Discover Dustbowl Revival, the genre-defying roots music adventurers who blend folky-funk with jangly rock n’ soul, combining New Orleans brass with Laurel Canyon harmonies to create an unforgettable live experience.
Santa Barbara,CA93101United States
Indie icon Ariel Pink brings his distinctive lo-fi psychedelic sound to Santa Barbara’s intimate SOhO Restaurant and Music Club on January 10th, 2026, for what promises to be a quickly[…]
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Emerging from Northern California in 2005, LSD and the Search for God captivated San Francisco with their hypnotic performances blending swirling guitars, ethereal drones, fuzzy pop melodies, and dreamlike vocal[…]
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Experience the musical legacy of rock legends Cream as their sons Kofi Baker, Malcolm Bruce, and Rob Johnson bring improvisational magic to the stage in the Half and Half tour,[…]
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Discover how Steve’s openness to the universe and boundless creativity led to “Stardust & Satellites,” an exuberant album celebrating life’s journey during a time when touring wasn’t possible.
Santa Barbara,CA93101United States
Santa Barbara boasts a vibrant live music scene that caters to all tastes, from intimate acoustic sets to larger concert venues. The historic Arlington Theatre on State Street, along with the Granada Theatre, regularly host national touring acts, while SOhO Restaurant & Music Club offers a cozy atmosphere for enjoying local talent alongside dinner and drinks.
The Santa Barbara Bowl, nestled in the foothills with stunning ocean views, presents world-class performances in an unforgettable outdoor amphitheater setting during its season. For jazz enthusiasts, The Lobero Theatre features both established and emerging artists in one of California’s oldest continuously operating theaters. Throughout the year, various festivals bring additional musical diversity to the area, including the Santa Barbara International Jazz Festival and Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebrations with traditional performances.
Indie strongholds like Velvet Jones may have closed their doors, but a number of bars and restaurants like Fox Wine Co., Brewhouse, and M. Special have picked up the slack by offering stages for local and regional touring bands on their way through town, while EOS Lounge continues to hold it down for DJs and electronic acts.
For more thorough listings of concert in Santa Barbara, definitely check out LiveNotesSB and SYVBuzz, which do a solid job of listing shows throughout Santa Barbara county.
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Join us for a special wintertime celebration on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at SOhO Restaurant & Music Venue in Santa Barbara—continuing our beloved annual January tradition!
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Experience the Grateful Dead’s legacy with Dead Set 805 at SOhO restaurant & music club on State Street. Don’t miss their performance of classic Dead tunes on Thursday, December 11th,[…]
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Soul, R&B and funk blend seamlessly in The Heeters, a dynamic Bay Area quartet delivering tight harmonies and uplifting grooves that honor classic soul while remaining distinctly modern.
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Available now with a series purchase via Arts & Lectures at (805) 893-3535 or artsandlectures.ucsb.edu. Two-time International Bluegrass Music Association Guitar Player of the Year “Between her expressive, crystalline voice[…]
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Experience LA’s soulful trio Brainstory as they celebrate their aptly named new album “Sounds Good,” alongside É Arenas’ innovative cumbia-quebradita revival and Twin Seas’ genre-bending sounds.
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For more than 5 decades, Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running,[…]
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Join us for an unforgettable night as Ladyfinger reunites with the Bellotti Brothers for a special Dead Family Gathering in Carpinteria, celebrating the musical legacy of the Grateful Dead tradition.
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Experience the electrifying fusion of traditional gypsy jazz and contemporary flair with the Django Festival Allstars. Led by Samson Schmitt, this virtuoso ensemble keeps Django Reinhardt’s legacy alive with blazing[…]
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Lookout Mountain honors the iconic Laurel Canyon music scene of the late 1960s, bringing to life the timeless sounds of Joni Mitchell, CSN, and other legendary artists through world-class musicians[…]
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Experience the return of Santa Barbara’s Grateful Dead Night on 11/11, featuring two sets of Ladyfinger, a Shakedown scene, raffles, and prizes. Join the Carpinteria Dead Family for this free,[…]
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Presented by The Granada and Earl Minnis Featuring The Doublewide Kings With The Santa Barbara Symphony | Nir Kabaretti, Music and Artistic Director Picture yourself in a beanbag chair, on[…]
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Get ready for our Santa Barbara return! Join us with Jackson Gillies and JAX PLAYS DEAD at Lodo Studios on November 8th. Secure your no-fee tickets for this exciting Great[…]
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Skeleton Crewe unites five jam band virtuosos—Rob Barraco, Barry Sless, Stephen Inglis, Pete Sears, and Jay Lane—blending Hawaiian slack key guitar, psychedelic pedal steel, and masterful rhythm into an extraordinary[…]
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Halloween transforms SOhO into a Grateful Dead paradise with the Heads All Happy Halloween Ball, featuring the special collaboration No Simple Spoonful and JAX PLAYS DEAD for an unforgettable Deadhead[…]
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Experience the transcendent sound of six-time Grammy winners The Blind Boys of Alabama alongside keyboard virtuoso Cory Henry in a powerful gospel celebration spanning generations.
Santa Barbara,CA93105United States
Fields Of Funk is celebrating 5 years of FUNK!! We are so excited to bring together the community on Halloween for a fifth year (our 5 year anniversary!), in the[…]
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Flamingosis is back on tour across North America, bringing his signature groovy vibes to cities nationwide. Don’t miss his return to Santa Barbara for a special Fields of Funk pre-party[…]
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Award-winning banjoist Noam Pikelny, founding member of Punch Brothers and Mighty Poplar, brings his genre-defying virtuosity to the stage with his talented ensemble for an unforgettable evening of acoustic brilliance.
Orcutt,CA93455United States
Experience Brass Mash’s electrifying fusion of pop, rock, and hip-hop hits in Orcutt! Join us for an unforgettable evening of brass-powered mashups that will keep you dancing all night long.
Santa Barbara,CA93103United States
Celebrating two decades of success, reggae pioneers Rebelution bring their signature sound to the Good Vibes Cali Tour 2025, joined by Pepper, The Elovaters, and Aurorawave for a sun-soaked musical[…]
Santa Barbara, CA,CA93103United States
Join us on October 11 for the 5th annual Jerry Day at Chase Palm Park’s Great Meadow, featuring live music, food trucks, and festivities celebrating Jerry Garcia’s legacy of enduring[…]
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Virginian, Keller Williams, released his first album in 1994, FREEK, and has since given each of his albums a single syllable title: BUZZ, SPUN, BREATHE, LOOP, LAUGH, HOME, DANCE, STAGE,[…]
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Blues & Folk jams at SOhO Doors 7pm
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Farmer Dave and the Wizards of the West combine classic California surf soul with neo Psicodelia and electronic dance music for a hypnotic, Cosmic, uplifting, and profoundly groovy situation. Farmer[…]
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Postponed to:Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM A Note From Colin:“I do not relish having to postpone shows, but due to unforeseen personal circumstances, my upcoming solo shows this[…]
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Mark Farina makes his annual pilgrimage to Santa Barbara for one of our favorite tandem sets of the year. Start the night with mushroom jazz and then enjoy some of[…]