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Gustafson Dance – Dance Around the World

by Gina Graham
June 12, 2017

This performance is a culmination of the Junior Intensive summer program at Gustafson Dance.  It is a revue of ballet, jazz, character and tap numbers.

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Nebula Dance – Through the Looking Glass

by Genevieve Rhiger
June 12, 2017

“When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes, I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”
– Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll (1871)

A compelling new work inspired by Lewis Carroll’s well-known book premieres at the Lobero for one night only. Alice’s imaginative and curious world comes to life through intricately woven choreography by Meredith Cabaniss, with Devyn Duex & Karyn Laver, an original score by Adam Phillips, featuring performances by Santa Barbara Folk Orchestra Small Ensemble, and uniquely crafted Multi-media elements. 

The evening will also feature a world premiere of ‘Holocene’ a new work by internationally renowned choreographer Edgar Zendejas.

 

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Arturo Sandoval

by Gina Graham
June 12, 2017

A protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, ARTURO SANDOVAL was born in Artemisa, a small town in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, on November 6, 1949, just two years after Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American Jazz. Sandoval began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve, but it didn’t take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. He has since evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer.

He is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time and has been seen by millions at the Oscars, at the Grammy Awards, and the Billboard Awards.

Sandoval has been awarded 10 Grammy Awards, and nominated 19 times; he has also received 6 Billboard Awards and an Emmy Award. The latter for his composing work on the entire underscore of the HBO movie based on his life, “For Love or Country” that starred Andy Garcia as Arturo. His two latest Grammy award-winning albums, “Dear Diz “Everyday I think of you” and Tango “Como Yo Te Siento” are now available worldwide. Arturo Sandoval’s newest CD, Eternamente Manzanero. Performing the music of revered Mexican romantic pianist/singer/songwriter, Armando Manzanero, this is a true labor of love.

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Brad Mehldau

by Gina Graham
June 12, 2017

One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path, which embodies the essence of jazz exploration, classical romanticism and pop allure. From critical acclaim as a bandleader to major international exposure in collaborations with Pat Metheny, Renee Fleming, and Joshua Redman, Mehldau continues to garner numerous awards and admiration from both jazz purists and music enthusiasts alike. His forays into melding musical idioms, in both trio (with Larry Grenadier on bass and Jeff Ballard on drums) and solo settings, has seen brilliant re-workings of songs by contemporary songwriters like The Beatles, Cole Porter, Radiohead, Paul Simon, Gershwin and Nick Drake; alongside the ever-evolving breath of his own significant catalogue of original compositions. With his self-proclaimed affection for popular music and classical training, “Mehldau is the most influential jazz pianist of the last 20 years” (The New York Times).

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Dee Dee Bridgewater’s Memphis

by Gina Graham
June 12, 2017

Dee Dee Bridgewater has gone back to her beginning…Memphis, TN. Born in the city known for it’s pivotal part in American culture, music and civil rights struggle, the NEA Jazz Master and three-time-Grammy winner was part of an American legacy. Her newest album, Memphis, is a reimagining of American Blues and R&B classics.

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Shawn Colvin 2017

by Genevieve Rhiger
May 30, 2017

In an era when female singer-songwriters are ever more ubiquitous, Shawn Colvin stands out as a singular and enduring talent. Her songs are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners.

Colvin will embark the A Few Small Repairs 20th Anniversary Tour this fall. Her first major tour with a full band since the album’s original release, the seven-week cross-country jaunt runs from September 30 through November 19 and will showcase Shawn performing the album in its entirety alongside a variety of hits, personal favorites and surprises from her repertoire. Multi-instrumentalist-singer Larry Campbell & his wife singer-guitarist Teresa Williams will support all dates in addition to appearing in the band.

Sunny Came Home – 2017 Acoustic Version Music Video by Shawn Colvin on VEVO.

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James Vincent McMorrow

by Genevieve Rhiger
May 18, 2017

The Dublin-born singer/songwriter rose to fame upon the release of his platinum-selling debut album Early In The Morning, reaching #1 in his home country of Ireland, silver status in the UK, and earning a Choice Music Prize and EBBA award nomination in the process. In addition, there was an appearance on “Later… With Jools Holland.”

Sophomore album Post Tropical secured his place as a globally recognized musician, garnering a second nomination for the Choice Music Prize, among other accolades. It also led to multiple sold out tours across the world, in the biggest venues of his career including two nights at The Sydney Opera House, London’s Barbican and Shepherd’s Bush Empire, four nights in Dublin’s National Concert Hall, and one particularly epic late night tour bus jam through the entire Hall and Oates back catalog. Apparently, his mom prefers his first record, his Dad prefers his second.

Also known for his visually captivating videos, “Cavalier” has over 2 million views on YouTube alongside the stunning videos for “Red Dust” and “Glacier,” which were constructed by Northern Irish director Aoife McArdle as a trilogy to be played together. While touring for Post Tropical, McMorrow appeared at Coachella, Electric Picnic, Edmonton Folk Festival, Gentleman of the Road (Mumford & Sons), Latitude, and Lowlands Festival, among others.

James Vincent McMorrow announced today he will bring his new album, True Care, on tour throughout the summer which will include a stop at Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara. Each headline show will include a set consisting of True Care in full and then a set spanning his career to date. The album will be available next week (May 26th) via Caroline Records/AllPoints Recordings.

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Aaron Neville

by Genevieve Rhiger
May 16, 2017

Grammy-award winning, R&B singer Aaron Neville, with his distinct New Orleans sound and unique voice, takes the Lobero stage this December for a soulful duo performance featuring Michael Goods on keyboards–a format that allows him to share songs spanning his career and stories of his influences growing up.

As a successful recording artist for more than 50 years, Aaron Neville’s distinctive, soulful voice continues to produce hit music spanning many genres and musical styles, so it’s no surprise Rolling Stone Critics’ Poll named him the best male singer in the world.

Until now, it’s been easy to separate Aaron Neville’s career into two separate but equal strains: the funky stuff he’s favored when working with his esteemed band of brothers, and the angelic balladry you associate with him when he’s punching his own time card as a solo artist. Casual fans might admit they don’t know much — to borrow a phrase — about Neville’s musical center, but they’ve perceived a certain split in his career. An education is about to be provided, then, in the form of Apache, a solo album that makes the case for Aaron Neville as the most holistic of soul men. Its hard R&B side matches anything the Neville Brothers ever recorded for true grit, while still allowing plenty of space for a singer who’s arguably the most distinctive vocal stylist on the planet to tell it like it is.

 

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Ozomatli

by Genevieve Rhiger
May 16, 2017

Hailing from Los Angeles, Ozomatli has found a way to represent the city’s eclectic culture through music. Their new record, Non-Stop, pays homage to the band’s latin roots. With covers of classics like “La Bamba” and “Como La Flor”, this album recreates the magic of classic hits with a reggae dancehall vibe that only Ozomatli could make feel as natural as waves rolling in the Caribbean sands.

Since its inception in 1995, innovation and creativity have defined Ozomatli. Hailing from Los Angeles, the group found a way to represent the city’s eclectic culture through music that appeals to the local community and the world beyond. Ozomatli’s success is exemplified in an impressive variety of genres from classic to modern Latino, urban, hip-hop and other world styles. The “Dioses del Baile ,” or “Gods of Dance,” have created one of the most exciting, captivating and flat-out fun live shows touring today. They continue to harness their musical instincts by conceiving new concepts and forging new sounds that keep fans on their toes and the world dancing.

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The Boatmaker

by Genevieve Rhiger
May 12, 2017

The Boatmaker is the story of architect Ken Minor who spent 25 years building a beautiful wooden sailboat in a barn next to his house in Sycamore Canyon with the dream of sailing around the world. Directed by Casey McGarry, Produced by Robert Allan and Casey McGarry, Director of Photography Jesse Natale, Edited by Chris Punsalan. (RT 37 minutes)

The Smog of the Sea chronicles a one-week journey through the remote waters of the Sargasso Sea. Marine scientist Marcus Eriksen invited onboard an unusual crew to help him study the sea: renowned surfers Keith & Dan Malloy, musician Jack Johnson, spearfisher woman Kimi Werner, and bodysurfer Mark Cunningham become citizen scientists on a mission to assess the fate of plastics in the world’s oceans. A Brushfire Film, A Wicked Delicate Production, A Film by Ian Cheney, Original Music by Jack Johnson and Simon Beins, Cinematography by Ian Cheney and Jack Johnson. Executive Producers: Kim Johnson, Emmett Malloy, Jack Johnson, Produced by Kizzy O’Neal, Edited and Directed by Ian Cheney, Sound Recordist – Simon Beins, Additional Cinematography – Dan Malloy, Kimi Werner, Keith Malloy, Moe Johnson. (RT 30 minutes)

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Q & A to follow film screening

Benefiting The Community Environmental Council, Explore Ecology and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper

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Go To Hale – Oct. 20

by Genevieve Rhiger
May 9, 2017

Legendary concert promoter Bill Graham brought together some of the biggest acts of the 60’s on through the 90’s, captured in action in the phenomenal concert film, Fillmore: The Last Days. Recorded at the Fillmore West in San Francisco from June 29 to July 4, 1971, the film contains performances by bands including Santana, the Grateful Dead, Hot Tuna, Quicksilver Messenger Service, and the New Riders of the Purple Sage. Come for the Fillmore lore; stay for the Quips & Clips. Please note: Content is subject to change without warning.

Rock ‘n roll fan and music lover Hale Milgrim is back with ANOTHER carefully-crafted a series of special evenings featuring rare concert footage and insider stories with some (OK, a lot) of help from his friends. Join Hale for a visual, musical journey over the last 50 years complete with his memorable insights, commentary and illumination. Or not.

Milgrim’s own musical journey started behind the counter at Isla Vista’s Discount Records, and has 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), and hosted a Sunday radio show, “Go to Hale,” which aired for over six years on KTYD.

Shows begin at 6:57 PM sharp, which means doors open at 6:27 PM. Seating is general admission, so be sure to get here beginning at 6:03 PM on the Esplanade for pre-show refreshments, rock memorabilia sale, and other fun stuff from Lobero LIVE and KTYD. All proceeds benefit live music at the Lobero Theatre.

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Go To Hale – August 11

by Genevieve Rhiger
May 9, 2017

Crowded House frontman Neil Finn has recorded many successful solo albums as well as assembled an amazing cast of musicians for the 7 Worlds Collide project, a live recording & concert film culled from a series of five shows recorded at the St James theatre in New Zealand in 2001. Watch for RADIOHEAD’S Ed O’Brien and Phil Selway, PEARL JAM’S Eddie Vedder, THE SMITHS’ Johnny Marr, WILCO’s Jeff Tweedy, Glenn Kotche, John Stirratt and Pat Sansone. PLUS, KT Tunstall, Tim Finn, Liam Finn, (and even more Finns) and lots of Hale’s patented Quips & Clips! Please note: Content is subject to change without warning.

Rock ‘n roll fan and music lover Hale Milgrim is back with ANOTHER carefully-crafted a series of special evenings featuring rare concert footage and insider stories with some (OK, a lot) of help from his friends. Join Hale for a visual, musical journey over the last 50 years complete with his memorable insights, commentary and illumination. Or not.

Milgrim’s own musical journey started behind the counter at Isla Vista’s Discount Records, and has 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), and hosted a Sunday radio show, “Go to Hale,” which aired for over six years on KTYD.

Shows begin at 6:57 PM sharp, which means doors open at 6:27 PM. Seating is general admission, so be sure to get here beginning at 6:03 PM on the Esplanade for pre-show refreshments, rock memorabilia sale, and other fun stuff from Lobero LIVE and KTYD. All proceeds benefit live music at the Lobero Theatre.

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Go To Hale – June 16

by Genevieve Rhiger
May 9, 2017

Hale has carefully crafted an evening of Quips and Clips direct from his extensive archives. You may get a glimpse of artists like: The Quarrymen, Glimmer Twins, You Two, YNSC, Jah Bob, CBerry, and The Warlocks–plus so many more they wouldn’t fit here. (Please note: Names have been changed to protect the innocent. Content is subject to change without warning.)

Rock ‘n roll fan and music lover Hale Milgrim is back with ANOTHER carefully-crafted a series of special evenings featuring rare concert footage and insider stories with some (OK, a lot) of help from his friends. Join Hale for a visual, musical journey over the last 50 years complete with his memorable insights, commentary and illumination. Or not.

Milgrim’s own musical journey started behind the counter at Isla Vista’s Discount Records, and has 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), and hosted a Sunday radio show, “Go to Hale,” which aired for over six years on KTYD.

Shows begin at 6:57 PM sharp, which means doors open at 6:27 PM. Seating is general admission, so be sure to get here beginning at 6:03 PM on the Esplanade for pre-show refreshments, rock memorabilia sale, and other fun stuff from Lobero LIVE and KTYD. All proceeds benefit live music at the Lobero Theatre.

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Walter Capps Lecture 5/1/17

by Genevieve Rhiger
May 1, 2017

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Floor to Air Festival

by Genevieve Rhiger
April 25, 2017

The first platform of its kind to highlight the organic relationship between grounded and flight-bound dance, the Santa Barbara Floor to Air Festival presents the ancient art of aerial technique from a decidedly contemporary point of view. Now in its fourth year, the festival unites professional artists from around the globe for a collaborative residency under sea and sky, culminating in an ensemble performance that blends distinctive movement languages with distinguishing approaches. Debuting on the Lobero stage before making its way across theatres and continents the world over, each of the three works presented will incorporate traditional apparatus in an unconventional light, using bodies and flight as metaphors for the human condition. Against a sonic backdrop of bass and strings, with staggering strength and touching vulnerability, the art of contemporary flight resonates with artistic prowess and the boundless optimism to search diligently for our proverbial wings, ascending to our highest potential.

“One of the most ambitious performing arts projects ever to launch in Santa Barbara” – SB Independent

Directed by Ninette Paloma

Made possible with the support of the Santa Barbara Centre for Aerial Dance and the Lobero Theatre Foundation.

2017 artists include Shaina Brafman (New York City), Danielle Garrison (Boulder), Elizabeth Stich (Salt Lake City), Allie Cooper (Santa Cruz), Rachna Hailey (Santa Barbara), Isabel Musidora (Santa Barbara), Allie Cole (Santa Barbara), Luna Webster (Santa Barbara), Lydia Johnson (Santa Barbara), Emily Stratton (Santa Barbara), and Jenna Ober (Minneapolis).

For more information please visit: www.sbaerial.com

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