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Lush Indie-folk Storytelling Meets Energetic Rock 

Lush Indie-folk Storytelling Meets Energetic Rock 

Santa Barbara Independent

June 10, 2026

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Lord Huron brought their Cosmic Selector Tour to the Santa Barbara Bowl last night, and it was a magical night under the stars. The band’s lush indie-folk storytelling blended seamlessly with energetic rock, creating a set that felt both intimate and expansive. For those of us in the 805, the Bowl is the perfect venue for this kind of cinematic sound — surrounded by oaks and ocean air, it’s a place where music truly comes alive.

Local fans packed the house, and the energy was electric from the first note. If you missed it, you can read the full review in the Santa Barbara Independent. Shows like this remind us why we’re lucky to call the Central Coast home — world-class performances right in our backyard.

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