San Lorenzo Valley Post

Fenne Lily and Christian Lee Hutson
2023-05-12 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Felton Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Fenne Lily opens her third album with a confrontation. At odds with the UK-born, New York-based artist’s dulcet delivery, this acerbic assessment of an intimate situation sets the tone for her new album perfectly. From the first line to the last, “Big Picture” finds Fenne seeking clarity in the uncertain; comfort in the uncomfortable. A gorgeous and gripping portrait of Fenne’s last two years, “Big Picture” was rarely easy for its author to produce, but its contents offer a brilliant catharsis. Started haltingly after a period of writer’s block, the songs that would make up her latest work were pieced together over the course of the pandemic, in an effort to self-soothe.
#livemusic #feltonmusichall #santacruzmountains #events #slvpost #concert #felton #entertainment

Raging $tone
2023-05-12 20:00 - 23:00 | Henflings of Ben Lomond, 8450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Reggae outfit Raging $tone plays at Henflings of Ben Lomond on Friday, May 12 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm.
Based in Santa Cruz, the band is 100% analog:
Emery Leroy – bass
Henry Torrez – drums
David Hallford – sound engineer
Lennon Kozlicek – guitar and vocals
#livemusic #henflings #events #slvpost #entertainment #concert #santacruzmountains #weekend

Dirt Rakers
2023-05-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Historic Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions present local mountain favorites, the Dirt Rakers live in concert on Friday, May 12 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
The Dirt Rakers are an Americana band featuring Erik Rozite (guitar and vocals), Jayne Williams (mandolin and vocals), Paul Stevens (drums and percussion), Ted Porter (lead guitar, harmonies), and Jojo Fox (bass).
“We’re a home-brewed group out of the redwoods in the Santa Cruz mountains, blending a high octane / cask-fermented feel, purdy harmonies, and a deep love of all rootsy genres of music. Rock, country, bluegrass, blues, jam band and folk all swirl together in our magical musical brew. We mix our original songs with some covers by anyone from Tom Petty, Wilco, Neil Young, and Devil Makes Three to old school tunes like Hank Williams, and The Carter Family … We’re a bunch of good-time friends playing good-time music.”
Artist sights and sounds: https://dirtrakers.com
https://www.facebook.com/dirtrakers
https://www.instagram.com/dirtrakers
#livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #mountainmusicproductions #dirtrakers #events #concert #slvpost #entertainment

Rocks and Salt
2023-05-12 17:00 - 19:00 | The Sawmill Restaurant and Ale House, 15520 CA-9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Rocks and Salt play The Sawmill Restaurant and Ale House on Saturday, May 12 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
15520 Highway 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
San Francisco based roots duo, Jared Griffin and Nicole Ridgwell. A tumbleweed of sound that can’t help itself from blowing through the cold hard plains of broken hearts, empty bottles and the seamlessly unending abyss of self exploration.
Artist sights and sounds: @rockssaltmusic8811/videos
#livemusic #concert #events #entertainment #slvpost #fiddle #Americana #roots #burgers #beer #bouldercreek

Grateful Thursdays w/ Tiger's Tale
2023-05-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Historic Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions welcome Tiger’s Tale Grateful Dead tribute on Thursday, May 11 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.

Jerry played his “Tiger” guitar with the Jerry Garcia Band from 1979 onward. It was his guitar of choice throughout the ’80s and was the last guitar he played before he died in 1995.
Featuring: Jim Lewin (guitar, vocals), Diana Z & Michele W (vocals), Josh Salesin (keys), Sebastian Hegenbart (bass), Michael Owens (drums).

What tales would Tiger tell if it were played again?

Based in Santa Cruz California, Tiger’s Tale performs in the loving spirit of the Jerry Garcia Band’s later years.

“Too much of a good thing is just about right.” —Jerry Garcia

#livemusic #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #slvpost #concerts #events #entertainment #gratefuldead #mountainmusicproductions #jamband #jerrygarcia #tiger #santacruz

Grateful Sundays w/ Matt Hartle and Friends
2023-05-07 18:00 - 21:30 | Felton Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Dance to the music of the Grateful Dead every Sunday at Felton Music Hall from 6:00 to 9:30.
Matt Hartle and a lineup of the best musicians in the genre. An excellent evening of great dancing and smiling faces.
#livemusic #events #feltonmusichall #gratefuldead #dance #slvpost #concert #entertainment #felton

Sunday Jam Band w/ Dan Odom
2023-05-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Henflings of Ben Lomond, 8450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Bring your axe and play with the best. Henflings hosts an open jam on stage every Sunday from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.

T Bone Mojo and Fuzzy John
2023-05-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Joe’s Bar, 13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
T Bone Mojo and Fuzzy John are set to groove the stage at Joe’s Bar Sunday 4:00 -7:00 pm!
Get ready for an unforgettable show of blues, soul, and rock n’ roll as these two legendary musicians team up to deliver a good vibe performance that will leave you wanting more. Don’t miss out on the chance to see these two masters of their craft in action – grab a drink and get ready to experience the magic of T Bone Mojo and Fuzzy John at Joe’s Bar!
Classics Outlaw Americana. Great Music & Booze. As Sista Monica always said, “Tell A Friend – Bring A Friend”
#livemusic #entertainment #drinkatjoes #joesbar #slvpost #events #concert #boulder creek #santacruzmountains

Buffalo Blues Trio
2023-05-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Buffalo Blues Trio plays the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Sunday, May 7 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. The Brookdale BBQ will be cooking up fresh, hot plates.
Celebrating American Roots Blues from the 1920s, 30s and 40s and highlighting female vocalists like Bessie Smith, Nina Simone, Big Mama Thornton, Ida Cox, Janis Joplin and more. The Buffalo Blues trio will transport you to another time, sink you down in the muddy blues, and levitate you back to joy again through the power of music and words that describe our common human condition. Everybody gets the blues, and we can all play a part in lifting each other up.
Artist sights and sounds: https://youtu.be/7mJDOTvfPXg
Mountain Music Productions presents Buffalo Blues Trio at the Historic Brookdale Lodge Sunday, May 7 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm.
#blues #brookdalelodge #livemusic #santacruzmountains #buffalobluestrio #womeninblues #entertainment #events #concerts #slvpost #mountainmusicproductions

Drew Green
2023-05-06 21:00 - 23:59 | Felton Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Drew Green plays Felton Music Hall on Saturday, May 5 at 9:00 pm.
As a McMinnville, Tennessee, native, Drew Green grew up just beyond earshot of Nashville’s storied country music industry. Now, after years of thriving as one of Music Row’s most prolific songwriters, the singer is poised for an equally fruitful artist career.
Artist sights and sounds: drewgreen.com
Tickets: feltonmusichall.com
#livemusic #feltonmusichall #santacruzmountains #slvpost #events #concert #entertainment #felton

High Wire
2023-05-06 20:30 - 23:30 | Joe’s Bar, 13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
High Wire plays Joe’s Bar on Saturday, May 6 from 8:30 to 11:30 pm.
High Wire is a rock and blues cover band. “There’s a fine line between rock and blues where we balance ourselves between the two.”

Teddy Bear Soul Patch
2023-05-06 20:00 - 23:00 | Henflings of Ben Lomond, 8450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Teddy Bear Soul Patch plays at Henflings of Ben Lomond on Saturday, May 6 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm.
Teddy Bear Soul Patch will lift up your spirits and loosen up your hips as they play a curated selection of tasty covers – running the gamut from JGB to The Band to the Dead – and burning originals. Teddy Bear Soul Patch explores the improvisational realm of the Grateful Dead, The Band, and other great songwriting groups as well as our own original compositions. Mix in a bit of Larry Carlton and Steely Dan with a dash of psychedelia and you’ve got a recipe for hip shaking grooves and heart lifting flights of imagination.
Featuring David Hunt Cameron, Lachlann Kane, Rob Wenig, Dave Welsh, and Steve Gibson. Come see what all the fuzz is about.
#livemusic #events #slvpost #entertainment #concert #santacruzmountains #henflings #weekend

Redwood Groove
2023-05-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Redwood Groove plays the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Saturday, May 6 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
Featuring powerhouse female and male harmony vocalists along with a tight rhythm section, spicy percussion, full keyboards, and the guitar-master of all musical styles.
Redwood Groove is an exciting new genre-jumping band forged from the Redwoods in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Consisting of seasoned professional musicians that will keep you moving and grooving and wondering what ear-pleasing surprise is coming next.
“Redwood Groove is not your ordinary run-of-the-mill mountain band. Our name represents us well (REDWOOD) reaching the highest heights. Sharing from the deepest roots of our musical experiences and wisdom. (GROOVE) A Grove means all together and strength in numbers. A Groove is also what gets created when the strength and force of people come together.”
Artist sights and sounds: redwoodgroove
#rocknroll #groove #entertainment #events #slvpost #concert #brookdalelodge #santacruzmountains #livemusic #mountainmusicproductions #redwoodgroove

Lucas Lawson and Friends
2023-05-06 17:00 - 19:00 | The Sawmill Restaurant and Ale House, 15520 CA-9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Lucas Lawson plays The Sawmill Restaurant and Ale House on Saturday, May 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Lucas Lawson is a young singer/songwriter who grew up on a farm just north of Santa Cruz, California. Lucas’s upbringing on an organic farm exposed him to the balance and harmonies that all living things have to offer. At a young age, Lucas began attending bluegrass barn dances on the farm, where he first learned to play the guitar alongside local group, the County Line Pickers. Lucas has toured all around California and has just released a new album, This Dirt.
Artist sights and sounds: http://linktr.ee/lucaslawson
#livemusic #santacruzmountains #bluegrass #Americana #events #concerts #slvpost #entertainment #burgers #beer #bouldercreek

Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band
2023-05-05 20:30 - 23:30 | Felton Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band play Felton Music Hall on Friday, May 5 at 8:00 pm.
Coming from Bobo-Dioulasso, the group is steeped in the Mandingue musical traditions of their ancestral legacy.
Tickets: feltonmusichall.com
Baba Commandant plays the ngoni, the instrument of the Donso (the traditional hunters in this region of Burkina Faso and Mali). His audience comprises multiple generations and strata of Burkinabé society; he accordingly adapts his repertoire to his surroundings, which range from cabaret Sundays in Bobo-Dioulasso to the sound systems of Ouagadougou.
Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band are a formidable force steeped in Ouagadougou’s DIY underground musical culture. Juguya is their sound.
Artist sights and sounds: sublimefrequencies.com
#livemusic #santacruzmountains #feltonmusichall #slvpost #entertainment #concert #events

Quinn Becker and the Spacemen
2023-05-05 20:30 - 23:30 | Joe’s Bar, 13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Quinn Becker and the Spacemen play at Joe’s Bar on Cinco de Mayo, Friday, May 5 from 8:30 to 11:30 pm.
Quinn Becker and the Spacemen deliver a stunning combination of tight vocal harmonies and fantastic instrumentation that you won’t want to miss. 23-year-old songwriter Quinn Becker brings together a crew of talented Santa Cruz musicians, including Jacob Bayani (The New Horizons) on guitar and bass, Wyatt Troxell on drums, and Aiden Santa Cruz (Sonic Architect) on the keyboard. Quinn’s unique originals draw from a variety of genres, encompassing a modern as well as classic tone, and the band’s novel renditions of your favorite covers will have you up and dancing!
Artist sites and sounds:
https://quinnbecker.rocks
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Bryan Bielanski
2023-05-05 20:00 - 23:00 | Henflings of Ben Lomond, 8450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Bryan Bielanski plays at Henflings of Ben Lomond on Friday, May 5, 2023 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm.
Imagine Nirvana and the Beatles had a kid together who became an acoustic rock singer/songwriter: that’s Bryan Bielanski! Although he is inspired by some of the rock greats like Tom Petty and REM, he has a distinct musical style and songs with lyrics that make you think deep thoughts and feel like you’re really alive!
This critically acclaimed globetrotting singer/songwriter has been touring the US and the world for the last 10+ years. During that time, Bryan Bielanski has performed in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Austria, Belgium, California, Canada, China, Colorado, Connecticut, Costa Rica, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Italy, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Luxembourg, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Netherlands, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Poland, Rhode Island, Russia, South Carolina, South Dakota, Switzerland, Tennessee, Texas, Thailand, United Kingdom, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Bryan Bielanski is full of fun energy and catchy songs and he is ready to entertain you!
Artist sights and sounds: bryanssuperhappyfuntime.com
#livemusic #henflings #benlomond #slvpost #events #concert #entertainment #santacruzmountains

Cinco de Mayo Dance Party w/ Wredhorse
2023-05-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Historic Brookdale Lodge with the infectious danceable high energy of Wredhorse on Friday, May 5, 2023 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
Playing songs from Robben Ford, Los Lobos, Tom Petty, Stray Cats, Eric Clapton, and David Bowie, Wredhorse will get you on your feet right out of the gate.
Wredhorse is:
Sam Sotelo, drums/vocals
Ron Sotelo, bass guitar
Steve McCampbell, lead guitar/vocals
Woody Bell, rhythm guitar/vocals
Claire Vallory, vocals
From Rock, Country, Americana and Rockabilly their sound is guaranteed to get you moving. This is a feel good get up and dance rock and roll band. Good times await!
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Fireside Friday w/ Jazz the Dog
2023-05-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Big Basin Estate Vineyard, 830 Memory Lane, Boulder Creek, CA, 96005, United States
Live music at Big Basin Vineyards Estate Winery every Friday from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.
bigbasinvineyards.com/events/fireside-fridays
May 5th- Jazz the Dog & Panchos Empanadas
May 12th- Fort Vine & Epoch Eats Food Truck
May 19th- David Hunt Cameron & Good Dogs
May 26th- Dan Freschette & Panchos Empanadas
June 2nd- Michael Gaither
June 9th- Poi Rogers
June 16th- Scott Cooper
June 23rd- Riviere & Simon
June 30th- Buffalo Blues Trio
#livemusic #santacruzmountains #entertainment #events #slvpost #bigbasin #winetasting #concert

Windy Hill Bluegrass
2023-05-05 17:00 - 19:00 | The Sawmill Restaurant and Ale House, 15520 CA-9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Windy Hill plays The Sawmill Restaurant and Ale House in Boulder Creek on Friday, May 5 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Formed in 2008 by a couple of high school friends from the Bay Area, Windy Hill has covered a lot of ground in 10 years, performing all over the western states and recording four albums.
​While the band is steeped in the traditional style, they’ve cultivated their own distinct bluegrass sound. The balance between their love for classic bluegrass and keenness for exploring fresh musical ideas defines their style and approach, and makes them a fan-favorite for music lovers of all types.
Three-part harmony, lonesome duets, banjo breakdowns, honky-tonk sorrow, blues mandolin, and original material all combine to create their vision for bluegrass music and its future.
They’ve won numerous awards, performed at festivals, venues, and bars across the west coast, and released four albums:
Live from the Ratz Nest | 2018
Bluegrass Sounds from California | 2017
The Lonesome Garbage Man | 2013
Let’s Go To The Fair | 2011
Artist sights and sounds: https://www.windyhillbluegrass.com
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Open Mic Night w/ Pablo Eagle
2023-05-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Join us at the Historic Brookdale Lodge for Open Mic Night with host Pablo Eagle every first Thursday of the month. Bring your axe and show up early this Thursday, May 4 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.
Event on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/satdvLt4Q
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.
A self-proclaimed honest hard-working, loving, long-haired psychedelic hippy rocker, musicians will enjoy this fun evening of great music, tall tales, and togetherness in the mountains.
Artist sights and sounds: www.facebook.com/medicine.road.band
Mountain Music Productions presents Open Mic Night w/ Pablo Eagle Thursday, May 4 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
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7th Wave
2023-04-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
7th Wave plays the Historic Brookdale Lodge outside in the Brookdale Beer Garden on Sunday, April 30 from 12:00 noon to 3:00. The famous Brookdale BBQ cooks up the vittles.
7th Wave is an acoustic band that features fantastic three-part harmonies. Cynthia Larson sings and plays rhythms on percussion and guitar. She has shared the stage with the likes of Neil Young and members of the Doobie Brothers.
Deenie Rose brings dimension to the group with flute, vocals and guitar. Her music has taken her to London and Australia plus a performance at the White House.
Stephen Krilanovich is a world class guitar player, arranger, lead singer, and teacher of music. In addition, he is lead guitar player in the famed White Album Ensemble.
The group’s song choices span the spectrum of many decades and together they bring a synergy of charisma and fun to their performances. Playing classics from legends such as the Beatles, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Also included are more recently released tunes by popular groups such as Gotye, Jason Mraz and Los Lonely Boys. This carefully selected mix of old and new music appeal to a wide range of listeners.
Artist sights and sounds: www.7thWav.com
@facebook.com/7thwav
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Grateful Saturday w/ Teddy Bear Soul Patch
2023-04-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Teddy Bear Soul Patch plays the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Saturday, April 29 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm.
Teddy Bear Soul Patch will lift up your spirits and loosen up your hips as they play a curated selection of tasty covers – running the gamut from JGB to The Band to the Dead – and burning originals. Teddy Bear Soul Patch explores the improvisational realm of the Grateful Dead, The Band, and other great songwriting groups as well as our own original compositions. Mix in a bit of Larry Carlton and Steely Dan with a dash of psychedelia and you’ve got a recipe for hip shaking grooves and heart lifting flights of imagination.
Featuring David Hunt Cameron, Lachlann Kane, Rob Wenig, Dave Welsh, and Steve Gibson. Come see what all the fuzz is about.
#livemusic #brookdalelodge #mountainmusicproductions #santacruzmountains #gratefulthursday #gratefuldead #slvpost

Wild Pants Party with Severe Thrill
2023-04-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Vino by the Sea, 55 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, 95060, United States
Vino by the Sea presents a WILD PANTS PARTY with SEVERE THRILL & DISCRETION BREWING on Saturday, April 29, 2023 for a special night of Pop / Rock / Funk / Dance music and a “Meet The Brewmaster” event with Michael Demers of Discretion Brewing.
This is a 21+, No Cover show from 7-10pm.
Wear your wildest pants and you may receive a surprise gift !
Parking on the wharf is FREE if you leave after 10pm.
Pints of Discretion will be half off !!
VINO BY THE SEA is known for serving local wines and beers and has the best ocean views of Steamer’s Lane and the Boardwalk rides. It is located on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, 55 Unit B, upstairs from Marini’s Candy Store.
DISCRETION BREWING is a Santa Cruz based, family-owned company dedicated to making exquisite, organic, solar-powered handcrafted beer. They are famous for their 22 oz bottles of barrel-aged Good Faith Strong Ale, Barrel-Aged Good Faith, Uncle Dave’s Rye IPA, Shimmer Pils, and Oh Black Lager. Before becoming the long standing Brewmaster at Discretion Brewing, Michael Demers was the Brewing Group Manager at Anheuser-Busch and was awarded the Outstanding College Vocal Soloist Award from Down Beat Magazine.
SEVERE THRILL is a modern Pop / Funk / Dance / Rock event cover band that delivers high-energy, emotional renditions of the post-2000s most-streamed hits, mostly by chart-topping female artists… featuring the hits of Adele, Lizzo, Pink, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Jessie J, Alicia Keys, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Demi Lovato, SZA, Lady Gaga and No Doubt.
Flyer model: Sarah Vincenty, lead vocalist of Severe Thrill
Experience the SEVERE THRILL of great music!
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China Cats at the Santa Cruz Veterans Hall
2023-04-28 19:30 - 23:00 | Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Kicking off a series of shows in 2023 at the Vets Hall, the China Cats will play the first of the series on Friday, April 28th. Come out and shake your bones!
Tickets on Eventbrite
Come experience the spirit of being at a Grateful Dead show with the China Cats! Performing with the same line up 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!

#gratefuldead #chinacats #veterans #dance #mountainmusicproductions #love

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Alex Lucero Trio
2023-04-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Historic Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions are pleased to present Alex Lucero on Friday, April 28 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
Alex Lucero & The Live Again Band is a 5-piece outfit crossing genres ranging from Soul, Funk, Jazz, Americana and beyond. Band members age-range spans over four decades with generational talent led by lead singer Alex Lucero. The band has independently released five all original albums comprised of studio and live performances. Alex Lucero & The Live Again Band have received incredible response across Northern California. Influenced by the soul music of the ‘60s and ’70s, Alex successfully blends the styles of his idols, meshing Soul, Blues, and Americana music, while making it distinctly his own.
“Alex Lucero is a musical anomaly. His presence on and off the stage is nothing less than an overload of love and positivity that you can’t help falling in love with. His humble soul and outstanding musical talent makes him a must see show to music lovers far and wide.”
Engaging and real, this is a show is a must.
Artist sights and sounds: www.liveagainband.com
#alexlucero #brookdalelodge #livemusic #liveagain #mountainmusicproductions #santacruz #santacruzmountains #slvpost

Joe Jester and Keith Graves
2023-04-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Historic Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions welcome Joe Jester with a new partner in-crime on bass and percussion, Keith Graves on Sunday, April 23rd 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 springtime 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!
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 #slvpost

Boulder Creek Elementary Gala and Auction
2023-04-22 17:00 - 23:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Boulder Creek Elementary Parents Club (non-profit organization) presents the first annual Gala Auction for Boulder Creek Elementary School at the historical Brookdale Lodge in Brookdale, the former getaway of Hollywood A-listers.
Early Bird Tickets are on SALE! Get your tickets before they sell out. You also get 1 🆓 Drawing Ticket, you don’t want to miss this amazing event!
▶️ https://bceauction.eventbrite.com ◀️
Enjoy an adult only evening in the Roaring 20s style in benefit of programs that are being cut from children’s education in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Theater, art, music, math, and after-school programs are in focus for this event. Help us inspire children’s futures right here in San Lorenzo Valley.
Dress festively in Roaring 20s cocktail attire, or anything snappy in which you feel comfortable. This event is open to the community, families with kids and BCE alumna are most welcome. We will have some one-of-a-kind items for auction that night and attendees will get a sneak peek of our virtual silent auction items before launch on April 23rd.
Tickets include:
Buffet dinner
One drink ticket
Dancing to a special live band and DJ SiReina
Lone Wolf Academy of Boulder Creek hosts Kids Night Out (Ages 5 and up) offsite while the adults dance and mingle.
Proposed schedule for the evening:
5:00 to 6:00: Appetizers and auction bidding
6:00 to 7:00: Dinner
7:00 to 8:00: Auction ends, representatives from BCE address attendees
8:00 to 10:00: Live music (stay tuned!)
10:00 to close: Auction winners are announced
The Boulder Creek Elementary Parents Club thanks the community for coming on out for a wonderful evening together in support of a very noble cause. A big shout out to our Platinum sponsor, Brookdale Lodge, for helping our dream become a reality by co-hosting this event at their gorgeous venue!
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The Joint Chiefs
2023-04-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Joint Chiefs Band brings the funk to the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Friday, April 21 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 and sounds: thejointchiefsband.com

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Stinkfoot Orchestra with Napoleon Murphy Brock at the Santa Cruz Veterans Hall
2023-04-07 20:00 | Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Mountain Music Productions and the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Hall present the Stinkfoot Orchestra with Napoleon Murphy Brock Friday, April 7th, 2023 at 8:00 pm at the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Hall, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz.

All ages!
$25 advance / $30 door
Tickets on Eventbrite

As the iconic front man for Frank Zappa’s most infamous 1970s ensemble, Napoleon Murphy Brock helped breathe life into many of Frank’s most enduring compositions over the course of 4 albums including what many consider to be Zappa’s greatest live release, Roxy and Elsewhere. Decades later, the Grammy Award-winning San Jose native’s voice and performance is as strong as ever. Still boasting a 4-octave range, Brock’s voice brings an immediate sense of familiarity to the music of the Stinkfoot Orchestra.

Employing a 6-piece horn section, tuned percussion, and 4 vocalists, this ensemble pulls no punches – delivering the intricacies and eccentricities of Frank’s music with power, authenticity, and musical prowess. Founded by 35-year veteran of the South Bay music scene, Nick Chargin, the Stinkfoot Orchestra spent most of the pandemic honing their craft and transcribing horn charts – finally bringing their show to the stage in September of 2021. Bolstered by a few articles that brought international attention, 2022 saw the band hit the road with multiple trips to the Pacific Northwest – exposing new audiences to Zappa’s music and wowing existing Zappaphiles with a huge sound that harkens back to Zappa’s (final) 1988 touring ensemble.

Mountain Music Productions along with the Veterans Memorial Hall are proud to welcome SFO back to Santa Cruz for the First Friday Concert Series. It has been over a year since the ensemble last played Santa Cruz. If you were able to catch them last time through, you know what an amazing show to expect. If you missed them last time, don’t make the same mistake twice.

Artist sights and sounds: stinkfootorchestra.com

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