Bee Gees Fever

by Gina Graham

February 3, 2025

The BEE GEES were THE musical powerhouse of the seventies with 19 Top Ten hits, more than 200,00 sales and multiple Grammys. The trio racked up nine Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles, just behind The Beatles and The Supremes. BEE GEES FEVER keeps the fire burning, welcoming fans old and new the opportunity to relive the music that defined an era.

BEE GEES FEVER dazzles with a BIG, FUN, HIGH ENERGY VEGAS-STYLE show. This professionally produced spectacle will transport you back to the intoxicating energy of the 70’s dance club scene with brilliant costumes and a catalog with 3 decades of The Brothers Gibb hits including “Stayin Alive”, “More Than a Woman”, “How Deep Is Your Love”, “Tragedy”, “Too Much Heaven”, “Night Fever”, “If I Can’t Have You” and “To Love Somebody” as well as surprise hits written by The Bee Gees and made famous by other artists. These include “Islands in The Stream”, “Grease” and “Emotion”.

BGF lights the fuse and explodes on stage with a DISCO PARTY worthy of Studio 54! They immortalize the famous sibling trio in their sexy, youthful prime.

For more about BEE GEES FEVER visit: beegeesfeverusa.com.

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Protected: Aha! Sing it Out!

by Gina Graham

January 28, 2025

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Prime Time Band 2025

by Gina Graham

January 27, 2025

Prime Time Band is a vibrant group of more than seventy-five amateur musicians (ages 40-90+) with a mission to provide free concerts for the greater Santa Barbara community. Their FREE Spring Concert will kick off the band’s 30th Anniversary celebration year with surprise guests and memories of past performances. Immerse yourself in an afternoon of thrilling symphonic band music with a salute to the past, and a glimpse into the future. Featured pieces on the program span band classics from Gustav Holst and Sousa, to the upbeat swing of Dave Brubeck and the stirring film music from the hit film Top Gun. Dynamic director Dr. Paul Mori brings enthusiasm, charisma and energy to the podium.

Other highlights of the 2025 concert schedule year include the annual 4th of July Concert at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens, the annual Downtown Holiday Concert and Sing-Along on the steps of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the outdoor Stow House Concert and a Fall Concert.

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Our House 2025

by Josh James

January 27, 2025

Prepare for an unparalleled musical experience as “OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY” assembles to perform the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young repertoire with an extraordinary ensemble of musical friends. What sets this apart is the stellar, historic lineup, featuring…

Steve Postell (guitarist & musical director, David Crosby & The Immediate Family)
Chris Pierce (handpicked by Neil Young to support his 2023 tour)
Jeff Pevar (lead guitar, David Crosby, Graham Nash, CSN, Phil Lesh)
Teresa James (vocals & piano, The Rhythm Tramps)
Ted Russell Kamp (bass, Shooter Jennings)
Clint de Ganon (drums)

And featuring images and words from legendary CSNY photographer Henry Diltz.

Audiences can anticipate an immersive journey through classic hits such as “Déjà vu,” “Wooden Ships,” “Helpless,” and “Carry On,” delivered with the finesse that only OUR HOUSE, The Music of CSNY can provide.

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24-25 Youth Symphony (February)

by Gina Graham

January 15, 2025

Celebrate the next generation of musical talent at this inspiring Winter Festival Concert, featuring the Santa Barbara Symphony’s Camerata Ensemble (beginner), Philharmonia Orchestra (intermediate), and Santa Barbara Youth Symphony (advanced) performing together. Led by the distinguished conductors Marisa McLeod and Dr. Daniel Gee, these extraordinary young musicians will perform works by Mozart, Moncayo, and the legendary late Santa Barbara composer Emma Lou Diemer in honor of the Youth Symphony’s 50th Anniversary.

Learn more about this exceptional program and its impact on our community.

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The White Buffalo

by Gina Graham

January 14, 2025

Jake Smith – singer, songwriter, guitarist and sole charter member of The White Buffalo – has built a powerful body of work that marks him as a genuine original. The California-bred artist writes timeless, vividly detailed character studies, tapping into the emotional lives of various misfits, outsiders, and troubled souls with insight and compassion. His songwriting is matched by his rough-hewn, deeply expressive voice, and by his distinctive instrumental arrangements, which are simultaneously intimate and epic. Smith’s songs, and The White Buffalo’s recordings, have struck a responsive chord with a large and diverse fan base, and won praise from critics across the media spectrum.

NPR’s All Songs Considered hailed Smith as an “amazing storyteller.”

With their fusion of bluegrass instrumentation and folk-rock amplification, Rose’s Pawn Shop have spent the better part of two decades carving out an Americana sound that’s as diverse as the band’s native Los Angeles. Their past releases offer a melting pot of modern-day roots music, shot through with electric guitar, fiddle, raw percussive stomp, and stacked vocal harmonies. Anchored by the sharp songwriting of frontman Paul Givant, it’s a sound for campfires and car stereos, for front porches and dive bars, for the heart as well as the heartland.

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Derek Douget 2025

by Josh James

January 13, 2025

Accomplished saxophonist Derek Douget, who’s served as Music Director of the Brubeck Circle Residency since 2018, returns to the Lobero stage for an electrifying performance not to be missed. The artist, who finely mixes his Louisiana upbringing with his strong individualism and idiosyncratic voice, has worked with countless A-list jazz musicians throughout his career, such as Ellis Marsalis, Nicolas Payton, Dr. John, Terence Blanchard, Allen Toussaint, Branford Marsalis, and more.

Douget’s stellar band of world-renowned jazz musicians includes GRAMMY® Award-winner Victor “Red” Atkins, Trumpet Mafia leader Ashlin Parker (GRAMMY® Award-winner with New Orleans Jazz Orchestra), Jason Stewart (Ellis Marsalis Trio, Quartet, and Quintet), and GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Adonis Rose (Artistic Director of New Orleans Jazz Orchestra).

As one of Downbeat magazine’s Top Jazz Venues for more than a decade, the Lobero sits in a unique position to support future generations of jazz musicians. The Brubeck Jazz Residency Program consists of twelve hands-on workshops with more than 350 students in just five days. There will also be a student “jam session” open to all jazz music students from schools county-wide, followed by a public performance on the Lobero stage, for which all students are offered complimentary tickets. The true benefit of visiting the same schools with the same artists year-after-year is that we are building relationships and can follow the progress of the most engaged students.

In Residence March 31-April 4, providing in-classroom jazz masterclasses throughout Santa Barbara

Residency Sponsored by the Bentson Foundation, with additional suppport by John C. Mithun Foundation, Santa Barbara Bowl, and Montecito Bank & Trust.

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

Join the Circle today!

Pre-show catering provided by Freedom 4 Youth

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The Hot Sardines

by Gina Graham

January 10, 2025

The well-known Hot Sardines know how to make audiences fall in love with classic, speakeasy jazz. The band has reinvigorated the music and won over new audiences worldwide – garnering over 60 million digital streams and making them “one of the most delightfully energetic bands on New York’s ‘hot’ music scene” (Downbeat).

Founded in 2011 by Elizabeth Bougerol and Evan Palazzo over a mutual love of Fats Waller, the Hot Sardines skyrocketed from the wild underground parties of Brooklyn. Described by The New York Times as “potent and assured” and The Times of London as “simply phenomenal,” the Sardines have been touring their brand of reinvigorated classic jazz worldwide behind a string of celebrated albums and over 60 million digital streams, across platforms.

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Bill Frisell – GOOD DOG

by Josh James

January 5, 2025

Rolling Stone says revered guitarist, composer and GRAMMY® winner Bill Frisell “is a genuine guitar hero and a major influence on generations of six-stringers that you worship.” With over 300 recordings (including over 40 of his own), Frisell is recognized as one of America’s most vital and productive performing jazz artists. He is a multi-Best Guitarist winner in the DownBeat Critics Poll, multi-Guitarist of the Year at the Jazz Awards, and subject of a feature film and behind-the-music profile, entitled Bill Frisell, A Portrait. He is also a featured special guest on recent albums by Bonnie Raitt, Lucinda Williams, Charles Lloyd, John Zorn and Allen Toussaint’s final recording, among many others. The definitive biography Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist Who Changed The Sound of American Music by Philip Watson (GQ, Esquire) is out now. New double trio + orchestra album Orchestras out now (April 2024, Blue Note Records).

Words About GOOD DOG by Bill

It seems like some of the best ideas come to me late into the night.
Tossing and turning …unable to sleep …or dreaming.
My history with Tony Scherr, Kenny Wollesen, and Greg Leisz goes way way back….with each of them separately and as a group.
We’ve traveled many miles.
My closest musical brothers.
Like a real band.
But…it’s been quite a while since the four of us have all been together.
Recently I was having one of those restless nights and it came to me.
We must get back together!
It’s been way too long.
There’s more music for us to play.
We’re just getting started.

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

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Celebrate Fly Fishing – Film Tour 2025

by Josh James

January 2, 2025

Join Santa Barbara Flyfishers for an unforgettable day celebrating fly fishing, art, conservation, and community at the Lobero Theatre. This all-day event will bring together enthusiasts, business owners, policy makers, experts, and artists to share their passion for fly fishing and raise awareness for the endangered Southern California Steelhead.

Highlight will be the 2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour in the evening.

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Used Fly Fishing Gear Sale – On the Lobero Esplanade
There will be a sale of new and gently used fly-fishing gear donated by club members who want to pass equipment to the next generation. This gear will be very reasonably priced so that anglers at any level of experience, particularly those new to the sport, can acquire rods, reels, fishing line and other gear they might need.

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – The Art of Grace Fisher – On the Lobero Esplanade
At the age of 17, Grace faced a life-altering challenge when she was diagnosed with a rare polio-like illness that left her paralyzed from the neck down. Despite this daunting setback, Grace’s spirit and love for life found renewed expression through the power of the arts. She is a very accomplished artist.

The Grace Fisher Foundation is committed to breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity by integrating individuals with disabilities, emphasizing shared experiences and fostering kindness. Through its multifaceted approach, the Foundation aims to create a more vibrant and inclusive society where the arts become a powerful tool for connection, understanding, and personal growth.

Artists from the Grace Fisher Foundation will be displaying conservation related works of art during the day and participate in a live community art project that will be accessible for all ages and abilities.

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – FREE Town Hall Gathering to support the “Save Santa Barbara Steelhead” Campaign – In the Lobero Auditorium
For thousands of years, steelhead used our region’s rivers and streams for spawning and rearing of young fish and then migrated to the ocean to grow and mature. Since the 1950’s we have lost 99% of these fish due to dams, over-fishing and barriers to migration. Attend to find out how you can help Santa Barbara Fly Fishers save Santa Barbara Steelhead! We need you!! Click HERE for more information and to RSVP

3:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Community Gathering – On the Lobero Esplanade
On the Lobero Esplanade, there will be a community gathering of people and organizations interested in fly-fishing, the outdoors and conservation. It is a chance to socialize, build relationships, and exchange information and points of view. There will also be fly tying professionals to help attendees learn and interact first-hand. Beverages will be available for purchase.

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM – VIP Gathering, Light Food and Drinks (Ticketed) – In the Lobero Courtyard
For those interested in further supporting the fly-fishing community and the “Save Santa Barbara Steelhead” initiative, there will be a private gathering in the Lobero Courtyard (VIP tickets required). The goal is to engender support in a convivial atmosphere, learn about the club’s mission to save the Santa Barbara steelhead, and enjoy like-minded members of the community. This includes a live auction of some exciting experiences, as well as seating in a reserved section in the theatre for the Fly Fishing Film Tour.

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Flyfishing Film Tour (Ticketed) – In the Lobero Auditorium
After a welcome and announcements of raffle prize winners, this year’s Fly Fishing Film Tour features an exciting lineup of films that captures the spirit of adventure and perseverance in the world of fly fishing. Captured by some of the world’s best cinematographers, the experience will include searching for Atlantic salmon on the Leaf River in Nunavik, Northern Quebec, chasing the fish of 1,000 casts (the elusive Musky), navigating the beauty of the Deschutes River, heart-pounding action of bumphead parrotfish fishing around an atoll, targeting arapaima and peacock bass in Guyana, and unconventional fishing on Slovenia’s Krka River.

Thank you to our sponsors

Diamond Sponsors: Airstream Ventura and Koehler Winery

Gold Sponsors: 805 Beverage, American Riviera Bank and Costa del Mar

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James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash

by Gina Graham

December 30, 2024

A show that walks the line!

For the past 17 years, Garner and his band have faithfully recreated Cash’s biggest hits with stunning accuracy in this not-to-be-missed musical event. This world-class tribute to the ‘Man in Black’ has been featured live in concert on PBS stations, and has even performed at Folsom and San Quentin Prisons where Johnny Cash recorded his biggest albums. The show is a fun, toe-tapping trip down memory lane honoring Cash’s life and music, all set to his signature boom-chicka-boom sound. Enjoy all the hits of the Man in Black – “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” and more!

Garner and his band have performed more than 600 professional shows, including a special concert at Folsom State Prison in 2008 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Cash’s infamous live album recorded behind prison walls. Gene Beley, one of two reporters in Cash’s entourage at the historic 1968 Folsom Prison concert, says this about Garner and his show:

“Garner and his band give concertgoers their money’s worth,” says Beley. “This act will not disappoint the people who wish to resurrect that classic Johnny Cash voice and rhythm.”

In addition to performing across the United States, Garner’s group has released three full-length albums, making them the most recorded and published Johnny Cash tribute show in the nation.

For Garner, the love of Johnny Cash music started at an early age.

“I started listening to Johnny Cash music when I was about 12 years old,” said Garner. “The first song I heard by him was ‘Don’t Take Your Guns to Town’ and I was hooked. A few years later, I saw the Man in Black in concert and got to meet him backstage following the show. Shaking hands with Johnny Cash is something I’ll never forget.”

Show members

James Garner – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Reggie Gay – Lead guitar, vocals
Chris Akin– Bass, vocals
Nick Auriemmo – Drums

cashtribute.net

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The Voltage Gala (Momentum Dance 2025)

by Gina Graham

December 17, 2024

Celebrating eleven years of dance education in Santa Barbara, Momentum Dance Company brings their annual end of year dance celebration to The Lobero Theatre this summer. MDC’s owner Betsy Woyach has created a legacy in Santa Barbara with MDC’s National Award-winning Competitive Company and elite level of dance education offered for dancers ages 3-18. The MDC family could not be more excited to present our talented and diverse group of dancers to our community this summer. MDC’s dancers are guaranteed to entertain, warm your hearts, and get you up out of your seats with an array of styles and ages performing in this 2 hour dance performance.

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Liverpool Legends

by Gina Graham

December 12, 2024

Liverpool Legends, a globally acclaimed group curated by Louise Harrison, George Harrison’s sister, honors The Beatles’ legacy by tracing their musical evolution from early hits to psychedelic masterpieces. Their sold-out performances have graced iconic venues worldwide, including The Cavern Club, Rose Bowl and Carnegie Hall. This unique show, narrated by Louise Harrison showcases note-perfect vocals, meticulous musical details, costume changes, vintage instruments, and state-of-the-art multimedia, offering an unparalleled Beatles experience. Discover why Liverpool Legends continue to captivate audiences worldwide.

liverpoollegends.com

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The Magical Music of Motown – 2025

by Gina Graham

December 12, 2024

NEW LOOK, NEW SHOW WITH EVEN MORE MAGICAL MOTOWN HITS!!!

Don’t miss this SUPERBAND with internationally acclaimed artists who faithfully recreate the dynamic performances of: The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas, The Four Tops, 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, Dancing in The Street, Signed Sealed Delivered, You Can’t Hurry Love, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, 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 Temptations, The Jacksons, The Supremes, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, 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.

(Artists may change without notice due to availability)

themagicalmusicofmotown.com

BE QUICK ALL PREVIOUS SHOWS HAVE SOLD OUT EARLY! !

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Wallflowers 2025

by Josh James

December 10, 2024

For the past 30 years, The Wallflowers have held their ground as one of rock’s most dynamic and purposeful bands – continually honing a sound that meshes timeless songwriting and storytelling with a hard-hitting and decidedly modern musical attack. The group broke through with their sophomore album, 1996’s multi-platinum Bringing Down the Horse.

While Jakob was initially best known for being the son of iconic singer/songwriter Bob Dylan, the Wallflowers made it clear that he had a sound and creative voice all his own, and he proved to be a strong bandleader who was capable of keeping the group’s personality consistent, despite frequent personnel changes through their history.

Their latest studio offering, Exit Wounds – released in 2021 after a nine-year hiatus – marked the first new material since Glad All Over. And while the wait had been long, the much-anticipated record found the GRAMMY® Award-winning band’s signature sound – lean, potent and eminently entrancing – intact, even as Jakob Dylan surrounds himself with a fresh cast of musicians.

“…Exit Wounds rocks with smoldering intensity…” – Uncut Magazine

Pre-show reception catering provided by Blue Owl

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