Santa Barbara Records and The Granada present ‘Locals & Legends: Celebrating the Music of David Crosby’
The Granada Theatre, a cornerstone of Santa Barbara’s vibrant performing arts scene, and Santa Barbara Records are proud to present an evening dedicated to community and local artistry while celebrating the music of David Crosby, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a resident of the Santa Ynez Valley at the time of his passing in 2023.
Various singer-songwriters and seasoned performers will perform at this event celebrating the full circle of Santa Barbara’s music scene. “Locals and Legends: Celebrating The Music of David Crosby” will take place on Saturday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m.
Santa Barbara Records, a local record label dedicated to uplifting Central Coast talent, will showcase an exceptional lineup of artists, including Glen Phillips, Chris and John Beland, Shawn Thies, Jonathan Firey, and Kathleen Sieck. These musicians will take the stage at The Granada, joined by an all-star band and the Santa Barbara Symphony, under Music and Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti, performing Crosby’s iconic songs and original works from some of the region’s finest musicians.
The evening features special guests who have played pivotal roles in Crosby’s musical legacy. James Raymond, Crosby’s son and longtime musical collaborator, and Steve Postell, Crosby’s music director and guitarist, will take the stage to perform some of the legendary musician’s most beloved songs. Vocalists Miriam Dance and Lois Mahalia will lend their powerful voices, adding new depth to Crosby’s timeless catalog. Backed by an all-star band composed of some of Santa Barbara’s most accomplished musicians, this unique collaboration with symphonic arrangement is a concert experience created by and for the Santa Barbara community.
“Locals & Legends is more than a concert — it’s a showcase featuring our region’s prolific musical landscape, spotlighting legendary and emerging artists while celebrating David Crosby’s roots in Santa Barbara,” said Tariqh Akoni, producer and director of A&R at Santa Barbara Records while concurrently serving as music director for the show. “This night is a true community collaboration, bridging generations through the music that shaped our past and the artists who will define our future.”
Sponsored by the Manitou Fund/Nora McNeely Hurley and Michael Hurley, The Hazen Foundation, The Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts, a field of interest fund of the Santa Barbara Foundation, and Davis Fansler, this one-night-only event is a night to honor where we come from, who we are, and the sounds that unite us.
For more information on the theater and its upcoming shows, please visit granadasb.org
