If you ever want to be serenaded, look no further than a Stephen Sanchez concert. On September 14, Sanchez took to the stage for a night of love ballads and electrifying performances at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Dressed in a crisp red button up and slacks, Sanchez acted as a guest on the Connie Co Show, the fictional 50’s talk show that serves as the theme for Sanchez’s tour.
The show opened with The Brook & The Bluff, a band from Birmingham, Alabama. Their alternative-indie music was a fitting match to Sanchez’s musical vibe.
Starting off with a favorite, “Evangeline,” Sanchez had the crowd up on their feet before jumping into “Only Girl,” and “Emotional Vacation,” the audience eagerly singing along with, “If you got time and love to waste it, emotional vacation / I can be the one you need.” Sanchez occasionally took breaks to address the crowd, teasing that certain songs were “for the ladies.”
