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Rusty Anderson’s Alternative Style Visits Smothers Theatre

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Photos by Brett BeanGuitarist and singer-songwriter Rusty Anderson, with his band Rusty Anderson Afternoon, attracted an enthusiastic audience to their concert at Smothers Theatre on Saturday night, Jan.14. Anderson is widely renowned for his work as Sir Paul McCartney’s lead guitarist, but has collaborated with a variety of other musical legends such as Elton John, … [Read more...] about Rusty Anderson’s Alternative Style Visits Smothers Theatre

Cirque Mechanics Present ‘Pedal Punk’ in Smothers Theatre

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Photos by Milan LoiaconoThe stage in Smothers Theatre brightened out of the shadows, as a bike shop, myriad of performers in punk attire and a collection of giant wheels revealed themselves to the audience of students, faculty and Malibu residents Friday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. "Cirque Mechanics: Pedal Punk" performed at Seaver College with hopes of depicting the connection … [Read more...] about Cirque Mechanics Present ‘Pedal Punk’ in Smothers Theatre

Bob Eubanks Brings Beatles Stories to Life

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Photos by Lauren Young A full house gathered in Smothers Theatre on Friday to watch Bob Eubanks' Backstage with the Beatles, a night of music performed by Beatles cover band Ticket to Ride, and behind the scenes stories told by TV/radio personality, game show host and concert producer Bob Eubanks. Eubanks told stories about his involvement with the Beatles in the early … [Read more...] about Bob Eubanks Brings Beatles Stories to Life

Parsons Dance Takes Flight at Smothers

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Photos courtesy of the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts Parsons Dance, a modern dance troupe, lit up the stage at Smothers Theatre on Oct. 5.The group performed six dances altogether, every dance having different qualities and influences than the others. There were eight dancers in all: Sarah Braverman, Ian Spring, Elena d'Amario, Geena Pacareu, Omar Román De … [Read more...] about Parsons Dance Takes Flight at Smothers

Iris DeMent Combines Folk Music and Poetry at Smothers

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Photos by Brett BeanIris DeMent performed recently at Smothers Theatre, her bright red and polka-dot platform heels reflecting the stage lights as she pressed the piano pedals down while playing.DeMent, who performed for a Pepperdine audience on Sept. 29, is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, mostly sang songs from her newest album, "The Trackless Woods," melodies that she … [Read more...] about Iris DeMent Combines Folk Music and Poetry at Smothers