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Black Banjo Power
An Interview with the Carolina Chocolate Drops’ Dom Flemons
Banjos are not necessarily the first instrument that comes to mind when we think about black music, but the African origins of this guitar-and-drum hybrid are acknowledged widely. Read story.
Saul Williams Brings Afro-Punk Tour to Velvet Jones
Rapper, Rocker, Performance Artist, and Poet Storms S.B. This Week
The rapper, rocker, performance artist, and poet brings his eclectic take on hip-hop to S.B. this week. Read story.
Port O’Brien Return with Threadbare
NorCal Folk Rockers Ditch the Boat for New Record
The Northern California indie band tackle tragedy and triumph on their new record. Read story.
Indie Giants Unite as Monsters of Folk
Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, Jim James, and M. Ward Team Up at the Granada
Bright Eyes, My Morning Jacket frontman, and M. Ward perform this Thursday at the Granada. Read story.
The Sounds of Success
Swedish New Wave Band Returns to Town, Plays UCSB’s Hub
The Swedish New Wave band will return to S.B. to play a show at The Hub this week. Read story.
Here Comes Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Folk Rock Revivalists Head to SOhO for New Noise Showcase
L.A.'s up-and-coming folk rock revivalists headline SOhO as part of this weekend's New Noise music conference. Read story.
Portland's Church Gives Us Something to Worship
UCSB Alums Return to Town with New Outfit, Muddy Waters Gig
UCSB alums help make up Portland-based band Church, who play Muddy Waters Café this Wednesday. Read story.
Thao Nguyen Gets Up Close and Personal
San Fran Songstress Heads to SOhO with The Get Down Stay Down
The San Fran singer launches her tour with The Get Down Stay Down this week at SOhO. Read story.
Loggins & Messina Stage a Sit In
Folk Icons Return to the Bowl for a Night of Classics
The ’70s folk icons return to the Santa Barbara Bowl for a night of classic material. Read story.
Aimee Mann Takes @#%&*! Smilers to Campbell Hall
Arts & Lectures Brings the Singer to Campus for Intimate Performance
UCSB’s Arts & Lectures will bring the acclaimed singer to campus this Friday. Read story.
Old Crow Medicine Show
Catching Up with Singer/Songwriter Ketch Secor
Catching up with singer/songwriter Ketch Secor. Read story.
Hope Sandoval Embraces Her Devilish Side
Former Mazzy Star Singer Heads to SOhO with Her Warm Inventions
The former Mazzy Star lead singer unveils Through the Devil Softly at SOhO. Read story.
Post-Surgery, G. Love Sounds Better Than Ever
The Singer Plays Saturday Night at the West Beach Music Festival
The singer plays Saturday night of the West Beach Music Festival with Special Sauce. Read story.
The Bravery Bring Synth Rock Beachside
Lead Singer Sam Endicott on Shakira, Studio One, and His S.B. Home Away From Home
Lead singer Sam Endicott dishes on the band's new album, Santa Barbara ties, and what it was like to work with Shakira. Read story.
Ben Harper Gets Ready for Hard Rocking Times
The Singer Brings New Band, Material to West Beach Music Fest
The singer-songwriter brings Relentless7 to Saturday night's installment of the West Beach Music Festival Read story.
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