ON the Beat | FOSB | Old but Good Times
Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara steps out and back several centuries, Poncho Sanchez leads the smart party charge, and music news of the week.
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ON the Beat | Lifting Every Voice, On High and On the Ground
Last week’s MLK service at the Arlington spotlighted ongoing struggles for racial and social justice in a time of mayhem, with a classic hymn as official earworm.
ON the Beat | A Violin Virtuoso, a ZZ Topper, Master Orchestra, Accordion Times, and More
A big week in the little town brings jazz star Terence Blanchard, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, fusion guitar master Matteo Mancuso, the Chicago Symphony, and a violin-accordion classical pact.
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.
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.
