Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: February 27 – March 2

Live Music Santa Cruz! Here’s the roundup of live entertainment for Thursday, February 20 through Sunday, February 23, 2025! There’s something for everyone! Celtic Jazz Bluegrass Rock n’ Roll And more! Enjoy!

Thursday, February 27

Scott Slaughter at Jack O’Neill Lounge
Thursday, February 27 | 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

Crossing Dana at Alice’s Restaurant
Thursday, February 27 | 5:00 – 7:30
17288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside

Aardvark at Discretion Brewing
Thursday, February 27 | 5:30 – 7:30
2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel

Liam Gilespie Plays The Beatles at Chaminade Resort & Spa
Thursday, February 27 | 5:30 – 8:30
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz

The Joint Chiefs at Bargetto Winery
Thursday Night Music Series
Thursday, February 27 | 6:00 – 8:00
3535 N Main St, Soquel

Billy Reese at Davenport Roadhouse
Thursday, February 27 | 6:00 – 8:00
1 Davenport Ave, Davenport

Lost Coast Trio w/ Michael Lewis, Sam Nilsson, Dave Roda
Thursday, February 27 | 6:00 – 8:00
VinoCruz – 4901 Soquel Dr., Soquel

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

Shawn & Nick at at Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Thursday, February 27 | 6:00 – 9:00
230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley

Poppyfield + Just Dandy + Holy City + Perch
SubRosa Community Space
Thursday, February 27 | 6:00 – 10:00
703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
$10 Door | NOTAFLOF

Charlie Lindner Trio at Vino by the Sea
Charlie’s B-Day Bash!
Thursday, February 27 | 6:00 – 10:00
55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz

Gruesome Twosome Trivia w/ Bryce & Ryan
Steel Bonnet Brewing
2nd & 4th Thursdays | 6:30 – 8:00
20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley

Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley Bluegrass + Alma Russ
Kuumbwa Jazz
Thursday, February 27 | 7:00
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz
Tix: kuumbwajazz

Java Jam Bluegrass Showcase
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

Scottish Country Dancing w/ Local Musicians
Peace United Church of Christ
Thursdays | 6:15 – 9:30
900 High St., Santa Cruz
Info: scottishdancemontereybay.com

Rich Amiri – War Ready Tour + Swapa
The Catalyst Atrium
Thursday, February 27 | 8:00
Tix: catalystclub

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

The Grease Traps w/ Fat Produce + DJ Archive 65
Moe’s Alley
Thursday, February 27 | 8:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Tix: moesalley

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

Abi Carter at Felton Music Hall
Thursday, February 27 | 8:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Tix: feltonmusichall

The Messiahs at The Crow’s Nest
Thursday, February 27 | 8:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
$6 Cover

Friday, February 28

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

Three on The Tree at San Gregorio General Store
Friday, February 28 | 4:00 – 7:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

The Shady Rest Band at Kissed by an Angel Wines
Friday, February 28 | 5:30 – 7:00
75 Mt. Hermon Rd., Scotts Valley

Mike McCall at Highway 1 Brewing
Friday, February 28 | 5:00 – 7:00
5720 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero

Matt J at Alice’s Restaurant
Friday, February 28 | 5:00 – 7:30
17288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside

Billy Reese at Discretion Brewing
Friday, February 28 | 5:30 – 7:30
2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel

Dave D’Oh at Sanderlings at Seascape Beach Resort
Friday, February 28 | 5:30 – 7:30
One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos

Eden Edell & Leland Mackessy Folk Rock
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Friday, February 28 | 5:30 – 8:30
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz

Alisha Ripatti & Dylan Rose at Stockwell Cellars
Friday, February 28 | 5:30 – 8:30
1100 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz

Unquit Day Job w/ Tony from The Dadbeats
Steel Bonnet Brewing
Friday, February 28 | 6:00 – 8:00
20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley

Live Blues at Aptos Street BBQ
Nightly | 6:00 – 8:00
8059 Aptos St, Aptos

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

Free Elements at Avanti Santa Cruz
Friday, February 28 | 6:00 – 8:00
1917 Mission Street, Santa Cruz

Lokahi Island Music at Pono Hawaiian Grill
Aloha Fridays
Friday, February 28 | 6:00 – 8:30
120 Union St., Santa Cruz

Ugly Beauty at Davenport Roadhouse
Friday, February 28 | 6:00 – 9:00
1 Davenport Ave, Davenport

Simon Santiago at Capitola Wine Bar and Merchants
Friday, February 28 | 6:00 – 9:00
115 San Jose Ave, Capitola

The Baytals Reggae at Slough Brewing Collective/Buena Vista
Friday, February 28 | 6:00 – 9:00
65 Hangar Way D, Watsonville

Santa Cruda at El Vaquero Winery
Friday, February 28 | 6:00 – 9:00
2901 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville
Reservations: (831) 607-8118 | elvaquerowinery

Claudio Melega at Aroma Restaurant
Fridays | 6:00 – 9:00
9600 Highway 9, Ben Lomond
Reservations: (831) 609-6596
Menu: aromarestaurant831.com

Wasabi at Shanty Shack
Friday, February 28 | 6:00 – 9:00
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

Ten O’Clock Lunch Band at Mid-County Senior Center
Friday Night Dance Series + Lesson
Friday, February 28 | 6:00 – 9:00
829 Bay Ave., Capitola
$10 Cover

Jefferson Hancock Band at Over the Hill Gang Saloon
Friday, February 28 | 6:00 – 10:00
3530 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz

Career Woman + High + Hearsing + Palomino Blond
SubRosa Community Space
Friday, February 28 | 6:00 – 10:00
703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
$10 Door | NOTAFLOF

Songwriters in the Round at The Cats Los Gatos
Friday, February 28 | 6:30 – 9:00
17533 Santa Cruz Hilwy, Los Gatos

Papiba & Friends + Lolo from CA Honeydrops
Gary & Papiba’s B-Day Bash at Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Friday, February 28 | 7:00 – 10:00
119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz

Banff Mountain Film Festival at The Rio Theatre
February 28 – March 2 | 7:00 – 10:00
1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
Tix: riotheatre

Cement Ship at Abbott Square Market
Friday, February 28 | 7:00 – 9:00
118 Cooper St, Santa Cruz

Blind Pilots at Vino by the Sea
Friday, February 28 | 7:00 – 10:00
55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz

El Sol Santa Cruz at Brookdale Lodge
Friday, February 28 | 7:00 – 10:00
11570 Highway 9, Brookdale

The Joint Chiefs at Sevy’s at Seacliff Inn
Friday, February 28 | 7:00 – 10:00
7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos

Little Big Band Jazz Swing at The Crow’s Nest
Friday, February 28 | 8:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
$7 Cover

Who’s Holdin’ + Power Aged AC/DC Mashup
Henflings Tavern
Friday, February 28 | 8:00 – 11:00
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond
$10 Door

China Cats Lovin’ February Dance
Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Hall
Friday, February 28 | 8:00 – 11:00
846 Front St., Santa Cruz
Tix: mountainmusicproductions | Door $25

The Stregs Outlaw Country Band at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse
Friday, February 28 | 8:00
401 McCray St, Hollister

Ballyhoo! w/ Cydeways & Harbor Boys at Felton Music Hall
Friday, February 28 | 8:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Tix: feltonmusichall

Line Dancing at Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Friday, February 28 | 8:00 – 10:00
230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley
Door $10

Mutt w/ Racecourse at The Crepe Place
Friday, February 28 | 8:00 – 11:30
1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

This Close at Joe’s Bar
Friday, February 28 | 8:30 – 11:55
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Gerald Clayton at Kuumbwa Jazz
Friday, February 28 | 7:00
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz
Tix: kuumbwajazz.org

IDAHO w/ The Shimmers at Moe’s Alley
Friday, February 28 | 9:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Tix: moesalley

Rich Kids on LSD in The Catalyst Atrium
Friday, February 28 | 9:00
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Prendelo Puro Pinche Party at The Blue Lagoon
Friday, February 28 | 9:00
923 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

Mardi Gras “Caraoke” at Daisy’s Saloon
Friday, February 28 | 9:00
2 Mariposa St., San Juan Bautista

Pearl Alley Band at The Sand Bar
Friday, February 28 | 9:00
211 Esplanade, Capitola

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

Saturday, March 1

The NAPsters at San Gregorio General Store
Saturday, March 1 | 11:00 – 1:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Jim McGowan at Highway 1 Brewing
Saturday, March 1 | 2:00 – 4:00
5720 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero

Rory McNamara & Friends at San Gregorio General Store
Saturday, March 1 | 2:00 – 5:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Dirt Rakers at Discretion Brewing
Saturday, March 1 | 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

Redwood Groove at Kissed by an Angel Wines
Saturday, March 1 | 4:00 – 6:30
75 Mt. Hermon Rd., Scotts Valley

Dan Frechette at Stockwell Cellars
Saturday, March 1 | 4:00 – 7:00
1100 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz

Celebration of Life for Al Frisby
VFW Post 7263
Saturday, March 1 | 4:00 – 9:00
2259 7th Ave, Santa Cruz

The Kerry Sheepdogs Celtic at Steel Bonnet Brewing
Saturday, March 1 | 5:00 – 7:00
20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley

B-Movie Kings at El Vaquero Winery
Saturday, March 1 | 5:00 – 8:00
2901 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville
Reservations: (831) 607-8118 | elvaquerowinery

Fermented Flows Hip Hop Cypher w/ Multiple Artists + DJ
Shanty Shack Brewing
Saturday, March 1 | 5:00 – 9:00
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

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

Joe Ferrara Island Music at Pono Hawaiian Grill
Saturday, March 1 | 6:00 – 8:30
120 Union St., Santa Cruz

Billy Reese at Capitola Wine Bar and Merchants
Saturday, March 1 | 6:00 – 9:00
115 San Jose Ave, Capitola

Dave “Nomad” Miller at Davenport Roadhouse
Saturday, March 1 | 6:00 – 9:00
1 Davenport Ave, Davenport

Ameteur Night Karaoke at South Point Seascape Brewery
Saturday, March 1 | 6:00 – 9:30
10 Seascape Village, Aptos

Dustin Nickerson Comedy inThe Catalyst Atrium
Seated Show
Saturday, March 1 | 6:30
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Tix: catalystclub

The Grateful Dads at Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Saturday, March 1 | 7:00 – 9:00
119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz

Ancetree Reggae at Abbott Square Market
Saturday, March 1 | 7:00 – 9:00
118 Cooper St, Santa Cruz

The Soul Service at Slough Brewing Collective/Buena Vista
Saturday, March 1 | 7:00 – 10:00
65 Hangar Way D, Watsonville

ABC Band at The Cats Los Gatos
Saturday, March 1 | 7:00 – 10:00
17533 Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos

Banff Mountain Film Festival at The Rio Theatre
February 28 – March 2 | 7:00 – 10:00
1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
Tix: riotheatre

Santa Cruda at Sevy’s at Seacliff Inn
Saturday, March 1 | 7:00 – 10:00
7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos

Line Dancing with Neon City Limits Band
Vino by the Sea
Saturday, March 1 | 7:00 – 10:00
55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz

Petty Theft – San Francisco Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Felton Music Hall
Saturday, March 1 | 7:30
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Tix: feltonmusichall

Karaoke w/ Carlos at Hold Fast Lounge
Saturdays | 8:00
529 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz Graduate Division ‘Grad Slam’
Kuumbwa Jazz
Saturday, March 1 | 7:00 – 9:00
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz
Tix: kuumbwajazz.org

The Swag Tones at Brookdale Lodge
Saturday, March 1 | 7:00 – 10:00
11570 Highway 9, Brookdale

CaliRoundup Featuring Pi Jacobs & Ashley E. Norton
Lille Aeske Arthouse
Saturday, March 1 | Doors 7:00
13160 Highway 9, Boulder Creek
Tix: lilleaeske

Heavy Blazer + Stumpgrinder + VOX YOM
The Catalyst Upstairs
Saturday, March 1 | 8:00
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Door $10

Comedy Night w/ Iris Benson | Hosted by Michael Booth
Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Saturday, March 1 | 8:00 – 9:30
230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley
Tix: brunosbarandgrill.com

Dead Cowboys at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse
Saturday, March 1 | 8:00
401 McCray St, Hollister

Tiger’s Tale at Henflings Tavern
Saturday, March 1 | 8:00 – 11:00
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Vintage Point at The Crow’s Nest
Saturday, March 1 | 8:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
$8 Cover

Father Taj, Afro HiLife Band and DJ Mai Girl
Moe’s Alley
Saturday, March 1 | 8:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Tix: moesalley

Late Night Cereal + Rabbit Truck + Sugar by the Pound
The Crepe Place
Saturday, March 1 | Doors 8:00 | Show 9:00
1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
Door | $10

Cougar Unleashed at Joe’s Bar
Saturday, March 1 | 8:30 – 11:55
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Club Vice w/ DJ Mr. White at The Blue Lagoon
Saturday, March 1 | 9:00
923 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

Touch’d Too Much at The Sand Bar
Saturday, March 1 | 9:00
211 Esplanade, Capitola

Monks of the Blue at Daisy’s Saloon
Saturday, March 1 | 9:00
2 Mariposa St., San Juan Bautista

Sunday, March 2

Rory McNamara & Rob Christian at San Gregorio General Store
Sunday, March 2 | 11:00 – 1:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Yuji Tojo at Davenport Roadhouse
Sunday, March 2 | 1:00 – 4:00
1 Davenport Ave, Davenport

Isaiah Pickett at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse
Sunday, March 2 | 2:00
401 McCray St, Hollister

Sixth Street Alternative at Daisy’s Saloon
Sunday, March 2 | 2:00
2 Mariposa St., San Juan Bautista

Uncle Dan & The Foxtails at San Gregorio General Store
Sunday, March 2 | 2:00 – 5:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

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

Mark Hummel’s 33rd Annual Harmonica Blowout
Moe’s Alley
Sunday, March 2 | 3:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Tix: moesalley

Back Porch Boys Blues at Discretion Brewing
Sunday, March 2 | 3:00 – 5:00
2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel

The Trolley Drops Hokum Blues
Abbott Square Market
First Sundays | 3:00 – 5:00
118 Cooper St, Santa Cruz

Dave D’Oh at Joe’s Bar
Sunday, March 2 | 4:00 – 7:00
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Shadowbasket at Shanty Shack Brewing
Sunday, March 2 | 4:00 – 7:00
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

Bobby Moderow Hawaiian Slack Key at Pono Hawaiian Grill
Sunday, March 2 | 5:00 – 7:00
120 Union St., Santa Cruz

The Nagging Doubts at Chaminade Resort & Spa
Sunday, March 2 | 5:00 – 8:00
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz

Henflings Pro Jam at Henflings Tavern
Hosts: John Warn + Brendan Brose, Evie B, Ric Williams
Sunday, March 2 | 5:00 – 9:00
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Ruth Gerson’s Student Showcase at The Cats Los Gatos
Sunday, March 2 | 5:30 – 8:00
17533 Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos

Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light Bluegrass
The Ugly Mug Cafe
Sunday, March 2 | 6:00 – 8:00
4640 Soquel Ave., Soquel
Tix: cafeugly.com/live-music-the-mug

Grateful Sundays at Felton Music Hall
Sundays | 6:00 – 9:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Tix: feltonmusichall

Small Void + Ballast Bunny + Dirty Laundry + Florez Rain
SubRosa Community Space
Sunday, March 2 | 6:00 – 10:00
703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
$10 Door | NOTAFLOF

Standup Comedy Open Mic at Shanty Shack Brewing
Sundays | 7:00 – 9:00
Sign-Ups Start at 6:30
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

Banff Mountain Film Festival at The Rio Theatre
February 28 – March 2 | 7:00 – 10:00
1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
Tix: riotheatre

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

John Michael Open Jam at The Sand Bar
Sunday, March 2 | 7:30
211 Esplanade, Capitola

Karaoke w/ Ed Greene at The Jury Room
Sunday, March 2 | 8:00
712 Ocean St., Santa Cruz

Pigeon Pit & Foot Ox in The Catalyst Atrium
Sunday, March 2 | 8:00
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Tix: catalystclub

Comedy Night at The Crow’s Nest
Sundays | 9:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
$10 Cover

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

Hot Ticket Alert

Teada Irish Music and Dance from Ireland
Tue, Mar 4th 2025, 7:30PM
Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz
Tix: celticsociety

Smokin’ Bluegrass – Broken Compass and Mountain Drive
Friday, March 7 | 7:30
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz
Tix: kuumbwajazz

The Irish Lads Irish Music & Dance from Ireland
The 418 Project
Tuesday, March 11 | 7:00
155 S. River St., Santa Cruz
Tix: the418project

Bitch + Skip The Needle: The Never Going Back Tour
Moe’s Alley
Thursday, March 13 | 8:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Tix: moesalley

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

Goitse Irish Supergroup at Montalvo Arts Center
Friday, March 14 | 7:30
15400 Montalvo Rd
Tix: montalvoarts

Wake the Dead Celtic Meets the Grateful Dead
St. Paddy’s Day Party at Felton Music Hall
Saturday, March 15 | 8:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Tix: feltonmusichall

Lunasa Irish Music from Ireland
Sunday, March 30 | 7:30PM
Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz
Tix: celticsociety

May Day Music Festival at Pie Ranch
Saturday, May 3 & Sunday, May 4
Two days of live music, delicious food from multiple vendors, art, and the option to camp on property! There will be two stages to enjoy sets from local artists Marty O’Reilly Trio // Whiskerman // Mariee Siou //Lyndsay Stone// MSE// Gill Landry // Jamie Drake // Anthony Arya Band// Joe Kaplow// Dead Nettle …and plenty more!
Tix: lilleaeske.com/events-calendar/may-day-music-festival-2025

Sierra Hull at Felton Music Hall
Saturday, May 17 | 8:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Tix: feltonmusichall

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

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