Influences are : Natural History Museums, John Steinbeck, Mt St. Helens, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Echo Park taco trucks, echoes in general, birds of prey, Leonard Cohen, public transportation, Jessica B., Griffith Park Observatory, Rihanna, close friends, loose women, Dulcinea of Toboso, Mike Rampa, the art of leaving, hospital stays, getting terribly terribly lost in foreign lands......
Thursday October 8, 2009 8:00pm - 8:35pm PDT
The Velvet Jones424 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
He is the only rapper with his own music festival. Each album he releases sells more than its predecessor. He toured the world without having a major record deal. So, there's a reason why independent rap stalwart Murs decided to name his major label debut album Murs For President (Love And Rockets). Murs wants to be rap's leader and spokesperson, the artist who helps give rap a credible face to fans, the media and critics. After all, the Los Angeles rapper is articulate and well read. He doesn't use drugs and his platform consists of peace, love, unity and having fun.
Thursday October 8, 2009 8:00pm - 11:59pm PDT
The Arlington Theater1317 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
Singer/songwriter Ray Fortune's euphonic but riveting voice immediately captivates audiences. The listener is drawn in, mesmerized by lyrics that touch upon shared human experience. The element which makes Ray Fortune stand out amongst musicians is truly the emotional participation he creates for his listeners. His song writing focuses on the Universal themes of love and loss, evoking examination of what was, what heartbreakingly is, and what may yet still be. He sings of yearning, pleading, remembering, and wishing; hauntingly accompanied by a clear, soft, melodic, acoustic guitar.
Thursday October 8, 2009 8:50pm - 9:25pm PDT
SoHo Restaurant & Music Club1221 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
No Use for a Name (sometimes abbreviated NUFAN) is a punk rock band from San Jose, California, United States[1] formed in 1987[1] by Chris Dodge (guitar), Steve Papoutsis (bass), Rory Koff (drums), and Tony Sly (vocals). The band's sound has evolved considerably through its career, taking on a much lighter brand of melodic punk as the years passed.
Thursday October 8, 2009 10:30pm - 11:25pm PDT
The Velvet Jones424 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
The Mad Caddies (or the Caddies) are a third wave ska band from Solvang, California. The band formed in 1995 and has released five full-length albums, one live album, and two EP's. The Mad Caddies sound has influences from broad ranging genres including ska, punk, hardcore, swing, pop punk, reggae, jazz, Spanish, polka, even rockabilly ("Crew Cut Chuck") and sea shanties ("Weird Beard").
Thursday October 8, 2009 11:40pm - Friday October 9, 2009 12:40am PDT
The Velvet Jones424 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
Experts will discuss how to put on events and concerts that are more environmentally responsible, with an eye on recycling, integration of nonprofits, reducing carbon footprints, and more.
Friday October 9, 2009 10:00am - 10:00am PDT
The Canary Hotel31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
This presentation will explain and analyze multiple rights recording contracts, and provide attorneys, bands, managers, and others with the information necessary to evaluate them.
Friday October 9, 2009 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
The Canary Hotel31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
A one-on-one conversation between internet entrepreneur Calacanis and MacFarlane, who founded and runs Sonos, the Santa Barbara-based digital home stereo system company. The talk will be live-streamed as a podcast on "This Week in Startups."
Friday October 9, 2009 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
The Canary Hotel31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
A discussion of the impact of technology on the music industry and its effect on distribution, marketing, copyrights, and more. Experts will analyze the mobile revolution, the emergence of subscription and free services, and how artists can monetize their work.
Friday October 9, 2009 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
The Canary Hotel31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
Tim Westergren is the founder of internet radio powerhouse Pandora. Pandora is an automated music recommendation and Internet radio service created by the Music Genome Project. Users enter a song or artist that they enjoy, and the service responds by playing selections that are musically similar. Users provide feedback on approval or disapproval of individual songs, which Pandora takes into account for future selections. Mr. Westergren will update us on Pandora's plans for the future and how their plan to continue distributing and helping millions discover new music.
Friday October 9, 2009 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
The Canary Hotel31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
"Born to a pair of nomadic gospel singers, this Los Angeles duo, comprised of brothers Aaron (vocals, guitar, synths) and Josh Ficchi (drums, loops/samples), produces a unique brand of indie-rock; often using electronic elements (synth-bass chief among them) and a trademark mix of vocal chant sing-a-longs, guitars, synthesizers, and string arrangements reminiscent of 1970's glam, disco, and new wave." BIOGRAPHY!
Friday October 9, 2009 8:00pm - 8:45pm PDT
Whiskey Richards435 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
The Outline are an experimental band from Los Angeles, California formed in 2002. The group's first release was a self-recorded EP, The Outline Proudly Presents The Chestnut Tree, in 2005. The band was signed by Fearless Records in the summer of 2006. The band then recorded their full length album You Smash It, We'll Build Around It and it was released on July 11, 2006. They have toured with Panic At The Disco, Saosin, Vedera, Forgive Durden, Envy on the Coast, and Polysics among others.
Friday October 9, 2009 8:55pm - 9:35pm PDT
The Sandbar514 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
Zach Gill is notable for the fluid motion he exhibits while playing. An animated pianist, he rarely stops moving in his trademark jellylike, swaying way. His piano stylings ranges from haunting (Shapeshifter) to upbeat and controlled-substance induced (Wasting Time) to mythic sounding (Barbeque).
Friday October 9, 2009 9:30pm - 10:30pm PDT
SoHo Restaurant & Music Club1221 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
25 years ago, Kyle Hollingsworth set out on a career in music. Since then, with a wealth of desire and an abundance of ability, Hollingsworth has established himself as a formidable and versatile music talent, with the ability to contribute, collaborate, compose, and communicate on a number of levels and within a vast spectrum of musical environments.
Friday October 9, 2009 10:45pm - 11:45pm PDT
SoHo Restaurant & Music Club1221 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
There comes a time in his life when each and every man needs to express himself, and for Nathen Maxwell that time has come. For the past thirteen years Maxwell has been leaving his heart on stage as the bassist for the seminal Celtic rock band Flogging Molly, one of the biggest touring punk acts in the world. An accomplished songwriter in his own right, Maxwell has contributed songs to Flogging Molly albums in years past, but things progressed differently when the band went into the studio to record Float, their most recent release. "I played these songs for the band and our singer Dave [King] said, "Nate, you've got your own story and I really think you should record these songs,'"
Friday October 9, 2009 10:45pm - 11:45pm PDT
The Velvet Jones 21 and over424 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
During his 10th grade year in high school, Avi Buffalo began writing and recording songs at home on his computer about teen angst and heartbreak. After being asked to do a few shows by local folk show organizers called Outsider Folk, Avi assembled a full electric band to debut at the start of his junior year. The group played a number of local shows in Long Beach before being asked to play in Los Angeles. The band got asked to play many more shows in LA, and a year later Avi began recording songs with engineer Aaron Embry. These recordings began to form parts of the band's first record. In May of 2009, Avi Buffalo did a residency at The Echo in Los Angeles, and in June of 2009, they went on their first tour of the pacific northwest. Avi's music is a mash-up of many genres, with heavy guitar influence and lyrical ambiguity.
Friday October 9, 2009 11:00pm - Saturday October 10, 2009 12:01am PDT
Whiskey Richards435 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
This is the album I've been attempting to make my whole life. The Handler chronicles all of the high highs and low lows of the last two years of growing up more or less publicly. Every detail is there for a reason, and I've never laid so much out bare. My goal was to make a more human record that hits everywhere from the joys of being on top to the harrowing loneliness of the same place. Just as importantly, I think the album is a whole lot of fun which is something a lot of musicians seem to be having a lot of trouble with lately. Some people wait their whole lives to feel this good about something. I'm lucky it happened by the age of 26. I hope you enjoy the Handler. It's gonna be huge.
Friday October 9, 2009 11:30pm - Saturday October 10, 2009 12:30am PDT
The Sandbar514 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
King City is a San Francisco based group of friends that started out as Rich's recording project a few years ago. He thought it would be fun to try playing some shows around town and got us together. It HAS been fun and the shows keep coming! So stay tuned for more dates and stuff.
Saturday October 10, 2009 12:01am - 1:00am PDT
The Velvet Jones 21 and over424 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
Band names are brand names, and brands are trademarks. Are yours protected? This presentation will explain the basics of trademark law and share why protecting a band's trademarks is vital to protecting its relationships with its fans.
Saturday October 10, 2009 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
The Canary Hotel31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
How can independent artists maximize their earning potential and exposure? This panel will discuss distribution and marketing models, including free, direct-to-fan, and pay-what-you-want models, and also explore strategic alliances with companies that can help.
Saturday October 10, 2009 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
The Canary Hotel31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
This panel will explore the current landscape of music publishing, how changes in technology challenge publishing rights and deals, and the benefits of joining performing rights organizations like BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC.
Saturday October 10, 2009 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
The Canary Hotel31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
Will the democratization of music-making technology and distribution, and the advent of social networking and alternative marketing tools kill the major label? If so, can bands survive on social networking and live shows alone or is there still a need for major labels to break new artists?
Saturday October 10, 2009 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
The Canary Hotel31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
Nowadays, with Internet and email marketing campaigns, biodiesel tour buses, solar-powered studios, and an enlightened listener, musicians can make music and money without much of a carbon footprint. But how does the everyday singer do so?
Saturday October 10, 2009 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
The Canary Hotel31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
Your band rocks, but how do you get signed? This panel will discuss what you or your band can do to get noticed by managers, agents, and A&R people, and discuss if this is in fact the right thing to do for your band.
Saturday October 10, 2009 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
The Canary Hotel31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
The Veltexan's debut album, "Everything's the Matter," was released in 2007. Tight, punchy rhythms, searing guitars and soaring melodies are neatly packaged into 3-minute, no-frills, angular rock songs. The approach is very minimalist and the songs are heavy, hook-laden tales of everyday fumbling to find a way.
Saturday October 10, 2009 8:35pm - 9:10pm PDT
Whiskey Richards435 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
I was born and raised in central California and now live in Austin, TX. I am a recording artist and producer and I'm currently recording my next album which will be available in Fall 2009. I've recorded songs and produced albums for Kelly Dalton, The Frontier Brothers, Amy Raasch, Lawrence Glass, Nano Whitman, Michael Borden, and others. I've had songs on CBS, NBC, VH1, E, and MTV including the movies "Waitress," "Danika," and "Last Man Running," where I also wrote and performed the title track. I should have some samples of my next record on here in the next month so if you keep hanging out I promise not to burn out. All the best, thanks for reading.
Saturday October 10, 2009 9:00pm - 9:45pm PDT
SoHo Restaurant & Music Club1221 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
it all started in the city of Santa Paula a city rich in music and culture we play what we like from reggae, blues, hip hop & many other style. we all started young music is everything to us since way back...... music is our therapy.....
Saturday October 10, 2009 9:30pm - 10:15pm PDT
The Sandbar514 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
The growlers are a rock and pop group formed in long beach California in 2006 who are yet to became one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed bands in the history of popular music. During their years of stardom yet to come, the band consists of Brooks Nielson (vocals) Scott Montoya(bass guitar, vocals,), Matt Taylor(lead guitar, vocals) and Brian "don't surf"
Saturday October 10, 2009 10:00pm - 10:45pm PDT
SoHo Restaurant & Music Club1221 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
Since performing publicly in 2005, McAvene created stage backdrops, puppets and effects for his show as well as other acts. He has opened for The Wailers, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Eddie Money, Animal Liberation Orchestra and Hot Buttered Rum String Band. McAvene's music and art was featured at the Solutions for Dreamers Festival (2007) which also featured special guest Jack Johnson. McAvene has recorded with Zach Gill (ALO/Jack Johnson) and was recognized on the air as "the best band in Santa Barbara"
Saturday October 10, 2009 10:30pm - 11:15pm PDT
The Sandbar514 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
Chilean-born and California-bred, Pilar Díaz is a talented singer-songwriter whose life highlights her many interests. Moving frequently between Santiago and LA as a child, she was taught guitar by her parents, both of whom were acclaimed folkloric musicians, and her voice was soon heard on various cartoons in her native and newfound countries. Accurately reflecting her adopted hometown of Los Angeles, she spent her teenage years going to punk shows in Hollywood, and her bedroom walls had as many photos of Victor Jara and Violeta Parra as they did REM and Bjork. She graduated from CalArts, where she majored in classical voice (specifically opera), was a member of a Bulgarian women's choir and Balkan music group, participated in a gamelan ensemble that toured Bali, and led a popular campus band with Ryan Francesconi, who currently serves as Joanna Newsom's musical director. During and after college, Díaz worked with Danny Elfman on numerous soundtracks, and her vocals appear in films like Spiderman and Sleepy Hollow. With her rock band Los Abandoned, a bilingual new wave outfit whose debut album was lauded everywhere from the LA Times to Perez Hilton, she performed on Conan O'Brien and KCRW, gigged with Sonic Youth and Neil Young, and played before a crowd of 40,000 in Mexico City. (Alexis Rivera)
Saturday October 10, 2009 10:50pm - 8:00pm PDT
The Velvet Jones424 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
Alex Ebert could easily double as some kind of indie-rock messiah. Fronting his new band, the 11- or 12-member strong Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Ebert appears onstage shirtless and barefoot, strands of shoulder-length hair tied back in a faux crown as he conducts his smiling, face-painted ensemble like a giddy choir director.
Saturday October 10, 2009 11:00pm - Sunday October 11, 2009 12:15am PDT
SoHo Restaurant & Music Club1221 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
Dos, the debut full-length album from the Culver City Dub Collective, unites an all-star cast in a captivating blend of Jamaican roots reggae, Afro-Cuban rhythms and West Coast bossa beats. It's an intoxicating breeze that rattles the brain in all the right places, a simmering soundtrack to a thousand road trips and hazy summer afternoons.
Saturday October 10, 2009 11:30pm - Sunday October 11, 2009 12:15am PDT
The Sandbar514 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
performing music with roots in americana, containing deep intertwining layers of melody, rhythm and time reminiscent of eastern europe, oso is creating rock music that's moving beyond the boundaries of genre. described as "
Saturday October 10, 2009 11:40pm - 8:00pm PDT
The Velvet Jones424 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101