Written by Julie Horner

Julie Horner is Co-Founder and Editor for the San Lorenzo Valley Post. Julie lives and works in Boulder Creek and is an active participant in the county's vibrant music scene. She loves the outdoors and is the go-to expert on Santa Cruz Mountains hiking trails.

Music Valley People 

What Mirage is to Light: Acoustic Shadows

Boulder Creek based rock n’ roll outfit Acoustic Shadows was born deep in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Celebrating friend Erik Rozite and his many musical collaborations. By Julie Horner The Anacortes ferry plowed smoothly through gray waters in a light icy rain, the motion almost imperceptible as folds of distant horizon rolled slowly by under a bruised… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 24-27

🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for the weekend of Thursday, April 24 through Sunday, April 27, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues. Enjoy! 🎶🍷 🍺🎻💃 Thursday, April 24 🎶Ripatti & RoseJack O’Neill LoungeThursday, April 24 | 3:00 –… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 17-20

🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for the weekend of Thursday, April 17 through Sunday, April 20, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues. Enjoy! 🎶🍷 🍺🎻💃 Thursday, April 17 Santa Cruz Dance Week – Through April 25thDowntown Santa CruzSchedule:… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 10-13

🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for the weekend of Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 13, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues. Enjoy! 🎶🍷 🍺🎻💃 Thursday, April 10 🎶Jim Lewin and Diana Z at Jack O’Neill LoungeThursday, April… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 3-6

🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for the weekend of Thursday, April 3 through Sunday, April 6, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues. Enjoy! 🎶🍷 🍺🎻💃 Thursday, April 3 🎶Scott Slaughter at Jack O’Neill LoungeThursday, April 3 | 4:00… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: March 21-23

🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of live entertainment for the weekend of Friday, March 21 through Sunday, March 23, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues. There’s plenty of variety to choose from wherever you may roam! 🎶 🍺🎻💃 Friday, March 21 Mountain Community… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: March 13-17

Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of live entertainment for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend! Whether you’re looking for Celtic rock or more traditional Irish music and song, we have it here. And there’s plenty of other styles of music to choose from wherever you may roam! 🎶 🍺🍀🎻💃 Thursday, March 13 🎶Hot Club Pacific JazzGayle’s BakeryThursdays | 5:00… Read More
Entertainment Live Music Music 

Traditional Celtic Music Roundup: St. Patrick’s Day 2025

Luck o’ the Irish to ye! Looking for lively traditional music and dance for your St. Patrick’s Day? Look no further than the Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay! We’ve asked them to share their insider tips for finding the real deal Irish music to help you celebrate whilst you sip your green beer or Guinness! Whether you’re looking for… Read More