Locals & Legends: Celebrating the Music of David Crosby, Saturday, May 24, 2025 7:30PM

With The Santa Barbara Symphony | Nir Kabaretti, Music and Artistic Director

 

Santa Barbara Records recording artists Glen Phillips, Chris and John Beland, Shawn Thies, Jonathan Firey, and Kathleen Sieck take center stage in a remarkable evening of music, storytelling, and tribute. Performing both original works and reimagined classics, these talented musicians will honor the legendary David Crosby with breathtaking renditions of his most iconic songs.

 

Special guests include James Raymond, David Crosby’s son and longtime musical collaborator, and Steve Postell, Crosby’s former music director. They’ll be joined by Miriam Dance, Lois Mahalia, and more, along with the Santa Barbara Symphony, Nir Kabaretti, Music and Artistic Director. 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.

 

As leaders of Santa Barbara’s thriving music scene, Santa Barbara Records artists carry forward the tradition of powerful songwriting and evocative storytelling. Now, these rising voices unite for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Crosby’s legacy, blending their own artistry with the influence of one of rock’s most revered pioneers.