We’re honored to welcome back Ronnie Shahbazian & Geronimo Gonzalez from AMVets Post 3. They give us the info for the Memorial Day Monday Service at Goleta Cemetery on May 26th. It starts at 9:00am. We’re hoping you can join us. Drew Wakefield will be the Keynote Speaker for this Moving Ceremony.

Then, joining Drew In-Studio, is Jennifer Walsh from Mesa Produce at 2036 Cliff Drive. Jennifer tells us who she’ll be remembering this Memorial Day. We discuss “grilling” and she encourages Drew to branch out and try new fruits and vegetables. Plus, she gives us a couple of her favorite recipes that can be prepared during outdoor events. Go to MesaProduce.com.

First we talk with Jerry Farmer President of the Santa Barbara County Veterans Foundation. Jerry reminds us about the BIG Salute to the Armed Forces Event happening Saturday, May 17th, 11 am to 5 pm, at MacKenzie Park. It’s at the Corner of State Street & Las Positas. Drew Wakefield will be the Emcee. There’ll be live music, a Huey Helicopter & other military vehicles, plus BBQ, beer, wine and soft drinks. Any questions call Jerry at 805-350-2006.

Next we bring on Tariqh Akoni, Director of A & R and Production at Santa Barbara Records. Tariqh tells us about an awesome event called Celebrating the Music of David Crosby. It’s coming up Saturday, May 24th, 7:30 pm, at the Granada Theatre. This special performance reimagines Crosby’s iconic catalog while showcasing Santa Barbara’s finest musicians and the Santa Barbara Symphony. Go to SantaBarbaraRecords.Com.

We are honored to welcome Fritz Olenberger, the 2025 Old Spanish Days Fiesta El Presidente. Fritz reminds us about La Primavera happening Saturday, May 17th from 5:30-10:00 pm. We’ll be at the Santa Barbara Carriage & Western Arts Museum. Tickets are $150.00 Online. Go to SBFiesta.Org. And Capture the Spirit!

We get a surprise call from Ian Cutler at Cutler’s Artisan Spirits and Distillery to present Fritz with a bottle of Cutler’s Artisan Gin to say Congratulations and Viva La Fiesta! It’s CutlersArtisan.Com.

Then we talk with Tony Arroyo, owner of Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant & Take Out. Family owned and operated since 1999. Locations at 14 W. Figueroa in Santa Barbara, 1280 Coast Village Road in Montecito and 5764 Calle Real in Goleta. Awesome Weekend Brunch for Mother’s Day! Check out LosArroyos.Net.

Up next it’s Robin Elander, Executive Director of the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA). Robin reminds us about their Live Art & Wine Tour happening Thursday, May 15th from 5:30-9:30 pm. One of the Coolest Events of the Year! Details and tickets at DowntownSB.Org.