Locals & Legends: Celebrating the Music of James Taylor
Schedule
Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
1214 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, California 93101 | Santa Barbara, CA
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The Next Chapter in a Growing Santa Barbara TraditionFollowing last year’s powerful community celebration, Locals & Legends returns with a renewed vision and a fresh musical focus, continuing the mission of Santa Barbara Records and The Granada Theatre to spotlight the artistic heartbeat of our region. This year, the collaboration turns to the timeless catalog of James Taylor, exploring his warm melodies and poetic storytelling through the voices of Santa Barbara’s own musicians.
Santa Barbara Records artists Omar Velasco, Celeigh Chapman, Mendeleyev, and Will Breman will bring Taylor’s most cherished songs to life in newly reimagined arrangements supported by The Santa Barbara Symphony under the direction of Music and Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti. Alongside highlights like Carolina in My Mind, Fire and Rain, and Country Road, each artist will also perform an original song inspired by the spirit, style, and legacy of James Taylor—creating a bridge between his iconic songwriting and the contemporary voices shaping Santa Barbara’s music scene.
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1214 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, California 93101Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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