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Home Is Where the Rock Is
Thanksgiving Week Brings New Shows, Familiar Faces
S.B.’s live music scene is showing no signs of slowing down through the Thanksgiving holiday. Read story.
(Another) Wu Tang Member Goes Solo on State
Raekwon Heads to Velvet Jones, Generationals Ditch Spinto Band for Muddy Waters
Raekwon brings his sophomore album to Velvet Jones while Generationals team up with Loch Lomond for a doubleheader at Muddy Waters. Read story.
Sample This
Moving Units, Javelin, Lucky Dragons Bring the Electronic Beats
Shows from Moving Units, Lucky Dragons promise electronic tunes of the experimental and danceable variety. Read story.
Halloween Means More Concerts, Costumes
Muddy, SOhO, Velvet Host Weekend Theme Shows
SOhO, Muddy Waters, and Velvet Jones all host theme parties, live music this weekend. Read story.
Girl in a Coma Reunites with Muddy Waters
The Sounds, Thao, Nico Vega, Mutineers Prove Ladies Rock
A whole bunch of female-fronted outfits make their way through town this week. Read story.
oso Plot Big Return, Balkan Bonanza
Gypsy Rock Takes Over State Street, Former S.B. Players Unleash New Records
Gypsy tunes, new albums, Ed Sharpe, and Deer Tick are just some of the things to catch this week in S.B.’s music scene. Read story.
ThreadSpinner Launches Album, New Noise Approaches
Piano Pop Quartet Brings New EP to Center Stage Theater This Week
The piano pop quartet unveils their new EP, while New Noise prepares to take over State Street. Read story.
Santa Barbara Tunes
S.B. Brightest Musical Stars Are Coming To a Venue Near You
Some of Santa Barbara’s brightest musical stars are coming to a venue near you. Read story.
Christina Grimm Brings Songwriting Front and Center at SOhO
Coral Sea Frontman Goes It Alone, Sugar Ray, Blues Traveler Hit Pozo
Rey Villalobos unveils his debut solo disk, while Pozo plays host to Sugar Ray and Blues Traveler on back-to-back nights. Read story.
End of the Road
Lonesome Dub Wins Indy’s Road to West Beach Competition
Carpinteria’s Lonesome Dub wins Indy’s Road to West Beach Competition. Read story.
Hard to Find Plans Big Return
Goleta Showspace Makes a Comeback, Muddy Waters Keep Things Rolling
The onetime Goleta showspace looks to reopen sometime this month, while Muddy Waters continues its winning streak. Read story.
Muddy Waters Hosts Billy Corgan, Dave Navarro
Coffee Shop Goes Big with Sold-Out Thursday Night Show
The coffee shop hosts one of its biggest shows to date; Katy Perry (finally) comes home. Read story.
Built to Spill, Loomis & the Lust Unveil New Tunes
Live Music Gets Hectic with Shows from The Lovemakers, Jaret Campisi
Concert going gets hectic this week with live shows from Depeche Mode, The Lovemakers, Jaret Campisi, and many more. Read story.
The Return of the Living Room?
Goleta’s Former Venue Seeks Out New Home
Goleta’s one-time venue may be closer to finding its new home; plus, the Rockshop hosts a killer panel. Read story.
Fiesta Brings the Rock, Funk, Reggae, Latin ...
State Street Venues, Mercados Pack in the Live Entertainment
The mercados and State Street venues are packing in the live entertainment for Fiesta weekend. Read story.
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