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After years of dreaming, months of planning, days of preparing, and hours of recording, I have released my first single! It's my rendition of Good Riddance, composed by Darren Korb in 2018.

Santa Barbara's music scene is home to many bands and ensembles, some of which have become local staples over the years. One of the hottest newer bands in town is Magnetize, a powerfully expressive vocal duo whose music speaks to profound yet relatable human emotions and experiences. Their musical style…

In downtown Santa Barbara, on the northern edge of Paseo Nuevo, there is a small restaurant called The Blue Owl. Their food offerings are quite varied, ranging from Vietnamese-inspired fried rice bowls to Californian burritos and vaguely Italian focaccia sandwiches, along with a selection of locally-brewed kombuchas and herbal teas. But this is supposed to be a music event review - why are the venue’s food and drinks so relevant?

I live in a small town surrounded by semi-wild landscapes, and there are many natural areas I enjoy spending time in. There are hiking trails in the nearby mountains, beaches at the seaside, and several nature preservation lands just beyond the edge of town. Within the city proper, there are…