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Interviews
Comets on Fire
Interview
Santa Cruz psychedelic rockers Comets on Fire recently toured Europe. Dominic Simpson talks to guitarist Ethan Miller about playing with with Julian Cope, and the band's recent British appearances
Lagwagon
Interview
Santa Barbara-based group Lagwagon have been one of the most durable punk bands of the last decade. Ana Grabov chats to bassist Jesse Buglione about their long career and new album, 'Blaze'
Lonely Kings
Interview
Santa Cruz punk outfit the Lonely Kings have had a stable fan base in the US for years, but their popularity is now spreading to Europe and Australia. Frontman Jake Desrochers talks to James Swinburne about the group's new album 'Crowning Glory'.
Profiles
Fest Forums Convention
Profile
L. Paul Mann attends the three day Fest Forums convention, a music, film, food and drink conference, in Santa Barbara.
Live
Arlo Guthrie
Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, 19/3//2019
L.Paul Mann watches iconic singer-songwriter Arlo Guthrie make a welcome return to the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara.
Blondie
(With Garbage and X), Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara, 7/7/2017
Despite a questionable curfew, L. Paul Mann at the Santa Barbara Bowl enjoys sets performed by headliner Blondie with support from Garbage and and X's Exene Cervenka and John Doe
Bret Michaels
Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, 1/7/2017
L. Paul Mann watches and photographs former Poison front man Bret Michaels play a fiery show at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez in California
Chris Hillman
Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, 14/2/2018
Country rock legend Chris Hillman mixed old favourites with new tracks at a special sold out benefit concert for the devastating California Wildfires. L. Paul Mann was at the Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara to review proceedings.
Creedence Clearwater Revisited
Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, 23/2/2017
L. Paul Mann watches original rhythm section of the seminal pioneer band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, now in their 58th year together of performing together play a riveting set of classic rock and blues tunes at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez
David Crosby
Lobero Theater, Santa Barbara, 8/11/2018
L. Paul Mann watches David Crosby play a homecoming gig with his new band at the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara.
Flogging Molly
Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California, 22/3/2019
L. Paul Mann watches Irish-American rockers Flogging Molly play a boisterous and exuberant show at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez.
Graham Nash
Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, 9/10/2018
L. Paul Mann watches Graham Nash plays fifty years of hits at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara.
Kansas
Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara, 7/4/2019
L. Paul Mann watches and photographs pioneering progressive rockers Kansas play an extensive set at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara.
Kick Ash Bash
Main Show, Bella Vista Ranch and Polo Club, Summerland, California, 25/2/2018
After recent fires and mudslides devastated the area around Santa Barbara, the community rallied with a star-studded gala concert to thank the firefighters and others who saved them. L Paul Mann took in the day of celebration.
Dimebash
Observatory, Santa Ana, 25/1/2018
L Paul Mann takes in the star-studded charity gig, Dimebash 2018, at The Observatory in Santa Ana.
Nightly
Velvet Jones, Santa Barbara, 8/9/2017
L. Paul Mann watches rising Nashville guitar slingers Nightly as they visit Santa Barbara in California on tour
Steve Winwood
Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, 1/9/2017
L. Paul Mann watches and photographs veteran singer-songwriter and organist Steve Winwood play an extraordinary jazz set at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez.