Music

Shwayze Buzzes at Surfrider Show

May 26, 2016 by

IV Surfrider's Concert for the Coast featured booths with info about beach care, raffle prizes and, of course, a free concert with Shwayze as the headliner.
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Lumineers Ho-Hey Their Way to SB Bowl

May 24, 2016 by

The Lumineers translate the passion of their music into one of the most emotional, genuine shows a band could put on, which they're bringing to SB Bowl on May 28th.
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Togapalooza Rocks I.V.

May 19, 2016 by and

Saturday, May 14, hosted the fourth annual Togapalooza, a yearly event that serves to assemble the most notable bands of I.V for an all-day music festival from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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In Review: Extravaganza 2016

May 19, 2016 by

ASPB certainly outdid their already esteemed selves with the studded list of performers, and the relatively smooth run of 2016’s Extravaganza makes it one for the books.
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María del Pilar Shares Truth in Song at MCC

May 17, 2016 by

“Tu y yo bailamos, con mucho vigor.” The words rolled off smoothly as del Pilar strummed the strings of her ukulele. The passion from her high-pitched vocals resonated throughout the room.
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Artsweek Sits Down, Turns Up with Gryffin

May 12, 2016 by

Infused with live elements of an electric guitar, piano keyboard and melodic house beats, Gryffin’s sound is immediately presumed to be influenced by the classic rock genre.
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Underbelly Makes Waves with ‘Ripple’

May 12, 2016 by

1,436 SoundCloud followers and counting and a new EP full of futuristic vibes, the Santa Barbara prodigy is set to take the electronic scene by storm in only a matter of time.
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Shut Up and Dance with Walk The Moon at SB Bowl

May 10, 2016 by

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.
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The Neighbourhood to Wipe Out Majestic Ventura Theater

May 10, 2016 by

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.
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UCSB Descends Upon Coachella 2016

May 5, 2016 by and

The Nexus hit Coachella 2016, and here are some of Artsweek’s highlights.
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Extravaganza 2016 Lineup Revealed

May 5, 2016 by and

A.S. Program Board announced several big-name acts for UCSB's spring festival, Extravaganza, at Harder Stadium.
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Jojo Abot Charms MCC

May 5, 2016 by

The energy of the performance was heavy and wild; it vibrated through the MCC theatre. Abot’s engagingness lent the space a feeling of possibility.
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Views from the 805

May 3, 2016 by

Although the album is arguably not Drake’s best work to date, Views offers Drake in his purest form, with peak vulnerability and comfort over extremely strong production.
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The 1975 Shake Things Up at SB Bowl

April 28, 2016 by

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.
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Sam Feldt Pumps Up SOhO

April 28, 2016 by

Fresh off his Weekend One appearance at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, international Dutch DJ Sam Feldt performed at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club to a sold-out intimate crowd.
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