The Paperback Ryders Beatles Tribute
2023-09-03 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Mountain Music Productions and the Historic Brookdale Lodge are excited to welcome local harmony power-trio The Paperback Ryders to the Brookdale Beer Garden on Sunday, September 3 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. The famous Brookdale BBQ will be keeping the coals glowing.
Veterans of the Santa Cruz music scene, this authentic sounding Beatles tribute will take you back to the heyday of the Fab Four, layering in other classic rock hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s for a genuinely rockin’ afternoon of beloved and very danceable songs. The Paperback Ryders are incomparably marvelous!

Artist sights and sounds on the band’s Facebook page: @The Paperback Ryders

ReverbNation: https://www.reverbnation.com/thepaperbackryders/songs

#livemusic #brookdalelodge #beatles #fabfour #slvpost #concerts #mountainmusicproductions #slvpost #entertainment #events #concert #beergarden #britishinvasion #sundayfunday #sundayvibes #bbq #santacruzmountains #santacruz

Vinny Johnson Band Blues Showcase w/ The Buffalo Blues Trio
2023-09-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Thursday night blues showcase! Vinny Johnson Blues Band and The Buffalo Blues Trio share the stage on Thursday, September 7 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

Vinny Johnson has been entertaining Santa Cruz music fans for over two decades – playing his own brand of funked up blues, rock and soul. In 2006 he released his debut album “112 in the shade.” Since then Vinny has worked with many Santa Cruz and South Bay artists, including recording albums with “Carie and the Soul Shakers” and “Reverend LoveJones & the Sinners.” The Vinny Johnson Blues Band includes local icons like Les Rosenthal and Rick Hoornbeck.

The Buffalo Blues Trio honors the rich history of American Blues from the perspective of female blues singers from the 1920s and 30s up to the 1960s honoring artists like Bessie Smith, Nina Simon, Big Mama Thornton and Janis Joplin.

#livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #mountainmusicproductions #summer #blues #slvpost

Vito and Friends
2023-09-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Mountain Music Productions and the Historic Brookdale Lodge welcome Santa Cruz Mountains favorite Vito and Friends on Friday, September 8 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
Vito Dettore and Keith Graves formed Vito and Friends over 15 years ago. The band originally started from the Eddy Kessler Big Hand Band in Illinois, where Vito grew up. Vito’s dad played drums with Eddy and they toured the states. Vito started playing drums when he was 5, but then turned to guitar. He is now an accomplished and well known San Lorenzo Valley blues guitarist.
Vito has a powerfully soulful voice that accompanies his electrifying guitar licks. Keith Graves, a longtime collaborator and friend, has toured with legendary 1960s musicians Jerry Miller, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Starship and It’s A Beautiful Day. Eric Gunn, an original member of Vito & Friends, has played venues from San Diego to Honolulu. Frank G. Hatfield adds his own horn section style and licks on the harmonica. Vito & Friends are always dynamic and guaranteed to be a good rockin’ blues time.
Artist sights and sounds: https://youtu.be/rM-neEWb7KY
#livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #summer #blues #mountainmusicproductions #slvpost #events #concerts

Tsunami
2023-09-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Mountain Music Productions and the Historic Brookdale Lodge welcome Santa Cruz powerhouse Tsunami on Saturday, September 9 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
Tsunami is an “out-the-gate, on-your-feet”, rock-n-roll dance band! Comprised of 5 veteran musicians, they play high energy music with roots in 60’s to 90’s Classic Rock and R&B. With many surprises! They won Best Local Band in the 2021 Santa Cruz Good Times poll.
Tsunami cuts a new edge performing the great songs everyone remembers and loves. The vocal mix features three dynamic lead singers. Each member has made their mark on the music scene with such bands as Bananarama, The White Album Ensemble, 7th Wave, Bill Hopkins Rockin Orchestra Corporate band, to name a few. Tsunami is renowned for its extraordinary guitar, dynamic rhythm section, powerful vocals featuring 3 lead singers, and cool harmonies.
Artist sights and sounds: www.reverbnation.com/tsunamiband
#livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #slvpost #events #concerts #santacruz #mountainmusicproductions #tsunamiband

Broken Shades Blues Band
2023-09-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
A big welcome back to the Broken Shades Band Sunday, September 10 at the Historic Brookdale Lodge. And welcome special guests, the Buffalo Blues Trio! The music starts at noon and goes until 3:00, we’ve got our famous Sunday Brookdale BBQ grillin’ and chillin’ from noon to 4:00. A great day to be outside in the beer garden!
Richie Cowan is a mean guitar picker and vocalist. Jewl Sandoval, a California native, has been rock’n the Bay Area and Santa Cruz for several years. He’s written a number of blues tunes, produced three CDs, and has hosted countless blues jams. In the process he has mixed it up with many of today’s blues stars, Coco Montoya for one. His blues harp and soulful vocal style has brought smiles to folks of all ages.
#livemusic #blues #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #slvpost #events #concerts #mountainmusicproductions

Grateful Thursdays w/ Nugz
2023-09-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Mountain Music Productions and the Historic Brookdale Lodge present Bay Area jam band Nugz for Grateful Thursday, September 14 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.

Founded October 2018 in San Jose, California, NUGZ has made a big splash on the Bay Area music scene building their unique sound and growing their fan base. With passions for live performance and R&B music, NUGZ blends nuggets of your favorite songs from some of your favorite artists into familiar, feel-good medleys. NUGZ’s hypnotic rhythms, catchy melodies and explosive sound have people talking…

“Up-lifting! A great band with popular rock songs everyone can sing along to!” “High energy grooves with feelgood vibes!” “Dynamic blends, hypnotic passages and great vocal harmonies!” “Huge sounds and fantastic blends!” “You never know when they’ll break into one of your favorite tunes,” “Plenty of good-natured fun!”

NUGZ origins sparked in 2014 when keyboardist James Miller met guitarist Derek Bischof, a fellow Dead and Phish head. Realizing their chemistry was off the charts, they auditioned drummers and bassists until recruiting drummer Rob Parker in 2018 and, later that year, bassist Dino Nickolas who elevated and solidified the band into its current form. NUGZ repertoire favors classic and contemporary Rock and Jam Bands such as The Grateful Dead, Phish, The String Cheese Incident, Mr. Blotto, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and more.

Appearing at taverns, clubs, festivals, non-profit events and private parties around the San Francisco Bay Area, South Bay Area and beyond, NUGZ has performed for thousands, delivering high energy sounds with magical moments and surprising turns. Attracting both Jam Band fanatics and casual listeners, NUGZ has been well received by people of all ages. Blending styles and pulling multiple genres, NUGZ unleashes a high-energy sound that leaves audiences wanting more.

Artist sights and sounds: www.nugzband.com

#livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #nugz #gratefuldead #jamband #slvpost #concerts #events #mountainmusicproductions

Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival 2023
2023-09-15 11:00 - 2023-09-17 19:00 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
The Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival takes place Friday, September 15 through Sunday, September 17 at Roaring Camp Meadows in Felton. Here’s the lineup and schedule.
Friday, September 15
2:45 pm — Coffis Brothers
3:30 pm — Keith Greeninger with the Coffis Brothers
4:45 pm — AJ Lee & Blue Summit
6:15 pm — Steve Poltz
7:00 pm — Jewel
Saturday, September 16
11:15 am — China Cats
12:00 pm — Jive Machine
1:30 pm — KBong & Johnny Cosmic
3:00 pm — Samantha Fish
4:30 pm — Jackie Greene & Tim Bluhm
6:15 — Ben Harper & Innocent Criminals
Sunday, September 17
11:15 am — China Cats
11:30 am — Wreckless Strangers
12:30 pm — Vince Herman Band
2:00 pm — Orgone
3:30 pm — Railroad Earth
5:00 pm — Nth Power
6:30 pm — Burning Spear
Read more about the artists: santacruzmountainsol.com/2023/artists.shtml
Tickets: santacruzmountainsol.com/2023/tickets.shtml
*Note that times may vary.
#solfest #solfestival #livemusic #festival #felton #roaringcamp #santacruzmountains #dance #fun #vendors #beer # food #slvpost #weekend

The Owls w/ Harpin Jonny, Craig Owens, and Bob O'Neill
2023-09-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Mountain Music Productions and The Historic Brookdale Lodge welcome blues masters, The Owls to the Brookdale Beer Garden on Sunday, September 17 from 12:00 noon to 3:00. The famous Brookdale BBQ will be cooking up the vittles.
The Owls are Bob O’Neill—songwriter & founding member of Snail—on vocals & guitar, Craig Owens–bass player and vocalist extraordinaire and Harpin Jonny: virtuoso harmonica player & vocalist in the Larry Hosford band and many other bands.
This unique trio has come together to create a brilliant balance of blues, R&B, and original tunes.
The OWLS will take you on a fascinating musical flight!
Artist sights and sounds: harpinjonny.com
#livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #blues #harmonica #slvpost #events #concerts #mountainmusicproductions

Revelation Chant w/ Emmanuel Selassie
2023-09-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Santa Cruz based Reggae outfit Revelation Chant performs at the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Thursday, September 21 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.
Emmanuel Selassie is a spiritually charged Reggae band established in 1994 in Santa Cruz, California. With Selassie’s deep love for reggae and spiritualism—he’s a Rastafarian—and his laid-back demeanor, he was made for Santa Cruz. Selassie is one of the founders of the San Francisco Bay area reggae band, I-Groove. You will find that his songs send a strong spiritual message that will speak to your soul. His album “Audio Spiritual” is a true Rasta experience, from the original cover art by Larry Lott to the profound lyrics written and composed by Emmanuel. He also has an album called “That’s Yes I.”
According to the Good Times, “His music is driven by his commitment to Rastafarianism, so much so that even his name Emmanuel Selassie—his spiritual name—means ‘God with us and the power of the trinity.’”
“I think all creation is some sort of praise for emulating the Creator,” Selassie says. “And we’re making our own creation in the image of God. Everything I create is inspiration from the creator.”
Selassie also adds jazz-fusion elements to his performances and is known locally as a sound engineer and hired gun to sit in with other area musicians. You’re in for a treat with catchy melodies, rhythms, and guitarwork that will leave you spellbound.
So stop, look, listen and enjoy! Give thanks and praises to the Almighty Jah Rastafari.
More sights and sounds: https://emmanuelselassie.bandcamp.com/album/thats-yes-i
#rasta #reggae #livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #mountainmusicproductions #slvpost #events #concert #spiritual #dance

Juke Joint Joy Ride
2023-09-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Historic Brookdale Lodge welcomes Juke Joint Joy Ride live in concert on Friday, September 22 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.

Featuring talented local front man Brad Martin, Juke joint Joy Ride is a genre-defying combination of rock, bluegrass, funk, folk, reggae, and gospel all woven into a psychedelic groove meant to dance to.

Artist sights and sounds: @JukeJointJoyRide

#livemusic #funk #groove #rock #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #mountainmusicproductions #slvpost #events #concerts #dance

Lucas Lawson and The Unturned Stone
2023-09-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Mountain Music Productions and the Historic Brookdale Lodge are pleased to present Santa Cruz local Lucas Lawson and The Unturned Stone live in the Beer Garden on Sunday, September 24 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. The famous Brookdale BBQ will be serving up the last of the summer’s hot plates.

Lucas is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist in Santa Cruz, CA. His band, Lucas Lawson and The Unturned Stone is a six piece Americana band consisting of guitar, mandolin, fiddle, pedal steel, upright bass and drums.

Artist sights and sounds: linktr.ee/lucaslawson

#livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #santacruz #mountainmusicproductions #lucaslawson #bbq #sunday #beergarden #fall #slvpost #americana #banjo

Anthony Arya & Joe Waters Micro Tour
2023-09-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Sun. Sept. 24 at 3pm Bay Area roots-rocker Anthony Arya and Ohio Bluesman Joe Waters join forces after meeting at the Telluride Blues Festival and are embarking on a Bay Area micro tour playing some shows together of their originals and blues tunes.
Hallcrest Vineyards in Felton Sept 24th 3-6 PM. More info and tickets: hallcrestvineyards.com/events
Anthony Arya is a roots rock performing and recording artist from Santa Cruz, California. At age 15 he was on Season 15 of NBC’s The Voice and shortly after released his debut album, Going To California. His second album The Road, released in Spring 2020, encompasses the Beat-Dylan American traditions of love, socio-political awareness, and the open road. His latest release, Circles & the Flames is receiving airplay nationwide and has earned him awards from the International Song Competition, Bluebird Cafe Taylor Golden Pick Contest as well as the Telluride Blues and Brews Blues Challenge. Anthony performs weekly around the San Francisco Bay Area both solo and with the Anthony Arya Band. In summer 2022, the Anthony Arya band performed on the main stage of Santa Cruz’s well known festivals – Redwood Mountain Faire, Santa Cruz Mountain Jam and Capitola Art and Wine.
Joe Waters is a multitalented musician out of Dayton Ohio who plays Blues, Funk, Folk, and Americana music. Joe is a singer and a songwriter. He writes original music and he also pays homage to original blues artist by singing old blues standards and deep cuts. The new EP, by Joe Waters and The Back Porch Band, shows off Joe’s skills as a musician as well as his skills as a songwriter. Other recent events for Joe Waters include winning the 2022 Telluride Blues Challenge which awarded him a spot on the Durango Blues Train and the opening show of the 2023 Telluride Blues and Brews Festival. Joe Waters is pouring his creative expression into the EP with his band and a Solo Album that he is excited to share with you all! He hopes to have both the EP and Solo Album done by the end of this year and those who have heard this young man are eagerly awaiting his next creation.

Open Mic Night w/ Pablo Eagle
2023-09-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Historic Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions invite you to Open Mic Night once a month with host Pablo Eagle. Our next Open Mic lands on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
Bring your axe and sign up for your 10 minutes of fame performing in front of an attentive and encouraging audience. This is an intimate local talent showcase not to be missed. Musicians from all over Santa Cruz County have discovered this fun evening of great music, tall tales, and togetherness in the mountains. Duos, solos, spoken word…this audience loves it all! Sign ups are from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
Everyone who signs up is encouraged to bring their own acoustic guitar. If your acoustic has a pickup, we will hook you into a Direct-In box. Percussionists, please bring hand drums only. Instruments will not be provided, but you can certainly ask someone if they will lend you theirs if needed, but it’s up to the owner if he or she is willing. Also, if you need an accompaniment musician, there is no harm in asking others to join you.
About your host:
Peace, Love, and Rock-n-Roll! Pablo Eagle is a Boulder Creek local known for his soulful songwriting often paying homage to his Native American roots, and heartfelt rockin’ covers. He is a mainstay in the Santa Cruz Mountains and all over Santa Cruz as the front man for the legendary band Medicine Road. Pablo is very encouraging and keeps the night rock and rolling. Learn more about Pablo Eagle: www.facebook.com/medicine.road.band
#openmic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #singersongwriter #talent #sing #fame #slvpost #entertainment #events #mountainmusicproductions

Slingshot
2023-09-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Slingshot returns to the Historic Brookdale Lodge for a night of unpredictability!
No cover.
With a big map and no planned destination, this trio of seasoned improvisers from the jazz, funk, and jam band worlds use song and structure the way spacecraft use planets: not to land and stay, but to slingshot around and be propelled back out into the galaxy. During this mostly-improv show, a familiar song could materialize at any time. Or not. All we can promise is that nobody knows what’s going to happen.
Slingshot is:
Guitar and Vocals: Matt Hartle (China Cats, Painted Mandolin, Shady Groove, Grateful Sundays with Matt Hartle and Friends)
Bass: Pete Novembre (OM Trio, Coffee Zombie Collective, Aza, Elephino)
Drums: Bret Bailey (Shady Groove, Elephino, Cosmic Pinball, BlissNinnies)
#livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #events #concerts #slvpost #mountainmusicproductions #summer

Rasquache Liberation Front
2023-09-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Mountain Music Productions is thrilled to present Rasquache Liberation Front at the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Saturday, September 30 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
Rasquache Liberation Front is a trippy and original stew of Chicano music to raise spirits and liberate audiences. Rasquache Liberation Front plays psychedelic cumbias, jarocho blues, lowrider folk, and cuentos. The RLF emerges from the eclectic musical backgrounds of front members that span from mariachi to Puerto Rican bomba, Tejano to Afro Cuban jazz, and from salsa to blues.
Artist sights and sounds:
https://rasquacheliberationfront.org
@rasquacheliberationfront
#livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #rasquacheliberationfront #danceparty #dance #chicano #latinx #dance #slvpost #events #entertainment #concert #mountainmusicproductions

Good Medicine w/ Patti Maxine and Michael Martyn
2023-10-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Mountain Music Productions and the Historic Brookdale Lodge enthusiastically welcome Good Medicine featuring Patti Maxine and Michael Martyn on Sunday, October 1 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. The famous Brookdale BBQ will be serving up the final taste of summer. Come enjoy a libation and some exceptional live music in the Brookdale Beer Garden. (Rain moves the event inside.)

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.

Artist sights and sounds: https://pattimaxine.com

Hailing from Ben Lomond, California, Michael Martyn is a 40-year veteran of the San Francisco, Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz acoustic folk music scene. Michael’s unique style blends country, folk and blues into the modern Americana music format. Influences: Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie, Ramblin’Jack Elliott, Bob Dylan, John Prine, and Todd Snider.

Artist sights and sounds: https://michaelmartyngoodmedicine.com

#livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #santacruz #mountainmusicproductions #pattimaxine #michaelmartyn #legend #Americana #slidesteel #rocknroll #slvpost #events #concerts

Jim Lewin and Diana Z
2023-10-04 20:00 - 23:00 | Joe’s Bar, 13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Come join Jim Lewin and Diana Z this Wednesday for a fun evening of eclectic melodies and soulful harmonies at Joe’s Bar in Boulder Creek!
#neighborhoodnight #joesbar #bouldercreek #slvpost #events #livemusic #wednesday #beer

Open Mic Night w/ Pablo Eagle Halloween Edition
2023-10-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Historic Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions invite you to Open Mic Night once a month with host Pablo Eagle. Our next Open Mic lands on Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.

Bring your axe and sign up for your 10 minutes of fame performing in front of an attentive and encouraging audience. This is an intimate local talent showcase not to be missed. Musicians from all over Santa Cruz County have discovered this fun evening of great music, tall tales, and togetherness in the mountains. Duos, solos, spoken word…this audience loves it all! Sign ups are from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

Everyone who signs up is encouraged to bring their own acoustic guitar. If your acoustic has a pickup, we will hook you into a Direct-In box. Percussionists, please bring hand drums only. Instruments will not be provided, but you can certainly ask someone if they will lend you theirs if needed, but it’s up to the owner if he or she is willing. Also, if you need an accompaniment musician, there is no harm in asking others to join you.

About your host:

Peace, Love, and Rock-n-Roll! Pablo Eagle is a Boulder Creek local known for his soulful songwriting often paying homage to his Native American roots, and heartfelt rockin’ covers. He is a mainstay in the Santa Cruz Mountains and all over Santa Cruz as the front man for the legendary band Medicine Road. Pablo is very encouraging and keeps the night rock and rolling.

Learn more about Pablo Eagle: www.facebook.com/medicine.road.band

Santa Cruz Latin Collective
2023-10-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Mountain Music Productions and the Historic Brookdale Lodge present the very popular, extremely danceable Santa Cruz Latin Collective on Saturday, October 7 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
Santa Cruz Latin Collective: is a dynamic and energetic 10-piece band from Santa Cruz specializing in both modern and traditional Latin music and rhythms, influenced by Santana, Malo, Sapo, Fania All Stars, Eddie Palmieri and many other great artists who have come before us.
Santa Cruz Latin Collective: presents a dynamic, fun and energetic performance guaranteed to grab any crowd’s attention and appeal to a diverse group of music lovers and dancers.
Santa Cruz Latin Collective are:
Art Antonio – Guitar
Jimmy Palafox – Timbales
Victor Bejarano Jr – Drums (MALO Anthology)
Rick Brown – Trombone (Sapo & Puro Bandido)
Manny Angel- Trumpet (MALO, Latin Heat)
Tony Martinez- Keyboard (Oasis)
Noah Moger – Bass (Floratura)
Tom Bartolero – Congas (Alex Lucero & Live Again)
#salsa #latin #dance #livemusic #santacruzmountains #brookdaleldoge #mountainmusicproductions #slvpost #entertainment #events #concert #latinbeats #party

Brent Pierce and Acid Grass Boys
2023-10-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Mountain Music Productions and the Historic Brookdale Lodge welcome Brent Pierce and Acid Grass Boys on Saturday, October 14 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.

Singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist Brent Pierce from Aptos CA plays the old style country music and Kentucky style bluegrass. Either with his band Acid Grass Boys, duo or solo, Brent delivers a crowd pleasing set that is sure to entertain. Brent Pierce and his Acid Grass Boys bring a fast paced fun show with something for everyone. Original music and classic country, rock, and bluegrass covers. Authenticity is paramount and the band delivers a fun and wholesome western style show.

Acid Grass Boys are:

Rob Ouse: guitar, vocal arrangement
Larry Roberts: session musician, songwriter Arranger
Brent Pierce: vocals, banjo, guitar

Artist sights and sounds: brentpiercemusic.com/acid-grass-boys

#livemusic #brookdalelodge #mountainmusicproductions #slvpost #events #entertainment #concert #santacruzmountains #bluegrass #country #western #americana #dance #bluegrassmusic #Aptos #SantaCruz #banjomusic #acousticbass #acousticguitar #banjo #acidgrass #acidgrassboys

Vinny Johnson Blues Band
2023-10-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Historic Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions welcome the Vinny Johnson Blues Band on Sunday, October 15 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm.

Vinny Johnson has been entertaining Santa Cruz music fans for over two decades – playing his own brand of funked up blues, rock and soul. In 2006 he released his debut album “112 in the shade.” Since then Vinny has worked with many Santa Cruz and South Bay artists, including recording albums with “Carie and the Soul Shakers” and “Reverend Love Jones & the Sinners.” The Vinny Johnson Blues Band features a hot-sheet of local musicians like Les Rosenthal and Rick Hoornbeck.

Artist sights and sounds: www.reverbnation.com/thevinnyjohnsonband

#livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #mountainmusicproductions #summer #blues #wedding #love #party #bbq

Concertino Strings October Concert
2023-10-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Boulder Creek Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder Street, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Wednesday, October 18 | 11:30 am and Saturday, October 21 | 4 pm. Boulder Creek United Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder Street, Boulder Creek.
Concertino Strings most ambitious concert to date, celebrating the group’s third year of playing together. Featuring 25 performers on a multitude of classical instruments from across Santa Cruz County. Jean-Fery Rebel’s “Les Elements”; portions of J.S. Bach’s Cantata 99 “Was Gott Tut Ist Wohlgetan” with choir. Joanne Tanner and Renata Bratt co-direct the orchestra; Crista Beryessa, director of Pacific Voices, directs the choir. The acoustical setting is the 120 year old redwood sanctuary of the historic Boulder Creek United Methodist Church. Admission is FREE, donations accepted.

Meet Edgar - A Halloween Bash To Die For
2023-10-21 19:00 - 22:30 | Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 251-B Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, California, 95066
Join us on Oct. 21, 2023 at 7pm at the Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center for an evening of spooky entertainment including live music from Michael Gaither & His Scary New best Friends, dramatic readings, lite bites and costume contests with prizes.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.svctheaterguild.com. $50 per ticket. Don’t miss this fun night!
Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center

251-B Kings Village Rd.
Scotts Valley, CA

ALO's Halloweekend Haunt
2023-10-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Felton Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Halloween Party at Felton Music Hall with Animal Liberation Orchestra (ALO) with Shira Elias (of Cool Cool Cool) at Felton Music Hall. Dress in your best!

21+
Doors 7pm/ Show 8pm
Tickets $30/35
Tickets: https://tixr.com/e/77115

ALO is a lot of things. Put simply, it’s a rock band, a family, an artistic outlet, a community, a business. But that only scratches the surface of this 3O-year musical vision-quest. ALO is an adventure, it’s a Spring break road trip to Colorado, it’s an all-night drive from Salt Lake City to San Jose. It’s the comfort of hanging out with life-long friends, of relaxing on a couch and finding treasures hidden in its cushions. It’s a coffee table full of amazing books on art, philosophy and music. It feels old and new, fresh and classic. It holds tension and dreams and possibility in its folds. It hopes to unveil something magical, something unheard of, something the world needs. It smells of super burritos and vans full of lemons, old bongs and epic hikes. It’s a sound of growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area. It’s a sound of northern California, with sprinkles of Santa Barbara and Augusta, Georgia. It was born of childhood friendships, of shared destinies, of inside jokes and of a desire to make people happy. It’s not for everyone, although it tries to be. It wants you to love and share in its vision. It’s long and meandering, then suddenly sharp, abrupt! It’s feral and clever, and it means you no harm. It’s love and freedom, collected and catalogued, then released back into the wilds from whence it came, over and over again. It’s an orchestrated liberation of our animal soul.

The Stinkfoot Orchestra Tribute to Frank Zappa Halloween Extravaganza
2023-10-27 20:00 - 23:00 | Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Mountain Music Productions presents The Stinkfoot Orchestra at the Santa Cruz Veterans Hall on Friday, October 27 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm.
The Stinkfoot Orchestra pulls no punches – delivering two sets of Frank’s music via a 15-piece ensemble which incorporates a six-piece horn section, tuned percussion, and five vocalists.
Tickets are $25 in advance/ $30 at the door on-line ticket sales end at 12:00pm PST on October 27 2023. Tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-stinkfoot-orchestra-tribute-to-frank-zappa-tickets-687057265777
Founded in 2019 by Nick Chargin – a 35-year veteran of the SF Bay Area music scene, the Stinkfoot Orchestra spent the pandemic honing their craft and are finally bringing the fruits of their labor to the stage. And, with the iconic voices of Zappa alumni leading the charge, the band leaves even the most critical Zappa fan pining for more. This will be a special show featuring Ray White.
Ray first joined Frank’s touring ensemble in late 1976 on rhythm guitar and vocals. While being a talented guitarist in his own rite, Ray was primarily brought on board for his strong vocal abilities – and he wasted no time in cementing his place in Zappa history with his performance on the 1978 release, Live in New York. He continued to tour with Frank through 1984 and his unmistakable tenor voice was featured on no less than 15 albums released while Frank was still alive as well as countless posthumous releases.
Ray continued to stay busy with several other projects following Frank’s passing including the critically acclaimed Bay Area-based band KVHW (which featured the great Steve Kimmock on guitar), Don’t Push the Clown and he has also worked with several other jam bands including Umphrey’s McGee.
Ray joined Dweezil on tour with Zappa Plays Zappa in 2007 and has played a major role in multiple Zappa alumni projects including Band From Utopia and, most recently, the Zappa Band.
Tickets are $25 in advance/ $30 at the door on-line ticket sales end at 12:00pm PST on October 27 2023. Tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-stinkfoot-orchestra-tribute-to-frank-zappa-tickets-687057265777
Artist sights and sounds: https://stinkfootorchestra.com

China Cats A Very Grateful Halloween Dance Party
2023-10-28 19:30 | Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
The place to be for Halloween 2023! Announcing the China Cats Halloween Dance Party at the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building Saturday, October 28, 2023! Haunted decor, costume contest, and the best groove you’ll find anywhere for your Halloween themed dancing pleasure!

Dress to impress and get ready for an evening of high energy dance music on the sweeping wooden floor beneath soaring ceilings festooned with vintage chandeliers. Observe the spectacle below from the balcony, take the fresh air outside on the gracious patio beside the fountain.

Tickets: https://bit.ly/ChinaCatsHalloween2023

The China Cats are the Bay area’s premiere Grateful Dead Tribute band, performing with the same lineup of players for more than 14 years. They competently play over 200 songs the Grateful Dead performed during their career.

“The China Cats aren’t a cover band,” says Nicholas Meriwether, archivist of the Grateful Dead collection at UC Santa Cruz. “They approach the Dead’s work with the same kind of reverence and sophistication that the Dead themselves showed in their own forays into American roots music. “When you listen to the Cats,” Meriweather adds, “old favorites take on new lives, revealing facets that will delight and amaze even jaded listeners. These guys aren’t copycats — their sets demonstrate how the Dead’s music now is a part of the great American songbook, alongside the giants who first inspired the Dead.”

Featuring Matt Hartle on lead guitar and vocals; Scott Cooper on rhythm guitar and vocals; Mike Owens on drums; Roger Sideman on bass; and Steven Sofranko on keys.

Artist sights and sounds: thechinacats.com

Presented by Mountain Music Productions and the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Hall.

Art by the incomparable Kenny Schneidman.

Halloween Costume Party at Apple Jack's
2023-10-28 20:00 - 23:45 | Apple Jack’s, 8790 La Honda Road, La Honda, CA, 94020, United States
Pathetic Honey and Squirrels of Wisdom play Americana folk rock from 8pm to midnight; it’s a Halloween costume party with plenty of dancing at this historic roadside tavern in the heart of the La Honda forest, Santa Cruz Mountains. No cover!

Historic Haunted Brookdale Lodge Halloween Party
2023-10-31 19:00 - 2023-11-01 01:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Brookdale Big Queer Events presents a Drag & Burlesque Halloween Party, an All Hallows Eve extravaganza at the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Halloween night, Tuesday, October 31 from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am.

Tickets: https://brookdale-lodge.ticketleap.com/brookdalebigqueere…

This extra haunted 21+ party is made all the more luscious with a special Drag and Burlesque show from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. And then we dance! Join us for a fully costumed DJ and Dance Party lasting well past the witching hour! Dress up – or dress less – for the wickedly audacious costume contest with prizes! The most fun you’ll find in the Santa Cruz Mountains this Halloween!

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Vintage Point
2023-11-10 20:30 - 23:30 | Joe’s Bar, 13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Live Music in the Santa Cruz Mountains! Vintage Point at Joe’s Bar Friday, November 11 at 8:30 pm.
Vintage Point will make you dance, remember, or go searching. We are group of talented musicians based in Santa Cruz, California who share the love of a well written song and a loving audience! Whether its Elle King, Queen, or the Beatles, Vintage Point is ready to get your feet moving.
Artist sites and sounds:
www.vintagepointsantacruz.com

Veterans Day - Veterans Village Benefit Concert
2023-11-11 16:00 - 23:00 | Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Veterans Day Benefit for the Ben Lomond Veterans Village in Santa Cruz. Join us on Veterans Day 11/11/2023 at the Veterans Memorial Building for a benefit concert for the Veterans Village of Santa Cruz County.
Join us, for this special benefit concert featuring James Durbin, Bog Iron, Rumble Steelskin, Locomotive Breath, and the Dylan Rose Band. We will have a raffle and fund games for the adults!
This event is 21+ and tickets are only minimum of a $20 donation for presale or minimum donation of $25 at the door. All proceed for this event will go to benefiting the Veterans Village of Santa Cruz County – Homeless Veterans Housing Project.
We are committed to envisioning a brighter future for Veterans and their families. As Veterans return from diverse eras of war and peacetime, many face challenges integrating back into civilian life. Countless Veterans grapple with the burdens of PTSD, social isolation, and combat-related trauma, navigating these obstacles alone can be overwhelming.
The Veterans Village is a nurturing environment where Veterans and compassionate supporters come together. As a united community, we understand the struggles and are wholeheartedly devoted to uplifting our fellow brothers and sisters of service. We provide a dedicated space where all Veterans can find the support and community they need to flourish.
