SANTA BARBARA BOWL
We’re pulling together the Bowl’s rich history by collecting historical ephemera that helps tell the story. We acquire these pieces through neighbors who stop by with a treasured piece of the past, purchase pieces online and through donations.
This recent find is a concert handbill from September 2, 1989 when Little Feat performed under the Bowl’s canopy to the delight of old and new fans.
Lowell George formed Little Feat in 1969, but it was the band’s re-vamped 1988 lineup led by Bill Payne and Craig Fuller that lighted up the Bowl stage. On that September night the band played tracks from Let It Roll, their 1988 album (and first new studio album in 10 years) which included their hit title track “Hate to Lose Your Lovin’,” as well as “Hangin’ On to the Good Times,” “One Clear Moment,” “Cajun Girl,” and many others.
Let It Roll proved to be a big success for Little Feat — the LP received American RIAA-certified Gold record status on February 14, 1989. The success meant a national tour followed, where Little Feat played a number of sold-out shows.
“Little Feat have indeed led a storied life ever since they formed in 1969 with their unconventional signature of earthy, organic appeal and polished, first-rate musicianship wrapped around eclectic and memorable songs —clearly delivered as an authentic labor of love — has been a lasting fixture on the musical landscape. As American as apple pie — and rock ‘n roll itself — Feat’s music transcends boundaries, a freewheeling fusion of California rock and Dixie-inflected funk-boogie. In the mix as well are strains of folk, blues, rockabilly, country and jazz, inventing a hybrid sound that is truly Little Feat’s own.” Source
Jeff Healey joined Little Feat on stage and in various cities during that tour. He had just been signed to Arista Records and performed his newly released album See the Light featuring the hit single “Angle Eyes” and the Grammy nominated “Hideaway.”
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