A&E Blog
Photo Gallery: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Photographer Tom Long Takes a Look at 2012's Live Music Offerings
Independent photographer Tom Long returns from NOLA with images of this year's live music festival. Read story.
Neon Indian at SOhO
Coachella-Bound Indie Band Misses the Mark on Wednesday, April 18
The Coachella-bound synth rockers suffered from sound and space issues on Wednesday, April 18. Read story.
Mason Jennings at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club
After a Two-Year Absence, Jennings Returned to S.B. on March 17
Jennings's return to Santa Barbara felt too short and too rushed. Read story.
Photo Gallery: South by Southwest 2012
Photographer Tom Long Returns from Austin's Annual Music Melee
Santa Barbara bands hit Austin for annual fest. Read story.
Buster Blue at Muddy Waters Café
Reno Neo Folkies Delivered a Sole Stomping Show on Saturday, March 10
The Reno, NV band paired up with S.B.'s Islay Street for a night of folk, with a twist. Read story.
Stephem Malkmus & The Jicks at SOhO
Pavement Frontman Doesn't Play the Oldies, Still Rocks on Monday, February 27
The Pavement frontman wowed a Monday night crowd, even without the oldies. Read story.
Lagwagon Returns to Its Roots
Goleta-born Punk-Rock Band Plays Santa Barbara
The Goleta-based punk rockers returned to play S.B. for the first time in 15 years on February 24. Read story.
FIDLAR at Biko Co-op Garage
L.A. Skate Punks Played It Loud on Sunday, February 26
The L.A. skate punks played an infectious set alongside Pangea and Adult Books on Sunday, February 26. Read story.
So Nice, They Played it Twice
AAN Plug in at Warbler Records, Muddy Waters on March 1
This Thursday, March 1, Portland experimental rockers AAN play Warbler Records & Goods and Muddy Waters Cafe. Read story.
Winchester Rebels Bring New Record to Life at SOhO
S.B. Rockers Headline Benefit Concert for Boys & Girls Club
The Santa Barbara rockers talk new tunes and favorite albums in anticipation of their benefit concert on Thursday, February 16. Read story.
Van Dyke Parks at SOhO
Iconic Songwriter Played S.B. in Conjuncture with SBIFF on Tuesday, Janaury 31
Famed songwriter and Brian Wilson collaborator delivered a heartfelt set on Tuesday, January 31. Read story.
What Fred Saw
Club Owner, Producer and Funny Guy Fred Weintraub Pens a Memoir
Club owner, television producer and funny guy Fred Weintraub will sign copies of his new memoir this Sunday, January 29 at Chaucer's Books. Read story.
The Entrance Band at Velvet Jones
Allah Las, Naked Walrus Open on Saturday, November 5
New Noise delivered a night of blistering psych rock on Saturday, November 5. Read story.
Fruit Bats Are on the Road Again
Frontman Eric Johnson Talks Train Travel, Kids' Concerts, Cult Stardom
Frontman Eric Johnson talks train travel, screenplay writing, and the amazing world of Yo Gabba Gabba! in anticipation of the band's Sunday-night stop in S.B. Read story.
Saint Anne's Takes First Place
Lompoc Psych Rockers Win 2011 Downtown Sound Battle
Our annual battle of the bands concluded with an impressive win from Lompoc's Saint Anne's Place. Read story.
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