Michelle Drown, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Cover Story By Michelle Drown | Thu Sep 23, 2010 | 12:00am

2010 Animal Issue

Read the following pages for tales of alpacas, a sage cat named Stanley, dog-friendly hotels, and more.

Outdoors By Michelle Drown | Wed Sep 15, 2010 | 6:00am

Rancho La Scherpa is a wooded retreat that offers both sanctuary and challenges.

Arts & Entertainment By Michelle Drown | Wed Sep 08, 2010 | 6:00am

The singer/songwriters got the S.B. Bowl rocking last Sunday night

Arts & Entertainment By Michelle Drown | Tue Aug 31, 2010 | 6:00am

Norah Jones captivates a capacity crowd at the S.B. Bowl on Tuesday, August 24.

Arts & Entertainment By Michelle Drown | Tue Aug 31, 2010 | 12:00am

The Live frontman and longtime Ojai resident opens up about parting ways with his band and going solo for his new record.

Arts & Entertainment By Michelle Drown | Thu Aug 19, 2010 | 12:00am

The Grammy Award winner returns to Santa Barbara this Tuesday with opener Corinne Bailey Rae.

Arts & Entertainment By Michelle Drown | Tue Aug 17, 2010 | 11:45am

The trio puts on a tight show, performing old favorites to devoted fans this past Sunday night.

Arts & Entertainment By Michelle Drown | Mon Aug 09, 2010 | 6:00am

From the first listen of Ed Kowalczyk’s new album, Alive, it’s clear the release is solid in its entirety.

Travel By Michelle Drown | Wed Jul 14, 2010 | 6:00am

The healing waters of Hacienda Hot Spring Inn’s mineral springs.

Arts & Entertainment By Michelle Drown | Tue May 18, 2010 | 12:00pm

The L.A.-based rock band put on a wild show at the Bowl last Friday night.