The Power and Poetry of Three
World-renowned drummer Peter Erskine brings his fine piano trio to the Grand on State through its Visiting Artists Series, in a club-christening of sorts.
Author: Josef Woodard
Music to His Eyes
Veteran Ethiopian-born artist Wosene shows unique paintings with roots in his heritage, abstract tradition, and jazz at Sullivan Goss.
ON the Beat | Going Ambient in Late August
The columnist listens up to Mitchell Yoshida’s alluring adventure in ‘Well-Tempered Spinet’ sounds, and flies off on a late summer tangent about the new dark ambient, mostly organ-based world.
Review | Rechanneling an Old Cat Power, Recharged
Cat Power, a k a Chan Marshall, revived the timeless power of her 20-year-old classic album “The Greatest” in Ojai’s Libbey Bowl
Drummer in The Grand Headlight
Renowned drummer Peter Erskine makes a rare Santa Barbara appearance with his piano trio at The Grand on State.
Film Review | Legend Has It
‘Late Fame,’ a refreshingly subtle indie film, extends ripe spotlight to Willem Dafoe.
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
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.
