Matt Kettmann, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Matt Kettmann

Senior Writer

Matt Kettmann started at The Independent in 1999, working as a proofreader, news reporter, and pop culture editor before becoming senior editor in 2006.

Recent Stories

Living By Matt Kettmann | Mon Dec 22, 2008 | 4:20pm

Stabbing at Metro 4

Man sent to hospital after fight with usher on Saturday night.

Food & Drink By Matt Kettmann | Sun Dec 21, 2008 | 6:05am

Stop Shopping and Start Tapas

Museum Cafe offers perfect break for holiday chores on State Street.

Arts & Entertainment By Matt Kettmann | Thu Dec 18, 2008 | 9:00pm

Various Artists

Even those sick to death of Christmas standards can’t deny the pleasure of Ray Charles’s take on “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” perhaps the most sweet and soulful rendition ever.

Living By Matt Kettmann | Thu Dec 18, 2008 | 12:00am

There’s nothing worse than losing a carefully chosen Christmas present, especially if it’s a snappy new iPhone, pocket-sized camera, whiz-bang laptop, or anything else that will eventually hold the keys to your life.

Bottles & Barrels By Matt Kettmann | Thu Dec 18, 2008 | 12:00am

Santa Barbara County’s First Syrah

Zaca Mesa celebrates 30 years of the Black Bear Block.

Arts & Entertainment By Matt Kettmann | Tue Dec 16, 2008 | 6:00am

Various Artists

Five winters ago, Jack Johnson cut a handful of Christmas tunes for his family and friends on a four-track machine, and the recording became the seasonal soundtrack for the Brushfire Records crew.