Santa Cruz Mountains News & Events
As the lead guitarist for the China Cats and Painted Mandolin, Matt Hartle has established himself as the preeminent jam band guitarist for Santa Cruz and the Bay Area. You can also find him hosting a weekly deep Dead jam at Felton Music Hall, where he welcomes Bay Area players for Grateful Sunday shenanigans. Matt’s unique voice and intricate playing…
Brotherhood of Freaks plays the music of Chris Robinson Brotherhood. If you know the music of CRB, you’ll be stoked to hear it played live again by musicians who love playing these songs. If you’ve never heard CRB, it’s just great danceable music, in the vein of the Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, the American rock & roll catalog, and good…
The Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions present Open Mic Night with host Pablo Eagle every first Thursday of the month 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. Peace, Love,…
Rockin’ New Grass Folky Girly trio with an eclectic mix of old, new, and international rhythms. First Friday Swirlin’! If it’s the First Friday of the month, you know The Swirly Girls will be playing in the Beer Garden. Come on out!
Dos Bros play Steel Bonnet Brewing Company on Friday, June 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Upbeat rhythms, positive lyrics, and collaboration are all key as Dos Bros strives to bring Feel Good Music to the people. Dos Bros has created their original music using ukuleles, guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals, drums and horns. With a heavy influence from reggae and surf music, Dos Bros aims…
The Lucky Losers play the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Friday, June 2 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The band performs under the stars in the Brookdale Beer Garden. Lucky Losers are Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz - Winners of five Independent Blues Award in 2021 including “Artist of the Year” (Cathy Lemons), “Song of the Year” (Godless Land), “The Lucky…
Live music with Kat Heart at Henflings of Ben Lomond from 8:00 to 11:00 pm.
Formed in New Delhi around 2010, Peter Cat Recording Co. is a group that’s mutated over time, shedding members and accruing more, always evolving musically with each album: from gypsy jazz to psychedelic cabaret; ballroom waltzes to epic space disco; bossa supernova to uneasy listening. Peter Cat Recording Co. is made up of founder Suryakant Sawhney on guitars/vocals, Karan Singh…
The Shady Rest Band plays at Joe's Bar in Boulder Creek on Friday, June 2 at 8:30pm No Cover! The Shady Rest Band is a local Santa Cruz County favorite that plays “Rock ‘n Blues with Strings Attached”. We cover great songs from: The Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Joan Osborne, Sister Sparrow, The Allman Brothers,…
Join the community at Redwood Mountain Faire in Felton, California Saturday and Sunday June 3-4, 2023 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm both days. This annual music and art festival benefits local community organizations throughout the San Lorenzo Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Food, drink, arts and crafts, clothing, kids activities, dancing, and off the hook fun! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-redwood-mountain-faire-tickets-551705454867…
Local harmony power-trio The Paperback Ryders play at Steel Bonnet Brewing from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, June 3. 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' evening of…
The Joint Chiefs Band brings the funk to the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Saturday, June 3 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The Joint Chiefs are one of the most versatile and exciting dance bands currently performing on the Northern California music scene. Their sound fuses elements of funk, acid jazz and classic R&B with their own signature groove. Artist sights…
