San Lorenzo Valley Post

Open Mic Night w/ Pablo Eagle
2023-09-28 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CZU Remembrance and Recovery Gathering
2023-08-19 16:00 | 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

Michael Manring, Paul Hanson, and Michael Gulezian
2023-08-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
World’s leading fretless bassist, World’s leading jazz bassoonist, Acoustic guitar legend – an acoustic, world, jazz, funk, rock, classical wonderland!

Sun. Aug. 13 at 4pm $20 adv./$25 door
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michael-manring-paul-hanson-michael-gulezian-tickets-681117068487

Michael Manring: Hailed by many as the world’s leading solo bassist, Michael Manring has been pushing back the boundaries of what’s possible on the bass guitar for decades. While his technical skill and innovations always make an impression, it is his ability to communicate on a profound emotional level that most touches listeners. As editor Tom Darter wrote in Keyboard magazine after seeing one of Michael’s solo concerts, “Forget his astounding technique and musicality; forget his absolute command of his instruments; forget how seamlessly the musical ideas and the performance of them were wedded together…The enlightenment came most from feeling (seeing, hearing) the joy Michael felt to be playing…his brand of transcendental chops and musical understanding…was all in the service of the final outcome, the joy of making music.”

Building on the conceptions of his teacher, the late bass legend Jaco Pastorius, Michael has developed an approach to the instrument that includes unorthodox tunings, techniques and methodologies. He has honed his skills on hundreds of recordings as a session musician and thousands of concerts throughout the world in venues including Carnegie Hall in New York, Yamaha Hall in Tokyo and Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco.

His long-term collaboration and close friendship with the late acoustic guitar genius Michael Hedges led to a lengthy stint as house bassist for Windham Hill Records; a label for whom he also worked as a solo artist, releasing four recordings under his own name: Unusual Weather (1986), Toward the Center of the Night (1989), Drastic Measures (1991) and Thonk (1994).

Paul Hanson: Stunningly innovative and entertaining bassoonist playing electric and acoustic, jazz, funk, rock, world, classical, and more.

“Hanson has brought the double reed instrument into areas where it’s seldom, if ever, gone before, combining a commanding improvisational sensibility with funk, classical and world music influences.” – Andrew Gilbert, DOWNBEAT Magazine

“Paul Hanson, whose playing on the bassoon, surely the blackest sheep of jazz instruments, is exuberant, playful, energetic and joyous, and it has to be said quite breathtaking.”- Ian Patterson, allaboutjazz.com
“What Paul Hanson does on bassoon is akin to what other innovators like guitarists Charlie Hunter and Stanley Jordan, banjoist Bela Fleck and bassist Jaco Pastorius have done with their respective instruments.”- Bill Milkowski, Jazz Times

Michael Gulezian (gu-LAY-ze-in) is one of the most highly acclaimed solo acoustic instrumental guitarists of our time. He’s a phenomenal technical guitarist with the rare ability to transcend his own virtuosity, creating music that touches and moves people at the deepest level. Fred Kraus, of Minor 7th.com wrote that Gulezian “might be the most accomplished pure guitarist on the planet.” He’s been called the musical link between John Fahey and Michael Hedges. Artists as diverse as Michael Hedges, Willy Porter, and Henry Kaiser have claimed him as a primary musical influence; young lions such as Erik Mongrain, Andy McKee, and Trevor Gordon Hall are quick to acknowledge him as an inspiration. In concert, Michael is all warmth and humor … and though it’s visually breathtaking to watch him perform, a concert with Michael is more than a display of cutting-edge virtuosity – it is the passionate communion of master musician engaged with his audience in the mystery of self-revelation, creating music of atmospheric power, ecstatic joy, and haunting beauty. Michael has an online audience at Pandora of 15,000 monthly listeners, and 10 million cumulative streams. If you enjoy the artistry of musicians such as Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges – guitarists who not only amaze technically but also touch the soul – then you will love Michael Gulezian.

Artist sights and sounds: https://manthing.com/home
https://www.paulhansonmusic.com/music
https://www.timbrelinemusic.com

Purchase your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michael-manring-paul-hanson-michael-gulezian-tickets-681117068487

Park Hall Benefit Concert
2023-08-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Saturday, August 12, 2023 – Featuring Andre Thierry and Moonshine Crossroads
For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/andre-theirry-at-park-hall-fundraiser-and-centennial-celebration-tickets-673935357797https://parkhall.benlomond.org/
Time: Doors 6:30 pm, Show starts at 7pm
Tickets: $25 in Advance, $30 at the door
Park Hall is celebrating its 100th year anniversary, and is excited to usher in another successful 100 years! New staffing, several new Trustees and with a vision to increase community involvement, the hall is hosting a gala fundraiser August 12, 2023. Internationally celebrated and Grammy-nominated artist Andre Thierry, who previously performed for a packed Park Hall in 2019, will be returning for another night of revelry featuring the zydeco and accordion soul music he is so famous for. Thierry’s Louisiana roots effervesce the lively atmosphere he creates – be prepared to show up with your dancing feet. Inaugurating the evening are local faves, Moonshine Crossroads. Described as “Rollicking Americana Music”, anticipate everything from jazz standards and doo-wop classics to outlaw country and classic rock. With strong vocal harmonies, vibrant electric guitar, and tin-kazoo solos, their eclectic repertoire is sure to include “your” song and we promise to get your toes tapping.
Park Hall in Ben Lomond has been serving the community and greater SLV area for 100 years and believes this celebration is the perfect opportunity to reintroduce ourselves to our valley neighbors. We especially invite our Ben Lomond resident Hall “owners” to drop by and say “Hello”, meet neighbors, participate in the music and song and support our irreplaceable treasure. While it is our goal is to preserve our historic building, our overriding purpose is to be a welcoming resource for the community.
For over 40 years, Park Hall has been the home of both Mountain Community Theater (MCT) and Little People’s Repertory Theater (LPRT). Before these companies joined us, Park Hall hosted Redwood Repertory Theater and countless dances, costume balls, concerts. lectures, classes, civic meetings, trainings, birthday and anniversary parties which have delighted our community over many decades.
“After a long intermission due to covid, it’s time to throw open our doors and honor the memories created here” says hall manager, Surreyya Hada. The proceeds from this event will be dedicated to immediate repairs and long term upgrades to the building and updates its audiovisual equipment, both which are desperately needed.
“For 100+ years Park Hall has been the public community center in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. Community is only hard to find if you stay at home. Instead, come down, listen to great music, dance, meet your neighbors, and celebrate our wonderful historic Hall.” Lyle Troxell, Trustee
Food and Libations available for purchase
All ages welcome

Brookdale Big Queer Weekend
2023-08-12 - 2023-08-13 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Brookdale Big Queer Weekend
Saturday August 12th and Sunday August 13th
Family friendly events and 18+ events!

*Queer Makers Market
*Drag storytime
*Food vendors
*Queer DJ’s
*Dance parties and Queeraoke
*Over 2 dozen queer drag and burlesque performers

Makers Market:
Saturday August 12th from 11:00am- 4:00pm
*Free to attend: this event is an all ages event
Queer makers and artists, Food Vendors, DJ and Drag Story Time
Come out and support local queer makers, enjoy a free drag story time, local queer DJ’s and food vendors

Boot Scoot: Drag & Burlesque Show
Saturday August 12th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
*Tickets available through link: this event is 18+
https://brookdale-lodge.ticketleap.com/brookdale-big-queer-weekend/dates/Aug-12-2023_at_1100AM

Are you ready for a raucous romp through the Wild Wild West? Grab your boots and your besties and join us for a dynamite daytime show full of cowboys, can-cans and a cocktails!
Located in the Saloon Room
Don’t forget to bring your ID and your dollars to tip the performers!

Join us in the Lounge from 4:00pm – 7:00pm for DJ’s, dancing and drinks and again from 10:00pm – 2:00am for DJ’s, karaoke and drinks
*Free to attend: this event is 18+
Must provide a valid ID to order alcoholic drinks from the bar.

Mermaid Pool Party: Drag and Burlesque show
Saturday August 12th from 7:00pm – 10:00pm
*Tickets not yet released: this event is 18+

Take a deep dive into the magical world of queer entertainment. Over a dozen queer drag and burlesque performers will entertain you at the newly renovated indoor Mermaid Pool.
Don’t forget to bring your ID and your dollars to tip the performers
Want to take your pool party experience to the next level? Reserve one of the 3 cabanas! Your cabana can accommodate several of your friends and will give you access to 4 front row seats available at the show.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Brunch: An ALL Disney Drag & Burlesque show: Sunday August 13th from 10:00am-1:30pm
*Tickets available through link: This event is 18+
https://brookdale-lodge.ticketleap.com/brookdale-big-queer-weekend/dates/Aug-12-2023_at_1100AM

The Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Brunch will bring together some of your favorite Disney characters. Your fast pass will include Brunch and the Drag & Burlesque show. Brunch will be available from 10:00-11:30, Drag and Burlesque show from 11:45am – 1:30pm. Mimosas will be available to purchase separately.
Don’t forget to bring your ID and your dollars to tip the performers.

ALL events are for the entire LGTQIA2S+ community members and allies. This is a safe space and intolerance, hatred, homophobia and transphobia will not be tolerated.

If you are interested in applying to any of the following, please submit your application by July 8th:
*Vending at the Makers Market
*Tabling at the Makers Market for your Non-profit or club
*Participating in one of the events: burlesque, drag, emcees, DJ’s, photographers
*Volunteering to work the event: ticket booth, raffle sales, parking etc.
https://forms.gle/crNYNZVPrKcYYhXt5

If you are interested in being an event sponsor please email
cyanidecyn@yahoo.com

This event is being organized, coordinated and produced by a local queer woman.
Event location:
Brookdale Lodge
11570 Hwy 9
Brookdale, CA.

Acoustic String Summit: Mike Marshall, Caterina Lichtenberg, & Peppino D’Agostino
2023-08-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
An Acoustic String Summit featuring mandolin masters Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg, plus the brilliant finger style guitarist, Peppino D’Agostino. This is a one-time only collaboration of these old friends and musical partners at Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz.
Friday, August 11 at 7:30 PM
$38 adv / $42 door cash only
Tickets: kuumbwajazz.org

The 29th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival
2023-08-10 12:00 - 2023-08-13 15:00 | San Benito County Historical Park, 8300 Airline Hwy, Tres Pinos, CA, 95075, United States
Welcome back to The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival at San Benito County Historical Park Thursday, August 10 through Sunday, August 13, 2023!
The “GOF” has been held each summer since 1994. This family friendly festival features three wonderful days of California bands on the main stage as well as hot campground pickers on the side stage between main acts. The GOF is also legendary among festival fans for both the quality and quantity of campground jamming.
~ Gates Open ~
12:00 pm Thursday
8:00 am Friday, Saturday, Sunday
~ Tickets ~
Tickets via PayPal or credit card at this link: https://ncbs.info/events/gof/gof-tickets
Also available at the gate day of!
~ Music Lineup ~
Thursday Lantern Stage
8:00 pm | Triad and True (Suzanne Cornelius, Yvonne Walbroehl & Gail Reese)
Friday First Stage
10:00 am | Four bands to be announced
2:00 pm | Lunch Break/Workshops/Tours
Friday Main Stage
3:00 pm | Lucas Lawson & The Unturned Stone
4:00 pm | Stoney Mountain Ramblers
5:00 pm | Birches Bend
6:00 pm | Dinner Break/Workshops/Tours
7:00 pm | Dark Hollow Bluegrass Band
8:00 pm | Bean Creek
9:00 pm | Trouble Town
Saturday Main Stage
10:00 am | The Courthouse Ramblers
11:00 am | Festival Speed Bluegrass
12:00 pm | Who’s Feeling Young Now
1:00 pm | Lunch Break/Workshops/Tours
2:00 pm | Marin County Breakdown
3:00 pm | The Post Folk Revivalists
4:00 pm | Mission Blue
5:00 pm | The Storytellers
6:00 pm | Dinner Break/Workshops/Tours
7:00 pm | The Jubilee Uncles
8:00 pm | The Goat Hill Girls
9:00 pm | Red Dog Ash
Saturday Late Show in the Dance Hall
10:00 pm | Brent Pierce and His Acid Grass Boys
Sunday Main Stage
10:00 am | Sunny Side of the Mountain
11:00 am | Lonesome Still
12:00 pm | Kids On Stage
1:00 pm | West 45
2:00 pm | Eric Burman and the Brookdale Bluegrass Band
~ Kids Programs ~
The GOF is kid friendly, with a Kids on Stage program for budding bluegrass musicians and a wonderful volunteer-staffed crafts and activities corral next to the audience area.
~ Food and Libation ~
Beer: Sold by the San Benito County Historical Society in the old fashioned Saloon.
Food: “We Cook for You” (all 3 days) | The SBCHS is selling a full BBQ dinner on Saturday night only.
~ Camping ~
Tent camping under shade trees and a spacious meadow for RVs.
The weather in August is typically comfortably warm during the day, with nights that range from mild to cold (pack layers!). Bring your dancing shoes for the late-night barn dance on Saturday.
Hot showers: Located in the main restrooms. Two portable shower units are beside the Palmtag Cutting Shed (past the Saloon). All are open 24 hours per day.
~ Dogs ~
Dogs Are Welcome. Park Rules are:
A. Dogs must be kept in the enclosed dog areas and on a leash at all times. There is an enclosed dog area behind the main audience area.
B. Owners are responsible for carrying doggie bags and cleaning up after their pets.
C. No dogs can be left in enclosed cars; no dogs are allowed in town, main music field or road.
More information on The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival website and on our Facebook group.
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Tickets: ncbs.info/events/gof/gof-tickets

Ginny Mitchell and Hot Club Pacific
2023-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The Ugly Mug Cafe, 4640 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA, 95073, United States
Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society present Ginny Mitchell and Hot Club Pacific.
Sunday, 6th Aug. 7pm-9pm.
The Ugly Mug
4640 Soquel Drive, Soquel
$25adv res/$28dr
Call or text 408 499 9441
crbrundle@gmail.com for information & reservations
www.fiddlingcricket.com
After growing up in Santa Cruz (high school and college), Ginny Mitchell moved to Canada, released her first album, and won Canadian County Music Association’s Best New Female Vocalist Award (1986). The high-profile win eventually led her to tour throughout Canada and the US as an opening act for Tammy Wynette, k.d. lang, Ricky Skaggs, Asleep at the Wheel and Greg Allman.
After returning to Santa Cruz, Ginny married film maker Marty Collins in 2001 and they started The Digital Media Factory with plans for “Austin City Limits” style live music. This was cut short by Marty’s tragic illness and eventual death and Ginny was absent from the local music scene for several years. Returning to performance in 2016, she formed a swing band (western and gypsy jazz), with Hot Club Pacific. Ginny’s current style is a rootsy mixture of Americana, folk and country, Ginny Mitchell’s Posse.
Artist sights and sounds: www.ginnymitchell.com
In this show Ginny reconnects with the well-known Django Reinhardt and American classic swing jazz band, Hot Club Pacific for an evening of hot swing!

Santa Cruz World Dance Showcase 2023
2023-08-05 14:00 - 21:00 | Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Join us for the Santa Cruz World Dance Showcase
Sat 8/5/23 02:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Park Hall 9400 Mill St Ben Lomond CA
Ticket info
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santa-cruz-world-dance-showcase-tickets-648306120057
In advance: Adults tickets $15 | Children/Seniors $10 | At the door cash only: $20 suggested, sliding scale
FarMedia Productions presents Santa Cruz World Dance Showcase, which is a dance-centric community event. It is run by dancers, for dancers. And anyone interested in dance, of course!
This event starts with a free daytime marketplace bazaar from 2-5:30pm, with socializing and dance performances in the hall. Snacks and drinks will be available on a donation basis, and Ben Lomond Super is nearby.
Our showcase runs from 6 to 9pm. This ticketed show will be presented on the main stage, and presents a diverse range of dance styles, age groups, and communities.
A brief history
It all started in spring of 2022 when a group of dancers approached Daev Roehr and said “Hey, you need to put on a show so we have a space to dance!” Daev, who has been photographing dance events for years, said he would do it as long as three conditions were met: First, they all had to volunteer to help him make the vision a reality.
Second, he wanted the event to be fiscally feasible by first breaking even, and then follow the model of Santa Cruz Shakespeare and become forward funded.
Third, he wanted the event to have a “hook”, that certain something makes it stand out from other dance events. That hook is all-inclusiveness.
We have been reaching out to dance schools, dance clubs, and under-represented communities, inviting them to participate. And since he’s not a dancer, we have reached out to other dancers to create a “dance community advisors board”. The goal is to foster a safe place to perform, engage with other dancers, and build community among the diverse group of dancers. Some of the groups we contacted were already booked for this year but are interested in joining us in the future. We plan to grow this showcase into an ongoing event that features a range of dance styles featuring performers in Santa Cruz and nearby areas.
FarMedia Productions is producing this event as a gift to the dance community and is providing the “seed money” to start it up. All income from vendor table spaces, program ads, ticket sales, and donations goes to covering the basic event costs. If we’re lucky and have great community support, we’ll blow past that goal and achieve forward funding for next year’s event and some “wish list” items. With that in mind, ticket prices are offered as a suggested amount. If you’re tight for funds, just donate what you can afford.

Jazz Happening in the 'Creek
2023-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Boulder Creek Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder Street, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Enjoy free world-class jazz in Boulder Creek featuring pianist Robert Jackson, vocalist Armelle Delaney, saxophonist Skyler Shipp, and cellist Renata Bratt. Two dates at Historic Boulder Creek Methodist, Sunday, July 30 at 7:00 pm.

The ensemble will be playing American Songbook standards from the 1930s-1960s as well as a few originals. Pianist Robert Jackson and vocalist Armelle Delaney are amazing area locals with world class talent. Brian Fitzgerald educator and event coordinator at Kuumbwa Jazz Center joins the group. This is also an opportunity to hear Concertino Strings co-director Renata Bratt, excellent composer, arranger and jazz player, on the cello. Skyler Shipp, talented young local saxophonist now studying in Nashville TN, is also part of the evening’s music.

Free. Donations are accepted.
