ON the Beat | Confession of a Whalehead
I have been a good culture-fearing Santa Barbaran for nearly all of my days, eager to know all that’s important
Author: Josef Woodard
Humanity Under Siege, Healers Included
Documentary “American Doctor” tells the grim tale of Gazan “Genocidal” cruelty, via firsthand testimony by American surgeons.
Review | Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Slide & Soul Area
Tedeschi Trucks Band returns to the Bowl, with another potent new album, ‘Future Soul,’ in tow, and opener Lukas Nelson shines in his own light.
New Venue for Sippin’ and Spinnin’
Newly opened, the unique Analogue Room in Solvang combines wine, food and prominent turntables at the ready, a concept from Standing Sun Wines’ John Wright.
Of MAW, ‘The Muse,’ and the Banquet for a Cause
Music Academy of the West’s annual fundraising gala capped off 79th summer festival, with Cheryl Goldberg as honoree and Audra McDonald as musical guest of honor.
Indy Origins: Joe Woodard on Four Decades-Plus of Steady Culture Consumption
How a scrawny kid full of music dreams built his freelance writing career at this newspaper and beyond.
Swan Songing with Style
Music Academy of the West closes out festival, orchestrally on a casual note, plus a mini-festival wrap.
Review | Souffle Gone South
“The Invite,” a funny-and-cringey dramedy directed by and starring Olivia Wilde, was one of the summer’s surprise hits, continuing its life on the small screen.
Heavy Petal Pushing, Country Royalty in Training
Rising country star Sierra Ferrell juggles traditionalism with her own private musical muse, at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
ON the Beat | Further Adventures on the Miles-Coltrane Trail
Tenor saxist Ernie Watts burns up Grand on State, on a Miles-Coltrane tribute theme; Fiesta and MAW in the rear view.
