Pop & Rock - Reviews
The Killers at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Synth Pop Reigned During Sunday Night’s Tour Stop
Synth pop, strobe lights, and an abrupt end marked the Las Vegas band’s S.B. tour stop. Read story.
Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal at the Santa Barbara Bowl
The BonTaj Roulet Tour Let the Good Times Roll
The duo performed separately and together during their Saturday night stop in S.B Read story.
John Legend at the Santa Barbara Bowl
The R&B Crooner Led an Evening of Great Music Saturday Night
Fans got to get up close and personal with the musicians during Saturday night’s show at the Bowl. Read story.
Katy Perry at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Locally Raised Pop Star Misses the Mark at Sunday Night Tour Stop.
The S.B.-born pop star delivered an odd mix of originals and covers during her Sunday night tour stop. Read story.
Devendra Banhart at SOhO
Sold-Out Show Delivers Night Full of New Psychedelia
The sold-out Wednesday show brought a night of ’60s-inspired rock to the downtown venue. Read story.
Billy Corgan and Spirits in the Sky at Muddy Waters Café
Smashing Pumpkins Frontman Brings Nine-Piece Band to Packed Venue
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman and his nine-piece band packed the tiny Haley Street coffeehouse Thursday night. Read story.
Diana Krall at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Jazz Songstress Brings Quiet Nights Tour to the Bowl
Nate Birkey opened Sunday’s Quiet Nights Tour at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Read story.
Built to Spill at Velvet Jones
Alt-Rock Reigns at Sold-Out Saturday Night Show
The alt-rockers put on an excellent show despite a couple shortcomings. Read story.
Depeche Mode
At the Santa Barbara Bowl, Thursday, August 20
The synth-pop icons delivered two hours of new hits and old classics Thursday night at the Bowl. Read story.
Jackson Browne at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Sunday Night Show Draws Nearly Sold-Out Crowd
The relaxed and happy singer/songwriter charmed a brimming crowd on Sunday night. Read story.
Hard Bummer 2009
L.A. Dance Festival Gets Shut Down By Fire Department
The Saturday night Hard Summer Fest at the L.A. Forum was shut down early due to chaotic atmosphere, massive disorganization. Read story.
Lyle Lovett at the Santa Barbara Bowl
The Singer Brought His Large Band to Town on Sunday Night
Sunday marked another great Bowl show, courtesy of Lovett and his Large Band. Read story.
No Doubt at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Anaheim’s Beloved Pop Rockers Deliver Stellar Performance
Gwen Stefani and her bandmates delivered a stellar performance to a sold-out crowd on Wednesday night. Read story.
The Fray at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Popular Band Bring Old and New in Songs, Opening Acts
The popular band brought old favorites, new music during their Friday night performance. Read story.
Deerhoof at Velvet Jones
The San Fran Rockers Delivered the Goods Thursday Night
The San Francisco band delivered an excellent set of experimental madness on Thursday night. Read story.
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