Sings Like Hell (music series)

The Sings Like Hell music series is a popular monthly concert series based at the historic Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara, California.[1]

Series background

Created by Austin-based music producer, Peggie Jones, Sings Like Hell was first held in August 1997, and has since featured almost 240 shows staged across a twenty-year period. Drawing its name from the 1993 Peter Case album, Sings Like Hell, the subscriber-based series features two, six-show programs each year, primarily highlighting the talent of singers-songwriters using a variety of styles and influences, from Americana to Blues, Folk, Roots music and World Music.[1] Featured artists have included among others, Jeff Bridges and the Abiders,[2] Jackson Browne,[3] Emmylou Harris, Jason Isbell, Bonnie Riatt, Damien Rice, Richard Thompson, and Gillian Welch.

References

  1. Dicks, Brett Leigh (September 28, 2006). "Ten Years of Hell". Santa Barbara Independent. Archived from the original on November 29, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
  2. Comingore, Ali (March 9, 2011). "Jeff Bridges at Sings Like Hell". Santa Barbara Independent. Archived from the original on November 29, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
  3. Dicks, Brett Leigh (June 28, 2013). "A New Home for Hell - Sings Like Hell launches next series in a new venue". Santa Barbara News-Press. Retrieved November 28, 2016.


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