Pop & Rock

Tommy and the High Pilots Album Release

Tommy & The High Pilots formed early 2008 in Santa Barbara,CA, gathering their throwback sound from a wide variety of classic rock, blues and country influences. They are firm believers in the powers of Rock N' Roll and touring as often as possible. They would truly appreciate your support in purchasing a copy of their debut effort "EVERYNIGHT" which is available at shows and on itunes. After that purchase is made they would like to thank you from the bottom of their little hearts. Tommy & The High Pilots consider their fanbase family and would love to see that family expand and grow as much as humanly possible in years to come! May 31, 9 p.m., SOhO

Sting: Back to Bass

June 3, 7:30 p.m., S.B. Bowl

Paradise Store Music Showcase - 8 Bands Live!

It's finally springtime again, which is music season at the Paradise Store. Go swimming at Red Rock in the morning, then when you get hungry come and grab a tri tip sandwich and listen to Santa Barbara's finest musicians rock the mountainside. It's all ages and completely free, so come out for some family fun! Featuring: David Loeppke Band (12:00 - 1:00) All Natural Ingredients (1:00 - 2:00) Courtney and the Heathens (2:00 - 3:00) Angelo Meatcraft Flying Machine (3:00 - 5:00) Freakin on Speakers (5:00 - 6:00) Fatty Acids (6:00 - 7:00) See you at the show! May 25, Noon to 7 p.m., Paradise Store and Grill

The DWARVES, The DTEASE, ¡La Vasa!

The DWARVES An American punk band formed in Chicago, Illinois, as The Suburban Nightmare, in the mid-1980s. They are currently based in San Francisco, California. Formed as a garage punk band, their career subsequently saw them move in a hardcore direction before settling into an eclectic punk rock sound. They have been described as "one of the last true bastions of punk rock ideology in the contemporary musical age." www.TheDWARVES.com The DTEASE Redefining the post millennium era of music, The DTEASE have managed to take all the good from 70's glam artists like David Bowie & T. Rex, 70's punk rock like The Clash & The Ramones, 60's rock 'n' roll like The Doors & The Rolling Stones, and everything missing in the modern rock scene to create an all-powerful icon. Dressed in sharkskin suits and fueled by front man Wilson Gil, the band has captivated audiences up and down the California coast. Poetic lyrics consisting of sex, politics, and, well, rock 'n' roll, are geniously combined with an arsenal of destructive guitar riffs by Sam McPherson & Laszlo Gaspar, brilliant bass lines by Jen Castle, killer drum demolition by Mike Sharpe, and topped by sexual performance elements entrapping all of the senses that reverberate with metaphorical undertones to create a weapon of sonic mass destruction. The question is, are you experienced? With their live show that cannot be beat, The DTEASE will leave you speechless, soaking wet, and screaming for more. "Extreme energy coupled with a rock show not seen in decades, The DTEASE deliver much needed CPR into today’s music scene." ---Pop Vulture Magazine www.TheDTEASE.com ¡La Vasa! [Santa Barbara, CA] http://www.facebook.com/lavasamusic Hopeless Jack & The Handsome Devil [Portland, OR] http://www.hopelessjack.com June 6, 7 p.m., Velvet Jones

David Courtenay & Miguelito

May 30, 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant

David Courtenay CD Release Show

He is joined by percussionist Miguelito at the Carr Winery downtown. Copies of the new CD will be available at the event. June 21, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Carr Winery

Great White and Slaughter

Grammy-nominated Great White has sold over six million records, including their hugely popular double platinum album "Twice Shy." Slaughter has toured the world with bands like Kiss and Ozzy Osbourne, and is renowned for hits like "Up All Night" and "Fly To The Angels." Don't miss these two exciting hard-rocking bands, live in concert! June 27, 8 p.m., Chumash Casino Resort

Cheap Trick/ Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

June 9, 6:30 p.m., S.B. Bowl

Steve Miller Band

June 16, 6:30 p.m., S.B. Bowl

Authority Zero, Ballyhoo! and Hoist the Colors

June 5, 9:30 p.m., Velvet Jones