Music

The annual Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation competition went "virtual" to honor emerging artists.

The Santa Barbara Symphony announces winners in their Youth Symphony Concerto Competition.

Local musician Conner Cherland is hosting socially-distanced secret concerts to lift spirits throughout Santa Barbara.

The Santa Barbara Symphony has partnered with SBUSD to present BRAVO!, the popular after-school music education program that will be offered virtually this year to fifth and sixth grade elementary students, free of charge.

An edhat reader shares a video of three Trader Joe's employees playing music for shoppers on De La Vina.

Music Academy of the West Invests in Alumni Innovation by announcing the winners who received grants that advance social entrepreneurship and seed the industry with new ideas and platforms.

Opera Santa Barbara and the Lobero Theatre are excited to present Staying Home for Christmas, a free virtual holiday concert through Saturday, December 26 at midnight.

A private collection of rare Santa Barbara Bowl concert posters are on display and for sale at The Shopkeepers in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone.

Santa Barbara City College Music's Big Band is the world's first to perform together remotely using exciting new technology.

Two Santa Barbara women have teamed up to release a timely song which they hope will encourage people to vote.

91.9 KCSB-FM in Santa Barbara recently launched its new Summer Schedule, which features programming created remotely by former KCSB DJs and other producers.

The children of InterAct Theatre School moved their musical production of ‘Broadway or Bust’ into a radio play.

Brightening the rows of UCSB’s Campbell Hall with their uplifting mix of joyful jazz, Sammy Miller + the Congregation managed to transform a huge lecture auditorium into an intimate club.

Local musician Martin Gore was one of the recent inductees in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of his band "Depeche Mode."

UCSB Arts & Lectures brought Pink Martini back again for another year of holiday merriment at the Arlington Theatre.

Folk singer John Craigie delighted audience members who nestled into their seats and remained in rapt attention during his intimate SOhO show on November 22.

John Craigie’s brand of authentic and approachable folk music is sure to warm hearts, stimulate minds, and arouse laughs.

The "Rock and Roll Dream Tour" passed through the Granada Theatre Thursday with hologram performances of Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly.

Patti shares photos of Josh Groban performing at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

Patti shares photos of ZZ top performing at the Arlington Theatre for their 50th-anniversary tour.

Singer Lionel Richie performed "All Night Long" at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Tuesday.

Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries brought thousands of people to their feet during the annual summer concerts in the park.

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.