Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: January 8 – 12

Live Music Santa Cruz! Here’s the roundup of live entertainment for the weekend of January 8 through January 12, 2025! 🎶 There’s something for everyone! Jazz 🎷 Bluegrass 🪕 Rock n’ Roll 🎻 And more! Enjoy! 🤘🎸

Wednesday, January 8

Karaoke at Apple Jack’s
Wednesdays | 3:30 – 10:00
8790 La Honda Rd, La Honda

Yuko Uno 80s Rock at Chaminade Resort & Spa
Wednesday, January 8 | 5:30 – 8:30
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz

Mojo Mix Blues Trio at Aptos Street BBQ
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 8:00
8059 Aptos St, Aptos

Open Mic Night w/ John Gullic at Cork and Fork
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 9:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

Salsa DJ Dancing at Shanty Shack Brewing
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 9:00
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

Matt Masih at The Crow’s Nest
Funk, Soul, Groove
Wednesday, January 8 | 7:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Calista Harms at Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Wednesday, January 8 | 7:00 – 9:30
119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz

Flingo at Henflings Tavern
Wednesdays | 7:30
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Ripatti & Rose at Joe’s Bar
Wednesday, January 8 | 8:00 – 11:00
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Thursday, January 9

Tim Brady at Jack O’Neill Lounge
Thursday, January 9 | 4:00 – 7:00
175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Hot Club Pacific Jazz at Gayle’s Bakery
Thursdays | 5:00 – 7:15
504 Bay Ave., Capitola

Songwriter Showcase w/ Aidan Wing
Alice’s Restaurant
Thursday, January 9 | 5:00 – 7:30
17288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside

Violet Visions at Shanty Shack
Thursday, January 9 | 5:00 – 8:00
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

Matt Hartle w/ Patti Maxine at Discretion Brewing
Thursday, January 9 | 5:30 – 7:30
2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel

Jim Rosenberg Classic Rock at Chaminade Resort & Spa
Thursday, January 9 | 5:30 – 8:30
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz

Back Porch Boys Blues at Aptos Street BBQ
Thursdays | 6:00 – 8:00
8059 Aptos St, Aptos

Ukulele Night at Cork and Fork
Thursday, January 9 | 6:00 – 8:30
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

Nick Disalvo at Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Thursday, January 9 | 6:00 – 9:00
230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley

Gruesome Twosome Trivia w/ Bryce & Ryan
Steel Bonnet Brewing
Thursday, January 9 | 6:30 – 8:00
20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley

Java Jam Bluegrass Showcase w/ BanjerDan & Co
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
Thursdays | 7:00 – 9:00
101 W Main St., Los Gatos

Trivia w/ Michael Gaither at El Vaquero Winery
Thursdays | 7:00 – 9:00
2901 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville
Reservations: (831) 607-8118 | elvaquerowinery

The Joint Chiefs at The Sand Bar
Thursday, January 9 | 7:30
211 Esplanade, Capitola

Karaoke at Over the Hill Gang Saloon
Thursdays | 7:30
3530 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz

Karaoke w/ Kurt at Henflings Tavern
Thursdays | 8:00
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Karaoke w/ Ed G at Hold Fast Lounge
Thursdays | 8:00
529 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

Papiba & Friends at The Crow’s Nest
Brazilian Fusion
Thursday, January 9 | 8:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Friday, January 10

Bill Walker at MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room
Fridays | 3:30 – 6:30
Ingalls St., Santa Cruz

Jerry B. Logan & The Trio
San Gregorio General Store
Friday, January 10 | 5:00 – 7:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Helen Casabona at Highway 1 Brewing
Friday, January 10 | 5:00 – 7:00
5720 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero

Kerry Wing at Alice’s Restaurant
Friday, January 10 | 5:00 – 7:30
17288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside

Brian Fitzgerald Jazz at Discretion Brewing
Friday, January 10 | 5:30 – 7:30
2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel

Jazz the Dog at Kissed by an Angel Wines
Friday, January 10 | 5:30 – 7:30
75 Mt. Hermon Rd., Scotts Valley

The Nagging Doubts Rock n’ Country at Chaminade Resort & Spa
Friday, January 10 | 5:30 – 8:30
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz

American Underdog at Stockwell Cellars
Friday, January 10 | 5:30 – 8:30
1100 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz

Lloyd Whitley Blues Trio at Mission Street BBQ
Fridays | 6:00 – 8:00
1618 Mission St., Santa Cruz

This Close at Steel Bonnet Brewing
Friday, January 10 | 6:00 – 8:00
20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley

The Ho’omana Hawaiian Band at Pono Hawaiian Grill
Friday, January 10 | 6:00 – 8:30
120 Union St., Santa Cruz

Alex Lucero at El Vaquero Winery
Friday, January 10 | 6:00 – 9:00
2901 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville
Reservations: (831) 607-8118 | elvaquerowinery

Eden & Leland at South Point Seascape
Friday, January 10 | 6:00 – 9:00
10 Seascape Village, Aptos

Simon Santiago at Capitola Wine Bar and Merchants
Friday, January 10 | 6:00 – 9:00
115 San Jose Ave, Capitola

Claudio Melega at Aroma Restaurant
Fridays | 6:00 – 9:00
9600 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Karin Phoenix at Cork and Fork
Friday, January 10 | 6:00 – 9:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

Moto w/ Elie Mabanza & Ryan Price
Shanty Shack Brewing
Friday, January 10 | 6:00 – 9:00
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

Ruehlen/Trejo Duo + Zachary James Watkins + Secret Handshake
SubRosa Community Space
Friday, January 10 | 7:00 – 10:00
703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

That Country Feeling Band
Mid-County Senior Center
Friday, January 10| 7:00 – 9:00
829 Bay Ave., Capitola

Robert Hager & The Wolf Pack
Over the Hill Gang Saloon
Friday, January 10 | 7:00 – 10:00
3530 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz

Charlie Lindner Duo at Vino by the Sea
Friday, January 10 | 7:00 – 10:00
55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz

Tsunami at Brookdale Lodge
Friday, January 10 | 7:00 – 10:00
11570 Highway 9, Brookdale

Chuck Brewer Band at Sevy’s at Seacliff Inn
Friday, January 10 | 7:00 – 10:00
7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos

John Michael Band at The Cats Los Gatos
Friday, January 10 | 7:00 – 10:00
17533 Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos

The Joint Chiefs at The Crow’s Nest
Funk, R&B
Friday, January 10 | 8:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Hamish Anderson & Quinn Sullivan in The Catalyst Atrium
Friday, January 10 | 8:00
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Tix: catalystclub

Jackopierce at Felton Music Hall
Friday, January 10 | 8:00
Tix: feltonmusichall

Shawn Yanez Band at Henflings Tavern
Reggae, Groove
Friday, January 10 | 8:00 – 11:00
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Velvet Underpants Tribute to the Velvet Underground
The Crepe Place
Friday, January 10 | 8:00 – 11:30
1136 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

Jacks & Dogs at Joe’s Bar
Americana/Rock Fusion
Friday, January 10 | 8:30 – 11:55
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Locomotive Breath w/ Ted Welty at The Sand Bar
Friday, January 10 | 9:00
211 Esplanade, Capitola

Levitation Room + Yasawa Group
Moe’s Alley
Friday, January 10 | 9:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Tix: moesalley

Karaoke Upstairs at The Catalyst Club
Fridays | 9:00
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Saturday, January 11

Santa Cruz Fungus Fair
London Nelson Community Center
Saturday & Sunday, January 11 & 12 | 10:00 – 5:00
301 Center St., Santa Cruz

The Keller Sisters at San Gregorio General Store
Saturday, January 11 | 11:00 – 1:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Bundy Brown at Highway 1 Brewing
Saturday, January 11 | 1:00 – 4:00
5720 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero

The Harmony Grits at San Gregorio General Store
Saturday, January 11 | 2:00 – 5:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

The Jazz Cruzers at Discretion Brewing
Saturday, January 11 | 3:00 – 5:00
2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel

Bob Burnett at MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room
Saturdays | 3:30 – 6:30
Ingalls St., Santa Cruz

A Full Moon Masquerade of Mystics
DJ Dancing & Costume Party
The 418 Project
Saturday, January 11 | 4:00
155 S. River St., Santa Cruz
Tix: lotuslab

Joseph “Zippy” Connell at Stockwell Cellars
Saturday, January 11 | 5:30 – 8:30
1100 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz

Dylan Rose Band at El Vaquero Winery
Saturday, January 11 | 5:00 – 8:00
2901 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville
Reservations: (831) 607-8118 | elvaquerowinery

Shawn Yanez from Santa Cruda
Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Saturday, January 11 | 5:00 – 8:00
230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley

Mojo Mix Blues Trio at Aptos Street BBQ
Saturdays | Sundays | Wednesdays | 6:00 – 8:00
8059 Aptos St, Aptos

Ted Welty at Capitola Wine Bar and Merchants
Saturday, January 11 | 6:00 – 9:00
115 San Jose Ave, Capitola

Wasabi at Shanty Shack Brewing
Saturday, January 11 | 6:00 – 9:00
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

B-Movie Kings at Cork and Fork
Saturday, January 11 | 6:00 – 9:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

Josh Cremer & Eyes Like Lanterns at South Point Seascape
Saturday, January 11 | 6:00 – 9:00
10 Seascape Village, Aptos

Point of Order at Apple Jack’s
Funk, R&B, Originals, Reggae & Rock
Saturday | January 11 | 6:00 – 10:00
8790 La Honda Rd, La Honda

Flypaper Blues at Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Saturday, January 11 | 7:00 – 9:00
119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz

Stone Crow + Florez Rain + Missed History
Folk & EMO
SubRosa Community Space
Saturday, January 11 | 7:00 – 10:00
703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

Stormin’ Norman and The Cyclones at Sevy’s at Seacliff Inn
Saturday, January 11 | 7:00 – 10:00
7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos

Vito & Friends at Brookdale Lodge
Saturday, January 11 | 7:00 – 10:00
11570 Highway 9, Brookdale

The Joint Chiefs at Vino by the Sea
Saturday, January 11 | 7:00 – 10:00
55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz

Sundance Kid at Over the Hill Gang Saloon
Saturday, January 11 | 7:00 – 10:00
3530 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz

GMA’s Place at The Cats Los Gatos
Saturday, January 11 | 7:00 – 10:00
17533 Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos

Hot Gravy at Henflings Tavern
Tasty Rock & Originals
Saturday, January 11 | 8:00 – 11:00
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Burnin’ Vernon at The Crow’s Nest
Funk, Soul, Jazz, Blues
Saturday, January 11 | 8:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Rash Tribute to Rush at Felton Music Hall
Saturday, January 11 | 8:00
Tix: feltonmusichall

Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag: Disney Show
Kuumbwa Jazz
Saturday, January 11 | 8:30
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz
Tix: kuumbwajazz dot org

Shady Rest Band at Joe’s Bar
Saturday, January 11 | 8:30 – 11:55
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

El Brick Rockabilly at The Sand Bar
Saturday, January 11 | 9:00
211 Esplanade, Capitola

Los Rakas w/ Rise Up + Epicenter Sound & DJ Aye Que Linda
Moe’s Alley
Saturday, January 11 | 9:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Tix: moesalley

Sunday, January 12

Innuendo at San Gregorio General Store
Sunday, January 12 | 11:00 – 1:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Elizabeth Borelli, Writer of Tastes Like La Dolce Vita
Book Signing & Wine Tasting
Capitola Wine Bar and Merchants
Sunday, January 12 | 2:00 – 3:30
115 San Jose Ave, Capitola
Read More: https://bit.ly/ElizabethBorelli

The Claddagh Band at San Gregorio General Store
Sunday, January 12 | 2:00 – 5:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Broken Shades at Cork and Fork
Sunday, January 12 | 2:00 – 5:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

Andy Fuhrman & Friends
MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room
Sundays | 2:30 – 5:30
Ingalls St., Santa Cruz

Thanks Buddy, Bad Maps, Diggin’ Trails
Micah Schnabel & Vanessa Jean Speckman
Moe’s Alley
Sunday, January 12 | 3:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Tix: moesalley

Raging Stone at Discretion Brewing
Sunday, January 12 | 3:00 – 5:00
2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel

Dave “Nomad” Miller at Shanty Shack Brewing
Sunday, January 12 | 4:00 – 7:00
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

Jim Lewin & Diana Z at Vino by the Sea
Sunday, January 12 | 4:00 – 7:00
55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz

Billy Reese at Joe’s Bar
Sunday, January 12 | 4:00 – 7:00
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Lucas Lawson Bluegrass & Folk at Chaminade Resort & Spa
Sunday, January 12 | 5:00 – 8:00
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz

Sunday Pro Jam at Henflings Tavern
Dan Odom w/ Guest Host John Michael
Sunday, January 12 | 5:00 – 9:00
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Joe Ferrara at The Cats Los Gatos
Sunday, January 12 | 5:30 – 8:30
17533 Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos

Wingin’ It All-Pilot Band at Ella’s at the Airport
Sunday, January 12 | 6:00
100 Aviation Way, Watsonville

Preacher Boy at Mission Street BBQ
Sunday, January 12 | 6:00 – 8:00
1618 Mission St., Santa Cruz

Grateful Sundays w/ Matt Hartle
Felton Music Hall
Sunday, January 12 | 6:00 – 9:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton

Jazz Night Live at Hold Fast Lounge
Sundays | 7:00 – 10:00
529 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

Dennis Dove Open Jam at The Sand Bar
Sunday, January 12 | 7:30
211 Esplanade, Capitola

Comedy w/ Ngaio Bealum at The Crow’s Nest
Sunday, January 12 | 9:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

::THE BOX:: Darkwave Dance Party
The Blue Lagoon
Sundays | 9:30
923 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Hot Ticket Alert

Railroad Earth at Felton Music Hall
Saturday, January 17 | 8:00
Tix: feltonmusichall

Painted Mandolin 10th Year Anniversary at Kuumbwa Jazz
Buffalo Blues Trio Opens
Saturday, January 18 | 7:30 – 10:30
Tix: thewheelcompany

Dogs in a Pile at Felton Music Hall
Sunday, January 19 | 8:00
Tix: feltonmusichall

Greensky Bluegrass at The Catalyst
Sunday, January 19 | 8:00
Tix: catalystclub

North Mississippi Allstars at Moe’s Alley
Friday, January 24 | 9:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Tix: moesalley

Fred Eaglesmith Band w/ Tif Ginn
Kuumbwa Jazz
Sunday, January 26 | 5:00
Tix: kuumbwajazz dot org

Tempest Legendary Celtic Rock Band
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Friday, March 14 | 7:00 – 10:00
119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz
Tix: mountainmusicproductions

The SLV Post Weekend Roundup of Music

The weekend roundup of live music is compiled by Julie Horner for the San Lorenzo Valley Post newspaper and is posted every Thursday on Facebook: @SLVPostNews and on SLV Post’s website. See something we missed? Share your event to the Santa Cruz Mountains Entertainment News Facebook group: @santacruzmountains | Email: julie@slvpost

Featured Image: This Close at Steel Bonnet Brewing Friday, January 10 | 6:00 – 8:00

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