Henflings of Ben Lomond welcomes Rory Lynch on Friday, December 23 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. Rory Lynch is a guitarist, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer from Philadelphia, PA. Four years ago, Rory migrated to Santa Cruz after a stint in NYC headlining shows at venues like The Bitter End and Pianos. His decision to move provided inspiration for a new…

Joe's Bar in Boulder Creek welcomes The Puffball Collective on Friday, December 23 at 8:30pm. No Cover. Celebrating the power & healing of music & song, spirit-lifting revival and unifying-revelry, The Puffball Collective is built to lift you up and make you want to dance. Featuring members of the Banana Slug String Band, Slugs and Roses, the Barrelmakers, instrumental funk project…

The Historic Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions present the Mojo Navigators in the "Fireside Lounge" on Friday, December 30 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. There's no cover for this intimate evening of live music. Ben Lomond's Page Brownton and the Mojo Navigators are veteran musicians whose repertoire spans a wide range of historically significant musical styles, including acoustic and…

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…

Whether she is rocking the stage at some of San Francisco’s longest-running and most popular events or entertaining crowds at the legendary Great American Music Hall, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Groovy Judy has become one of the Bay Area’s most recognizable musicians. Inspired by the likes of Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles, Groovy Judy’s classic riffs and warm personality have…

Alex Lucero and Band will be rocking Woodhouse Blending & Brewing New Year's Eve from 3-6pm! This night Alex, "One Take" Jake & Mick Adams will be jamming along with special guests, bass virtuoso Dan Robbins and Justina Lucero on beautiful vocals!! Woodhouse is an incredible venue Downtown Santa Cruz with killer hand crafted beer and an amazing kitchen! Plenty…

Ring in the New Year with style! We will have music starting at 6:30pm with Mak Nova, then Phreeborn, with Mokili Wa finishing up the night. The vendors and bars at Abbot Square Market will be staying open late to ensure you have enough food and drink through the end of the countdown into 2023.

Countdown to 2023 at Capitola Wine Bar! A special night of friends and fun with Ted Welty LIVE! Make your reservation online soon as seats are already filling up! www.CapitolaWineBar.com

A Grateful celebration! Ring in the New Year with the China Cats at the historic Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 8:00 pm. You are cordially invited to dance the night away with friends and community in Chris G. Matthews Hall, a 1930s era ballroom with soaring ceilings, a gracious wooden floor, and balcony overlooking…

Night Train – playing good ole fashioned rock & roll, country, blues and overall dance songs! From the 50’s to the present, from Elvis to the Rolling Stones. Playing recognizable songs you can dance to and sing along with!

Ring in the New Year with Hillbilly Jazz at Over the Hill Gang Saloon. Hillbilly Jazz plays a mix of old country, western swing, 30s & 40s jazz, and folk. The combination of guitar, vocals, saxophone and fiddle get the crowds hollerin' and boot scootin'. Hillbilly Jazz is Mike Johnson rhythm guitar and vocals, Louie Zamora on sax, Steve Joynes…

NYE with Santa Cruz’s own Tsunami and Vintage Point! A full night of dancing to two great bands playing generations of music. Libations and small plates by The Back Nine. Lights, sound and DJ by Otis Coen w Hear the Call AV. This will be fun! Get your tickets now! https://tinyurl.com/VPNYE