ Jennys

by Josh James
October 28, 2025

The Wailin’ Jennys began as a spontaneous collaboration between solo singer-songwriters at a small guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba. What started as a one-time event quickly evolved into a renowned folk trio composed of founding members Ruth Moody, Nicky Mehta, and later, Taos-based Heather Masse. Their debut album 40 Days (2004) received widespread critical acclaim and earned them a Juno Award, launching them onto the international roots music scene. Appearances on A Prairie Home Companion helped boost their profile, leading to sold-out performances across North America and beyond. With their soaring harmonies and refined musicianship, the trio captivated audiences and critics alike.

Over the years, The Wailin’ Jennys have continued to expand their musical boundaries. Their 2006 album Firecracker introduced elements of alt-country, pop, and rock, and spent over a year on the Billboard charts. Live at Mauch Chunk Opera House (2009) showcased their dynamic stage presence, while 2011’s Bright Morning Stars – recorded with award-winning producer Mark Howard – combined fresh innovative sounds with the band’s signature harmonies, earning them another Juno Award. In 2017, the band celebrated their 15th anniversary with Fifteen, a carefully curated collection of some of their favorite songs, highlighting their heartfelt vocals, otherworldly harmonies, and sophisticated arrangements. The Jennys are currently on tour, while also road-testing new songs for an upcoming studio album.

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Journey through Jazz – Washington School 2025

by Erica Ostlander
October 22, 2025

In our ‘Journey through Jazz!’ residency program, students are taken on a musical and narrative trek from early Dixieland to today’s Fusion jazz, while learning basic singing and performance skills, jazz terms, American jazz history, and ethnic/music diversity. The residency closes with a school assembly and performance, and a FREE public performance at the historic Lobero Theatre!

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SB Master Chorale

by Josh James
October 21, 2025

This Christmas, the Santa Barbara Master Chorale and Dr. David Lozano Torres present The Light So Shines — a theatrical concert experience where drama and music intertwine to tell a story of hope, joy, and divine light. At the heart of the evening is Gerald Finzi’s luminous In Terra Pax, surrounded by inspiring works by Sarah Quartel, Dan Forrest, Mack Wilberg, and Mark Hayes. Beloved carols such as Angels We Have Heard on High, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, and Deck the Hall help guide the unfolding narrative, brought to life by actors, soloists, and chamber orchestra. A stirring and heartwarming holiday experience for the whole family.

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Don McLean

by Josh James
October 21, 2025

Don McLean, known as the “American Troubadour,” is a singer-songwriter who achieved international fame with his 1971 song “American Pie,” an eight-and-a-half-minute folk rock anthem which was inducted into the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame. Born October 2, 1945, in New Rochelle, New York, McLean’s folk music career flourished with the mentorship of Pete Seeger, and he achieved further success with hits like “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)” and “Castles in the Air.” He received the BBC Lifetime Achievement Award, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and has released more than 20 studio albums since his debut in 1970.

“McLean’s songs have set the benchmark for success. Hits like ‘American Pie’, ‘Vincent’, ‘Castles in the Air’ and the beautiful ballad ‘And I Love You So’ all share the same elusive component that makes them timeless.” – Irish Examiner

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Off The Record

by Josh James
October 18, 2025

Join us for Off the Record featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld, Veep, The New Adventures of Old Christine), Jane Lynch (Glee, Only Murders in the Building, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), and Brad Hall (Saturday Night Live, The Single Guy, Brooklyn Bridge) in a conversation about having a career in comedy, and how comedy connects us all. Off The Record will be moderated by television producer Dante Di Loreto (Fellow Travelers, American Horror Story, Glee).

This talented group of Santa Barbara residents have collectively won 18 Emmys, 11 SAG awards, and 2 Golden Globes, in addition to numerous other nominations and accolades. They’ll share stories about their life in the arts, the unexpected twists in their careers, and the importance of creating community along the way. This one-of-a-kind event promises plenty of laughs, insight, and a rare behind-the-scenes look at life in Hollywood.

Laughter connects us all, and couldn’t we all use a good laugh right now? Join us for Off the Record on November 20th!

Proceeds from this event will benefit CommUnify (www.communifysb.org), a 501c(3) serving Santa Barbara County since 1967. CommUnify’s 16 social services programs, including Head Start, serve 7,000-10,000 low-income children, families, youth, and seniors annually.

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Rob Schneider

by Josh James
October 16, 2025

For Mature Audiences Only 18+

Rob Schneider is an accomplished actor, comedian, screenwriter and director. A stand-up comic and veteran of the award-winning NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, Schneider has gone on to a successful career in films and television and continues his word-wide standup tour.

Schneider’s family is of Filipino and Caucasian descent – his father was Jewish and his mother Catholic. His mixed background has been a common theme in his comedy acts. The three-time Emmy nominated writer for SNL is having the best time of his life, enjoying raising his 7- and 3-year-old girls, Miranda and Madeline, with his wife Patricia. Schneider is also the father of singer/ songwriter Elle King.

**PLEASE NOTE** All audience members are subject to security screening before being admitted into the venue. Prohibited items may include, but are not limited to: weapons of any kind, large bags, and dedicated camera equipment. The venue will not be responsible for storage or disposal of any prohibited items during the performance. To avoid delayed entry, early arrival is strongly suggested.**

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Keb’ Mo’ 2026

by Josh James
October 14, 2025

With five GRAMMYS®, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, and a groundbreaking career spanning nearly 50 years under his belt, Keb’ Mo’ stands as one of the most accomplished and respected artists working in contemporary roots music today. Keb’ got his start working behind the scenes as a guitarist, songwriter, and arranger before breaking out internationally with the release of his 1994 self-titled debut, which earned widespread acclaim for its genre-bending take on old school sounds.

In the decades that followed, Keb’ would go on to top the Billboard Blues Chart seven times, perform everywhere from Carnegie Hall to The White House, collaborate with music luminaries, have his compositions recorded and sampled by diverse artists, release signature guitars with both Gibson and Martin, compose music for several television series, and earn the Americana Music Association’s 2021 award for Lifetime Achievement in Performance.

In addition to his extraordinary musical output, Keb’ also established himself as a captivating onscreen presence over the years. A fixture on late night TV and award show stages, he has also performed on Letterman, Leno, Conan, Colbert, and Austin City Limits, in addition to appearing on nationally televised broadcasts from The Kennedy Center, The Ryman Auditorium, and Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival. A passionate philanthropist and outspoken activist, Keb’ has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in support of social, environmental, and racial justice throughout his career.

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

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Leo Kottke

by Erica Ostlander
October 14, 2025

Famed solo acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke is known for a fingerpicking style that draws on blues, jazz, and folk music, and for syncopated, polyphonic melodies. The artist overcame a series of personal obstacles, including partial loss of hearing, to emerge as a widely recognized master of his instrument. When he picks up a steel-stringed guitar, his fingers race across the strings with uncommon speed, developing a deep, churning groove that can at times sound like several people playing at once.

Now 80-years-young, Kottke has recorded over 30 albums that showcase his barnstorming fretwork and quirky songwriting. In concert, playing his six and 12-stringed guitars for appreciative audiences across the globe, he intersperses humorous and often bizarre monologues with vocal and instrumental selections from throughout his career. Kottke is a master of the guitar, whose playing has influenced generations of musicians and listeners.

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Konrad Kono

by Josh James
October 10, 2025

Konrad Kono is a music educator, pianist, composer, camp director, and performer with 30 years of experience teaching children music in the Santa Barbara Community. “Mr. KONO”-as he is known- is a master of the keyboard with a rich musical background spanning many genres of music including Classical, Jazz, Pop, Gospel, Latin, and Soul- and his own original style! His infectious energy and magnetic stage presence pull audiences into his world, where laughter, singing, and spontaneous clapping are all part of the experience! When Konrad Kono sits down at the piano, people gather around because they do not know what to expect, and that’s half the fun! Please come and enjoy the Santa Barbara Treasure, Konrad Kono, when he performs at the Lobero Theatre on Saturday, January 10th at 7pm.

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Electric Elton – A Tribute to Elton John

by Gina Graham
October 8, 2025

Attention Elton John fans! Moon Coin Productions (Producers of ABBA Tribute “ABRA Cadabra” and Eagles Tribute “Take It To The Limit”) Presents Electric Elton – A Tribute to Elton John from Vancouver performing in Santa Barbara for the 1st time on March 13, 2026.

Don’t miss this visually and musically captivating stage production led by accomplished Vocalist, Pianist and Star Performer Sean Trombley who gives a genuine & powerful Tribute to the music that inspired him as a vocalist and musician. Sean’s stunning vocals capture the essence of Elton John at the height of his vocal power and range in the 1970’s and he brings these beautiful songs to life in a way that touches the soul and uplifts the heart. Backed by a spectacular live band, multi-media, dazzling costumes and captivating dancers, this high-energy cast of performers will transport you back in time and have you moving, smiling and singing along to all of Elton John’s most iconic hits including Rocket Man, Crocodile Rock, Benny & The Jets, Tiny Dancer, Your Song, Saturday Night’s Alright, Philadelphia Freedom, Good-bye Yellow brick Road, Daniel, Candle In The Wind and countless others! A must see show if you love the music of Elton John!

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