The Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara goes Medieval! The Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara invites you on an epic journey into the music of the Middle Ages. From lively dances to hauntingly beautiful tunes of the “Dark Ages,” this exhilarating program draws from music from across England, Spain, France, Sweden, and beyond. Experience the rich blend of the orchestra’s sweeping strings and primal drums alongside rare and captivating medieval instruments — including crumhorn, gemshorn, nyckelharpa, recorder, and gaitas — brought vividly to life in dynamic arrangements full of groove. A concert for lovers of history, adventure, and music you’ve truly never heard before.