San Lorenzo Valley Post

CZU Remembrance and Recovery Gathering
2023-08-19 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Join the Santa Cruz Mountains community at the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Saturday, August 19, 2023 for the Third Annual CZU Remembrance and Recovery Gathering from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
This community meet-and-greet features representatives from local fire and law, County support services, fire-survivor conscious vendors, volunteer groups, and much more. Enjoy famous Brookdale BBQ, and live music from Sugar by the Pound and Pablo Eagle from Medicine Road. Linger into the evening with cocktails and a performance by Vito and Friends until 10:00 pm.
Poster art by Cheyanne Donald:
“I love making art that helps❤️ This image is for the 3rd annual community gathering since the CZU fire. So much has happened since that time, and people are still trying to fix/ recover from what was lost. And in that time we have been hit by storms that wiped out more of the community, and some of the same community that was struggling. The Santa Cruz Mountains are strong, and resilient, and so is this community. Thank you for trusting me again to illustrate this journey and participate in the community gathering!”
Join the Santa Cruz Mountains community at the 3rd Annual CZU Remembrance and Recovery Gathering taking place at Historic Brookdale Lodge on Saturday, August 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
Here’s the lineup of live music:
Sugar by the Pound
Boulder Creek’s all-girl band features Alison Steel (banjo, vocals), Erin Valdivia (vocals, guitar), and Cristy Aloysi (vocals, mandolin). Sugar by the Pound sings folk songs in perfectly blended harmony and plays melodies with simple traditional chord progressions using only acoustic instruments. They compose their own material and cover some of the most richly nostalgic traditional music ever written.
Pablo Eagle and Friends
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.
Vito and Friends
Vito Dettore is an accomplished and well known San Lorenzo Valley blues guitarist. He and multi-instrumentalist Keith Graves formed Vito and Friends nearly two decades ago. Joined by Eric Gunn on drums and Frank Hatfield on harmonica, the band captivates with improvisational artistry, expressive groove, and unpretentious approachability. Deeply steeped in the Mississippi Delta sound with all the blue notes that grab your soul. Vito plays at the CZU Gathering on August 18 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Historic Brookdale Lodge.
#czu #firesupport #livemusic #slvpost #art #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #communityMusic and #czulightningcomplex #recovery

Rayburn Brothers Band
2023-08-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Historic Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions present The Rayburn Brothers Band on Sunday, August 20 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. The Brookdale BBQ will be cookin’ up the vittles.

The Rayburn Brothers Band bring a broad range of influences to their music and play songs that are a mix of folk, rock, blues, world, and Americana. Singer-songwriters Craig and Keith Rayburn harmonize as only brothers can, with graceful melodies, poignant singing and deft instrumentation. All songs feature the effortless harmonies of Craig and Keith, augmented by the dulcet voice of Eliza James that give the vocals texture and intimacy. Long time lead guitar player Nick Heinz adds fluid guitar lines evoking classic rock greats, while the driving rhythm is provided by the bands own TnT, Tom Levenhagen on bass and Tom Duncan on drums, as keyboard player Kevin Taylor weaves in and out of the songs with grace and harmony.

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

#livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #sunday #bbq

KBCZ 89.3 FM Music Festival
2023-08-26 13:00 - 19:00 | Junction Park Swimming Hole, Middleton Avenue, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
KBCZ’s 5th Annual Music Fundraiser at the river! This is a FREE event that features music by Harry and the Hitmen, Jake Nielsen, The Dylan Rose Band and Joe Kaplow. Drinks, food and fun with the Boulder Creek Community Radio Station, KBCZ! Meet your local DJs! This will be RAD!!!

Where? Junction Park on the San Lorenzo River, 13264 Middleton Avenue, just off Highway 9 in Downtown Boulder Creek!
Time? 1:00 to 7:00 pm!
Festival Schedule
Joe Kaplow: 1:15pm-2pm
The Dylan Rose Band: 2:45pm-3:30pm
Jake Nielsen: 4:15pm-5pm
Harry and the Hitmen: 5:45pm-7pm
Libation
Discretion Brewing
Steel Bonnet Brewing
Santa Cruz Scrumpy
Castoro Cellars
Food
S.C. Eatery
River Dogs of Boulder Creek
Island Time Shave Ice
Crafts and Collectibles
Santa Cruz Mountains Clothing
Wild Three Co.
The Lilypad Project
Nuthouse Sculptures
MK Crafts and Creations
KBCZ T-shirts, hats, stickers
Fun Stuff
Face Painting by Ruth

Free! Free! Free!!

#festival #summer #kbcz #swimminghole #livemusic #craftbeer #local #wine #sunshine #fun #swimming #fundraiser #community #radio #djs #dance

Kenny Hill - Classical Guitar
2023-08-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Wind River Studios, Santa Cruz, 95060, United States
Kenny Hill LIVE! Saturday August 26th at Wind River Studios, Santa Cruz, CA
Doors 7:00 PM – Show 7:30 PM
Guitar craftsman & composer Kenny Hill is coming to you LIVE in Santa Cruz, performing all original compositions on guitar. Mark your calendars for this summer evening concert in a picturesque setting, presented by hosts of the Wind River Studios, a private venue.
With a career spanning more than five decades, Kenny Hill is recognized best as a renowned guitar luthier. From meticulous, innovative, and elegant creations, to unique custom instruments, his guitars and designs are known worldwide. Hill now makes way for more passions, dedicating time to composition and performance.
Captivating listeners, Hill channels his musical devotion and expertise through rich, soul-stirring textures, offering arrangements that transcend the boundaries of musical genre. Hill’s guitar playing is a testament to the depths of artistic expression. Prepare to be captivated at this upcoming LIVE performance of original songs on guitar. Be part of the esteemed luthier’s journey toward artistic showcase—witness the synergy between craftsmanship and musical prowess.
Tickets:
eventbrite.com/e/kenny-hill-performs-live-at-wind-river-studios-tickets-692611909867

Ted Welty and The Bobcats
2023-08-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Mountain Music Productions and the Historic Brookdale Lodge welcome Ted Welty and his band, The Bobcats live on Thursday, August 31 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.

Ted Welty (T. Rollin), guitarist and singer/songwriter, is best known as co-founder of 1990s alternative rock band Iguana Jive. He plays solo and with several Santa Cruz area rock outfits, including Locomotive Breath and The Bobcats. His music is in high demand; the man rocks the house.

Artist sights and sounds: https://spunsantacruz.com/bio

#livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #entertainment #concerts #santacruz #slvpost #mountainmusicproductions #rocknroll #dance #tedwelty

Desert Hollow
2023-09-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Lille Aeske Arthouse, 13160 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Desert Hollow plays lille aeske arthouse in Historic Downtown Boulder Creek on Friday, September 1, 2023 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
Tickets: https://www.lilleaeske.com/events-calendar
“A refreshing blend of old-timey country folk, blood harmonies, knee-slapping hoedowns, this album will definitely leave listeners “Thirsty” for more.” — Pop Matters
​“I love it when new music drops into my inbox. I love it even more when it is as wonderful as this EP Thirsty from Desert Hollow. Music that is refreshing, melodic, full of hooks and marvelous harmonies. I’ll review it in full nearer to the release on 21 May 2021, but, oh my it’s very good…”– Hobo On The Tracks
“Modern indie folkies blaze a nu trail without ignoring what’s come before. Working right out of the box with a simple banjo riff and an innocent, plaintiff vocal, these young ‘un have the feel and the knack for hitting it out of the park in the first trip to the plate. Solid stuff that grabs on and doesn’t let go.” — Midwest Record
​“A promising duo capable of expressing a leading role in the independent roots scene” –Planet Country Radio Show
#livemusic #santacruzmountains #slvpostnews #events #music #concerts

Anthony Arya and Friends
2023-09-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Anthony Arya performs at the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Friday, September 1 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
Anthony Arya is a folk/rock performing and recording artist from Santa Cruz, California. In Fall 2018, at age 15, Anthony was a contestant on Season 15 of NBC’s The Voice. Shortly after he released his debut album Going To California. With rocking crowd favorites such as “Slow Train” and “Blues By Midnight”, Anthony quickly became one of the most popular artists in music-rich Santa Cruz, California.
Arya has performed hundreds of shows around the Bay Area and folks say you’re likely to walk away humming one of his tunes for days after a performance. The Anthony Arya Band brings a rockin’ new dimension to Arya’s original music combining influences of rock, folk, and blues.
Anthony Arya has shared the stage with an impressive array of nationally known artists including Harvey Mandel, Pete Sears, Dick Bright (SRO), Greg Anton, Preacher Boy, Keith Greeninger, Michael McNevin, Matt Jaffe, Mighty Mike Schermer, AJ Lee (Blue Summit), and Tammi Brown.
Additionally Anthony has collaborated with local artists Ted Welty, Alex Lucero, Casey Wickstrom, Taylor Rae, Patti Maxine, Lindsey Wall, Dave (Nomad) Miller, Kylan DeGhetaldi, and Tom Leitzke.
Artist sights and sounds: anthonyarya.com
#livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #slvpost #entertainment #concerts #events #anthonyarya

T. Rollin and Company
2023-09-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
T. Rollin and Company spins a mix of cover tunes: rock, reggae, blues, dance, & country. Expert musicianship and a night of danceable fun at the Historic Brookdale Lodge.

#livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #rock #dance

China Cats 'Fall Freakout'
2023-09-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Let your freak flag fly at the China Cats Fall Freakout on Saturday, September 2 from 7:30 to 10:30 pm at the Santa Cruz Veterans Hall!

Tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/…/china-cats-fall-freak-out…

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.

“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 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.”

“Thank you for the terrific performance on the Church Street Stage! You were great and the crowd thoroughly enjoyed your performance. It was all we hoped for.” – Ellen Primick, Cabrillo Music Festival
website: www.thechinacats.com

#livemusic #gratefuldead #santacruz #dance #slvpost #mountainmusicproductions #chinacats #veterans #downtownsantacruz

The Paperback Ryders Beatles Tribute
2023-09-03 12:00 - 15:00 | 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)
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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
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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

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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!
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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

The Comedy of Terrible Errors
2023-10-06 19:00 | SLV Performing Arts Center, San Lorenzo Valley High School campus, 7105 Highway 9, Felton, California, 95018
Friday, October 6 through Sunday, October 15. SLV Performing Arts Center, San Lorenzo Valley High School campus, 7105 Highway 9, Felton.
Fridays and Saturdays | 7 pm and Sunday matinees | 2 pm. Community Night performance on Thursday, October 12 | 7 pm.
A comedy written by Don Zolidis and based on William Shakespeare’s A Comedy of Errors directed by San Lorenzo Valley seniors Mary Calden and Marcus Spracklen. A limited number of tickets will be available to purchase at the door 1-hour prior to showtime; advanced tickets recommended: hs.slvusd.org/apps/pages/theatreboosters

Zayante Fire Open House, Station & Engine Tours, and New Siren Test
2023-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Zayante Fire Station, 7700 E. Zayante Rd, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Join us for a Zayante Fire Station Open House!

Enjoy station and engine tours – take photos with the kids.

Free hot dogs, chips, and soda.

At 11am, the station will conduct a test of its new Siren system.

The Zayante Fire Protection District has completed renovation of an outdoor Emergency Notification Siren System (ZENSS).

The system will be used to warn residents, visitors, and those passing through of an imminent need to evacuate. The system will add an additional layer of emergency notification redundancy when our area experiences power and internet connnectivity outages.

Monthly testing will occur on the 1st Saturday of every month at 11 am beginning with this October 7 test run in recognition of National Fire Prevention Month.

The purpose of monthly testing is to ensure that the siren is functioning effectively and to increase awareness of the importance of personal emergency preparedness.

Siren testing will sound for one (1) minute with a wailing tone (high to low tones). That will conclude the test.

Need more info? Reach out at info@slvchamber.org

Open House and Lunch Fundraiser at Quail Hollow Quarry
2023-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Quail Hollow Sand Quarry, 405 Quail Hollow Rd., Felton, CA, United States
Saturday, October 7 | 10 am – 12 pm. Quail Hollow Sand Quarry, 405 Quail Hollow Rd., Felton. Annual tour of the quarry and $10 taco lunch. Learn about operations, habitat conservation, special status species, reclamation, and native plant revegetation from a Graniterock representative. All proceeds from the lunch will benefit Friends of Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, dedicated to preserving the park ecology and promoting its programs. Kids are welcome. Wear outdoor clothing, comfortable walking shoes and sun protection. friendsofquailhollow.org
