Boz Scaggs on Oct 21, 2025 | UCSB Arts & Lectures

“An elegant R&B stylist with consummate blues and soul chops.” The Independent (U.K.)

“Scaggs is in full possession of that iconic voice; he delivers songs with an endemic empathy and intimacy that make them sound like living, breathing stories.” AllMusic

For more than 50 years, Boz Scaggs has been the smooth operator behind some of the most enduring sounds in pop, soul and blues. With signature hits like “Lido Shuffle” and the Grammy-winning “Lowdown,” he defined laid-back cool in the 1970s. Today, his unmistakable voice and guitar continue to seduce audiences, whether he’s delivering sultry originals or reimagining blues and rock classics with smoky intensity. From early days alongside Steve Miller and Duane Allman to his recent acclaimed albums, Scaggs brings a master’s touch to a can’t miss evening that’s sure to sell out.