ON the Beat | Rock Stars Gone Rootsy
Jorma Kaukonen and Robert Plant, rock star veterans now in rootsy garb, hit Santa Barbara this week.
Author: Josef Woodard
ON the Beat | Music Academy Wrapping and the Blasters Detente
The Music Academy brings a stellar festival to a close, while the Blasters make peace with the Lobero.
Review | Going Back to His ‘Old School’
“My Old School” is an inventive documentary spin on a strange-but-true story.
Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival x 25
The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival celebrates milestone 25th anniversary, Saturday at the Bowl.
ON the Beat | Sonic Sounds and Scenic Picnics
Stow House and the Botanic Garden lure picnickers and music fans, Music Academy grooves on.
ON the Beat | Opera Time In and Out of the Academy
Josef Woodard’s newsletter preaches the gospel of eclectic music tastes.
Reconnecting with Harmony, Josh Groban Returns to Santa Barbara Bowl
Musical theater-inspired singer Josh Groban returns to the Bowl, getting back to concert life.
Only Rock ’n’ Roll, Un-Retired
The Black Crowes brought the “Out-of-Retirement” tour to the Santa Barbara Bowl, in high form.
Life of the Party, Man About Town
Santa Barbara’s veteran party royalty Spencer the Gardener prepares for its annual Fiesta duties, with a film and album in the offing.
Re-Meeting the Moneymaker at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Black Crowes reunite around 30th anniversary of debut album, stop at the Bowl on 7/24.
