The Granada Presents the Brian Setzer Orchestra's CHRISTMAS ROCKS

The Granada Theatre Concert Series is pleased to present the Brian Setzer Orchestra's Christmas Rocks! on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 7:30pm. The iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy-Award winner Brian Setzerand his 19-piece orchestra whip up a huge dose of retro holiday cheer this season with their Christmas Rocks! Tour. The acclaimed show also features music from their latest Christmas album, "Rockin' Rudolph," their three other best-selling holiday albums, as well as original Brian Setzer hits. Adding to the excitement, audience members will have the unique opportunity to dance the night away on a dance floor set up immediately in front of the stage that night!

Consistently cited as one of the world's greatest living guitarists, Setzer's trademark guitar work and vocal stylings are matched with the Brian Setzer Orchestra's rockin' big-band horn arrangements-an unbeatable combination guaranteed to rock you into the holiday spirit! Brian Setzer, is a "Musician's Musician" credited with continually taking chances with innovative and daring musical styles, while single-handedly resurrecting two forgotten genres of music, rockabilly in the '80's and swing in the '90's. Along the way, he has scored chart-topping hits, sold 13 million records and received the Orville H. Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award throughout his decorated career as founder and leader of the Stray Cats (his 18-piece Brian Setzer Orchestra) and as a solo artist.

In 1987, Brian appeared in the film La Bamba, portraying rockabilly pioneer Eddie Cochran, then earning the privilege of being one of the few musicians to be animated in an episode of "The Simpsons," alongside Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Tom Petty in 2002. That same year, Setzer was personally requested to induct Chet Atkins into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2014, Setzer received the distinct honor of being asked to donate a replica of his original 1959 Gretsch 6120 "Stray Cat" guitar, joining an elite collection of musical instruments at the museum including Dizzy Gillespie's trumpet and John Coltrane's saxophone.

This rockin' holiday performance is part of the popular Granada Theatre Concert Series, sponsored by Montecito Bank & Trust.

Tickets range in price from $44 to $89 and are available through The Granada Theatre's Box Office - please click here to purchase or call the Box Office at (805) 899-2222. Dates and times are subject to change.

**Special note: Because of the dance floor set up immediately in front of the stage for this performance, seating areas that may be obstructed by dancers have been designated as 'Dance Floor - Obstructed View' and have a reduced price. Please contact the box office for further details at 805-899-2222.

To learn more about how to support The Granada Theatre, please contact Hayley Firestone Jessup, Vice President for Advancement, at 805-899-3000 or hjessup@granadasb.org. For more information, please visit www.granadasb.org.

About The Granada Theatre

The SBCPA, a privately-funded 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1983, is dedicated to providing best-in-class production, sales and administrative support to arts organizations from throughout the Santa Barbara region, including its Historic Theatre District partners (Lobero Theatre and the New Vic Theatre) as well as its eight resident companies (CAMA, Music Academy of the West, Opera Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Choral Society, Santa Barbara Symphony, State Street Ballet, Theater League and UCSB Arts & Lectures).

The SBCPA's most visible service is operation of The Granada Theatre. Purchased by the SBCPA in 2003, restored and reopened in 2008, The Granada Theatre has state-of-the-art electrical, sound, lighting and fly systems, large and up-to-date dressing rooms, as well as contemporary audience amenities. By providing a world-class venue with skilled house management staff, production staff, marketing and ticketing services staff, the SBCPA is making it possible for many of Santa Barbara's finest performing arts organizations to present their programs with the highest level of contemporary production support and audience comfort. For more information please visit www.granadasb.org

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