A Jazz Pianiac

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There is a long tradition of jazz artists applying their interpretive and improvisational talents to “classics” from other genres, but Brad Mehldau’s concert at the Lobero Theatre Oct. 28th was a mind blowing journey through well known songs altered almost beyond recognition. It was easy to see this master of…

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A Funky Good Time

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Austin’s Peterson Brothers are mind-blowingly good, way beyond their years talented and great entertainers, putting on a jump up and get out of your seat show. 20 year old guitarist Glenn Jr. channels many of the greats of blues, jazz and funk and 18 year-old Alex’s stunning 5 string bass…

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The Veep’s Slow Boil

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UCSB Arts & Lectures has a strong performing arts component presenting shows by top music and dance acts, plus a wide variety of other “entertainers,” but their lectures program is equally wide-ranging and important, bringing fascinating people to give enlightening talks about their lives and professions. Former Vice President Joe…

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In the OZO-zone

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Los Angeles based Ozomatli’s Grammy-winning melange of genres filled the Lobero Theatre and had the audience on their feet dancing, screaming and having a ball. They have likened their music to a drive thru L.A. with your windows down and listening to all the different kinds of music coming from…

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