Name: An evening with Steep Canyon Rangers
Start: 2026-03-06T19:30:00
Location: Lobero Theatre

The Steep Canyon Rangers, heralds of Carolina's vibrant sounds, embark on a captivating tour with their latest release 'Morning Shift'. With performances at iconic venues like Manship Theatre, Chickie Wah Wah, and Lobero Theatre, the band brings their unique blend of traditional bluegrass and modern Americana storytelling to the forefront. This tour not only celebrates their roots but also showcases their evolution as influential songwriters, making waves beyond the bluegrass community.

Steep Canyon Rangers: A Journey through Bluegrass Landscapes

Steep Canyon Rangers, renowned for their inventive take on traditional bluegrass, continue to break new ground with their latest release, 'Morning Shift.' The band, celebrated for their deep-rooted Carolina sound, is embarking on a series of performances that showcase their impressive evolution in Americana music. These performances highlight their journey from preserving traditional bluegrass to becoming influential songwriters in the genre. Join us as we delve into their upcoming events, featuring unique venues and the band's dynamic blend of musical styles.

Exploring the Evolving Sounds of Steep Canyon Rangers: A Musical Journey

The Steep Canyon Rangers, celebrated for their Carolina sound and innovative Americana songwriting, are setting stages on fire with their latest tour featuring 'Morning Shift'. With performances lined up in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Santa Barbara, this Grammy-winning band is redefining the boundaries of bluegrass music while honoring its rich traditions.

Steep Canyon Rangers: Bridging Bluegrass and Americana Across the U.S.

Graham Sharp

Mike Guggino

Nicky Sanders

Mike Ashworth

Barrett Smith

Aaron Burdett

Lobero Theatre

Steep Canyon Rangers

With his signature beard and African headgear, Billy F Gibbons is instantly recognizable and best known as the centerpiece of ZZ Top. BFG is widely regarded as one of the world’s finest guitarists working in the blues-rock idiom. The sound originates from the uncanny knack to squeeze unheard of sounds out of the electric guitar with the blues, pop, R & B, country, gospel, western, hillbilly, and West Africa. That BFG down ‘n dirty growl is unmistakable heard on such hits as “La Grange,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” and “Cheap Sunglasses.”

Billy F Gibbons and the BFG Band

In a very short time, the name of Matteo Mancuso has traveled round the globe. His unique guitar technique has caused astonishment with its clarity and precision, as has his capacity to traverse different musical genres with total ease. While he may not use a guitar pick, Matteo’s music has certainly picked up the attention of music enthusiasts worldwide, garnering millions of views on YouTube. Some say that his talent speaks for itself, but it is no secret that Matteo’s success is the result of his hard-working attitude and his continuous experimental music research.

Matteo Mancuso

Take a chance on MANIA… and you won’t be disappointed!

After forming in 1999, MANIA has captivated audiences across the globe, consistently selling out theatres and concert halls internationally.

Following the celebration of ABBA’s monumental 50th anniversary in 2024, marking five decades since their breakthrough hit “Waterloo,” MANIA is thrilled to continue sharing the joy of this incredible milestone with fans worldwide.

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute

GRAMMY® Award-winning bandleader, conguero, and percussionist Poncho Sanchez is among the most influential percussionists in jazz. For more than four decades, he’s stirred up a fiery stew of straightahead jazz, gritty soul music, and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin American and South American sources.

Throughout his career, Sanchez has held aloft the torch lit by such innovators as Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente and Cal Tjader, embraced by each of those icons and entrusted to carry forward the traditions of Latin Jazz. Poncho recently completed his 31st recording, “Live at The Belly Up Tavern” in Solana Beach, California in March 2025.

Poncho Sanchez

This intimate and electrifying dive into the soul of Argentine dance is led by World Tango Champions Germán Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi. Featuring a cadre of exceptional dancers, a powerhouse singer and a live band performing Astor Piazzolla’s revolutionary nuevo tango, this sultry ensemble delivers a breathtaking, high-octane performance. Cornejo’s innovative choreography fuses deep-rooted traditions with a contemporary edge, capturing the seductive pulse of Buenos Aires. Following sold-out runs in London, the highly anticipated Santa Barbara premiere unveils tango in its purest form: bold, sensual and unforgettable.

Tango After Dark

Seven-time Grammy® Award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax, renowned for his poetic lyricism and brilliant technique, returns to Masterseries  with a program of Romantic masterpieces. The program includes an all-Chopin second half, showcasing Ax’s profound affinity for this composer. A Juilliard-trained pianist who launched his international career with a victory at the First Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition in 1974, Ax received the Avery Fisher Prize in 1979. He is also a dedicated chamber musician, frequent collaborator with Yo-Yo Ma, and a champion of contemporary composers. His extensive discography spans from the Classical era to the present day, reflecting a broad and deep engagement with the piano repertoire.

Emanuel Ax, piano

Don McLean, known as the “American Troubadour,” is a singer-songwriter who achieved international fame with his 1971 song “American Pie,” an eight-and-a-half-minute folk rock anthem which was inducted into the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame. Born October 2, 1945, in New Rochelle, New York, McLean’s folk music career flourished with the mentorship of Pete Seeger, and he achieved further success with hits like “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)” and “Castles in the Air.” He received the BBC Lifetime Achievement Award, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and has released more than 20 studio albums since his debut in 1970.

Don McLean

One of the most charismatic leading men on today’s opera stage, Juan Diego Flórez, bel canto tenor, is known for his interpretations of Puccini, Donizetti and Rossini. This rare North American appearance in the historic Lobero Theatre will include highlights from his illustrious career in bel canto as well as classic Spanish songs from his childhood in Peru. Experience the majesty of one of the world’s most impressive vocal artists. With breathtaking technique and unmistakable charm, Flórez brings passion and precision to every note.

Juan Diego Flórez, tenor

Eagles fans! Mark your calendars because on February 9, 2026 Eagles Tribute – “Take It To The Limit” from Vancouver, is making a spectacular return to Santa Barbara! Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as some of Canada’s most talented musicians and vocalists bring to life your favourite Eagles hits, including classics like “Hotel California,” “Heartache Tonight,” “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” “Take It To The Limit,” “Desperado,” “Life In The Fast Lane,” “Take It Easy,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” and more!

Take it to the Limit

The Wailin’ Jennys began as a spontaneous collaboration between solo singer-songwriters at a small guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba. What started as a one-time event quickly evolved into a renowned folk trio composed of founding members Ruth Moody, Nicky Mehta, and later, Taos-based Heather Masse. Their debut album 40 Days (2004) received widespread critical acclaim and earned them a Juno Award, launching them onto the international roots music scene. Appearances on A Prairie Home Companion helped boost their profile, leading to sold-out performances across North America and beyond. With their soaring harmonies and refined musicianship, the trio captivated audiences and critics alike.

The Wailin’ Jennys

Suzanne Vega will perform a career-spanning show including favorites like “Tom’s Diner,” “Luka,” “Marlene on the Wall,” and many more, plus songs from her latest album, Flying with Angels, which was released in May 2025 to critical acclaim. She will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard (of David Bowie fame), and cellist Stephanie Winters.

Suzanne Vega

Famed solo acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke is known for a fingerpicking style that draws on blues, jazz, and folk music, and for syncopated, polyphonic melodies. The artist overcame a series of personal obstacles, including partial loss of hearing, to emerge as a widely recognized master of his instrument. When he picks up a steel-stringed guitar, his fingers race across the strings with uncommon speed, developing a deep, churning groove that can at times sound like several people playing at once.

An Evening with Leo Kottke

Hailing from both the Appalachian and Piedmont regions of North Carolina, the Rangers have long held traditional bluegrass paramount, while possessing an exceptional ability to bring it down the mountain, and to incorporate accessible influence from all walks of the region. With the band’s last few albums, they have gained recognition from well beyond the world of bluegrass, earning a reputation as some of the most influential songwriters in Americana today.

An evening with Steep Canyon Rangers

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