Fighting His Own Good Fight, for the Holidays
Santa Barbara-raised Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett, also a solo artist, returns with his ‘Holiday Hoedown’ at SOhO.
Author: Josef Woodard
Another Dry and Masterful Finnish Delight, for Our Consideration
Master Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki delivers another treasure with the sweet, droll “Fallen Leaves,” now at the Riviera Theatre.
ON the Beat | Shiny Musical Gifts, Locally-Sourced
Music flows, holiday-themed and otherwise, and Spencer the Gardener shines On eagerly awaited new album.
Review | Breaking Musical Bread, Sharing the Spotlight
Precocious and Grammy-fied jazz star Samara Joy makes Santa Barbara debut, with Christmas/family ties in tow.
Involuted Perspectives, in Process
“Inside/Outside,” in the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s contemporary gallery showcases emerging artists under an inclusive theme.
ON the Beat | Xmas Music X-ing
December’s musical thicket, holiday-themed, guitar-showcasing and otherwise, continues.
Little Big-Hearted Art, at Westmont
A friendly storm of compact artworks takes over, and benefits, the Westmont Ridley-Tree Art Museum.
Mehta Leads L.A. Phil’s Second Time Around Town This Year
The Los Angeles Philharmonic returns to The Granada Theatre for the second time in 2023, with legend Zubin Mehta conducting.
ON the Beat | Greeting the Season, Incoming
December arrives, with seasonal concert options aplenty in Santa Barbara.
Film Review | ‘Maestro,’ on the Up and Downbeat
Bradley Cooper’s Bernstein biopic ‘Maestro’ aims high and hits many right notes.
