November 20, 2019
Alexa Highsmith, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
Ten student composers showcased their original compositions in Deane Chapel on Friday night. Studying theory and composition under Dr. Steve Butler, the students have been preparing their pieces since the beginning of the fall s...
Gabriel Farhadian, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
This past Sunday afternoon at the Granada Theatre, conductor Nir Kabaretti, violinist Franscesca Dego, and the Santa Barbara Symphony collaborated to leave audiences amazed. The internationally-known elemental force of the Middle...
Alexa Highsmith, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
Well-known classical bassist and innovative creative genius Edgar Meyer took the stage Saturday night at UCSB’s Campbell Hall, as presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures. The renowned composer and performer was joined by Bela Fleck...
Jada Fox, Guest Writer
October 16, 2019
Fairytales, Bible stories, and Roman histories whirled together in a tapestry of storytelling by the Westmont Orchestra in their annual fall concerts Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at First Presbyterian Church. Each year, at...
Gabriel Farhadian, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
Few artists have had such a wide-reaching impact as Bob Dylan. Steve Jobs famously projected Dylan’s lyrics at showings of new Apple devices in the company’s infant years, Jimi Hendrix used to profusely cover Bob Dylan’s...
October 16, 2019
Korbin Breeden, Staff Writer
September 25, 2019
Of Monsters and Men are not new to the Santa Barbara area, but for the first time, the band brought a unique sound, blending their classic indie-folk with pop to Thursday’s concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl. When the band came...
September 11, 2019
Wesley Stenzel, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
Jeff Goldblum’s foray into music is the perfect representation of his film career. The 66-year-old actor-turned-jazz-pianist, best known for his bizarrely charming roles in “Jurassic Park” and “Independence Day” perf...
Wesley Stenzel, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
There are many bands that make more interesting music than the Arctic Monkeys. Many artists write cleverer lyrics, or catchier hooks, or more emotionally-resonant melodies. The Monkeys’ style isn’t particularly unique–...
Wesley Stenzel, Staff Writer
September 25, 2018
Westmont’s literary magazine The Phoenix kicked off its 2018-2019 season with an open mic event at the observatory. Despite a no-microphone restriction, malfunctioning lights, and competition from an all-campus lecture held...
