Fringe Beat
Jazz Takes on the World
Last month, jazz was flourishing, here and across the globe. Read story.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Sigur Rós and András Schiff Friday
Friday, April 19, will see another unprecedented night of world-class musical offerings occurring across the town at the Lobero, the Bowl, and UCSB’s Campbell Hall. Read story.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Rites of a Jazz-and-More Spring
From Jazz at Lincoln Center to chamber music at SBMA, our town offers a flurry of aural goodies. Read story.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The Fine Art of Passing Through Panama
Woodard tours the music, culture of Panama; UCSB Arts & Lectures brings Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars to campus. Read story.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Cinesonic Sidebar
The film festival has lots to offer this year for music lovers. Read story.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Fringe Best
Recalling the best live music in Santa Barbara, plus great movies and jazz CDs all from 2012. Read story.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Belgrade Jazz Festival
This Serbian city is undergoing major changes, again. Read story.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Jazz Near and North
The Monterey Jazz Festival was on form this year with a new commission from guitarist Bill Frisell. Read story.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Fringe Beat
For fans of progressive contemporary music, the fall season starts with two big events. Read story.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Music Academy Roundup
This season at the Music Academy has been adventurous. Read story.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Jazz on the Calendar
Pat Metheny, Wynton Marsalis, Brad Mehldau, and The Bad Plus are all coming to Santa Barbara in the 2012-13 season. Read story.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Ojai and Live Oak Music Festivals
Live Oak and Ojai are two music festivals to be reckoned with. Read story.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Fringe Beat
Free-form radio at UCSB turns a half century. Read story.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Opera and Esperanza
Opera Santa Barbara and UCSB Opera Theatre will present baroque operas on successive weekends this May. Read story.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Radiohead or Reich?
A very exciting weeks await Santa Barbara’s fans of live music. Read story.





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