Memphis Music Fest, David Koz, Riders in the Sky and More Set for Granada Theatre's 2013-14 Concert Series

The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA) presents the 2013/2014 Granada Theatre Concert Series, an exciting series of performances featuring family-friendly shows and popular contemporary artists, sponsored in part by Lexus and the Santa Barbara Independent. This season, The Granada Theatre will be celebrating 90 years of music and entertainment gracing the historic theater's stage. The SBCPA, Santa Barbara's leading performing arts non-profit organization, will also collaborate with The Granada Theatre's resident companies on an outstanding line-up of performing arts accessible to the entire Santa Barbara community and beyond. This highly anticipated 90th Anniversary season will be one to remember, bringing exciting world-class talent to The Granada Theatre's stage.

The Granada Theatre Concert Series showcases a program of the finest in popular entertainment, and begins this August!

Memphis Music Fest - Friday, August 23, 2013 at 8:00pm

The Granada Theatre Concert Series kicks off with Memphis Music Fest - a brilliant fusion of soul, R&B and funk featuring Booker T, The Bar-kays, William Bell, Jean Knight and Eddie Floyd. Plan now to join as this collection of soul music masters takes the stage of the historic Granada Theatre for a night of great showmanship and musical memories.

Peter White, David Benoit, and David Pack - Friday, September 13, 2013 at 8:00pm

Smooth jazz returns to The Granada Theatre stage with this triple bill of well-known and well-loved masters of the genre. Peter White, one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists in contemporary jazz, has a career that spans nearly four decades and includes more than a dozen solo recordings. Starting with his first recordings in 1977, pianist David Benoit's catalog of solo recordings now numbers more than 25, including the Grammy-nominated Every Step of the Way. David Pack is known as the lead singer, guitarist, and writer for the legendary rock group Ambrosia, and has since established himself as a respected solo artist, Grammy-winning record producer, and music director of special events, including both of President Clinton's Inaugurations.

Dr. John - Friday, September 20, 2013 at 8:00pm

Dr. John, or Mac Rebennack as he is known to friends and family, is universally celebrated as the living embodiment of the rich musical heritage exclusive to New Orleans. The winner of six Grammy Awards and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Dr. John's music is a potent dose of blues, pop and jazz, as well as zydeco, boogie woogie, and rock & roll. Several of his many career highlights include the masterful album Sun, Moon, and Herbs in 1971, which included cameos from Eric Clapton and Mick Jagger and, in 1973, In the Right Place, which contained the hit songs "Right Place Wrong Time" and "Such A Night."

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas - Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 8:00pm

Experience the holiday magic of a Mannheim Steamroller Christmas produced by Chip Davis. This program has toured the world over for 25 years and has become one of America's favorite holiday traditions for audiences young and old. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features beloved Christmas music along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in the intimate setting of The Granada Theatre.

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour - Monday, December 16, 2013 at 8:00pm

Back by popular demand for the third straight year, this uplifting and high-energy show is one the whole family will love. Get into the holiday spirit as some of music's biggest names jam on fresh, lively arrangements of seasonal favorites, led by multi-Grammy nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire, Dave Koz. Joining Dave this year are Japanese born pianist/composer/producer Keiko Matsui, world-renowned singer Oleta Adams, and Jonathan Butler, who was the first black artist played on white stations in his native South Africa.

I Wish... For All Time: Celebrating the Genius of Michael Jackson & Stevie Wonder, featuring M-Pact and Duwende - Sunday, January 5, 2014 at 3:00pm

Two of the hottest acts in New York's remarkably resurgent a cappella music scene join their ten voices in tribute to Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, men who left their indelible marks on both American music and culture. Prepare to be amazed by the vocal effects of the truly talented singers of M-Pact and Duwende.

Kathy Griffin - Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 8:00pm

When it comes to dishing Hollywood gossip and celebrity blunders, Kathy Griffin is outrageously wild and downright hilarious! This two-time Emmy winner, NY Times best-selling author, five-time Grammy nominee, and Broadway darling will have you laughing out loud as she shares candid observations about everyday life, her dating experiences, and embellished celebrity tales.

Riders in the Sky - Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 3:00pm

The music and comedy of Riders in the Sky delights cowboys and cowgirls of all ages, and from all walks of life. For more than thirty years, Riders in the Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. And while remaining true to the integrity of Western music, they have themselves become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out Western wit.

In The Mood: A 1940s Musical Review - Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 3:00pm

This musical review, featuring In the Mood Singers and Dancers and the sensational String of Pearls Orchestra, has toured in major performing arts centers, arenas, state fairs, prestigious corporate events, and an Inaugural Ball for President Clinton's second term. By recreating the best popular music and songs of the late 1930s and 1940s, In the Mood aspires to promote the memory of this most significant time in American history.

Tickets are available for all the Granada Theatre Concert Series through The Granada Theatre's Box Office - click here to purchase or call the Box Office at (805) 899-2222.

Built in 1924, The Granada Theatre has been an integral part of Santa Barbara's arts and entertainment landscape for almost 90 years. The Granada Theatre has played host to some of the 20th century's greatest entertainers, from Al Jolson, Charlie Chaplin, and Fred Astaire to Henry Fonda, Yo Yo Ma, Steve Martin and the Berlin Philharmonic, to name a few. Re-opened in 2008, under the auspices of the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts, The Granada Theatre re-emerged as a state of the art home for many of Santa Barbara's greatest artistic treasures and a place whose existence makes it possible for the highest levels of artistic expression to take place in Santa Barbara. 2013 Winner of TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence, the theater is an historical icon that speaks to the central role live performing arts play in defining the communal life of Santa Barbara and the Central Coast region. Under the direction of Executive Director, Dr. Craig Springer, a skilled arts administrator with more than 30 years experience, The Granada Theatre annually hosts more than 100 performances and community events. For more information on The Granada Theatre, visit www.granadasb.org.

Pictured: David Koz