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Dawes 2017

by Genevieve Rhiger
November 14, 2016

California-based roots rock band Dawes formed in the Los Angeles suburb of North Hills by brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith. Heavily influenced by the gentle, acoustic-based musical trappings and rich vocal harmony of the Laurel Canyon Sound their sound reflects the a warm, stripped-down vintage Americana of the Band. London’s Independent declares Dawes’ album, Nothing is Wrong is, “as close to a perfect Americana album as there’s been this year.”

“[A] quietly gripping, deceptively gleaming record.” – Rolling Stone

 

 

 

A New Noise and Numbskull production

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Hershey Felder

by Genevieve Rhiger
November 8, 2016

Known for his musical character creations from Gershwin to Bernstein, Chopin to Beethoven and Irving Berlin, Hershey Felder will present a special one-night-only performance, featuring his signature style and lots of audience participation. Hershey will take you through 100 years of American music from the Gershwins, Jerome Kern, Berlin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, through Bernstein, Sondheim and many more, and you’re invited to sing along!

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A Salute to Teachers

by Gina Graham
October 28, 2016

The 4th Annual A Salute to Teachers is a collaborative celebration of Santa Barbara County’s finest educators and schools. Presented by Cox Communications and the Santa Barbara County Education Office, A Salute to Teachers is the premier teacher recognition event held in honor of teachers countywide. The gala event will be held on November 5, 2016 at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara. The community is invited to attend this black-tie optional event, tickets are required. Click HERE to register.

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Brundibár by Hans Krása

by Gina Graham
October 27, 2016

Opera Santa Barbara’s newly formed Santa Barbara Youth Opera presents a fully staged production of Brundibár. Written for children with just one adult part, and approximately forty minutes long, the opera was composed in 1938 by Hans Krása, as an entry for a children’s opera competition. It received its premiere in German-occupied Prague and was performed by children at a Jewish Orphanage. The children and the composer were eventually transported to the Terezín concentration camp. In July 1943, the score of Brundibár was smuggled into camp, where it was re-orchestrated by Krása for the various instrumentalists who were available to play at that time. The premiere of the Terezín version took place on 23 September 1943 in the hall of the Magdeburg barracks. The opera eventually had over 50 performances at Terezín. Nearly all of the children who performed in the opera were deported to Auschwitz and died in the gas chambers. Hans Krása met the same fate. 

While the history of Brundibar is brutal, but the opera itself is a parable of hope and justice. This special performance is a collaboration with the Ojai Youth Opera and the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony.

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Oliver Stone & Peter Kuznick

by Gina Graham
October 26, 2016

The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation presents Oliver Stone, legendary film director, and Peter Kuznick, Professor of History and Director of American University’s Nuclear Studies Institute, for a lecture entitled “Untold History, Uncertain Future.” The event also includes a screening of part of Stone and Kuznick’s documentary “The Untold History of the United States,” along with a public Q&A.

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Jim Messina – Sansum Benefit

by Genevieve Rhiger
October 12, 2016

Jim Messina was in three of the most iconic Americana folk rock bands of all time: Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers Buffalo Springfield, Poco and Loggins and Messina. With Buffalo Springfield Jim performed on and produced their last album featuring the Richie Furay classic “Kind Woman.” He next formed Poco with Ritchie Furay and Rusty Young and produced their first two albums including the signature song “You Better Think Twice.” Jim then went on to produce and partner with Kenny Loggins and they released nine albums amassing over 20 million record sales featuring hits Jim penned or co-wrote like “Your Mama Don’t Dance”, “My Music”, “Thinking Of You”, Angry Eyes”, and “Peace of Mind”, among others.  

For this special benefit concert for Santa Barbara’s William Sansum Diabetes Center, he will be joined by his band with special guest John McFee (The Doobie Brothers’ long-time guitarist & multi-instrumentalist) “Sittin’ In”. Expect a musical cross section of his entire career!

More about Jim Messina on www.jimmessina.com.

Jackson Gillies

Music heals! At age 3, Jackson Gillies was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and started wearing an insulin pump at age 4. In February 2016, the San Marcos High School student, was one of 10 finalists in the Santa Barbara Teen Star USA competition at the Arlington Theatre and won. He has faced his health challenges partly through his commitment to the power of music, showing young people everywhere that the diagnosis does not have to keep them from reaching for their dreams. Check out: jacksonsings.com

 

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Tim Minchin

by Genevieve Rhiger
October 5, 2016

Tight-jeaned, big-haired, kohl-eyed musical comedian icon, Tim Minchin, plays live only a few times a year. And he’s coming to Santa Barbara. Minchin will appear for one night only, playing tunes from his back-catalogue of unique, hilarious and beautiful songs. He’ll also drink red wine and talk quite a bit, inevitably.

As a musical satirist, he has toured in the US, the UK and Australia, performing solo, with bands, and with symphony orchestras. He has released 5 DVDs and several live albums, the most recent recorded with the Heritage Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall in 2012.

Tim has appeared on television and stage in the US, Australian and the UK. His acting credits include Rosencrantz in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at the Sydney Theatre Company, Judas in the 2012 -13 Jesus Christ Superstar Arena Tour of Australia and the UK, Atticus Fetch in Californication Season 6, and Smasher Sullivan in the ABC’s Secret River.

He is the composer-lyricist of stage musicals Matilda (with Dennis Kelly) and Groundhog Day (with Danny Rubin), both directed by Matthew Warchus. Currently, he is directing and writing music and lyrics for the DreamWorks Animation feature film, Larrikins, slated for release in 2018.

Tim is an associate artist at the Royal Shakespeare Company and The Old Vic Theatre, a patron of the WA Youth Theatre Company, the British Humanist Society and Roald Dahl’s Marvelous Children’s Charity, and an ambassador for the Prince’s Foundation for Children and the Arts.

 

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Collective Collaborative

by Gina Graham
October 4, 2016

SBCC Dance presents Collective Collaborative. A night of dance featuring SBCC Dance Company, UCSB Dance Company, SBFB, SB Dance Arts, LA Dance Moves, Shieldwall Dance Company and many more.

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Santa Barbara Youth Symphony

by Gina Graham
October 4, 2016

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A Celebration of Dance

by Gina Graham
October 3, 2016

The State Street Ballet Young Dancers presents its annual choreography showcase:  A  Celebration of Dance. The apprentice company to State Street Ballet, SSBYD will perform new works by Kassandra Taylor Newberry, William Soleau, and Autumn Eckman.  In addition, the evening will feature Degas and the Little Dancer and new works by emerging choreographers.

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An evening with Graham Nash

by Gina Graham
September 29, 2016

Legendary singer-songwriter GRAHAM NASH is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee-with Crosby, Stills, and Nash and with the Hollies. He was also inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame twice, as a solo artist and with CSN, and he is a GRAMMY® Award winner.

Nash’s passionate voice continues to be heard in support of peace, and social and environmental justice. The No Nukes/Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE) concerts he organized with Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt in 1979 remain seminal benefit events. In 2011, Nash was instrumental in bringing MUSE back to the forefront with a concert to benefit Japan disaster relief and groups promoting non-nuclear energy worldwide.

In recognition for his contributions as a musician and philanthropist, Nash was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth. While continually building his musical legacy, Nash is also an internationally renowned photographer and visual artist. Nash’s work has been shown in galleries and museums worldwide. His company Nash Editions’ original IRIS 3047 digital printer and one of its first published works—Nash’s 1969 portrait of David Crosby— is now housed in the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institution in recognition of his revolutionary accomplishments in the fine arts and digital printing world.

His new studio album This Path Tonight was released April 15, 2016.

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Thumbelina

by Gina Graham
September 28, 2016

Gustafson Dance presents its annual school production, Thumbelina, featuring dancers ages 2 and up. Adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, Thumbelina is the story of a woman who wishes for a daughter and is overjoyed when tiny little fairy girls are born from a flower after planting magic seeds—including one no bigger than her thumb.  One day when playing in the garden, Thumbelina is lost and encounters many adventures as she makes her way back home.

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Rudolph

by Gina Graham
September 28, 2016

Gustafson Dance presents Rudolph, a ballet of the holiday classic featuring Rudolph, Clarice, the Abominable Snow Monster, and even Santa. Children ages 2 and up dance to well-known holiday tunes, along with the State Street Ballet Young Dancers. Rudolph embarks on a journey where he learns, along with many other “misfits” that everyone, even though they may be different, has something of value to contribute.

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Jack Jones

by Genevieve Rhiger
September 21, 2016

*This event was originally scheduled for Friday, November 18*

Jack Jones is one of the greatest singers of all time; a true “Singers’ Singer” and luminary in the music industry. This five-time nominated, two-time Grammy Award winner performs around the globe to sold-out audiences in venues ranging from Jazz clubs to the London Palladium. Jack Jones is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. The New York Times raves, “He is arguably the most technically accomplished male pop singer”. The LA Jazz Scene raved, “The audience stood and cheered the artistry of Jack Jones and his fine backing musicians. It was one of the best evenings I ever spent in Catalina’s. Jack Jones delivered an exciting, well-paced program of fine classic tunes. Bravo!”

With over 70 recorded albums, of which17 charted on “Billboard’s Top 20”, Jack consistently performs to sold-out world tours including a tremendously successful tour of the UK in 2016 to capacity crowds. He charms audiences with his wit, and sensitivity, but it’s his vocal prowess that makes him a formidable powerhouse singer. His latest, critically acclaimed CD, “Seriously Frank” is a testament to his timeless talent. Smooth Jazz Magazine hailed, “To take songs from one of the greatest performers of the 20th century, and craft them into a proper tribute is not an easy task, but Jack Jones truly delivered”. His performances at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and the White House make him a singer for the ages.

A formidable force of world-class jazz musicians will accompany Jack Jones during his performance at The Lobero Theatre. His powerhouse trio includes Christian Jacob, Jeff Hamilton, and Chris Colangelo.

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The Comic Strippers

by Genevieve Rhiger
September 9, 2016

A SHOW FOR ALL GENDERS… 21+ ONLY

WARNING! No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity.

A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. These guys try to be sexy… it just comes out funny. Constantly grooving and gyrating in between scenes they banter with the crowd and perform their hilarious twist on improv sketches. They sing, they “dance”. These guys are oiled up and ready to make you laugh at them.

Semi undressed and completely unscripted, The Comic Strippers take off their shirts and take on your suggestions to create a whole new genre of comedy.

★★★★★ “Extremely Funny!” – UK Fringe Review 

 “The show is suitable for both men and women… entertaining ride where anything goes.” – Rip It Up Magazine 

“One of the most hilarious shows I’ve ever seen.” – Vancouver Sun 

www.thecomicstrippers.com

*Please note, this event is 21+ ONLY

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