An Evening with Keb Mo and Friends
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We spent a wonderful evening in Santa Barbara Thursday night. Kristen and I joined my folks and two good friends, Warren and Gloria, for dinner and a great concert.
We went to dinner at Fresco’s, a small cafe in the Five Points shopping center. It was one of Kristen and I’s favorite places to eat during our four years in SB, and it did not disappoint this time! Everyone had a great meal, and then we all had amazing desserts. I had a tiramisu that was unbelievable.
After dinner we drove to UCSB. The concert was in one of the campus’ bigger concert halls, Campbell Hall. We arrived a little early, so I was able to show everyone around the campus a little bit. It was amazing how much has changed already - I think there were at least three new buildings! But for the most part the campus is still very familiar and feels a bit like home.
Keb Mo was the main event, however, and once the concert started, we were all captivated by his performance. The concert hall seats maybe 600 people, though that could be generous, so it was a very intimate setting. Keb came out with his guitar and harmonica and played his unique style of contemporary blues. His joy for life and his great sense of humor just bubbled over the audience. He had everyone laughing several times during the night, and interacted with the crowd in a very real and personal way.
After the concert was over, I was amazed to see that a quick two hours had passed. Everyone in our group agreed that it was one of the best concerts we’d ever enjoyed. I’ll be certain to be on the look out for the next Keb Mo sighting - and believe me - it will take a lot to keep me from being there.