Santa Barbara Bands on the Rise
From retro funk to rootsy folk to techno-powered dub step, we pick the ten locals acts to keep your eye on in 2013.
Year: 2012
Dante Elephante’s Surf Rock Is Making Waves
Santa Barbara’s rising four-piece looks forward to making a new record in the coming months.
Aly Comingore and Potato
When Aly Comingore took over as The Santa Barbara Independent’s pop culture editor in 2008, we tossed her straight into our newest fire: the creation of a yearly guide to Santa Barbara bands, whose fifth annual Comingore-curated incarnation starts here.
B.B. King at the Chumash Casino Resort
The guitar toting bluesman played a well-received set on Thursday, November 1, in Santa Ynez.
The Wools Surf Club Shreds Their Own Way
We sit down and talk influences with the up-and-coming Santa Barbara indie rockers.
2012 Santa Barbara Band Guide
We shine a light on our favorite up-and-coming S.B. artists and bands, and take a sneak peek into this weekend’s New Noise Music Conference & Festival.
The 10 Must-See New Noise Sets
Nerfherder makes a big return to Santa Barbara this Saturday, November 10, as part of the 2012 New Noise Music Conference & Festival.
Wallflower at the $6-Billion Orgy
It’s finally over, and we ended up with the same president. Fortunately.
Enterprise Fish Company Celebrates 35 Years
Enterprise Fish Company, a local Santa Barbara tradition since 1977 celebrates its 35th Anniversary with a two day “Roll Back” celebration and benefit for the Santa Barbara Environmental Defense Center.
Los Padres Waives Adventure Pass for Veterans’ Day Weekend
In recognition of America’s military veterans, Los Padres National Forest officials today announced that November 10-12 will be a “Fee Free” weekend in honor of Veterans’ Day.
