Black Friday. Cyber Monday… and Giving Tuesday. People across the nation will celebrate #GivingTuesday on November 27 by supporting organizations, causes, and ideas they believe in. At the Lobero Theatre, we are encouraging you–our family of patrons, supporters, friends and fans–to join in the giving spirit.
The Lobero’s #GivingTuesday campaign supports many programs that directly impact our community. We are the home for many local arts groups, we offer tickets for low-income students and seniors, programs that help kids to perform on our stage.
All funds raised on #GivingTuesday help the Lobero Theatre continue this good work, and to remain a comfortable and viable community resource.
Make a gift anytime here: http://bit.ly/2OM40lg or by texting Lobero to 41444 to add your voice to the national chorus, and help us to end the year on a high note.
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Derek Douget 2019
by Genevieve Rhiger
November 19, 2018
New Orleans’ Derek Douget is a member of the Ellis Marsalis Quartet and the Director of the Heritage School of Music. Derek Douget has performed or worked with a veritable who’s who in the world of jazz, including Dr. John, Terence Blanchard, Allen Toussaint, Branford Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater and more.
In Residence March 11-15 providing in-classroom jazz masterclasses throughout Santa Barbara.
Sponsored by the Bentson Kauth Family
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John Pizzarelli
by Genevieve Rhiger
November 19, 2018
Son of jazz guitarist John “Bucky” Pizzarelli, guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli is one of the hottest acts in jazz today. With his hip, swinging and sophisticated style, John has cultivated a winning international career by singing classic standards, late-night ballads, and by playing sublime and inventive guitar.
World-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has established himself as a prime contemporary interpreter of the Great American Songbook and beyond, with a repertoire that includes Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and the Beatles.
“A tour de force… a rare entertainer of the old school.” – Seattle Times
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An evening with Paula Poundstone
by Gina Graham
November 14, 2018
With smart, observational humor and a legendary spontaneous interaction with the crowd, Paula Poundstone is one of our country’s pre-eminent comedians. She improvises with a crowd like a jazz musician, swinging in unexpected directions without a plan, without a net. There’s a disarming ease in her craft, an immediate sense that she’s so quick on her feet you need never worry about the possibility of something going wrong.
Poundstone’s razor-sharp wit and impeccable timing make for the perfect fit as a regular panelist on NPR’s #1 show, the weekly comedy news quiz, Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me! When asked about Paula, Wait, Wait host Peter Sagal replied, “Paula Poundstone is the funniest human being I have ever known. Everything she does, thinks, or says is hilarious. If you cut her into bits, each piece would be funny. (But don’t!). Air becomes funny having been breathed by her.”
Paula is recognized on Comedy Central’s list of The 100 Best Standup Comics of All Time. She won an American Comedy Award for Best Female Standup Comic, and she is included in innumerable lists, documentaries, and literary compendiums noting influential stand-up comedians of our time.
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The Capitol Steps
by Genevieve Rhiger
November 6, 2018
No one in the headlines is safe from the side-splitting satire of the Capitol Steps, the only group in Washington attempting to be funnier than Congress. This troupe of former Congressional staffers travels the country satirizing the very people and places that once employed them.
No matter who or what is in the headlines, you can bet the Capitol Steps will tackle both sides of the political spectrum and all things equally foolish. What more would you expect from the group that puts the “MOCK” in Democracy?!
“They’re the best. There’s no one like them, no one in their league.” — Larry King, CNN
“[Capitol Steps] brings chuckles…rave reviews…guffaws…and bipartisan grins all around.” —Wall Street Journal
“An oasis of good-natured ribbing in a fiercely partisan world” – Washington Post
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Go To Hale – Jan. 11
by Genevieve Rhiger
October 27, 2018
Rock & roll impresario Hale Milgrim is back with another carefully-crafted film collage featuring legendary musical artists from the 60’s to present, performing rarely seen (and quite magical) collaborations.
Experience a one-of-a-kind audio-visual journey spanning the last 60 years, complete with Hale’s memorable insights, tales of his past… and stories being spun live!
Milgrim’s own musical journey started behind the counter at Isla Vista’s Discount Records in 1969, and spiraled upward through a succession of positions at major record labels, leading eventually to a stint as the President/CEO of Capitol Records. Since returning to Santa Barbara with his wife Anne, he has continued to work and support local music including Sings Like Hell, was formerly a Santa Barbara Bowl board member, and also hosted a Sunday radio show, “Go to Hale,” which aired for over six years on KTYD.
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Bill Frisell
by Genevieve Rhiger
October 16, 2018
Hailed as “the most innovative and influential guitarist of the past 25 years” (Wall Street Journal), Bill Frisell has seen collaborations with the likes of Elvis Costello, Bono, Paul Simon, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic over the course of his 35-year career. His Grammy-nominated album When You Wish Upon a Star features his arrangements and interpretations of music for film and television. The album is more than an homage to a set of iconic scores; Frisell draws upon the sentimentality of music heard on screen and how it shapes and informs our emotional relationships to what we see. The guitarist will be joined by bassist Thomas Morgan, drummer Rudy Royston, and singer Petra Haden in reimagining time-honored gems like “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” as well as music from television favorites, including The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Honeymooners.
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Iliza: Elder Millennial Tour
by Gina Graham
October 15, 2018
is one of today’s leading comedians with a fan base who show their loyalty by creating their own Iliza inspired swag to wear to her shows. Iliza recently premiered Elder Millennial, her fourth Netflix stand up special for the streaming service. The campaign featured her styled in classic looks from the late 90s/early 00s. Her past specials War Paint, Freezing Hot and Confirmed Kills has made her as one of the top comedians working today.
In addition to her stand up, Iliza co-stars in the upcoming Paramount Pictures movie “Instant Family,” starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne which will be released November 16, 2018. She’s currently filming Netflix’s “Wonderland” for director Peter Berg, which also stars Wahlberg, and she is developing the TV series “Halfway There” for ABC Studios and CBS.
She recently released her first book Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity (Hachette Book Group) a subversively funny collection of essays and observations on a confident woman’s approach to friendship, singlehood, and relationships. On her new podcast AIA: Ask Iliza Anything she offers up her unique perspective to listeners, answering their questions on virtually any topic. Other credits include, “Truth & Iliza,” a limited run talk show she hosted on Freeform and “Forever 31”, a digital series she created and starred in for ABC Digital. She is the only female and youngest comedian to hold the title of NBC’s Last Comic Standing.
Iliza’s stand-up credentials also include headlining the coveted Montreal Just For Laughs Festival and The New York Comedy Festival. As a national headliner, Iliza tours internationally year-round selling out theatres. She regularly takes part in USO tours to show her support of those who serve and has participated in the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s personal USO Tour throughout the Middle East and Europe, as well as Al Roker’s Today Show USO Tour in Afghanistan. She recently took part in the Geena Davis Institute’s “Funny Ladies: Serious Business” panel and the Emily’s List event Cocktails For Change.
Iliza was featured in Elle’s “Women in Comedy” issue two years in a row and her television credits include multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” and “The Today Show.”
Iliza lives in Los Angeles where she spends time making up songs and nicknames for her dog Blanche.
Twitter – @iliza
Instagram – @ilizas
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An Evening with Peter Asher of Peter & Gordon and Jeremy Clyde of Chad & Jeremy
by Genevieve Rhiger
October 8, 2018
Peter Asher of Peter & Gordon joins forces with Jeremy Clyde of Chad & Jeremy to star together in an unforgettable evening of music and memories featuring songs and stories from their sixties heyday as recording artists to Jeremy’s success on stage, television (Downton Abbey) and film (The Iron lady) and Peter’s Grammy-Winning career as Producer and manager of the likes of James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt and more.
Their respective British Invasion duos were collectively responsible for 30 Billboard chart hits. From the Chad & Jeremy catalog, they bring you “Distant Shores”, “Yesterday’s Gone” “Willow Weep For Me”, “Before and After”, “A Summer Song” and more. From the Peter & Gordon songbook comes “Woman”, “I Go To Pieces”, “I Don’t Want To See You Again”, “Lady Godiva”, “A World Without Love” and more.
Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear the stories behind the lives and music of these two legendary duos from the era that wiped clean and drew again the face of popular culture.
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American Crossroads Trio
by Genevieve Rhiger
October 8, 2018
It may seem lofty to use the motto of the United States to describe a musical group, but “out of many, one” accurately describes the trio of David Bromberg, Larry Campbell and David Hidalgo. Each of these acclaimed performers is steeped in American music traditions, from wildly divergent paths.
David Bromberg haunted the streets of Greenwich Village in the 1960’s, learning the blues first hand from Rev. Gary Davis and Mississippi John Hurt on his way to becoming an in-demand session musician and accompanist for Jerry Jeff Walker, Bob Dylan, Phoebe Snow, Willie Nelson and dozens more. Further musical explorations with Doc Watson and others lead to a deep dive into American bluegrass and country music. David’s unannounced performance before 400,000 at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970 launched a legendary career as a recording artist and bandleader in his own right.
David Hidalgo is perhaps best known as the guitarist and singer of the Grammy-winning band Los Lobos, the East LA based group he co-founded with Louie Perez. ‘Lobos’ has prospered over a storied forty-five year career, introducing audiences around the world to its unique Chicano-flavored American rock and roll, blues and roots music. Adept at a dizzying arsenal of instruments, Hidalgo is a masterful musician and singer who has contributed to recordings by Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello and Tom Waits and others. His unrivaled musicality and vision enables him to adapt to virtually any setting.
Larry Campbell, like Bromberg and Hidalgo, has lent his considerable talents to the aforementioned Mr. Dylan – Larry was by Bob’s side for eight years as a part of the ‘Never-Ending Tour’ band. Painstakingly teaching himself multiple instruments as a teen, Larry criss-crossed the US soaking up music in Austin, TX, Jackson, MS and Los Angeles. Studio recordings and tours with Keith Richards, kd lang, Jackson Browne, Emmylou Harris and others have cemented Larry’s reputation as a world class musician. A master guitarist, Larry is also accomplished on mandolin, lap steel, fiddle, pedal-steel guitar, cittern and banjo. Campbell is a three-time Grammy winner for his productions of Levon Helm. He currently records and tours with Teresa Williams.
Nashville-based guitarist JordanTice is quickly becoming regarded as one of the most exciting young artists on the American roots music scene. He has worked as a sideman to legendary performers like guitarist Dave Rawlings, banjo player Tony Trischka, and comedian SteveMartin, as well as released four solo albums of original music to critical acclaim. His latest release, “Horse County”, features his singing and songwriting in addition to his established instrumental-writing and guitar-picking skills with a sound that calls to mind the music of Roger Miller, John Hartford, and Norman Blake. In addition to his solo work and work as a sideman he is also a part of the instrumental supergroup, Hawktail, which features members of Punch Brothers and Crooked Still. He has toured the US, Europe, and Australia and has been featured on Live from Here (formerly Prairie Home Companion) as well as at festivals like the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, the Grey Fox Bluegrass festival and the Strawberry Music Festival.
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Santa Barbara Youth Symphony Concert
by Gina Graham
October 4, 2018
Heralded as, “a prestigious group of young, talented musicians” by Santa Barbara Seasons magazine, the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony brings together 70-80 of the top musicians, ages 12-18, from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to perform works across the orchestral repertoire.
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Santa Barbara Sings! Master Chorale
by Gina Graham
October 3, 2018
Steven Hodson Artistic Director & Conductor, presents SANTA BARBARA SINGS! — A Free Christmas Concert. The performance features Navidad Nuestra, a folk drama of the nativity, based on the rhythms and traditions of Hispanic America, by well-known composer Ariel Ramirez. The American Riviera Children’s Chorus and a high school chorus will also sing Christmas music from several traditions. Guest artists include guitarist Anthony Ybarra and contralto Carol Ann Manzi. The program finale is an audience sing-along of favorite Christmas carols.
Established in 1984, the Santa Barbara Master Chorale is a community chorus committed to enriching the cultural life of the Central Coast by presenting the world’s finest choral music, accompanied by professional orchestras and soloists, at affordable ticket prices.
At the same time, we help participating singers improve their musical knowledge and performance skills, and we actively promote an interest in choral music to diverse audiences, with a special focus on young people.
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Roy Orbison Returns
by Gina Graham
September 27, 2018
Running Scared productions presents Wiley Ray and the Big O Band in Roy Orbison Returns on Friday, November 16 at 8 PM. Nationally touring band, Wiley Ray and the Big O Band present Roy Orbison Returns, playing Roy’s hits including, “Pretty Woman,” “Crying,” and more. Come out for a night to celebrate Roy Orbison and experience the humor and amazing music that made him famous.
My My, Hey Hey—the Doublewide Kings have some big news today:
On Saturday, November 17th, local groove-masters the Doublewide Kings will miraculously transform into a group of powder-fingered Mr. Souls to present a one-night-only concert performance of “The Doublewide Kings Play Neil Young.” That’s right, for one magical SB evening you’ll be able to witness that rare combination of talents that we like to call DWKY.
Did you catch Mr. Young’s phenomenal pop-up shows at the Lobero earlier this summer but find you crave some more Live Rust? Do you feel helpless for having missed ‘em? Well, either way, your pals the Kings will have you, and Mr. Young, splendidly covered with a night of great music that will range—in authentic Neil fashion—from the acoustic, bittersweet goodbyes of “Sugar Mountain” to the gritty, electric crunch of “Cinnamon Girl.” This will be a full, concert-length show so you’ll be sure to hear some favorites—and some surprises as well.
Please come out November 17 to support the Doublewide Kings, the Lobero, Santa Barbara, Good Ol’ Neil, and the ragged glory of live music. Buy your tickets today and together we can keep the free world rockin’.
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COMPLEXIONS Contemporary Ballet
by Gina Graham
September 18, 2018
Christina Sanchez Dance presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet! Join us for an exclusive for Santa Barbara preview of Dwight Rhoden’s creation process for WOKE. WOKE is set to a symphonic soundscape of music inspired by Logic, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Diplo, and others, will premiere in 2019 at the Joyce Theater in New York City for Complexions’ 25th Anniversary Season.
Hailed as a “matchless American dance company” by the Philadelphia Enquirer, COMPLEXIONS
Contemporary Ballet transcends dance tradition through a groundbreaking approach to the art. Founded in 1994 by master choreographer Dwight Rhoden and the legendary Desmond Richardson, COMPLEXIONS’ foremost innovation is to remove boundaries, not reinforce them. The company blends methods, styles and cultures from across the globe, and the result is a continually evolving form of dance that reflects the movement of our world — and all its cultures — as an interrelated whole.
Ticket Purchase Includes:
● 5-6:15 PM: Master Class Participate, or be an observer + LIMITED AVAILABILITY for participants. First come, first serve, mid-to-experienced levels encouraged – MUST RSVP to nimbullco@gmail.com)
+ Observation is open to all ticket holders
● 6:30-8 PM: Open Rehearsal Live excerpts of WOKE (Santa Barbara preview), Bach 25, and Stardust – A Tribute to David Bowie
● 8 PM: Q&A + Meet and Greet
Interact with the company and get an exclusive insight into the company’s future… in California!
SPECIAL THANKS to the Lobero Theatre Foundation, Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation, and the entire 805 community!
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If you purchase from any other vendor, your tickets may not be valid. If a show is cancelled or postponed, you may not receive proper notification or reimbursement. The Lobero Theatre is not responsible for tickets purchased through vendors other than our website or those sellers that we have authorized.
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.
