Music

500 local students will attend a free performance of "The Crucible" hosted by Opera Santa Barbara this coming Monday.

The San Marcos High School Madrigal Singers were named the top scoring choir at the WorldStrides Los Angeles Festival of Gold.

Opera Santa Barbara chose Arthur Miller's classic American drama "The Crucible" to close out its 25th anniversary season.

The Kids at the Bowl event included two high-energy performances by The Alley Cats and UCSB Dance Company for local students.

Local musician Jackson Gillies received a golden ticket to Hollywood on American Idol Monday evening.

The Santa Barbara Symphony's Symphonic Amalgamation brought technology and multimedia together for a one of a kind performance.

Local musician Conner Cherland is preparing for the release of his new album and sat down with edhat to chat music, love, and weird dreams.

A group of soulful musicians are scheduled to gather on September 8th for the 2nd annual Santa Barbara Polo and Wine Festival. 

Local resident Brandon B created a custom rap song and video for Santa Barbara titled, "The American Riviera."

Katy Perry bought a round of drinks for the crowd at her sold-out Santa Barbara Bowl concert fundraiser for Montecito on Saturday.

Rising Country music star Kelsea Ballerini performed to a nearly sold-out crowd at the Arlington Theater on Wednesday evening. 

Local musician Conner Cherland is a finalist in an online national music competition with a grand prize of $50,000, and every vote counts.

Watching the three powerhouse HAIM sisters rock the Santa Barbara Bowl Saturday night with their signature indie pop was an experience to make all women (especially sisters) feel energized.

The Avett Brothers ushered in the longer days and rollicking nights of the spring and summer Bowl season with their spirited show on Sunday night.

Country singer Brad Paisley will host a concert called “The 2nd Responders” with Ellen DeGeneres on May 12 at the Santa Barbara Bowl to benefit the local areas affected by natural disasters.

Jack Johnson and many of his talented friends sold out the Santa Barbara Bowl on Sunday evening to benefit the United Way with local disaster relief efforts.

Singer Kelsea Ballerini will end The Unapologetically Tour at the Arlington Theatre on April 25 in Santa Barbara.

Musician and local resident Jack Johnson is hosting a benefit concert with 100% of the net proceeds going to the United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund and local non-profits working on relief and recovery efforts.

HAIM, the indie-rock sister trio will be hitting the Santa Barbara Bowl Saturday, April 7 as part of their 20-date “Sister Sister Sister” tour.

True to their tradition of bringing warmth all year round, Pink Martini kindled the fire for their Holiday Spectacular concert earlier this month at the Arlington Theatre

Bonnie attended the acclaimed Irish Christmas at the Granada Theatre earlier this month. 

Depeche Mode put on an amazing performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl yesterday. Here are some pictures!

Patti captures photos from the Tears for Fears and Dishwalla concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Monday evening.

Patti captured stunning images of Hans Zimmer performing at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Sunday.

Patti shares rocking photos of Boston's Hyper Space Tour at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

Patti shares photos from the John Legend concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl on May 25th.