Although Santa Barbara can seem young in the shadow of its looming neighbor to the South, the cosmopolitan metropolis of Los Angeles, do not make the mistake of discounting the cities selection of live music and nightlife entertainment. Santa Barbara hosts a wide variety of large and small live music venues, catering to every type of performer, from nightly local musicians to big name bands. Along with the dance clubs and bars, like Soho Restaurant and Music Club or The James Joyce, the city also provides more rustic and low-key establishments like the Cold Spring Tavern. If you're looking for big names and a mosh pit, head to the Santa Barbara Bowl, the city's predominant concert venue. Santa Barbara is certainly on the rise, and the growing number of prominent performing musicians that come through every year is testament to the city's growth and popularity.

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