Artsweek

March 9, 2017

Noche Flamenca Lights Campbell Ablaze

By Allison Garfield

The singing and music was impressive, but it was not hard to figure out that everyone was there to see the dancing.

March 9, 2017

‘Logan’ is a Movie for the Comic Books

By Ryan Song

Even though “Logan” faltered in its second half, it is still one of the more enthralling comic book movies to come out recently, as the first half alone transcends the comic book genre.

March 9, 2017

Dope Metaphors Makes a Triumphant Return

By Allie Graydon

This Dope Metaphors showcase, more than any other, felt like a cathartic experience for everyone involved.

March 9, 2017

Diehl and Salvant Conclude UCSB’s Jazz Revival

By Allie Graydon

This final installment of the Jazz series represented the legacy of musical talent: combining classic music with new prominent artists.

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.

March 3, 2017

‘Lydia’ and the Connection to an American Dream

By Allison Garfield

With the tempestuous social climate of the early ’70s being so reminiscent of current events, the Flores family illustrates the real, pertinent struggle of immigration and finding identity — a struggle still occurri...

March 3, 2017

The Friday Review: Drunk by Thundercat

By Max Pasion-Gonzales

On Thundercat’s whimsical cacophonic trek through the land of Drunk, he has had a little too much liquid courage and finally lets out the thoughts that a sober self pushes to the back confines of the mind.

March 2, 2017

‘Get Out’ Conveys a Message Within Horror

By Christian Watts

The film always maintains a lighthearted and entertaining demeanor, but its acknowledgement of the issue of racial microaggression and even the principle of eugenics is something to stop and think about.

March 2, 2017

Shy Girls and Culver Provide Warmth for Perfect Park

By Jasmine Rodriguez

With a Lorde-like hand motion, Vidmar from Shy Girls truly immersed himself in the essence of atmospheric music.

March 2, 2017

BADBADNOTGOOD Bring a Spectacular Show

By William Emmons

Although BBNG may be characterized as a jazz band, the boundaries of their sound do not by any means fall within the traditional confines of jazz as a genre.

March 1, 2017

Tracks of the Month: February 2017

By Jasmine Benafghoul, Max Pasion-Gonzales, William Emmons

Grown up Fairy Tales dates back to Acid Rap, originally for big brother Chance the Rapper himself, but Taylor Bennett takes it and features his brother as well as Jeremih.

February 23, 2017

KCSB: The Station Behind the Fun-Drive

By Christian Watts

KCSB’s goal isn’t just to provide entertainment, but also to provide training in radio, educational outlets and community unification.

February 23, 2017

Kamasi Washington is a Jazz Legend in the Making

By Ryan Hykes

Deep bonds formed through trust, friendship and family make better jazz than anything that the most talented strangers could create.

February 23, 2017

Postmodern Jukebox Brings Charm to Arlington

By Allie Graydon

The stage lit up with a flaming, passionate red, and the musicians of Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) took the stage in their first-ever show in Santa Barbara.

February 23, 2017

Lucidity Fest Coming to SB this Spring

By Jack Wallace

Get ready, Santa Barbara, because in a little over six weeks from now, April 7-9, the Lucidity Festival will return to our very own Live Oak Campground for its sixth and final gathering.