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.

Joining Drew Wakefield In-Studio is Celebrity Chef Scott Howard from Moby Dick Restaurant & Oyster Bar at Moby Dick Restaurant on Stearns Wharf. Fabulous Food, Spectacular Views. Scott reminds us about Mother’s Day at Moby Dick’s on May 11th and The Captain’s Table Dinner coming up Tuesday, May 13th at 6:00pm. Reservations at MobyDickSB.Com. Call 805-965-0549.

Also joining Drew In-Studio is Miguel Avila from the Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The GSBHCC goal is to foster unity and communication between organizations, corporations and individuals and to promote the economic vitality and prosperity of the Hispanic business community. Like Miguel says: Buy Local, Stay Local and Be Local. Go to GSBHCC.Org. Call 805-896-0581.

We welcome back Jordan Price-Dohogne. Jordan and her family operate the Cortona Point Luxury Apartments in Goleta. Check out CortonaPoint.com. They also have The Point Market locations around town at PointMarkets.com. Plus, they keep our cars looking great at CleanWave Car Wash. Details at CleanWaveSB.com.

Then we chat with Robin Elander, Executive Director of the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA). Robin gives us details on their 23rd Annual Live Art & Wine Tour coming up Thursday, May 15th from 5:30-9:30pm. Go to DowntownSB.org.
Rosie Miranda stops by to remind us about the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo taking place April 24, 25, 26, 27 & May 2, 3, 4. They’ll have their 80’s Flashback Theme this year plus all the rides, food and fun. It’s EarlWarren.com.

Our final guest for this episode is Miguel Avila from the Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Miguel’s organization has an event coming up May 1st from 5:00-7:30pm at La Bella Rosa Bakery, 1411 San Andres Street. It’s their Cinco De Mayo Networking Mixer. Check out GSBHCC.com. Call 805-896-0581.

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It’s Drew Wakefield’s Good Friday Live Show at the Pilgrim Terrace Foundation.
Our guests share their thoughts on Good Friday and Easter.

Up first it’s Senior Pastor Tommy Schneider from Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara. Don’t miss their Good Friday and Easter Services. Check out CalvarySB.Com.

Then Drew talks with Dean Wilson from The Turner Foundation. The Turner Foundation’s mission is to create innovative programs and services to lift people up! It’s TheTurnerFoundation.Com.

We bring on our host for this Special Live Event, John Jeffries, from The Terrace Foundation. The Terrace Foundation grows 80% more food using 80% less water. Go to TheTerraceFoundaton.Org.

Drew wraps up the show by bringing back Senior Pastor Tommy Schneider with some final thoughts and a very special prayer.

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Joining Drew Wakefield In-Studio is Patrick Day, Vice President & General Manager of Jordano’s Foodservice at 550 S. Patterson Ave. The mission of Jordano’s is to be the premier marketer and supplier of food, beverages, and culinary equipment in the Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura County area. And don’t forget, Jordano’s also operates Pacific Beverage. Details at Jordanos.com/food-service. Call 805-964-0626.

Next we talk with Christy Jacobs, Events & Communications Manager of the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA). They’ve got their Live Art & Wine Tour Thursday, May 15th from 5:30-9:30pm. It’s the Downtown Organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Check out DowntownSB.Org.

Rosie Miranda stops by to remind us about the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo coming up April 24, 25, 26, 27 & May 2, 3, 4. The big event has an 80’s Flashback theme this year. Rosie gives us a rundown of all of the events and activities. It’s Earlwarren.Com for information and Early Bird Tickets.

Drew opens the final segment by singing Happy Birthday to Jennifer Walsh of Mesa Produce. Awesome!

And we hope you’ll join us for the Wakefield 805 Good Friday Live Show on Friday, April 18th. We’ll be at Pilgrim Terrace 649 Pilgrim Terrace Drive, directly across from La Cumbre Junior High School. There’ll be lunch after the show for only $15.00.

Joining Drew Wakefield is Brendan Searls from Mizza Artisan Pizza & Italian Cuisine at 1112 State Street. Their kitchen uses the freshest, locally sourced produce. They make their pizza dough and pasta fresh daily. And all their sauces and dressing are made from scratch. Go to MIZZASB.com. Call 805-883-3935.
We also talk with Brendan about The Courthouse Distillery at 1114 State Street in the La Arcada Plaza. The Courthouse Distillery offers an exclusive setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, and various celebrations, at unbeatable prices. Check out DistillerySB.com. Or email info@crafthousegroup.com.
Then we get Rosie Miranda on the phone for an update on the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo. It's coming up April 24, 25, 26, 27 & May 2, 3, 4. There'll be the Carnival Midway with more than 30 rides and attractions, farm animals in the livestock section, food, music, illusions, dancing, magic and much more. Details and Early Bird Tickets Online at EarlWarren.com.
Next Drew talks about The Captain’s Table, a Special Monthly Event at Moby Dick Restaurant & The Oyster Bar on Stearns Wharf. Join us this coming Tuesday, April 8th @ 6:00pm for an Incredible Four-Course Experience. Reservations and details at MobyDickSB.Com. Call 805-965-0549.
To wrap up the show, Drew reminds us about the Awesome Wakefield 805 Good Friday Live Show on Friday, April 18 at the Pilgrim Terrace/Terrace Foundation. We'll have lunch directly after the Show for only $15.00.