SANTA BARBARA MUSIC FOUNDATION

Mission Statement

The Santa Barbara Music Foundation presents and celebrates the music that was composed, popularized, or performed widely in Santa Barbara and Ventura County communities. The Foundation concerts feature professional and emerging artists, many who helped popularize this music, and are presented in a variety of locations and various venues in the 805. These performances increase awareness of the significant works from a broad range of cultures and historical periods of the Santa Barbara/Ventura area, and help to build a new generation of musicians and music lovers. With a focus on Americana, folk, roots, blues, and jazz,, "The Ones To Watch" music series supports the creation and production of new artistic works by emerging artists, and contributes to the professional advancement of those artists. The Santa Barbara Music Foundation, dba Ones To Watch Productions, is a 501c3 non profit,