24th Annual Brookdale Bluegrass Festival w/ Peter Rowan
2024-03-15 17:00 - 2024-03-17 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department Annual Crab Feed
2024-03-23 17:00 - 22:00 | Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department, 13230 Central Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006
The BCFD Crab Feed happens Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 from 5-10pm.
Please join us for food, drinks, and a night of cracking crab with friends!

Tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/6258572

Top Dog Film Festival
2024-03-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
For all the dog lovers out there, the TOP DOG Film Festival returns to the Rio Theatre on March 23rd. This event supports the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. Tickets: riotheatre.com/events-2/2024/03/23/topdog

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

KBCZ 89.3 FM Spring Pledge Drive
2024-04-06 - 2024-04-07 | KBCZ 89.3 FM, 13200 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006
It’s coming! The KBCZ Spring Pledge Drive happens this weekend! Tune in April 6th and 7th for special broadcasts by your favorite local DJs and help support your local community radio station! Stop by the station, 13200 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek, CA,. Or call the Studio Line: (831) 703-4420. Listen: kbcz.org

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

1st Annual Cosmic Cruz Gathering Grateful Dead Festival
2024-04-13 17:00 - 23:00 | Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
The First Annual Cosmic Cruz Gathering takes over the Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 5:00 to 11:00 pm featuring Nugz, Aardvark, and Dead Roses plus Little John the DJ. A cosmic co-production from Mountain Music Productions and Raindance Presents.

There’ll be dancing everywhere!!

Tix: https://bit.ly/CosmicCruzGathering

All ages. A portion of the proceeds from this event go to veterans services in Santa Cruz County.
NUGZ
Bay Area Jam Band featuring Derek Bischoff (vocals, guitar), James Miller (vocals, keys), Dino Nickolas (bass, vocals), Rob Parker (drums, vocals).
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!”

Artist sights and sounds: nugzband.com
AARDVARK
Aardvark is a jam band, indigenous to the SF Bay Area, that has been channeling the spirit of the Grateful Dead and like-minded music with choice songs, sweet vocals and transcendent jams since 2011. Aardvark features the talents of Jon “Skippy” Sherred (bass), Robert Parker (drums), Ben Hollin (keys), and Greg Gavalakis (guitar), often joined by tasty percussionist Paul Stevens and exceptional vocalist Jenifer Freebairn. As the popularity of the Grateful Dead has grown over the years, so has the number of Grateful Dead musicians in the Bay Area. Aardvark distinguishes itself with a consistent lineup, persistent rehearsing, and hair-splitting dedication to authentic renditions of the material. Aardvark performs several times a month on average, having played hundreds of shows at various venues, private parties and festivals.

Artist sights and sounds: @AardvarkTheBand
DEAD ROSES
Grateful Dead tribute: Sometimes funky, a little trippy, always danceable. Todd Bugbee and Nate Beltz on guitars, Tim Baker on bass, James Miller on keys, and Preston Barnes on drums, Dead Roses pays homage to the timeless sound and transformative live performances of the Grateful Dead.
Led by the collective passion and deep admiration for the Grateful Dead’s music, Dead Roses takes audiences on a transcendent journey through the band’s extensive catalog. Each member brings their unique musical prowess and infectious energy to the stage, creating an authentic and captivating live experience that leaves fans yearning for more.

Artist sights and sounds: deadrosesmusic.com

Author Talk and Networking Mixer at Scopazzi's
2024-04-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Scopazzi’s Restaurant and Lounge, 13300 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Join the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Business Network on Wednesday, April 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Scoppazi’s Restaurant & Lounge in downtown Boulder Creek for a Networking Mixer and Author Talk with writer Nicole Sallak Anderson.

Reservation includes appetizers, beverages, and door prizes. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with your friends, neighbors, and the San Lorenzo Valley business, nonprofit, and fire community. RSVP to Bryan at info@slvchamber.org

Nicole will present her book Wildfire: Losing Everything, Gaining the World, which describes her experiences in the aftermath of the 2020 CZU fires. She’ll also discuss the self-publishing process and have books on hand to sign.

If you’d like to increase your business’s visibility, bring your business cards and a donation for the raffle.

Thank you to sponsor Janet Janssen!!

This networking event is hosted by the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Business Network SLV .

Gary Blackburn Trio
2024-04-19 20:00 - 23:00 | Henflings of Ben Lomond, 8450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Henflings of Ben Lomond welcomes the Gary Blackburn Trio to the Henflings stage on Friday, April 19 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. No cover for this excellent night of rockin’!

Gary Blackburn Trio – Santa Cruz local, and Central Coast singer songwriter Gary Blackburn, along with talented musicians, Kevin Taylor on Keyboards, and Sean Woodward on Electric Guitar & Mandolin will make you want to get up and dance!

Gary brings together his smooth vocals, and stylized guitar picking to his original compositions and great cover tunes in the Country Rock, Folk Blues genres. Blending old school with contemporary, the Gary Blackburn Trio will weave a memorable musical performance of songs that tell stories of love, forgiveness, and the paths that we choose, in what Gary likes to call, “Americana with an Edge.” Gary’s original songs have been featured on Santa Cruz County radio stations, and the Gary Blackburn Trio has been performing throughout the Central Coast and Bay Area. They are ready to rock for y’all!

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

Another rockin’ dance show from Mountain Music Productions and Henflings of Ben Lomond!

#livemusic #garyblackburn #henflings #benlomond #tavern #santacruzmountains #mountainmusicproductions

Sugar by the Pound at Roberts Ranch Vineyard
2024-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Roberts Ranch Vineyards, 875 Roberts Road, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005
All-girl acoustic folk music trio Sugar by the Pound is gracing the crush pad at Roberts’ Ranch Winery in Ben Lomond on Saturday, April 20th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm! Clawhammer banjo, fiddle, guitar, standup bass, harmonica and sweet vocals. The winery is serving charcuterie to go with the wine or you can secure non-alcoholic options. Tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-tasting-and-crushpad-concert-at-roberts-ranch-vineyards-tickets-858971325357
Our favorite all-girl bluegrass trio is gracing the crush pad in April! Sugar By the Pound will get your toes tapping and put a smile on your face – we’re so lucky to host them for Wine & Charcuterie this month. Banjo, fiddle, guitar, stand up bass, harmonica – and their fabulous vocals – what could make for a better afternoon? Tickets are likely to go quickly, so grab them early…
Join us for a tasting of 5 of our current wines complete with abundant charcuterie boards! Meats, cheeses, crackers, nuts, fruits, chocolate and even warm appetizers make appearances at this lovely and casual tasting experience.
Your tasting begins at the crush pad where you will sign in and get your first pour and plate of charcuterie. From there you are welcome to find a comfortable spot to enjoy the views and pace your tasting and food experience according to your preference. We look forward to welcoming you to the Ranch for a flavorful and relaxing afternoon! Attended children and well-behaved pups are welcome to join. Please sign up for a child’s ticket so we can be prepared with snacks and drinks for them.

China Cats Up in Smoke Party
2024-04-20 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 Vets Hall invite you to a special show featuring The China Cats on Saturday 4/20 at 7:30 pm. The Skull and Roses Festival is “up in smoke” and we’re here to help take the edge off with a night of dancing and community in the heart of Santa Cruz.

Tix: https://bit.ly/ChinaCatsUpInSmoke$20 plus $2 fee Advance, $25 at the doorAll ages.

The China Cats are the Bay Area’s premiere Grateful Dead Tribute band, with over 200 songs in their catalog and 14 years with the same line up, Matt Hartle, Scott Cooper, Steve Sofranko, Michael Owens, and Roger Sideman.

The historic Veterans Memorial hall is a beautiful 1930s building with a courtyard and mezzanine overlooking the dance floor and is centrally located in downtown Santa Cruz. Vending is available and a portion of the proceeds go to support important services for local Veterans.

#livemusic #chinacats #gratefuldead #santacruz #mountainmusicproductions #vetshall

Emmanuel Selassie Reggae Band '420' Party
2024-04-20 20:00 - 23:00 | Henflings of Ben Lomond, 8450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Come celebrate 420 with live Reggae music! Mountain Music Productions and Henflings of Ben Lomond welcome the Emmanuel Selassie Band to the storied Henflings roadhouse on Saturday, April 20 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. No cover.

Selassie established his spiritually charged sound in 1994 in Santa Cruz, California. He is one of the founders of the San Francisco Bay area Reggae band, I-Groove and founded mountain based Revelation Chant. A true Rasta experience featuring profound lyrics written and composed by Emmanuel, the band adds elements of jazz-fusion for total dance-trance immersion. Selassie has been prolific in the recording studio over the years and just released “Love Jah Creation” featuring Lennon Koslaychuk.

Artist sights and sounds: https://emmanuelselassie.bandcamp.com

So stop, look, listen and enjoy! Give thanks and praises to the Almighty Jah Rastafari.

#rasta #reggae #livemusic #henflings #santacruzmountains #mountainmusicproductions #slvpost #events #concert #spiritual #dance

Winemaker Dinner at Silver Mountain Vineyards
2024-04-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Silver Mountain Vineyards and Winery, 269 Silver Mountain Drive, Los Gatos, CA, 95033
A Spring Winemaker Dinner at Silver Mountain Vineyards with the owner, Jerold O’Brien, and the winemaker, Tony Craig.

71st Annual Santa Cruz Rock, Gem, and Fossil Show
2024-04-27 - 2024-04-28 | Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Santa Cruz Rock, Gem, and Fossil show, held at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium the last full weekend in April, has a large variety of vendors from across the country selling finished jewelry, gemstones, lapidary supplies and rough stone, fossils, mineral specimens, stone carvings and many other things of interest to “rockhounds”. In addition, there is a rock identification table, demonstrations of stone carving, cabochon making and other lapidary arts, display cases containing examples of items collected or made by club members, plus lectures on various rockhound topics. And for kids, there is a florescent mineral dark room and a children’s activity room. Admission is $7 for adults.

Ceili on the Lake
2024-04-27 11:00 - 2024-04-28 19:00 | Marin County Fairgrounds, 10 Ave of the Flags, San Rafael, CA, 94903
Announcing the First Annual Ceili on the Lake Irish Music and Dance Festival at Lagoon Park, Marin County Fairgrounds.
Produced by Red Barn Productions, based in Marin County in California, a full-service event production company with decades of experience in the design and production of large and small-scale events. Together with an expanding community of over 1,000 enthusiastic artists, theatrical performers, musicians, directors, designers, and event professionals, we specialize in theatrically entertaining, historically authentic events, encouraging participation and learning. Founded in 1963 by the Patterson family, creators of the popular Great Dickens Christmas Fair.
Tickets go on sale March 15, 2024: https://ceilionthelake.com/
$20 Adults | $10 Children under 12

Antsy McClain & The Trailer Park Troubadours at Roaring Camp
2024-04-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Antsy McClain is hilarious. He is also insightful and heartwarming. Whether he’s performing solo or with his incredible band of musicians called the Trailer Park Troubadours, Antsy McClain will have you “laughing til your cheeks are sore,” and tearing up over “the good stuff:” love, family and friends. As a songwriter, Antsy wants to touch every emotion. “I love to make people laugh – if we can laugh, we can heal – and that will always be a big part of my shows. But without something deeper, it’s just a superficial cartoon: me with the big hair, plaid pants and funky clothes, the band with their antics. We have a good time up there, but we want to leave you with tears in your eyes from laughing and from recognizing that life is short so enjoy the ride.”

Antsy calls what he does “humor with heart.” Funny without ridicule. Sentimental without saccharine.

WHERE: Bret Harte Hall
WHEN: Sunday, April 28
TIME: Doors open at 6:00pm
PRICE: $35 in advance and $40 at the door
MORE DETAILS & TICKETS: https://roaringcamp.com/events

Beer and Wine will be available to purchase as well as soft drinks and water.
Opening act will come on at 6:30 PM and Antsy will come on at 7:45 PM, times subject to change without advanced notice.

Bret Harte Hall is located at Roaring Camp in Felton, California, six miles north of Santa Cruz. Exit State Route 17 at Mt. Hermon Road (Exit #3). Drive 4 miles to Felton. Turn left on Graham Hill Rd, then ½ mile to the entrance on the right.

Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival
2024-05-04 10:00 - 2024-05-05 19:00 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
At Roaring Camp in Felton, California
May 4 – 5, 2024
10am – 7pm
https://scmmfest.com
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.
Presentations
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
Live Music
Alison Steele • The Apricots • Crate Diggers • Papiba & Friends • Mokili Wa
Cooking Demos (with taste testing)
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

Santa Cruz Mountains Makers Market Sunday May 5 at Hallcrest
2024-05-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
11 Years of Santa Cruz Mountains Makers Markets!

The community is invited to Hallcrest Vineyards for the 11th annual SCM Makers Market for a fun day celebrating art and music in the mountains with local artists and makers, food trucks, Hallcrest Wine, Scrumpy Cider, guest beer and live music on Sunday, May 5 from 10am to5pm.

This year’s lineup includes music by the Lucas Lawson Trio and the all female country band Coyote Moon featuring Patti Maxine and Alison Steele. Over 40 local artists will be featured at the event including Selena Zontos (Felton), Megan Gabrielle Jewelry (Mt. Hermon) and Michael Lopes Photography (Ben Lomond.)

The SCM Makers Market is a free, family & pet friendly event on the gorgeous property of Hallcrest Vineyards less than a half a mile up from Highway 9 on Felton Empire Rd. Lots of free on-site parking is available.

“We are excited to be back in Felton celebrating 11 years of Makers Markets in the Santa Cruz Mountains! This market really showcases the creative talent in our local community and Hallcrest offers the perfect open setting.” says Bree Karpavage, Director of the SCM Makers Market. “Bring the whole family for a beautiful day of art and music in the Redwoods.”

Hallcrest Vineyards is located at 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton, CA 95018. Parking is Free. More information about the event is on our website, www.scmmakersmarket.com

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About the SCM Makers Market:

Bringing the community together through local art and music since 2013! Originating in Felton, the SCM Makers Market features two annual markets in Felton every year, spring and fall, and hosts a monthly market, the Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market every third Sunday on Pacific Ave.

Cinco de Mayo w/ El Sol Santa Cruz Salsa Band
2024-05-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Historic Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions welcome El Sol Santa Cruz for a festive afternoon of salsa for Cinco de Mayo, Sunday, May 5 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm outdoors in the Brookdale Beer Garden!

El Sol is a 10 piece band devoted to Salsa music – especially Salsa Dura NY-style. The band plays original arrangements of classic 70s songs from Eddie Palmieri, Ray Barretto, and Willie Colon as well as Latin standards and even a few Beatles songs. Two singers, two trombones, flute, bongo, conga, timbale, keyboards and bass create an infectious groove that will bring you to the dance floor.

No cover!

Artist sights and sounds: elsolsantacruz.com

#cincodemayo #party #dance

Camp Joy Annual Mother's Day Plant Sale
2024-05-11 09:00 - 2024-05-12 15:00 | Camp Joy Gardens, 131 Camp Joy Road, Boulder Creek, California, 95006
May 11 and May 12 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Camp Joy Gardens 131 Camp Joy Road, Boulder Creek, United States

Mother’s Day Weekend Saturday May 11th & Sunday May 12th 9am – 1pm We will have lots of starts to offer for sale at our Annual Spring Plant Sale. Peppers and tomatoes in 3 and 4 inch pots and various gallon perennials as well as a limited selection of other annual flowers herbs and vegetables.

Dahlia Tuber Sale
2024-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Beeline Blooms, 220 Stephens Lane, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005
Beeline Blooms is offering dahlia tubers and plants for sale for the first time!

Our goal is to have more home gardeners dive into dahlia growing. We are offering all our tubers and plants for $5-$15. Sold by color instead of named variety to make it fun and affordable, and because that’s how we grow our 350+ varieties!

This sale is for anyone that loves the diversity and joy of dahlias! We are not offering any “unicorns” (hard to find or extra fancy varieties) so if you are a dahlia collector this may not be the sale for you, but please still come to see the field and hang out!

We will also have herb and companion plant starts available from Lucy’s Sunshine Garden!

Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast at Felton Fire
2024-05-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Felton Fire Station, 131 Kirby Street, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
The Felton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Annual Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast is Sunday May 12th from 8am to 12 noon at the Felton Fire House at 131 Kirby Street in downtown Felton.

Firefighters will be serving up eggs, sausage, potatoes, pancakes, coffee, and juice. Adults $12.00 children $8.00.

Proceeds go toward the purchase of supplies and equipment for Felton Fire Squad. Past fundraisers allowed for the purchase of a jaws of life tool, new quicker drying hoses, new radios and AEDs.

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Photo by Mary Andersen
maryandersen.net
