This Corea Has ‘Seoul’
Jazz music is quite similar to the Isla Vista dating scene. Everybody’s a player, but not many of us really know the game. That’s why Chick Corea, one of the world’s most innovative jazz keyboardists, will appear at Campbell Hall on Feb. 7. His job? To walk in, kick ass and take names for future ass-kicking.
Reps To Talk of Pros, Cons of County Split
To split or not to split will be the question discussed tonight, as the Santa Barbara County Action Network (SBCAN) hosts a public forum to discuss dividing the county in half.
Kelley Stoltz | Below The Branches | Sub Pop
There will always be those musicians that take over mainstream radio with an arsenal of simple pop songs in a strict, formulaic fashion. Then again, there are also those musicians who are truly multi-talented, who seem to grasp a unique spirit of songwriting while infusing a specifically crafted sound that makes it their own.
2nd District Supervisor Hopefuls Begin Campaign
The race for 2nd District Supervisor is on, and candidates Dan Secord, Joe Guzzardi, Janet Wolf, Das Williams and Keith Zandona, are doing their best to rally support in preparation for the June 6 election.
February 2 – February 8, 2006
Thursday, Feb. 2: Head on over to Storke Plaza today for a little lunchtime rock fest courtesy of Audrye Sessions. Hailing from Oakland, Calif., the band features former members of both the Faint and Bright Eyes. The noon show, brought to you by Associated Students, is free to the public.
Artist in Profile: RZA: The Abbot of Wu-Tang
When you think Wu-Tang, images of hip-hop artists and big leather jackets with the letter “W” on it come to mind. The truth is that whatever form Wu-Tang may come in, you should be thinking about how to fulfill your life by acting in a fulfilling way. Wu-Tang has gone through a metamorphosis.
So Long, Menehunes
Today the ‘human had a portion of itself ripped out, as it saw workers physically ripping apart the late Menehunes.
Women’s Tennis: Santa Barbara Wins 3 Straight
After earlier season losses to ranked opponents UCLA and Fresno State, the UCSB women’s tennis team was in search of their first win against a ranked opponent. Wednesday, that search ended, as the Gauchos defeated #75 Southeastern Louisiana, 5-2.
Wiretaps Abuse Rights
If you’ve walked through the arbor during the last few weeks, you’ve probably seen me. I’m the guy in the cowboy hat proclaiming, “Impeach Bush, save the Constitution” at the top of his lungs. I haven’t been doing this just because I like standing in the hot sun and talking to strangers.