ON the Beat | Beethoven on the Brain, on the Town
Santa Barbara pays homage to Beethoven piano music, courtesy of the Santa Barbara Symphony and Camerata Pacifica, Tommy Castro gets and delivers the blues.
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ON the Beat | So Good, So Far at SOhO
As 2026 creeps into its live music groove, SOhO is alive and kicking this week, with Dustbowl Revival, Ariel Pink, and jazz chanteuse Lee Hartley on the roster.
ON the Beat | List-o-maniacal Tendencies 2025
The columnist rounds up impressions and faves in terms of local concerts and art exhibitions, and global film choices, circa 2025.
ON the Beat | Seasonal Revelry, with Historical Roots
“Christmas Revels” celebrates the longest day, and its own long-running tradition, Messiah Singalongers make a mighty noise.
ON the Beat | Well-Voiced Choirs, Christmas-Timed
A busy Christmas music week goes to churches, Lobero, and beyond.
ON the Beat | Choral Parading News
Choral music continues its benevolent invasion of Santa Barbara’s music spaces, along the seasonal path.
ON the Beat | ‘Tis the Season to be Choral
Christmas season brings out Santa Barbara’s choral riches, and other seasonal news fit to print.
ON the Beat | Past and Present Hotness
Django-phonic jazz at the Lobero, clarinet conceptualism at Hahn Hall, and more on the music beat.
ON the Beat | Idaho State of Minding
Captivating Americana Idahoan Eilen Jewell thrills satisfied customers at SOhO; R&B singer/saxist Vanessa Collier to rock Carrillo Recreation Center.
ON the Beat | Sitting on Top of the World
Locally spawned, kinder, gentler rock star Jack Johnson stages an Arlington party with surfing film and music in a “SUFILMUSIC” mix; Gaby Moreno glows, bi-lingually.
