San Lorenzo Valley Post

Post Folk Revivalists Bluegrass in Boulder Creek
2024-01-13 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lille Aeske Arthouse, 13160 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Lille Aeske Arthouse is proud to present the Post Folk Revivalists Bluegrass Band in intimate concert on Saturday, January 13, 2024 in the heart of downtown Boulder Creek, California.
Show: 8 PM | Doors: 7 PM
$25 Advance | $30 at the door
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/post-folk-revivalists-live-at-lille-aeske-arthouse-tickets-754246721247
About The Post Folk Revivalists:
The Post Folk Revivalists treat all music as folk music, part of an unbroken chain reaching back into the tributaries of our collective cultural memory. They build on a tradition that honors America’s diverse musical heritage as well as the equally rich tradition of crafting new material within the genre. Backed up by Leland Mackessy on guitar/mandolin and Caleb Mackessy on bass, banjoist Don Mackessy and multi-instrumentalist S.T. Young write and perform original songs to add to a repertoire thick with Old-time and Bluegrass standards.
The Post Folk Revivalists have performed at the annual Northern California Bluegrass Society Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival and the Brewgrass Festival at Roaring Camp.

Gary Blackburn and Sean Woodward
2024-01-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Trout Farm Inn, 7701 E. Zayante Rd, Felton, CA, 95018
Gary Blackburn and Sean Woodward are performing at the Trout Farm Inn on Saturday, January 13 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. With Gary on guitar & lead vocals and Sean on guitar, mandolin, & backing vocals, the pair will perform a few of Gary’s original songs along with some great covers. Gary’s originals get air play on KPIG Radio and on KBCZ 89.3FM Boulder Creek Community Radio, and the Gary Blackburn Band was invited to perform at the Santa Cruz County Fair last summer! The musicianship is tasty and so are the signature cocktails and gourmet dishes from the kitchen!

If you haven’t checked out the new Trout Farm Inn, treat yourself! Bright and swank with a touch of thoughtfully salvaged architectural elements, this is a great place to enjoy an easy going date night or an intimate gathering of your besties. Piece of cake to get to from Santa Cruz proper and from the mountains or over the hill.

Trout Farm Inn
7701 E. Zayante Road, just off Graham Hill.
(831) 854-3009

Saturdays 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. Dinner served until 9:00.

Patti Maxine & Company Benefit Concert for Monica Martinez 5th District Candidate
2024-01-20 16:30 - 20:30 | Bret Harte Hall at Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA, 95018
Join Patti Maxine and the 5th District Constituents and special guests for a benefit concert in support of Monica Martinez for 5th District Supervisor!

Saturday, January 20, 4:30 PM, Bret Harte Hall at Roaring Camp
General admission: $15-25 sliding scale, students and seniors $12
Purchase tickets at the door or at tinyurl.com/MonicaD5

Free parking at Roaring Camp.

Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase. Please note that a ticket purchase constitutes a campaign contribution. If you have made the maximum contribution to the campaign but would still like to attend, please email martinez4supervisor@gmail.com.

Lineup:
Patti Maxine and the 5th District Constituents: Matt Bohn, Jimmy Norris, and Jeff Ebbage
Special guests: Vicki Coffis, Sharon Allen, and Alison Steele

MC: Sven Davis
Sound by Ted Porter

Viva Las Vegas Fundraiser for Boulder Creek Elementary School
2024-01-20 16:30 - 23:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Viva Las Vegas, Baby! Join us for an evening in “Vegas” at the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Saturday, January 20 from 4:30 to 11:00 pm. This is a dress-up affair featuring dinner, drinks, and dancing in benefit of Boulder Creek Elementary School, its teachers and facilities.

Elegant dinner served by Brookdale Cafe and Grill, dessert by Little Forest Bakery

Live music from DJ Papa Bear, incredible auction items to bid on and a professional auctioneer to keep the momentum going! You don’t have to have kids at BCE to attend. Come have a thrilling night dining, drinking, dancing, while supporting local kids’ education. Tix to the event and to view and bid on the auction items: https://linktr.ee/bcegala

Boulder Creek Elementary Auction

Anyone 21+ can come to this event; you don’t need to have kids at BCE to enjoy this festive evening out at the Historic Brookdale Lodge.

Patti Maxine w/ Christie McCarthy + Coyote Moon w/ Alison Steele
2024-01-26 18:00 - 21:00 | El Vaquero Winery, 2901 Freedom Blvd, Corralitos, CA, 95076
Enjoy a double bill evening of beautiful vocals and and music. Legendary Santa Cruz lap steel guitar player and vocal stylist Patti Maxine will play with Indie folk rock star singer/ songwriter Christie McCarthy as the “Buck Ups” band and play in the bluegrass band “Coyote Moon” with fiddler/vocalist extraordinaire Lizzy Smith of Whiskey West and banjo playing/vocalist Alison Steel of Sugar By The Pound.
About the Musicians: American singer-songwriter Christie McCarthy is on a mission to open hearts and minds with her deep lyrics, striking vocals and catchy songs. A soul poet who delivers a fresh take on a ‘70’s vibe, McCarthy has been compared to the likes of Brandi Carlile, Natalie Merchant, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, and even Bob Dylan. Christie’s written, recorded and produced six full-length records, won several songwriting awards, landed on some high profile compilations (one with Norah Jones and Dianna Krall, and another with Dave Matthews, and placed songs in movies and TV.
Over the years, Christie’s opened for Melissa Etheridge, Janis Ian, Laurie Lewis and Neale Donald Walsh to name a few. Her all time thrill was playing the Ryman Auditorium (the original Grand Ole Opry) to a packed house.
Lap steel virtuoso and vocal stylist, Patti Maxine has become a household word in Santa Cruz area as well as Hawaiian circles. A musical Swiss army knife, she handles a variety of styles with ease, sliding gracefully from Hawaiian to swing, from R&B and rock, from blues to jazz and back again. She has played with countless bands, established and up-and-coming musicians and visiting Hawaiian players. Audiences love her incredible musicianship and unique vocal interpretation along with her comfortable and fun stage presence, and undeniable oneness with her music. She always leaves ’em wanting more.
Pana Food Truck

Dave "Nomad" Miller in Concert
2024-01-26 18:30 - 21:30 | Balefire Brewing Company, 21517 E Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
Following @balefirebrewingco as they settle into their stride. This nanobrewery used to be East Cliff Brewing, then was Greater Purpose Brewing, and now with head brewer Leslie Buchanan and hub Matt Buchanan (both KBCZ 89.3FM Boulder Creek Community Radio alum) and partners Stephanie and Nate Murphy, there’s Balefire Brewing. They’re quietly launching a music program there, pal Dave Miller is on the calendar for Friday, January 26!
Read more about Balefire Brewing: https://slvpost.com/balefire-brewing-company

Underground Nomads Belly Dance Showcase
2024-01-27 18:00 - 21:00 | MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room, 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Underground Nomads is a showcase of unique, far-from-mainstream performance art. Featuring world class belly dancers and captivating music, the show happens at MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room on Saturday, January 27.
Expert dance performances from Desert Dream Dance Company, Desert Jewels, Troupe Malaya, Surreyya, Caliana, Ayre, Janelle, Natasha, Maleah and Jewel of Opar. DJ Glitter Done will be spinning otherwordly beats for you. Doors 6pm, Show 7pm – don’t miss this spectacular affair!!!

Floratura Live in Concert
2024-01-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Abbott Square Market, 725 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Coming up at Abbott Square Market: The exciting local band, Floratura on Saturday, January 27 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Anyone who’s been to Abbott Square Market on a Saturday night knows that this place is hopping! Food, drink, dancing, electrifying live music!
“Floratura fuses soaring jamband vibes with bouncy neo-soul to create a unique blend. The band’s electrifying live shows, combine uplifting narratives with stirring vocal performances. Drawing from diverse influences, the Santa Cruz, CA band traverses genres from funk to electronica, harnessing colorful harmonies, catchy hooks, expansive improvisation, and psychedelic flair.”
Featuring Tatiana Peña (mandolin, vox), Treetop (guitar, vox), Jack Reed (keys), Noah Mogor (bass), and Jacob Gilmore (drums).

China Cats Winter Dance Party
2024-01-27 19:30 - 22:30 | Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Mountain Music Productions and the Santa Cruz County Veterans Hall present the China Cats Winter Dance Party at the Vets Hall in downtown Santa Cruz on Saturday, January 27 at 7:00 pm.

Tix $20 Advance: https://bit.ly/ChinaCatsWinterDance

The Bay Area’s longest-running tribute to the Grateful Dead, the China Cats have been burning up stages with the same band members since 2012. That consistency shows in the band’s ability to turn on a dime, pull out hundreds of different Grateful Dead songs, and deliver that sense of adventure that Dead fans covet. Tight but loose; loose but tight.

The band has performed throughout North America headlining concert halls and festivals including an annual spot at the Skull & Roses Festival in Ventura, CA. Lead guitarist Matt Hartle is well known through his regular Grateful Sunday series at Felton Music Hall, where he uses top players from the Bay Area each week. Matt also works with Joe Craven in the acoustic project Painted Mandolin. Rhythm guitarist Scott Cooper has also forged a name for himself through his performances with the China Cats and Rosebud as well as his original material. His debut CD reached #5 on the national jam band radio chart, and his most recent release is rising on the Americana charts. Together with keyboard player Steve Sofranko (a regular with Stu Allen), bassist Roger Sideman, and drummer Michael Owens, the China Cats are well known and well loved. The band has also performed with former Dead vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux, JGB organist Melvin Seals, and others.

“One of the premier tribute bands in Northern California. The group has spent years infusing the classic sensibilities of the Dead’s catalog with their own flair and energy” — Good Times, Santa Cruz

“The Bay Area’s leading Grateful Dead tribute band… Instead of attempting note-for-note re-enactments, the China Cats try to re-create the spirit of the Dead with creative jam sessions. This Bay Area tribute band performs the songs of the Grateful Dead with spirited jams that carry their own genuine personality while paying homage to their musical forefathers.” — Modesto Bee

Richard March with Mike Hellman
2024-02-10 20:00 - 23:00 | Lille Aeske Arthouse, 13160 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Richard March with Mike Hellman

SATURDAY 2/10/2024 8 PM / Doors at 7 PM
$25 Advance / $30 at the door
Tix: eventbrite.com/e/richard-march-with-mike-hellman-live-at-lille-aeske-arthouse-tickets-793113081577
About Richard March
As a songwriter/storyteller, March is a modern day throwback to the melodic, progressive country music stars of several decades ago when folks like Mickey Newbury, Kris Kristofferson and Glen Campbell were regularly heard on radio and seen on evening television. March’s live performance skills have garnered him opening positions for Johnny Cash’s legendary backing band the Tennessee Three, folk icon Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, the popular Steve Forbert, bluesmen Nick Gravenites and John Hammond, Straycat Lee Rocker and western soul cult heroes the Hacienda Brothers.
Richard is a Sacramento Area Music Award (SAMMIE) winner for Outstanding Male Vocalist, received a Best of Sacramento award from Sacramento Magazine for best local Americana artist, and was awarded Best Locally Produced Album in the Sacramento News and Review’s 2007 “Best of” issue. Richard can be heard on NPR’s Blue Dog Jams and has been heard on Air America as well as other various outlets in California and Oregon, has made several local television appearances, and is considered to be at the forefront of the Americana scene in the Sacramento area.
About Mike Hellman
Mike Hellman is a country and americana troubadour with a bent for the unconventional. Slinging songs with substance, conviction and grit, he’s on a mission to tell his truth and he insists on being heard. While firmly rooted in the rich country and blues traditions of his home state of Texas, he refuses to pander to cliché and his sound is anything but predictable. His lively performances swing from ballad to barn burner to outright rock ‘n’ roll, and his rich baritone conjures earnestness and humor while dealing head-on with all aspects of the human condition (and with a not-so-subtle nod to the underdog). An “outlaw” for outlaws, Mike’s music transcends the often narrow boundaries set by the mainstream country music establishment.

Mike released three singles in 2021-22, which have enjoyed enthusiastic reception on Gimme Country, NPR, Pacifica and independent radio stations across the United States and Europe. His debut full length album “Trials and Triumphs” is expected in 2023, and he plans to tour extensively to support the release.

Live Music Listing: Valentine's Day in Santa Cruz
2024-02-14 | Santa Cruz, California, 95060
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with live music and good friends. Here’s a taste of local things to do in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
Abbott Square Market
Trianna Feruza and the Heavy Hitters
Love on the Square, Abbott Square Market
Wednesday, February 14 | 6:00 – 8:00
725 Front St., Santa Cruz
Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Shawn Yanez at Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Valentines Day Dinner
Wednesday, February 14 | 5:00 – 9:00
230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley
Reservations: 831-438-2227
The Gravity ‘Singles Un-Valentine’s Party’ at Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Wednesday, February 14 | 6:00 – 9:00
230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley
Reservations: 831-438-2227
Capitola Wine Bar
Hunny Pot w/ Jim Lewin & Diana Z Songs for Lovers
Capitola Wine Bar
Wednesday, February 14 | 5:00 – 8:00
115 San Jose Ave, Capitola
The Catalyst Club
The Movement + Mihali at The Catalyst
Singer-Songwriter Rock & Reggae
Wednesday, February 14 | 7:00 – 10:00
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Chaminade Resort and Spa
Jenny & The Bets Romantic Jazz
Chaminade
Wednesday, February 14 | 5:30 – 8:30
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz
Cork and Fork
Open Mic w/ John Gullic & Friends at Cork and Fork
Wednesday, February 14 | 6:00 – 9:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola
The Crepe Place
Jazz The Dog w/ Patti Maxine, Rick Zeek, and Rhan Wilson
In Love at The Crepe Place Happy Hour
Wednesday, February 14 | 5:00 – 7:00
1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
The Crow’s Nest
Matt Masih & The Messengers
Funk, soul, and groove at The Crow’s Nest
Wednesday, February 14 | 7:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
Felton Music Hall
The Brother Brothers + Lucas Lawson at Felton Music Hall
Americana / Singer-Songwriter Seated Show
Wednesday, February 14 | 8:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Gayle’s Bakery & Rotisserie
JADe Galentine’s Day at Gayle’s
Wednesday, February 14 | 5:15
504 Bay Ave., Capitola
Joe’s Bar
Noach Tangeras at Joe’s Bar
Love in the Mountains
Wednesday, February 14 | 8:00 – 11:00
Over the Hill Gang Saloon
John Michael Love Songs at Over the Hill Gang Saloon
Wednesday, February 14 | 7:00 – 10:00
3530 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz
Pono Hawaiian Grill
Karaoke Valentine’s Sing-Along w/ Ed Greene at Pono Hawaiian Grill
Wednesday, February 14 | 6:00 – 8:00
120 Union St., Santa Cruz
Seascape Beach Resort
Billy Reese at Seascape Beach Resort/Sanderlings
Wednesday, February 14 | 5:30 – 7:30
One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos
Steel Bonnet Brewing
Lover’s Showcase w/ Alex Lucero & Justina + Ripatti & Rose + Dan & Laurel
Steel Bonnet Brewing
Wednesday, February 14 | 5:30 – 7:30
20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley
Vino by the Sea
The Owls w/ Harpin Jonny, Bob O’Neill, & Joe Vallaire
Lover’s Blues at Vino by the Sea
Wednesday, February 14 | 6:30 – 9:30
55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz
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Featured photo at Natural Bridges, Santa Cruz by Julie Horner.
Julie Horner writes about art, music, and the local business scene in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Email: julie@slvpost.com
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A Lover's Showcase: Duets for Valentine's Day w/ Alex Lucero
2024-02-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Steel Bonnet Brewing Company, 20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Alex Lucero and Justina will be playing “A Lovers Showcase” at Steel Bonnet Brewing Company in Scotts Valley Wednesday February 14th! They will be joined with Ripatti & Rose and Dan & Laurel.
Come up for an awesome night of music on Valentine’s Day!

Floratura and Friends: Sin Nombre & Olemano
2024-02-23 20:00 - 23:00 | Felton Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Friday, February 23rd Floratura returns with friends: Sin Nombre & Olemano to Felton Music Hall for a very groovy night with a Carnival theme.

Floratura

Floratura fuses soaring jam band vibes with bouncy neo-soul to create a unique blend. The band’s electrifying live shows combine uplifting narratives with stirring vocal performances. Drawing from diverse influences, the Santa Cruz, CA band traverses genres from funk to electronica, harnessing colorful harmonies, catchy hooks, expansive improvisation, and psychedelic flair.

Tickets: https://www.tixr.com/…/floratura-and-friends-with-sin…

Sin Nombre
Formed in the Redwood Forest of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Sin Nombre is a Soul-Jazz collective rooted in R&B and Funk. Dynamic, Electrifying and Collaborative, this rotating cast of musicians keeps the good times rolling with experimental grooves and powerhouse vocals.

Olemano
Juan Ospina is a seasoned flautist who hails from the town of Bucaramanga, Colombia. Juan’s talents have taken him around the world to perform for many people, and over many mediums.

Blü Egyptian w/ Master Beat and Kentucky Mule
2024-02-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Felton Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Blü Egyptian w/ Master Beat and Kentucky Mule – Leap Day Cosmic Dance Party
Thursday, February 29
Felton Music Hall
8pm. $17. 21+
Tickets available at feltonmusichall.com
Blü Egyptian “Chantress of Amun” out now.
Blü Egyptian are making their debut at Felton Music Hall with local support from Master Beat and Kentucky Mule.
Blü Egyptian (NorCal) are releasing their third album “Chantress of Amun” January 26 on all streaming platforms. The album features eight original tracks that exemplify their love for bluegrass, funk, reggae and rock with a heroic dose of incendiary jams. The album cover was created by San Francisco poster artist Chris Gallen.
Recently, the band dropped a music video for the single “Smith Rock” on YouTube that has footage from the Cascade Equinox Festival and Smith Rock State Park last fall in Redmond, OR.
Blü Egyptian started off 2024 with their first Southwest tour beginning in Las Vegas to Arizona to San Diego and up to the Bay Area. They will be playing Golden Road Gathering in Placerville, CA May 17-19 and Tri Town Get Down in Richland, WA June 7-9, as well as other festivals to be announced with tours in PNW and SoCal in the spring. For all upcoming shows and festivals updates, follow them on their socials @bluegyptianband and on their website: www.bluegyptianband.com

Songwriters In The Round w/ Elisabeth Carlisle, Shane Alexander and Cindy Alexander
2024-03-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 251-B Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, California, 95066
Three songwriters who originally met while playing in the LA clubs of the 90s come together to share their decades of songwriting and the stories behind them. Scotts Valley Performing Arts Theater Saturday, March 2nd. Doors open at 7 PM, concert starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets $25 This will be a musical journey through life, love, imagination and determination.
Songwriters In The Round w/ Elisabeth Carlisle, Shane Alexander and Cindy Alexander

2nd Annual Alfred Hitchcock Festival
2024-03-08 10:00 - 2024-03-10 17:00 | Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 251-B Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, California, 95066
Scotts Valley, California celebrates one of the most brilliant directors of all time with an annual Alfred Hitchcock Festival March 8, 9, and 10, 2024. More information coming soon!
To honor National Hitchcock Day, the City of Scotts Valley, CA has proclaimed Alfred Hitchcock Week to celebrate a local resident and world-famous director, Alfred Hitchcock. The Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild hosts this incredible event and homage to the world famous director.
The event will take place at the new Cultural & Performing Arts Center, located at 251B Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, California. Seating is limited.
Did you know Alfred Hitchcock lived in Scotts Valley? Yes, this world-famous director lived in Scotts Valley from 1940-1970. Many of his creations were filmed on the Northern California Coast, including Vertigo, based in San Francisco and San Juan Bautista; and The Birds, inspired by an actual event in Capitola, was filmed in Bodega Bay.

Activities Throughout the Week

Community of Alfred Hitchcock fans, Historical Society presentations, Expert Panel Discussions, Movie showings Presented by the The Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild. More information coming soon!
Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center
251B Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA

Womens' Day Showcase
2024-03-08 16:00 - 22:00 | Shanty Shack Brewing, 138 Fern Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Women’s Day Artist and Music Showcase
Friday, March 8 | 4pm – 9:30pm. Shanty Shack Brewing Company, 138 Fern St., Santa Cruz. Donation-based mini-festival featuring live painting with Fern Meadow Quinn, Rachel Corvese, Monique Willard. Live music from Coyote Moon, Danny Seabyrd, The Fragonards, Junebug Bayer, 10-Cent Town, Triana Feruza, Mak Nova. Craft vendors, poetry, craft beer celebrating local female artists. shantyshackbrewing.com

Jeffrey Halford and The Healers
2024-03-09 17:00 - 20:00 | El Vaquero Winery, 2901 Freedom Blvd, Corralitos, CA, 95076
Jeffrey Halford and the Healers have been entertaining El Vaquero Winery Crowds for 3 Years, and serenading locals via KPIG airwaves for many more. Jeffrey Halford and The Healers perform on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Jeffrey is a great showman, fabulous slide guitarist, and brilliant singer songwriter. Jeffrey’s “Elvis Shot The Television” is a high energy funny rocker that will never let you forget the name of Robert Goulet (who stole Elvis’ girlfriend when Elvis was inducted into the army). His slide guitar in “Mexico” will take you there and help you envision its beautiful purple skies. “Walk to the River” is a timely classic, and “Mississippi Flyer” is a nostalgic Americana song that Jeffrey recorded at the request of Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman.
Jeffrey Halford & The Healers albums are reviewed by Rolling Stones magazine and the band performs globally, doing 10-20 gigs in the Netherlands, Germany, and Berlin every fall. Jeffrey has played with Taj Mahal, Los Lobos, Etta James, Guy Clark and Robert Earl Keen. Jeffrey Halford delivers a uniquely American melting pot of roots, blues rock and kick ass pop.
Make reservations at bit.ly/evwevents

Dangerous Beauties: Warrior Women
2024-03-09 18:30 - 21:30 | Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Dangerous Beauties Presents – Warrior Women unveils the captivating world of complex female archetypes, both real and imagined, through the mesmerizing medium of dance. From the legendary bravery of Joan of Arc to the captivating allure of Cleopatra, the fierce strength of the Amazons, and the contemporary resilience embodied by Sinead O’Connor, this performance artfully weaves together tales of powerful women who have left an indelible mark on history.

Tickets: dangerousbeautiesproductions.com

24th Annual Brookdale Bluegrass Festival w/ Peter Rowan
2024-03-15 17:00 - 2024-03-17 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Enjoy three days of great bluegrass and folk music on stage, afternoon and late night jams, and food and drink at the Brookdale Bluegrass Festival March 15 through March 17, 2024 at the Historic Brookdale Lodge.
Headlining the show: The legendary Peter Rowan!
Three-day and single-day pass are on sale now! Tickets and T-shirts:
brookdale-lodge.ticketleap.com/brookdale-bluegrass-festival
All the toe-tapping old time Americana and bluegrass tunes you love. Y’all come now! And stay for the lively St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Sunday evening!
This is a heritage Santa Cruz Mountains event, created at the Brookdale Lodge in 2000 by Brookdale Bluegrass front man Eric Burman. Peruse the lively Western themed vendor market and enjoy numerous food trucks and libation options. Come say hello to “Sera,” one of the horses from Canham Farm Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation. A portion of the proceeds from the bluegrass festival weekend benefit this Scotts Valley nonprofit, which rescues abused and neglected horses from across the Western states and gently trains them to be adopted to forever homes. Learn more: canhamfarm.com
Brookdale Bluegrass Festival Lineup:
Friday, March 15
6:00 — Brent Pierce & Acid Grass Boys
7:00 — Lucas Lawson and The Unturned Stone
8:00 — The Courthouse Ramblers
9:00 — Red Dog Ash
10:00 — BanjerDan’s Danger Jam Band
Saturday, March 16
12:00 — Briana Colliard
1:00 — Marin County Breakdown
2:00 — Eric Burman and the Brookdale Bluegrass Band
3:00 — Wildcat Mountain Ramblers
4:00 – 6:00 Dinner Break
6:00 — Stoney Mountain Ramblers
7:00 — The Storytellers
8:00 — Peter Rowan
10:00 — BanjerDan’s Danger Jam Band
Sunday, March 17
11:00 — Workshop w/ Peter Rowan
12:00 — Triad and True
1:00 — Coyote Moon ft/ Alison Steele, Patti Maxine, and Lizzy Smith
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
2:00 — John Michael’s Paddy’s Murphy
5:30 — Ginny Mitchell & Jim Lewin
7:00 — The Crooked Road Ceili Band and Friends Irish Jam and Dance
Shows occur outdoors in the beer garden, on the main stage in the upstairs courtyard area, and indoors in the Brookdale Lounge.

Wolf Jett "Time Will Finally Come" Album Release Show
2024-03-16 19:30 - 22:30 | Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
After three years of touring throughout California and beyond, Santa Cruz locals Wolf Jett release their second album, “Time Will Finally Come” on vinyl. To celebrate, they will perform the record in its entirety, plus some classics from the first album. This will be the first opportunity for fans to get signed records, CD’s and posters before they become available to the public. The album evolves the band’s sound in a more upbeat, cosmic-electric soul direction.

Wild Iris and special guest Alex Jordan (solo) will open the show.
$25 Advance/$30 Door
Tickets:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wolfjett/1111311

More Info:
Snazzy Productions, 831 849-9421, www.snazzyproductions.com
Wolf Jett
The sound of Wolf Jett will make you dance, sing, and possibly even howl! Its roots run deep through the soul and help heal the heaviness of life. Their music is a celebration of perseverance, infusing folk, blues and americana into what can only be described as “Cosmic Mountain Music.” Frontman Chris Jones was born in the south and raised in CA. His songs combine the best of both worlds to create a vibe that is fresh, yet immediately familiar to a broad audience. He is joined by long-time musical collaborator Jon Payne on drums, Duncan Shipton on bass and Will Fourt on lap steel/guitar. Often featuring Laura T. Lewis on vocals/percussion and other special guests, to boot.

Band Website:
www.wolfjett.com

Video Link:
https://youtu.be/d0vjZnkMzsw?si=JYydwMg5ICRlZGt1
Alex Jordan – Solo
Alex Jordan‘s Queen Kerosene is a melting pot of American roots music, stacked high with sharply-written songs that blur the boundaries between genre and generation. Helmed by four-time Grammy Awards winning producer (and longtime Los Lobos member) Steve Berlin, it’s a colorful, kaleidoscopic record whose songs make room for soul, Tex-Mex, groove-driven R&B, Americana, jazz, honky-tonk, and heartland rock & roll. ”I love different tempos, different styles of music, different eras, and different artists,” says Jordan, a Bay Area native whose eclectic career reflects his wide-ranging influences.
Wild Iris
Wild Iris is a songwriting collaboration between Kate Mullikin and Bryan Shelton from Santa Cruz, CA. Wild Iris is an acoustic mix of musical genres. Local guitarist Bryan Shelton’s folksy picking style along with Kate Mullikin’s evocative lyrics and smokey vocals make their duo a fresh listening experience. Formed in the Fall of 2013 at a beach-side convenience store, Wild Iris have since released their first full-length album (2016), The Sleepless Light (2019) and Forward Now (2022)

St. Patrick's Day with The Crooked Road Ceili Band & Friends
2024-03-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Enjoy Irish dancing to live music this St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Historic Brookdale Lodge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Celtic style musicians and enthusiastic dancers welcome! Michael Murphy, premier dance caller from San Francisco calls céilí and set dancing.
Join the Santa Cruz Irish scene at the Brookdale Lodge to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2024! Food trucks, plenty of libation. Overnight accommodation is available at the Brookdale Lodge. Call the front desk to make reservations: (831) 609-6010
Celtic musicians who want to join the house band please contact Julie: leap2three@gmail.com

Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz Meeting and Jam
2024-03-20 17:30 - 20:30 | VFW Post 7263, 2259 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
Join ukulele players from all over Santa Cruz at this regular meeting of musicians at the VFW Hall in Santa Cruz. 80s and 90s theme.
Info: (650) 279-1715

Mountain Ukers: Ukulele Club Jam in Felton
2024-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Empire Grille, 6155 Hwy 9, Felton, CA, 95018
Join ukulele players from all over Santa Cruz at this regular meeting of musicians in Felton. Beginners welcome.
Info: (650) 279-1715

Edge of the West Live at Brookdale Lodge
2024-03-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Mountain Music Productions and the Historic Brookdale Lodge welcome Edge of the West and their rock n’ roots honkytonk jam band on Friday, March 29 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. No cover for this cosmic evening of live music in the Fireside Lounge!

Jim Lewin’s Edge of the West plays catchy, quirky originals and outlaw hippie alt-country, Americana & the Grateful Dead. The live shows are a blast. The group writes original tunes and draws from from a deep well of eclectic covers, never playing the same show twice.
This all-star band features members of Great American Taxi, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Todd Snider & more.

Across the canyon we hear drums in the distance. Notes from the underground drift like smoke signals to a strange yet familiar place, where new friends and old come together for good times – The Edge of the West

Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt
2024-03-30 10:30 - 2024-03-31 15:00 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Hop aboard Roaring Camp’s Forest Train for an Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31, 2024!
Upon arrival atop Bear Mountain, children can hunt for eggs, candies and special prizes; Easter
Bunny will be there, too. Other activities include gold panning, games and crafts.
Trains depart at 10:30 am, 12:00, 1:30 pm. and 3:00 pm. Tickets are $44.95
for adults, $29.95 for children (2-12 years); children under 2 ride for free.
Reservations recommended. For information and tickets: roaringcamp.com/events

Kaleidoscope Music Festival
2024-03-30 16:00 - 22:00 | Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Get ready to shred at the Kaleidoscope Music Festival CD release and multiple band dance party in downtown Santa Cruz! Celebrating the release of their new album “Kaleidoscope,” The New Horizons in collaboration with Mountain Music Productions and the The Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building bring you an evening of live music {{{festival style}}} with five amazing local Santa Cruz bands!
Date: Saturday, March 30 | 4:00 – 10:00
Place: Santa Cruz Vets Hall, 846 Front St., Santa Cruz
Tickets: Advance $25 | Door $30
https://bit.ly/KaleidoscopeMusicFestival
All ages

A Mountain Music Productions presentation in collaboration with the Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building. A portion of the proceeds from this festival will go to veterans services.
Lineup

Flat Sun Society
Psychedelic trance sounds from Big Sur/Santa Cruz, this multi-piece band has recorded three albums. Improvised jams with transcendent layering of guitar and percussion that finds the space between sound and vision. Beats heavy, the result can be hypnotic. It’s mind-altering music. Artist sights and sounds: flatsunsociety.bandcamp.com
New Horizons
Hailing from Santa Cruz, California, The New Horizons are a rock power group shredding since 2017. With influences such as Santana, Tame Impala, Bob Marley, Van Halen, AC/DC, The Beatles, and many more, The New Horizons bring a blend of styles to the stage. Their lineup consists of Jacob Bayani (lead guitar and vocals) of Quinn Becker and the Spacemen, Jimmy Palafox (drums) of Santa Cruz Latin Collective and Quinn Becker (bass, guitar, and vocals) of Moonshine Crossroads. They’re excited to bring you a Rock ‘n’ Roll filled night of originals and covers.
More info: slvpost.com/the-new-horizons-band-celebrates-the-release-of-kaleidoscope

Floratura

Rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area and formed in Santa Cruz, California. Floratura coalesce a unique blend of flavors, electrifying live performances with uplifting and soul blending storytelling. Weaving genre defying music made of driving riffs, funky grooves, adventurous improvisation, and blissful soul.
Artist sights and sounds: floraturamusic.com
Santa Cruz Latin Collective
Co-founder and percussionist/timbales player Jimmy Palafox kicked off his first Latin music project right out of high school with the working title Sounds of Aztlán, a band and album concept celebrating his heritage and the post-Chicano aesthetic. The Santa Cruz Latin Collective has its roots deep in the Latin rock and Afro-Cuban dance music genre with simmering rhythm-forward salsa, mamba, and brown-eyed soul influences. Lead guitarist, vocalist, and co-founder Oscar Estrella is an originating member of Sapo, the legendary Latin rock band that came out of the 1970s Chicano music scene in the San Francisco Mission District.
Artist sights and sounds: slvpost.com/santa-cruz-latin-music-collective-salsa
Santa Cruda
Feel good Reggae outfit Santa Cruda is Bruno Proal from the band ‘Soulwise’ combining powers with local powerhouse musicians Shawn Yanez and Nick Disalvo to deliver the sweet sounds of feel-good music. Playing originals and covers from classic hip hop artists and others like Sublime, Bob Marley, Slightly Stoopid, and many more. ‘Santa Cruda’ is Spanish for ‘Holy Hangover’ so you know they’ll be filling the room and we’ll all be having a good time.
#livemusic #festival #santacruz

First Annual Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival at Roaring Camp
2024-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Discover the wonders of mushrooms! Through wild mushroom exploration, cooking and cultivation demos, functional mushroom talks, and DIY workshops, the Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival offers an incredible opportunity to connect to the mycological network.
Roaring Camp in Felton, California
May 4 – 5, 2024
10am – 7pm
Mushroom Experts
Alan Rockefeller • Dr. Christopher Hobbs • Dr. Gordon Walker • Erik Lomen • Indy Srinath • Jasper Degenaars • William Padilla-Brown • Dr. Guilietta Octavio • Amanda Janney • Wilder Herbertson • Britt A Bunyard • Taye Bright • Jess Starwood • Sarah-Kate Boylan and many more.
Cooking Demos & Tasting
Chad Hyatt, Author: The Mushroom Hunter’s Kitchen • Vegan Hood Chef • Brad Briske, HOME • Maria Finn, Author: Forage. Gather. Feast • Eric Tucker, Millennium.
Hands-on Workshops
Fabric dyeing • painting with mushroom pigment • fermenting with fungi • log cultivation demonstration • straw pasteurization • tissue cultures • microscopy tent • spore prints and more.
Kid Zone
Face painting • henna • mushroom cornhole • archery range • rock painting • bubbles • Giant Bamboo Hoops • bounce house
Vendors
Solitude Ceramics • Alicia Marie Art •Chaga Co • Cluster Mush • Fern Flowers Studio • Homeless Garden Project • J Calcagno Pottery • Local Naturalist • MacLean Custom Screen Printing • MayuMix • Opinel • Truff • Wildlands Farm and Nursery • Lacuna Medicinal • Wise Goat • Shared Cultures • Local Pigments and more!
Live Music
Alison Steele • Crate Diggers • The Apricots • Papiba & Friends • Mokili Wa
Book Signings • Art Gallery and Installation Art • Networking happy hour and mushroom elixirs • Guided medicinal plants and edible wild plants and fungi walks • Wine, beer and food available for purchase
More info and tickets: scmmfest.com

Nathan & Jessie + Tarah Williams at Blue House Stage
2024-04-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Blue House Stage, 359 Canham Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066
Friday April 5th at Blue House Stage: Nathan & Jessie along with special opening guest Tarah Williams. Fantastic music, food pop-up, tasty libations, farm goodies, and great community!

Doors 6pm | Show 7pm
Tickets $25 in advance | $30 at the door | kids 12 & under free
Get your spot on the lawn here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/861895050297

Nathan & Jessie
From the foothills of Southern California, comes the jazzy folk group Nathan & Jessie. Born of the individuals, Nathan Rivera and Jessie Andra Smith, this band is a unique blend of jazzy folk and blues on resonator guitars and accordion, along with interesting interplay between male and female vocals. Their performances not only include unique all original music, but stories of their travels and interaction with the audience that make for an unforgettable experience. Love of sharing music has taken Nathan & Jessie all over the world, frequenting places like Mexico, Canada, France, New Orleans, and the Pacific North West. The upbeat tunes they write reflect the cultural, emotional, and inspirational images of their life experience and are rooted in the spirit of jazz, improvisation, storytelling, language, and humor.

Nathan & Jessie: nathanandjessie.com/the-band
Tarah Williams
Tarah Williams, a versatile singer-songwriter, and dancer, hailing from Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, cultivated her craft in NYC’s musical theatre scene. Now captivating Bay Area audiences, she harmonizes her old time Appalachian roots with swing, jazz, and country blues. She has made appearances and recording with bands like The California Honeydrops, Quinn Deveaux, and Cosmo Alleycats, and whether she is serenading you solo, or with one of her Bands (Deep Thicket Dwellers and Okie Weiss and the Zydeco Playboys) Tarah’s warm voice and joyful energy will leave you enchanted.

Tarah Williams: IG @tarahbystarlight
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Upcoming shows at Blue House Stage
– April 12th: Heavy Gus w/ Nick Jaina
– April 20th: Shhhhh w/special guest opener
– May 4th: Covenhoven w/Gillian Grogan

Brooke Lipman
Organic Farm & Livestock Inspector
The Blue House
831-435-9547
brooke@fowlplay.farm

Music & Wine w/ Abigael Elizabeth at Burrell School Vineyards
2024-04-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Burrell School Winery, 24060 Summit Road, Los Gatos, California, 95033
Coming up at Burrell School Vineyards and Winery:

Music w/ Abigael Elizabeth and Wine at Burrell School Vineyards

Friday, April 12 | 6 pm – 8:30 pm. Burrell School Vineyards and Winery, 24060 Summit Rd., Los Gatos. A seated event in the historic 1890s schoolroom, singer-songwriter Abigael Elizabeth performs. Abigael is also the creator of Vission Vessels Pottery and will have her wares on display. Ticket comes with one glass of wine and a charcuterie board. Reservations: burrellschool.com
