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What is Sings Like Hell?
Sings Like Hell is a Santa Barbara concert series built around songwriters, presented at the Lobero Theatre. It describes itself as "radical" and critically acclaimed, with a programming focus on emerging talent and established songwriters still writing compelling material—not on nostalgia acts, even though major names have appeared.
What to expect
- Format: A subscription series of three shows, each starting at 8:00 p.m., with two acts per bill. Series #42 pairs Jackshit with Happy Traum & Adam Traum, Chris Smither Trio with Jackie Venson, and Steve Poltz with Tender Mercies.
- Audience: Listeners who care about songs and performances rather than production spectacle—people who want to discover an artist before they fill larger rooms.
- Extras: Subscribers are invited to party with the artists after each show, which is a real draw if you value informal access over a formal concert night.
- Track record: Past performers include Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Tracy Chapman, Randy Newman, Jeff Bridges and John Hiatt, alongside the emerging and continuing writers the series says it prioritizes.
Practical next step
If a three-night commitment suits you, subscribing is the simplest route; single tickets are also sold through the Lobero Theatre Box Office. Before buying, read the artist pairings and ask whether at least two of the three bills appeal to you—that is the honest test of whether a series subscription is worth it versus picking one night.
How much does a Sings Like Hell subscription cost and what does it include?
A Sings Like Hell subscription costs $90 for all three shows in a series, according to the site. It includes admission to the three concerts in that series, and the site also says subscribers can "party with the artists after each show." Series #42 performances all begin at 8:00 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara; the three listed shows pair Jackshit with Happy Traum & Adam Traum, Chris Smither Trio with Jackie Venson, and Steve Poltz with Tender Mercies.
Subscriptions and single tickets are handled through the Lobero Theatre Box Office (805-963-0761), not a separate Sings Like Hell checkout. The site lists a subscriber checkout page at checkout.lobero.com, but treat the box office as the reliable route for current availability and pricing.
Next step: if you're mainly interested in one act, compare the single-ticket price with the $90 package before subscribing; the package makes sense if at least two of the three lineups appeal to you. For context on the venue, see Lobero Theatre.
Who is performing in the current Sings Like Hell series?
The current series listed on the site is Series #42, with three double-bill concerts:
- Jackshit + Happy Traum & Adam Traum — Saturday, February 17, 8:00 p.m.
- Chris Smither Trio + Jackie Venson — Saturday, March 3, 8:00 p.m.
- Steve Poltz + Tender Mercies — Saturday, April 14, 8:00 p.m.
These are presented at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, and the site notes that subscribers can attend a party with the artists after each show.
As a next step, check the Lobero Theatre's own listing at Lobero Theatre before committing, since a concert series page can lag behind box-office updates. If you're mainly drawn to one act—say Jackie Venson's blues-rock guitar or Steve Poltz's storytelling—compare single tickets against the $90 three-show subscription the site advertises; the subscription only makes sense if at least two of the three nights appeal to you.
How can I buy tickets or subscribe to Sings Like Hell through the Lobero Theatre Box Office?
Purchase Sings Like Hell tickets or a series subscription through the Lobero Theatre Box Office, either by phone at 805-963-0761 or at Lobero Theatre. The Sings Like Hell page itself does not sell tickets; it directs buyers to the Lobero.
Subscription vs. single tickets
| Option | What the page says | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Series subscription | $90 for all three shows in the current series | People who plan to attend the whole series and want one purchase |
| Single tickets | Available through the Lobero Box Office; each show is listed with a "Buy Tickets" link that goes to the Lobero | Anyone who can only attend one or two nights |
All performances in the listed series begin at 8:00 p.m., and subscribers are invited to a party with the artists after each show.
Practical next step
Call the box office first if you want the subscription: confirm that the $90 three-show package is still open and ask whether seats are assigned at purchase. If you only want one date, use that show's "Buy Tickets" link, which routes to the Lobero's ticketing system.
For non-ticketing questions, the page lists Peggie Jones at 512-751-1170 or [email protected]; keep box-office calls for seats and subscriptions.
What kinds of artists and musical genres does Sings Like Hell feature?
Sings Like Hell centers on songwriters rather than a single genre: the series describes its focus as emerging talent and established songwriters "who are continuing to write compelling songs." In practice, its lineup mixes folk, Americana, roots rock, blues and soul-tinged acts. The page's Series #42 bill pairs Jackshit with Happy Traum & Adam Traum, Chris Smither Trio with Jackie Venson, and Steve Poltz with Tender Mercies—an acoustic/folk-blues songwriter, a blues-rooted guitarist, and a wry storytelling singer-songwriter sharing nights with younger or genre-adjacent performers.
The series also trades on the prestige of past guests who could fill larger rooms—Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Tracy Chapman, Randy Newman, Jeff Bridges and John Hiatt—while presenting them in the intimate Lobero Theatre. That combination of big-name credibility and small-room discovery is the appeal: you might see a familiar headliner or catch an artist before they break.
If you're deciding whether to go, check the specific bill rather than the series name. Someone who wants straight folk may find a blues or soul night instead; someone open to hearing new songwriters will get the most from it. A useful next step is to look at the current Series lineup on Sings Like Hell and match each double bill to your taste, then contact the Lobero Theatre box office for subscriptions and single tickets.
Are there opportunities to meet the artists after a Sings Like Hell performance?
Yes. Sings Like Hell advertises a post-show artist meet-and-greet as part of the experience: its page invites attendees to "Party with the artists after each show!" for the listed series.
What this means in practice
- Plan to stay after the music. The performances begin at 8:00 p.m., so the gathering happens late in the evening; arrange transport and time accordingly.
- Treat it as a social, not a guaranteed one-on-one. The page frames it as a party with the artists, which suggests a casual group setting rather than a scheduled signing or photo line.
- Bring a concrete reason to talk. This series emphasizes songwriters and emerging talent, so a specific question about a song or a recent set tends to land better than general praise.
A useful next step
If meeting a particular artist is the main reason you're going, call the Lobero Theatre Box Office at 805-963-0761 before buying, and ask whether the after-show gathering is confirmed for that date and whether all billed artists usually attend. That turns an advertised feature into a known plan.
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