SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – July 30, 2024 — The Santa Barbara Symphony is pleased to announce it will be joining a prestigious line-up of A-list entertainers in support of the 2024 One805LIVE! benefit concert for Santa Barbara community first responders on September 20, 2024 at the Summerland oceanside estate of Kevin Costner.
Twenty-five of The Symphony’s musicians will blend their signature sound with selected One805LIVE! performances throughout the evening including Kenny Loggins and Alan Parsons under the musical direction of Grammy-award-winning recording artist, musician and producer Alan Parsons O.B.E. and conductor Tom Brooks.
The full One805LIVE! concert line-up includes:
Pink & Dallas Green (You + Me)
Kenny Loggins
Alan Parsons
Joe Bonamassa
Al Stewart
Richard Marx
Alyssa Bonagura
Jordan Asher Huffman
Plastic Harpoons
Alan Parsons has been exploring ways to work with the Santa Barbara Symphony for some time. After years of conversations with Santa Barbara Symphony Music & Director Nir Kabaretti and after being “blown away” at a Symphony concert last season, Parsons knew it was time. This year’s One805LIVE! benefit concert provided the perfect opportunity.
“Partnerships and community collaborations like this are central to The Symphony’s efforts to bring impact to the community we serve,” noted Kathyrn R Martin, President and CEO of Santa Barbara Symphony. “We thank One805 for honoring our first responders and creating what will be an extraordinary evening of music and celebration!”
The Symphony’s collaboration with One805LIVE! is one of several “only-in-Santa Barbara” symphonic concert experiences planned for the coming months that patrons can attend outside of The Symphony’s regular season programming. Upcoming collaborations in which The Symphony will be the orchestral accompaniment include the State Street Ballet’s season launch of Scheherazade and The Firebird, The Next Waltz: A Tribute to The Band, featuring the Doublewide Kings and the Santa Barbara Symphony and others to be announced.
Thanks to One805 who offered to cover the onsite/performance costs and a generous $30,000 donation from Peter Martin, this collaboration is being made possible at no financial risk to The Symphony.
“We wanted to give our audience a great mix of entertainment across the musical spectrum, with rock ‘n’ roll at its core,” said Kirsten Cavendish Weston Smith, One805 Co-Founder and CEO. “The Santa Barbara Symphony will be a spectacular addition to the evening, as they accompany selected artists with the depth of sound an orchestra brings.“Cavendish Weston Smith added, “Our audiences will see unique performances that have literally never been done before, nor are they likely to ever see again.”
Tickets are on sale now at www.one805.org
Next month, The Symphony will open its 2024/25 Season on Saturday, October 19, at 7:30 pm and Sunday, October 20, at 3 pm with Tchaikovsky’s Fourth. This immersive concert includes a detailed discussion of the Fourth Symphony and features Pablo Sáinz-Villegas on Spanish guitar performing Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. Special pre-sale discount tickets are available until August 30. Subscriptions are also still available and start at $28 per seat.
For tickets or more information, visit www.TheSymphony.org.
About The Santa Barbara Symphony
Now in its 72nd year, The Santa Barbara Symphony delivers artistic excellence, outstanding music education stewardship and programming, and community collaboration – all through symphonic music. Under the artistic leadership of Maestro Nir Kabaretti as Music & Artistic Director since 2006, The Symphony is one of the region’s premier cultural institutions. Through his charismatic leadership, this globally admired conductor and Santa Barbara resident invigorates audiences and musicians alike through his passion, creativity, and vast experience. As the only music education program tied to a professional symphony orchestra in the region, The Symphony serves more than 4,000 students annually throughout Santa Barbara County. While The Symphony continues to evolve, bringing joy, engagement, and connection remain steadfast pillars of its mission and were evident in the organization’s ability to thrive during the pandemic including the historic announcement that board chair Janet Garufis and President & CEO Kathryn R Martin join Nir Kabaretti in making a five-year commitment to serve in their roles. For more information, visit TheSymphony.org.The Santa Barbara Symphony’s mission is to enrich the lives of Santa Barbara residents by producing and presenting the highest quality musical experiences performed with artistic excellence, which is accessible to the entire community; and to inspire a passion for symphonic music in the next generation of audience members, musicians, and funders.
About One805
In the aftermath of the Thomas fire and subsequent mudslides “One805” was created, hosting the largest non-profit event in Santa Barbara History – The Kick Ash Bash! It brought together actors, entertainers, singers, performers, and most of all, our community in a spirit of healing. First Responders and their families were treated to an amazing day where we were able to put the tragedy behind us. Thanks to the efforts of many, over $2 million was raised to provide counseling support to First Responders and purchase equipment to directly support victims of the tragedy. All who would like to contribute to One805 to assist our local First Responders may do so at One805.org. Please know that 100% of all contributions go to first responders and related supportive services. Visit www.One805.org for more information and to donate.
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