Positively State Street
Charles Bradley Gets Soulful
Also this week, Stomprocket releases Beautiful Misery at Velvet Jones, and we close in on the deadline for 2011’s Santa Barbara Band Guide. Read story.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Katy Perry’s Two-Night Stand
This week in live shows, it’s all about the California love. Read story.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Alycia Nichole Is Hitting It Out of the Park
The S.B.-based R&B artist is working hard to release her debut album and will play Petco Park this Wednesday, August 3. Read story.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Calling All Musicians!
The Indy is gearing up for this fall’s fifth annual music issue—and we want you! Read story.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Bring the Sound, Bring the Fury
The Cambodian rockers of Dengue Fever make a return trip to Santa Barbara, local boys Gardens & Villa bust out the mother of all release parties. Read story.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Getting Sweaty with Best Coast and Saint Motel
Summer concert season is in full swing, which means plenty of hot tickets and killer outdoor music action. Read story.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Rise Against, 3OH!3 Headline 17th Annual Vans Warped Tour
Ottmar Liebert gears up for a stop at SOhO, while Jeff Bridges and The Mountain Goats gave us a decidedly killer night of music last Friday. Read story.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Play It Fast and Loud
Black Lips delivered an energy-filled performance last Friday at Velvet Jones. Read story.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
oso Returns to the Fold
Gypsy rock makes a triumphant comeback, while The Mutineers help bring PDX to S.B. Read story.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Band of Skulls Take a Recording Break, Head West
The Mutineers bring Portland bands to Muddy Waters, while S.B.'s Gardens & Villa goes viral. Read story.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Women and Children … Go Gigging
Black Mamba brings four promising young acts to the stage at SOhO on Wednesday, June 1. Read story.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Rock for the Cause
Wetlands, Naked Walrus play Notes for Notes benefit, Big Jugs headlines party at the Brewhouse; Rickie Lee Jones returns to the Lobero. Read story.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Home Recordings Lead to Gigs
Whether it’s doing it at home or coming home, this is a week for the housebound to get out and rock. Read story.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Pegi Young Makes Santa Barbara Debut
This week’s concert highlights include a grab bag of twang, hip-hop, and Afro-beat. Read story.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Vivian Girls, Agent Ribbons Bring the Rock to S.B.
Crystal Stilts, Jamuel Saxon round out this week’s concert picks. Read story.





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