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May 5, 2011

David Sedaris Humors Fans at the Arlington

By Artsweek Editor

David Sedaris brought his wit and charisma to an eager crowd at the Arlington Theatre last Friday. The noted American humorist read selections from his latest book, Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary, as well as ...

April 28, 2011

Fleet Foxes: Not So Helpless, Not So Blue

By Demi Anter

Fleet Foxes, the popular Seattle folk band, have a new album set to release on May 3, 2011. Helplessness Blues manages to retain the melodic harmonies and old time-y influences that made the band’s first album such a g...

April 28, 2011

The Growlers Make Velvet Jones Sweat

By Emily Hunt

One of the notoriously unfriendly Velvet Jones staff members led me to a large, potentially-creepy-but-mostly-psychedelic school bus last Friday where — I was informed — I could find the Costa Mesa-based rock group, ...

April 26, 2011

Madeleine Peyroux at Lobero Theatre

By Stephanie Chung

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’ o...

April 25, 2011

Jenny & Johnny Take Over at SOhO

By Lucas Villa

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 ti...

April 25, 2011

Mumford Mesmerizes

By Madison Medeiros

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 ...

April 25, 2011

Scream 4 Ups The Ante

By Derek Boeckelmann

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 hometo...

April 25, 2011

Odd Future and Taking Offense

By Artsweek Editor

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 ...

April 25, 2011

Morning Benders Dive in a Different Direction

By Stephanie Chung

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 re...

April 25, 2011

Coachella 2011

By Artsweek Editor

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 ...

April 25, 2011

Atlas Shrugged With a ‘What Were They Thinking?’ Look on His Face

By Damion Damaske

Many films need a hook to get you to see them, and reasons to keep your interest once you’re there. The producers of Atlas Shrugged: Part I forgot that idiom. This is not a movie. This is an anti-movie. It is the antit...

April 7, 2011

Nobody Expects the Cleese Inquisition

By Victor Banuelos

On Sunday afternoon, as part of the UCSB Arts & Lectures’ Student Appreciation Free Event Series, hundreds of students filed into Campbell Hall for a free afternoon with John Cleese.

April 7, 2011

Welcome, ‘Your Highness’

By Fabian Garcia

What do James Franco, Danny McBride, Justin Theroux and a hung Minotaur have to do with UCSB?

April 7, 2011

Steve Aoki Casts a Spell on the Hub

By Matthew Javidi

At 8:30 p.m. on Thursday night, nearly 800 UCSB students lined up outside the UCen trying to hide the fact that they were stoned, drunk or rolling from the dozens of Community Service Officers and police officers patroll...

April 7, 2011