Tracy Smith

April 5, 2017

Program Board’s Annual Warm Up To Return

By Tracy Smith

In an effort to outweigh a multitude of rules and regulations comes the treat of a “welcome back” concert, with this year’s guests being RL Grime and Destructo.

March 3, 2017

Local Favorites Clean Spill Come to SOhO

By Tracy Smith

As Santa Barbara natives, the amount of feedback they received from the crowd was not only expected, but well-deserved.

December 5, 2016

Get Groovy with Marc E. Bassy at Velvet Jones

By Tracy Smith

Several of us will be experiencing a different kind of pain as we endure finals week, which is why seeing Marc E. Bassy when he hits Velvet Jones next Wednesday will be the perfect remedy.

November 30, 2016

21 Savage to Hit Velvet Jones

By Tracy Smith

21 Savage is young, charismatic and will not filter himself for anyone.

September 22, 2016

SB Bowl Upcoming Picks

By Tracy Smith, Jack Wallace

Artsweek writers preview their most anticipated shows at Nexus voters' favorite venue.

May 10, 2016

Shut Up and Dance with Walk The Moon at SB Bowl

By Tracy Smith

Walk The Moon is giving fans the chance to relive summer memories and obtain several more Friday, May 27 at the Santa Barbara Bowl, supported by MisterWives.

May 10, 2016

The Neighbourhood to Wipe Out Majestic Ventura Theater

By Tracy Smith

Sweater weather may be over for Santa Barbara natives, but as of this Tuesday, The Neighbourhood will be bringing it back in full force to the Majestic Ventura Theater.

April 28, 2016

The 1975 Shake Things Up at SB Bowl

By Tracy Smith

Those fortunate enough to attend the show were able to get a glimpse of just how much The 1975's change in persona has fed into their performance.

April 15, 2016

G-Eazy Coming to SB Bowl

By Tracy Smith

G-Eazy will be making a stop in Santa Barbara on the second leg of his “When It’s Dark Out” tour Tuesday, April 19.

April 15, 2016

The New & Improved 1975 Hitting SB Bowl

By Tracy Smith

Santa Barbara natives have the chance to witness The 1975 first-hand Thursday, April 21 at the Santa Barbara Bowl, and because the band is in demand in numerous parts of the world, there is no question that missing this ...

April 7, 2016

Grouplove Warms it Up at Deltopia Show

By Tracy Smith

Students from all over campus and I.V. flooded the Thunderdome Saturday night to witness a performance from the dauntless band Grouplove.

April 1, 2016

Warming Up With Grouplove

By Tracy Smith

Grouplove set to rock ASPB's Deltopia alternative concert.

March 8, 2016

Gnash To Bring ‘Me & My Friends’ to Velvet Jones

By Tracy Smith

Tracy Smith previews the come-upping DJ's upcoming Velvet Jones set.

March 3, 2016

The Olés Return to Isla Vista

By Tracy Smith

Finals season is fast approaching, and what better way to end a grim Winter Quarter than with an astounding show from Isla Vista’s very own The Olés. The recently graduated Olés have acquired their own enticing twist...

January 28, 2016

XYLØ and FMLYBND Take Over Velvet Jones

By Tracy Smith

It took me by surprise when I read about XYLØ’s upcoming show dates and I did not see one for Los Angeles, but dates for both San Francisco and Santa Barbara. XYLØ is a duo based out of L.A., but their fan base has a...

January 19, 2016

Preview: XYLO, FMLYBND at Velvet Jones

By Tracy Smith

While there is so much music that enters this world, very few of the artists behind the music get the recognition that they deserve. XYLO is a pair of the numerous musicians rising from the shadows, giving people another...