San Lorenzo Valley Post

Park Hall Benefit Concert
2023-08-12 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.
#livemusic #bluegrass #festival #concerts #slvpost #oldtime #americana #history #fun #summer #fiddle #banjo #guitar #dance
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.

Anthony Arya and Casey Wickstrom
2023-07-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Anthony Arya with special guest Casey Wickstrom perform at the Hallcrest Vineyards Summer Series!

Sun. July 30 at 3pm No Cover

Don’t miss the much-awaited return to Hallcrest of local artist Anthony Arya along with one of his favorite collaborators, Casey Wickstrom.

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.

Casey Wickstrom is a multi-instrumentalist looping artist from San Jose, CA. He sings and plays guitar, lap slide, three string slide cigar box guitar, bass, and other instruments. His latest single “Eminence Front” charted on Apple Music Blues charts, and he has been named one of the Top 100 Unsigned Artists by Music Connection Magazine. Casey Wickstrom was born in Mountain View, California, but grew up in the small isolated mountain town of Durango, Colorado. It was here that he began writing and playing music, inspired by artists like Paul Simon and Ben Harper. The prominent bluegrass scene in Durango influenced Wickstrom to pursue guitar, bass, and take up lap slide guitar, using an old acoustic that he converted into a lap slide.

Artist sights and sounds: https://www.anthonyarya.com
www.caseywickstrom.com
https://youtu.be/5rciHf3ScHE

China Cats Summer Bash
2023-07-29 19:30 - 22:30 | Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
The China Cats are the Bay Area’s longest running tribute to the Grateful Dead! Delighting audiences at festivals and venues around the state on a regular basis with improvisational spacey jams, hard rocking renditions of you favorite Dead tunes, and soul soothing ballads, making each song their own while maintaining the integrity of this beloved genre. Santa Cruz is home to this exceptional band that has been performing together for more than 13 years. With over 200 songs in their repertoire the China Cats have something for everyone. Boogie down on the main floor of this historic hall (circa 1932) or find a perch above the crowd in the mezzanine and enjoy the show at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall in downtown Santa Cruz (across from the clock tower).
A portion of the proceeds directly benefits our local veterans by helping to fund valuable services offered by the Veterans Hall.
Doors at 7:00 show at 7:30 $20 advance $25 at the door. 18 and up.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/china-cats-summer-bash-tickets-671206014257

DNA's Comedy Lab Presents Comedian Adam Newman
2023-07-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Historic Brookdale Lodge and DNA’s Comedy Lab presents standup comedian Adam Newman on Friday, July 28 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.

Tickets: https://brookdale-lodge.ticketleap.com/dna-comedy/dates/Jul-28-2023_at_0730PM

Adam Newman: I’ve been on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with James Corden, John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show, Gotham Comedy Live, and a bunch of other shows on streaming services that are now dead. I have my own Comedy Central Half Hour, and an hour special on Amazon called Fuzzies. Some people know me from back in my CollegeHumor days, and other people know me from a viral video where I pulled cocaine out of a heckler’s coat. True Newmaniacs know me from appearances on HBO’s Silicon Valley and Last Week Tonight, Showtime’s I’m Dying Up Here, and TruTV’s Adam Ruins Everything. Comedy Central named me a Comic to Watch in 2011, and I was a New Face at the Montreal Comedy Festival in 2013. They even had me back two more times to film sets for HBO Canada’s Funny As Hell. I have three critically acclaimed stand-up albums – Not For Horses (2011) and Killed (2015) on Blonde Medicine Records, and Squirtacus (2019) released by 800 Pound Gorilla Records.

You don’t want to miss this show!

A variety of dinner packages are available to go along with your ticket. See options at the link below. General admission without dinner is $20:

https://brookdale-lodge.ticketleap.com/dna-comedy/dates/Jul-28-2023_at_0730PM

Albert Lee
2023-07-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Two time Grammy Award Winning Guitar Great Albert Lee, who has played many years with the Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmy Lou Harris and more is playing Hallcrest Vineyard with his band!

Sun. July 23 at 4pm $25 adv./$30 door
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/albert-lee-live-tickets-642389553447

Albert Lee is a 2X Grammy Award-winning guitarist who is celebrated by fans and musicians the world over for his fingerstyle and hybrid picking technique. Lee is one of the most renowned rock ‘n’ roll and country guitarists in music history, having worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris, The Crickets, Joe Cocker, Jackson Browne, Bill Wyman, and The Crickets over his long and illustrious career. The British-born country-rock artist started his career during the emerging rock ‘n’ roll scene of the 60s in London, and after moving to the U.S., Albert quickly garnered a reputation as one of the premier guitarists in the business, a title which he maintains to this day. He has recorded a number of solo albums and has won Grammys with Brad Paisley and Earl Scruggs. In addition to his Grammy wins, Albert has received many awards as a guitarist, which includes winning Guitar Player
Magazine’s “Best Country Guitarist” award five consecutive times.

Lee is known within the music industry for his speed of playing and his technical virtuosity. He is often referred to as “the guitar player’s guitar player” and “Mr. Telecaster.” Albert’s 1979 original song, “Country Boy” helped to redefine country guitar for a whole generation of players and later became a #1 hit for multi-instrumentalist Ricky Skaggs. Albert loves the road and continues to tour with his quartet to this day. He plays his signature Ernie Ball Music Man Guitar and also dazzles audiences with his piano playing and vocal skills. Albert’s hand-picked repertoire will please anyone who attends his live performances, and this year is no exception.

“The ultimate virtuoso. His skill is extraordinary, his ear is extraordinary and he’s gifted on just about every level.” – Eric Clapton

“A brilliant guitar player. His sound is unmistakable – often emulated, never equaled.”
– Emmylou Harris

Artist sights and sounds: https://albertleeofficial.com
Purchase your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/albert-lee-live-tickets-642389553447

Pete Sawyer & The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang + Brightshine
2023-07-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Please join us for a full evening of amazing songs and interplanetary jamming!

Starting off the night at 7:00 pm will be Brightshine playing songs from our new album, The Wire, as well as our older material and a few choice covers.

The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang is so stoked to have Jonny Mojo, Scott Guberman, Mike Owens from the China Cats as well as Murph and Kara from Brightshine, creating a formidable musical unit who most assuredly will be going deep with an “all killer–no filler” set of Grateful Dead classics!

The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang for this special evening will be:

Jonny Mojo (Achilles Wheel, Matt Hartle)
Scott Guberman (Phil Lesh, Live Dead ’69)
Michael Owens (China Cats, Stu Allen)
Murph (Stu Allen, Poor Man’s Whiskey)
Kara Cavanaugh (Melvin Seals, Terrapin Flyer)

Jazz Happening in the 'Creek
2023-07-09 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 9 and 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.

Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade and Block Party
2023-07-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Boulder Creek, California, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
The cherished Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade fills the streets of Historic Downtown Boulder Creek once again on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Erin and Brian Valdevia from KBCZ 89.3 FM emcee the event.

Revel with a colorful cavalcade of mountain personalities. Stake out the perfect viewpoint along the parade route or participate in the parade itself with your organization, business, nonprofit, or dance group!

Enter the parade for $20.00 to $50.00.
To register to be in the parade: bcba.net/events

Stick around in town for a colorful block party until 2:00 pm. Sugar by the Pound will be playing live music from the grandstand in front of Joe’s Bar while the community browses the outdoor marketplace. Note that Highway 9 will remain closed until 2:00 pm.

Then make your way down to Junction Park for the annual Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks District BBQ at the swimmin’ hole.

The Boulder Creek Fireman’s Annual Pancake Breakfast begins at 7:00 am prior to the Parade. A mountain town tradition.

Grateful Sundays w/ Matt Hartle and Friends
2023-07-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Felton Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
The Bay Area’s premier Grateful Dead Tribute every Sunday at Felton Music Hall.

Brad Martin
2023-07-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Joe’s Bar, 13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Classic Rock, Rock and Grateful Dead tunes

Joe Jester and Keith Graves
2023-07-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Historic Brookdale Lodge welcomes Joe Jester with partner-in-crime on bass and percussion, Keith Graves on Sunday, July 2 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm in the Brookdale Beer Garden. The beer with be flowing and the BBQ will be fired up and we’ll be serving up fresh cuts straight off the grill for those hungry for food, drink, and summertime fun!
Two worlds collide in this freshly minted sonically dynamic duo. Joe brings his soulful and emotional vocals mixed with expressive and rhythmic guitar playing and Keith brings a long-steeped and road-worn wisdom of solid bass and rhythmic groove. Together they’re pushing the boundaries of the sonic potential of the “Duo” and create the depth of a full-band using Live Looping, Synths, Drums, Sampling, and of course the staple electric/acoustic guitar and bass. Playing an eclectic mix of vocal and groove centric classics from the 70s all the way to present day. From Cat Stevens to Canned Heat, Pink Floyd to Radiohead, Bob Dylan to the White Stripes they’ll play something that’ll get everyone nostalgic and more likely than not, out on the dance floor!
“Come on down and dance your heart out with us. It’s going to be a smashing time! Keith Graves will be laying down the bass groove!”
Artist sights and sounds:
http://www.joejester.com
http://www.keith-graves.com
#livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #joejester #country #folk #Americana #rock #blues #mountainmusicproductions #santacruz #bbq #craftbeer #cocktails

The Never HasBeens
2023-07-01 20:30 - 23:55 | Joe’s Bar, 13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
The Never HasBeens is a music trio based out of Santa Cruz California, performing an eclectic array of original and cover songs with intensity and dynamic subtly. The trio is rooted in classic American music, a rebellious dose of 80’s attitude, and the musicality to blend alt-Rock, Country and Americana styles effortlessly. Their tastefulness in dong so in on full display in the band’s latest full-length release, “We Will Not Be Unheard”. The trio focuses on songs that have a deep cut and create an unspoken connection with their audiences. This is a band that understands the simple beauty of a country waltz, the frivolous fun of adolescent guitar driven angst, and the value of being in the moment with their audiences.

Brent Pierce and the Acid Grass Boys
2023-07-01 20:00 - 23:00 | Henflings of Ben Lomond, 8450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Hybrid high octane bluegrass hailing from Santa Cruz, CA.

Fleetwood Macrame
2023-07-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Felton Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
High-level Fleetwood Mac tribute band.

Isaac Cantor Tailfeather Shaking Jamgrass
2023-06-30 20:30 - 23:55 | Joe’s Bar, 13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Bay Area banjoist Isaac Cantor has been playing bluegrass, jamgrass and multiple genres all over the Bay and nationally for well over a decade. Isaac keeps great musical company, always calling on some of the finest musicians in the region to join him. Drawing on many musical influences, keeps each show engaging, entertaining and lively. Isaac is currently a member of the Grateful Bluegrass Boys, Dusty Green Bones Band and his electronic music project Mycelial.

Kentucky Mule
2023-06-30 20:00 - 23:00 | Henflings of Ben Lomond, 8450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Kentucky Mule is a honky tonk band based in Santa Cruz, California. The vocalist and songwriter, Coleton Joe Tidwell, effortlessly weaves small town storytelling and metropolitan modernity. This pairs well with an old-school outlaw rhythm section provided by his backing band of Scott Willis (lead guitar), Will Lermini (bass), & Troy Nadeau (drums). All together the band tips its cap to the full spectrum of country music while seamlessly blending in their outside influences.

Anthony Arya and Friends
2023-06-30 20:00 - 23:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Anthony Arya and his band perform at the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Friday, June 30 from 8:00 to 11:00 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
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Soohan + El Papachango + DRMWVR
2023-06-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Felton Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
“An insane lineup of music” from Felton Music Hall

Claudio Melega
2023-06-30 17:30 - 20:30 | Aroma Restaurant, 9600 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Aroma Restaurant presents the solo guitar magic of Claudio Melega every Friday night from 5:30 to 8:30 pm beneath the stars on our comfortable heated patio in the heart of Ben Lomond, California.
Claudio Melega is an eclectic and exciting vocalist and guitarist with a vast repertoire of classic rock, blues, jazz, bossa nova, flamenco, and traditional Italian music. Originally from Italy, he moved to the United States in 1990 to attend the prestigious Musician Institute in Hollywood, California, from which he graduated. A professional working musician since his teens, Claudio can sing in five different languages, has an extensive live performance and in-studio recording pedigree and is well versed in both acoustic and electric guitar styles.

Jefferson Hancock Band
2023-06-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Jefferson Hancock Band rocks up the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Thursday, June 29 from 7:00 to 11:00 pm.

Jefferson Hancock Band plays a unique brand of Heavy Duty Rock And Roll. You loved it before – they’ve played all over Santa Cruz – so come live it again! Jeff’s power trio, playing hard rock from the 60’s through the 90’s, from Alice Cooper through Alice in Chains.

Jefferson Hancock, guitar/vocals; Seth Baron, drums/vocals; Rodney James (aka James Frederickson), bass/vocals.

Artist sights and sounds: www.jeffhancockmusic.com
On Facebook: Jefferson Hancock Band

Presented by the Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions.

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Magick Blues Band
2023-06-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Historic Brookdale Lodge welcomes the Magick Blues Band on Sunday, June 25 12:00 to 3:00 pm. The famous Brookdale BBQ will be keeping the coals hot.
Delivering a heavy dose of psychedelic blues, the Bay Area’s Magick Blues Band became a new force, meshing rock n’ roll, folk, soul and jazz. The current, six-member group delivers a powerful experience at any venue big or small, drawing elements of historic jam bands such as: The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers Band, The Band, and more. A combination of original tunes and vibrant covers has allowed Magick to embody a captivating sound of their own.
More sights and sounds: www.magickbluesband.com
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The China Cats
2023-06-24 19:30 - 22:30 | Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
The China Cats play live at the Santa Cruz Memorial Veterans Hall on Saturday, June 24 from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. Come out and shake your bones!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/china-cats-veterans…
Come experience the spirit of being at a Grateful Dead show with the China Cats! Performing with the same lineup for over 12 years the China Cats delight Dead fans with their extensive catalog of Grateful Dead songs, which they bend and stretch into their own versions of timeless classics. A total dance band with spiraling jams that weave themselves into the audience and before you know it, there’s a connection, and everybody’s dancin!
Always a colorful scene with a Shakedown vending scene along the halls of the charming 1930s era building. Enjoy the show from the dance floor (all ages) or from the upper mezzanine (21 and up) or even from out in the courtyard where the tall windows allow the sweet sounds to waft into the night air. You’ll feel like you stepped into the 60’s, Santa Cruz style!
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From Mountain Music Productions
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Ten O' Clock Lunch Band
2023-06-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Mountain Music Productions and the Historic Brookdale Lodge are proud to present the Ten O’ Clock Lunch Band in the Brookdale Beer Garden on Saturday, June 24 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
Celebrating 10 years together and with an enthusiastic fan base that hails from all over the greater Monterey Bay, the band plays groovin’ old and new school blues, rock classics, and Motown gems to get you dancing! With great vocals and a serious sense of playfulness on stage, this band is fun to watch and fun to dance to.
“We’re really all about playing a groove and having a good time and helping the people have a good time.” – Richard Wankoff, harmonica
Artist sights and sounds: www.reverbnation.com/tenoclocklunchband
No cover for this energetic evening of live dance music at the Historic Brookdale Lodge.
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The Funkanauts
2023-06-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Historic Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions present the legendary outfit, The Funkanauts on Friday, June 23 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
The Funkanauts was founded by guitarist Jason Collins in the Berkeley-Oakland area in the mid-80s when Collins bonded with bassist Ace Allan. They began performing in clubs and festivals throughout the Bay Area and California. They’ve also toured abroad and opened for national touring bands like Tower Of Power, Ohio Players and Atlantic Starr and others.
The band has broken up and reformed since then and emerged from the COVID pandemic with a renewed sense of purpose. This purpose is evident in their new recording, BASIC INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LEAVING EARTH (B.I.B.L.E.); considered a modern funk classic. Collins has also extended the Funkanauts legacy with the inclusion of his son, Kyle, on drums. They are also joined by longtime percussionist Rick Campbell.
https://www.youtube.com/@IfunkY1
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