- More Than Just A Party Band
- More Than Just A Party Band
A documentary Film
The Journey of Santa Barbara Musician Spencer Barnitz
About The Film
Growing up in an idyllic 1970s Santa Barbara, a surfing, basketball-playing, tango-dancing musician brushes up against early fame, but is then forced to rewrite his definition of success. The result is his own enduring and quirky brand of music and entertainment style that some say sounds like the soul of Santa Barbara.
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Watch The official trailer for More Than Just A Party Band, the feature length documentary film following the personal and professional journey of Santa Barbara musician Spencer Barnitz, known to many as Spencer the Gardener. Witness his more than 40 year career as told through archival footage, friends, colleagues, fans, and Spencer himself. Shot on location in and around Santa Barbara, California, the film is a story of resilience, reinvention, and the power of music and community.What People Are Saying
“He’s like a Santa Barbara’s troubadour … he’s given a sound and soundtrack to our community.”
— Matt Kettman, journalist
“Spencer the Gardener is The band that probably best embodies the soul of Santa Barbara.”
— Marko DeSantis, Sugarcult and music professional
“When you look back, he’s reinvented himself and followed his own path, with his own rules and his own roots in a very DIY way to have a successful life of music in Santa Barbara.”
— Joe Woodard, writer and musician
“He’s the unofficial official mayor of Santa Barbara music.”
— Jeff Theimer, co-founder New Noise Music Foundation
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