Madeleine Peyroux at Lobero Theatre
It seemed to me the entire retired community of Santa Barbara made its way downtown Monday to the Lobero Theatre to see jazz artist Madeleine Peyroux perform. Peyroux sang hits off her much-anticipated album Standin’ on the Rooftop along with crowd favorites in the second installment of Lobero Theatre’s “A Woman’s Voice” series. She reeled […]
Weekend Wrap-Up
The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to two burglaries and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend. Deputies received a report of a theft on the 6500 block of El Greco Road at 10:30 p.m. Friday. According to IVFP Lt. Ray Vuillemainroy, the suspect stole a laptop from the residency. “The victim reported that an unknown suspect […]
Screenings Highlight Global Issues
UCSB’s sixth annual Human Rights Film Festival kicks off today at 4 p.m. in Campbell Hall, offering three nights of award-winning independent cinema to the campus community. The event will showcase three different motion pictures each night, presenting a total of nine films about international issues. Students will receive free admission to all films for […]
Government Briefs
Santa Barbara City Council The council will examine the city’s effectiveness in enforcing existing state laws and city municipal ordinances regarding transient-related street crimes such as panhandling, public drunkenness and trespassing. The council aims to establish concrete guidelines for the police department’s enforcement procedures. The council will also hear appeals against the Planning […]
Jenny & Johnny Take Over at SOhO
Indie pop couple Jenny and Johnny rocked SOhO on Monday night. The duo played an hour-long set of tracks mostly lifted from last summer’s album I’m Having Fun Now. Jenny and Johnny’s live show stayed true to the title of their record as they clearly had a blast on stage and brought the audience along […]
Mumford Mesmerizes
Once Marcus Mumford opened his mouth, I melted. That raspy, deep voice is enchanting. I honestly had to stop myself from daydreaming so I could focus on the opening song, “Sigh No More.” Now, I’m a strong believer that there is almost nothing sexier than four Englishmen who are both vocally and musically talented. I […]
Scream 4 Ups The Ante
Eleven years since the conclusion of the trilogy, producers introduce the “Scream” franchise to a new generation. Having finally come to terms with her dark past, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) returns to her hometown of Woodsboro to promote her new book. While in town, Sidney hopes to reconnect with her estranged cousin Jill (Emma Roberts) […]
Odd Future and Taking Offense
Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All is a controversial rap clique from Los Angeles that generates equal parts praise and vitriol from their listeners. I submit, for your consideration, a tweet from Tyler, the Creator, de facto front man of Odd Future: “I Fucking Hate Ke$ha. I Will Sock Her In Her Fucking Mouth. […]
Morning Benders Dive in a Different Direction
The Morning Benders introduced never-before-heard songs off of their upcoming album last Thursday night at SOhO, surprising fans with their new musical twist. The SHE’s, an all girl band, opened the house with tunes reminiscent of those of the Beach Boys with the girly twist like that of Camera Obscura. Although all the members are […]
Coachella 2011
On Friday, after falling asleep at about 2 a.m. due to a combination of nerves, exhilaration and a commitment to playing loud electronic music until three in the morning, you wake up at 8:30 a.m. to temperatures already in the 80s. You get out of your sleeping bag, now sweaty from your hour or so […]