Artsweek

November 8, 2016

Election 2016: 6 Songs for a Young, Apprehensive Voter

By Zoe Jones

Let’s cling to our technology, put our earphones on and reflect on politically aware songs of the past and present.

November 3, 2016

Zakir Hussain Taps Whirlwind Beats at A&L Performance

By Celie Hunt-Mitchard

November 3, 2016

Dia de Los Muertos Celebration Gives Us Vida

By Kelly McPhail

The small venue was filled to the brim with Day of the Dead decorations. Paper marigolds were placed in every available space and paper streamers lined the walls.

November 2, 2016

Delirium 2016: UCStillBrazy

By Daniel Gitlin

Questions about the reputation of UCSB’s legendary legacy have underscored the anxiety surrounding the extensive security measures. However, the enthusiasm toward the annual Delirium concert has come to replace this lo...

November 1, 2016

Spectacular Environmental Beauty Captured by Bob Poole

By Allie Graydon

Although many believe that some areas of the world will never recover their natural plant and animal life, Bob Poole believes differently. With his newest footage of Gorongosa National Park, he hopes to prove that humani...

November 1, 2016

Maceo Parker Brings Legendary Funk to Campbell Hall

By Savanah Marshall

UCSB’s own Campbell Hall hosted a performance by the legendary funk and soul jazz saxophonist Maceo Parker as a part of Arts & Lectures’ Roots Series

October 27, 2016

New Noise Serves up a Dose of SB Culture, Tunes

By Ryan Hykes

This wasn’t a massive festival where you are separated from those performing by an endless sea of people. Anyone could go up and talk to them because they were just people enjoying the community like the rest of the fe...

October 20, 2016

Arlington Laps Up a Case of James Blake

By Jack Wallace

The audience eagerly followed Blake’s every move as he led them through a maze of his works, both old and new. Like Blake’s music, the set was minimal yet incredibly transfixing.

October 20, 2016

Treasure Island Fest Rains on Own Parade

By Ateken Abla

While the performances themselves were phenomenal, the music festival was supremely disorganized; some of the main acts during the evening were cancelled due to rain or wind.

October 20, 2016

Joey Alexander Trio: Prodigious

By Allison Garfield

Alexander’s original compositions are simply inspirational. It’s more than just genius in its arrangement, it’s the notion of a 13-year-old following his dream and truly succeeding.

October 19, 2016

SB’s Own 7th Annual New Noise Fest This Weekend

By Ryan Hykes

Santa Barbara’s very own New Noise Festival promises to deliver an exciting slate of bands for all music fans with its seventh annual iteration.

October 18, 2016

IV Kicks Off Fall with Community Concert

By Allie Graydon

After the lull of summer, I.V. is again filled with students enjoying their community and ready to see some fun-filled live shows.

October 18, 2016

Daydream with Wild Nothing at SOhO

By Arianna Mamnoon

If you want to experience Wild Nothing’s beautiful world of dream-pop, head down to Santa Barbara's SOhO Restaurant and Music Club tonight.

October 13, 2016

The Life Behind “Lifeforms”

By Daniel Gitlin

According to Westmore, the makeup profession allows the artist to be as intimate with actors and production as the director or cameraman, sometimes more so.

October 13, 2016

Director of Sundance Fave Chats with Magic Lantern

By Tamara Luechinger, Alex Wehrung

During a Q&A session, he mentioned that the film contained many musical inside jokes much like that one, including a ballad rendition of “Cotton Eye Joe” performed by the directors’ friends, Manchester Orchestra.