Leonid Makes New Friends in AG
This concert was scheduled November 19, 2023. Last Sunday night, a sold-out crowd at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande was treated to my favorite concert of any kind of…
“Camera” Focuses on Morro Bay
A new Hollywood movie recently wrapped up filming in Morro Bay, and if you attend the 2024 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, you may be among the first to…
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Worth the Wait
In “Field of Dreams,” Kevin Costner is called to turn his Iowa farmland into a baseball field. “Build it and they will come,” he is told. The same thought must…
Chicago Makes Us Smile at Vina Robles
Photos by John Lindsey This performance was held August 25, 2023. The classic rock band Chicago turns 56 this year, but based on its sold-out performance August 25 at Vina…
King Harris, In His Own Words
Many of us first came across King Harris while he was the anchor and news director at KEYT-TV in Santa Barbara. He became more of a local San Luis Obispo…
Jimmy Webb Weaves Story and Song
This concert was scheduled July 13, 2023. Jimmy Webb came to Santa Barbara last Thursday night for an intimate concert at the Lobero Theatre. Actually, there were three Jimmy Webbs…
Lyle Lovett Looms Large in Ojai
This concert was scheduled July 7, 2023. If you ever have the good fortune to attend a concert by Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, be prepared to be entertained…
Music Under the Oaks
Singer Lyle Lovett and I have at least one thing in common—we both made our first visit to the Libbey Bowl in downtown Ojai last week. California has been my…
Back & Forth: Artist Colleen Gnos
Mural photos by Elliott Johnson Shell Beach artist Colleen Gnos is known for creating a magical world of mermaids and abalone divers, surfers and breaking waves, all reflecting her deep…
Peace, Love, and Ringo at Vina Robles
This event was scheduled June 16, 2023. For Ringo Starr, you know, it does come easy. Especially when you show up with some talented musicians to help carry that weight.…