Music

I’ve been a close friend of and musical collaborator with local singer/songwriter, poet, and artist Champion McConnell since our days at high school (we both graduated in 2007). Champion has a distinct voice and songwriting style that together earn him comparisons to Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Woody Guthrie, and Buddy Holly. It came as a […]

Oscar winner Jeff Bridges has always been a respectable actor—for many reasons. He comes from good stock, that’s for sure. His father, Lloyd Bridges, was an iconic actor who worked in the biz for more than 60 years. Jeff followed in his dad’s footsteps in many ways, but what sets him apart is his music […]

On 1977, bourgeoning musician and musical educator Tim Zimmerman was having trouble motivating his class of Detroit area middle school students in their musical studies. He asked a church if they would mind hosting a performance of young brass musicians, and the church agreed. The King’s Brass was born. Now, 34 years later, Tim Zimmerman […]

Singer/songwriter Amy Obenski has enjoyed recognition and success from her personal style of folk-jazz fusion with a contemporary twist. Though Obenski is currently working on her fourth album, she’s made the time to stop by to perform an intimate show at Lompoc’s own D’Vine Wine Bar on June 3. Obenski is no stranger to Lompoc. […]

The Vineyard Valley Theater Company (VVTC) is set to present its latest fundraiser production at the intimate outdoor Solvang Festival Theatre. The show will feature the culturally diverse musical stylings of Ozomatli to benefit the Santa Ynez People Helping People (SYVPHP) youth program “Youth Down 2 Business” on May 27 at 8 p.m. The company […]