Category: Music

By Michele Murphy Back in June 2015, Ben Lomond resident and local guitar player Dan Odom, who lives a few miles from the historic Henflings Roadhouse and Tavern, noticed that Monday evenings at the venue were the only times the place seemed to be quiet each week. So, eager to meet and play with like-minded local musicians, he approached the… Read More

By Peter Thomas with Julie Horner The Trolley Drops play hokum blues and novelty tunes from the 20s and 30s and they’ll be heading to the Santa Cruz Mountains this holiday season to lead revelers in a sing-along show at Joe’s Bar on Thursday, December 19. Vocally rich, carefree, and infectiously fun, this good time dance music, often known as… Read More

By Julie Horner with Ed Levy Hit the dance floor at any of the multitude of local venues where The Jamissaries are playing and prepare to bliss out. The Jamissaries pride themselves on bringing forward heartfelt originals and rocking select favorites from the highly danceable jam band playbook. Formed a year and a half ago, The Jamissaries grew out of… Read More

By Julie Horner “As an artist, I find inspiration in many places,” Eyes Like Lantern’s founder Josh Cremer said. Just coming off the stage at The Sawmill Restaurant & Ale House 3rd Anniversary celebration in Boulder Creek, the local songwriter and guitar player continued, “It could be something that happens at work or something going on in the social landscape.… Read More