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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.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

UC Santa Barbara's 22nd Annual Reel Loud Film Festival

Now in its 22nd year at UCSB, Reel Loud is ... Read More