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REVIEW: Chris Ahlman “Santa Barbara Songs”

March 18, 2026March 20, 2026John Apice0

Chris Ahlman – Santa Barbara Songs EP This 7-song EP has a short running time, but it is thorough in its themes. Many of the songs were inspired by Chris’s time spent in Santa Barbara, CA. The lead track “The Perfect Fit” has a nice singer-songwriter atmospheric momentum, much like songs by Michael Smotherman (“Do […]

BENTLEY’S BANDSTAND: February 2026

February 28, 2026March 5, 2026Bill Bentley0

BENTLEY’S BANDSTAND: February 2026By Bill Bentley Chris Ahlman, SANTA BARBARA SONGS. It’s pretty obvious from note one on this singer-songwriter’s new album that he has a very special relationship with Santa Barbara. The seven songs on his new release capture the peace and beauty of the California coastline of the town on the California coast, […]