We are saddened to learn that our friend and beloved Santa Barbara musician Kenny Edwards passed away on August 18th.  Kenny was a uniquely kind and generous individual who touched the hearts of hundreds of thousands (probably more) with his songs. Over his forty year career, Kenny worked with Linda Ronstadt (The Stone Poneys), Karla Bonoff, Warren Zevon, Stevie Nicks and many of us here at home.  I feel personally so lucky to have shared the stage with him the few chances I got. I always found myself wearing a huge grin at the end of the set.  You are truly a beautiful soul, Kenny and we will miss you. Our deepest heartfelt sympathies to Kenny’s family.

Welcome to MUSIC! The Sound of Santa Barbara’s new home on the web! Lots of new features are here – now you can submit your events to the calendar – making it that much easier to spread the word about your gigs! Let us know what you think!

Our First Anniversary Issue is out this week!! Keep an eye out – lots of information on what’s happening in the 2010-2011 season – so much music you won’t want to miss!   Pick up your copy at your favorite local music store, cafe, bookstore, library, hotel lobby, (even at Sansum & Cottage!)

Click on “Walkabout!” to read about country sensation Elizabeth Cook, or see what fiddler Phil Salazar is up to by clicking on “Downbeats.”  Eliza Gilkyson sat down with Brett to talk about her upcoming return to Santa Barbara & Sings Like Hell. Also in the “Downbeats” section: Editor Extraordinaire Abe Peck and his son, Music Director Doug Peck share their insights on the role of music in modern society!  Don’t miss Brett’s third interview this month – Nevada musician AA Bondy will take the Soho Stage on Sept. 2nd.

Click here to listen to  You Shook Me All Night Long by Natalie D-Napoleon.  Click on “Music” to hear some tracks from Jesse Rhodes, Luis Munoz, the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra,  and many others!

Click on “The Doctor is In” to read great articles from Dr. Victoria Hart, James Wimmer, & Dr. Louise Montello!

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