Live Music Santa Cruz County: October 20 – 22

Live music in Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and all around the 831 for the weekend of October 20 through 22, 2023.

Friday, October 20

Sugar Pine Music Festival
October 20 – 22 | All Weekend
Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley

Ted Welty at Jack O’Neill Lounge
Friday, October 20 | 3:00 – 6:00
175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Bob Burnett at MJA Westside Tasting Room
Fridays | 3:30 – 6:30
328 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz

Concert Preview: Operas of Seville at Trinity Presbyterian Church
Santa Cruz Symphony League
Friday, October 20 | 4:00 – 6:00
420 Melrose Avenue Santa Cruz

The Wing Brothers at San Gregorio General Store
Friday, October 20 | 4:00 – 7:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Becker Boys at Discretion Brewing
Friday, October 20 | 5:30 – 7:30
2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel

Clay Wheels at Stockwell Cellars
Friday, October 20 | 5:30 – 8:30
1100 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz

Claudio Melega at Aroma Restaurant
Fridays | 5:30 – 8:30
9600 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Live Blues at Mission Street BBQ
Fridays | 6:00 – 8:00
1618 Mission St., Santa Cruz

Dave “Nomad” Miller at Steel Bonnet Brewing
Friday, October 20 | 6:00 – 8:00
20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley

Dave D’oh at VinoCruz
Friday, October 20 | 6:00 – 8:00
4901 Soquel Dr., Soquel

Live Blues at Aptos Street BBQ
Nightly | 6:00 – 8:00
8059 Aptos St, Aptos

Beach Cowboys at Sevy’s
Friday, October 20 | 6:00 – 9:00
7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos

The Messiahs Trio at Cork and Fork
Friday, October 20 | 6:00 – 9:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

Vinny Johnson Blues at Capitola Wine Bar
Friday, October 20 | 6:00 – 9:00
115 San Jose Ave, Capitola

Slow Coast at Davenport Roadhouse
Friday, October 20 | 6:00 – 9:00
1 Davenport Ave, Davenport

The Higher Collective at Shanty Shack Brewing
Friday, October 20 | 6:00 – 9:00
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

Ho’omana at Pono Hawaiian Grill
Friday, October 20 | 6:00 – 9:00
120 Union St., Santa Cruz

Dying Wish w/ OMERTÀ, Gates To Hell, Excide & Forced To Suffer
Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Hall
Friday, October 20 | 7:00
846 Front Street Santa Cruz

Springhouse at The Ugly Mug
Friday, October 20 | 7:00 – 9:00
4640 Soquel Ave., Soquel

Ten O’Clock Lunch Band Dance at Mid County Senior Center
Friday, October 20 | 7:00 – 9:30
829 Bay Ave., Capitola

The Essentials at Abbott Square
Friday, October 20 | 7:00 – 10:00
725 Front St., Santa Cruz

The Joint Chiefs at Vino by the Sea
Friday, October 20 | 7:00 – 10:00
55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz

Karaoke with Ed G at the Historic Brookdale Lodge
Friday, October 20 | 7:00 – 10:00
11570 Highway 9, Brookdale

Bulgarika Bulgarian Band Folk Dance at Park Hall
Friday, October 20 | 7:00 – 10:00
9525 Mill St., Ben Lomond

Fire & Grace w/ Eilis Kennedy at Kuumbwa Jazz
Friday, October 20 | 7:30
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz

Kenny Loggins Final Tour at The Mountain Winery
Friday, October 20 | 7:30
14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga

Casey Frye + Kyle Morrisey + Zach Chapaloni
Rio Theatre
Friday, October 20 | 8:00
1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

King Tuff (solo) + Rip Florence at Felton Music Hall
Friday, October 20 | 8:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton

Dean Lewis + Sara Kays at The Catalyst
Friday, October 20 | 8:00
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Tigers Tale at Henflings of Ben Lomond
Friday, October 20 | 8:00 – 11:00
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Richard Gans & Just Clark at Apple Jack’s
Friday, October 20 | 8:00 – 12:00
8790 La Honda Rd, La Honda

The Treacherous French at Joe’s Bar
Friday, October 20 | 8:30 – 12:00
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Jonathan Bree + Marion Raw + Francis Lung in at The Catalyst Atrium
Friday, October 20 | 9:00
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Mothership Connection + Dark Disco at The Blue Lagoon
Friday, October 20 | 9:00
923 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

The Sam Chase & The Untraditional w/ Alvie & The Breakfast Pigs
Moe’s Alley
Friday, October 20 | 9:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz

John Michael Band at The Sand Bar
Friday, October 20 | 9:00
211 Esplanade, Capitola

Izzy & The Haze at The Crow’s Nest
Friday, October 20 | 9:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Saturday, October 21

Open Studios San Lorenzo Valley
October 21 and 22 | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Artists and Locations

Northern California Renaissance Faire Final Weekend
October 21 and 22 | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Casa de Fruta, Hollister

Gary Horsman w/ Poet Leah Lubinat at San Gregorio General Store
Saturday, October 21 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Bonny Doon Art, Wine, and Brew Festival at Crest Ranch
Saturday, October 21 | 11:30 – 4:30
12200 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz

Michael Gaither and His New Best Friends at Crystal Bay Farm
Saturday, October 21 | 12:00 – 2:00
40 Zils Rd, Watsonville

Mo Animo at Jack O’Neill Lounge
Saturday, October 21 | 12:00 – 3:00
175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

25th Annual Mask Making Festival at London Nelson Community Center
Saturday, October 21 | 12:00 – 4:00
301 Center St., Santa Cruz

Pleasure Point Festival at “The Lot”
Saturday, October 21 | 12:00 – 6:00
Joint Chiefs | 12:30
Dylan Rose Band | 3:15
3811 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz

Ben Ka’ili Slack Key and Hula at Pono Hawaiian Grill
Saturday, October 21 | 1:00 – 3:00
120 Union St., Santa Cruz

Dirtrakers at The Sawmill Restaurant and Ale House
Saturday, October 21 | 1:00 – 3:00
15520 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

That Country Feeling Band at Davenport Roadhouse
Saturday, October 21 | 1:00 – 4:00
1 Davenport Ave, Davenport

Alex Lucero at Uncork Corralitos Food Bank Fundraiser
Alladin Nursery & Gift Shop
Saturday, October 21 | 1:00 – 4:00
2901 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville

Three on the Tree + Pig Roast at Highway 1 Brewing
Saturday, October 21 | Event 12:00 – 5:00 | Music 1:00 – 4:00
5720 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero

Jukebox Boyz at Over the Hill Gang Saloon
Saturday, October 21 | 2:00 – 5:00
3530 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz

Kincheloe, MacPherson & Carroll at San Gregorio General Store
Saturday, October 21 | 2:00 – 5:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Untangled Band at Pelican Ranch Winery
Saturday, October 21 | 2:30 – 4:30
2364 Bean Creek Rd., Scotts Valley

Honey Moon Three at Cork and Fork
Saturday, October 21 | 3:00 – 5:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

Patti Maxine and Rhan Wilson at Crystal Bay Farm
Saturday, October 21 | 3:00 – 5:00
40 Zils Rd, Watsonville

Hillbilly Jazz at Steel Bonnet Brewing
Saturday, October 21 | 5:00 – 7:00
20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley

Buffalo Blues Trio at Big Basin Vineyards Tasting Room
Saturday, October 21 | 5:00 – 8:00
525 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz

EZMotion Band at Costanoa
Saturday, October 21 | 5:00 – 8:00
2001 Rossi Rd, Pescadero

Junebug Bayer at Discretion Brewing
Saturday, October 21 | 5:30 – 7:30
2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel

The Shady Rest Band at Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Saturday, October 21 | 6:00 – 8:00
230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley

Open Mic Night at Lille Aeske Arthouse
Saturday, October 21 | 6:00
13160 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Joe Jester at Davenport Roadhouse
Saturday, October 21 | 6:00 – 9:00
1 Davenport Ave, Davenport

Santa Cruda at Sevy’s
Saturday, October 21 | 6:00 – 9:00
7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos

T Bone Mojo at Cork and Fork
Saturday, October 21 | 6:00 – 9:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

Rosebud at Shanty Shack Brewing
Saturday, October 21 | 6:00 – 9:00
Pet Costume Contest | 2:00 – 6:00
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

Pie Ranch Barn Dance
Saturday, October 21 | 6:00 – 9:00
2080 Highway 1, Pescadero

Ryan Price at Capitola Wine Bar
Saturday, October 21 | 6:00 – 9:00
115 San Jose Ave, Capitola

Lu Rodriguez at Blue House Stage
Saturday, October 21 | 6:00 – 10:00
@bluehousestage

BentPeter at Abbott Square
Saturday, October 21 | 7:00 – 10:00
725 Front St., Santa Cruz

Common Ground Film at The Rio Theatre
Saturday, October 21 | 7:00 – 10:00
1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

Tsunami at the Historic Brookdale Lodge
Saturday, October 21 | 7:00 – 10:00
11570 Highway 9, Brookdale

The Essentials at Vino by the Sea
Saturday, October 21 | 7:00 – 10:00
55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz

Coffis Brothers Play Petty w/ Laura T Lewis at Kuumbwa Jazz
Saturday, October 21 | 7:30
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Symphony Operas of Seville
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Saturday, October 21 | 7:30 – 9:30
307 Church St., Santa Cruz

Ultra Q w/ Raue at The Crepe Place
Saturday, October 21 | 8:00
1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

Atta Boy + Angelica Rockne + Kacie Hill at Felton Music Hall
Saturday, October 21 | 8:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton

Steve Abrams at the Trout Farm Inn
Saturday, October 21 | 8:00 – 10:00
7701 E. Zayante Rd., Felton

Andy Pankakes at Henflings of Ben Lomond
Saturday, October 21 | 8:00 – 11:00
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Kevin Hamm Band at Joe’s Bar
Saturday, October 21 | 8:30 – 12:00
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

D.B. Boutabag + 1100 Himself at The Catalyst
Saturday, October 21 | 9:00
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Monkey at The Sand Bar
Saturday, October 21 | 9:00
211 Esplanade, Capitola

Giacomo Turra + Analog Dog + Katie Knipp in The Catalyst Atrium
Saturday, October 21 | 9:00
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Carsie Blanton w/ Dead Nettle & Brittany Ann Tranbaugh
Moe’s Alley
Saturday, October 21 | 9:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz

Matt Masih and The Messengers at The Crow’s Nest
Saturday, October 21 | 9:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Crap + Nuisance in Public + Schlep Punk Night at The Blue Lagoon
Saturday, October 21 | 9:00
923 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

Sunday, October 22

Mark & Cindy Lemaire at San Gregorio General Store
Sunday, October 22 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Asher Stern at Jack O’Neill Lounge
Sunday, October 22 | 12:00 – 3:00
175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Broken Shades Blues Band at the Historic Brookdale Lodge
Sunday, October 22 | 12:00 – 3:00
Plus the last BBQ of the year!

Richard Gans at The Sawmill
Sunday, October 22 | 1:00 – 3:00
15520 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

T Bone Mojo + Scott Liess Maker Market at Crystal Bay Farm
Sunday, October 22 | 1:00 – 4:00
40 Zils Rd, Watsonville

Lloyd Whitley Blues Band at Davenport Roadhouse
Sunday, October 22 | 1:00 – 4:00
1 Davenport Ave, Davenport

Rodney James at Over the Hill Gang Saloon
Sunday, October 22 | 2:00 – 5:00
3530 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz

The Redwood Ramblers at San Gregorio General Store
Sunday, October 22 | 2:00 – 5:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Andy Fuhrman at MJA Westside Tasting Room
Sundays | 2:30 – 5:30
328 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz

The Jamissaries at Discretion Brewing
Sunday, October 22 | 3:00 – 5:00
2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel

Dennis Dove Band at Cork and Fork
Sunday, October 22 | 3:00 – 5:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

Los Darks at Fruition Brewing
Sunday, October 22 | 3:00 – 5:00
918 East Lake Ave., Watsonville

Microtiger at Steel Bonnet Brewing
Sunday, October 22 | 3:00 – 5:00
20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley

Lydia Pense and Cold Blood Album Release
Moe’s Alley
Sunday, October 22 | 4:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz

Fuse at El Vaquero Winery
Sunday, October 22 | 4:00 – 7:00
2901 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville

Shawn Yanez at Joe’s Bar
Sunday, October 22 | 4:00 – 7:00
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Brent Pierce and Acid Grass Boys at Corralitos Brewing
Sunday, October 22 | 4:00 – 7:00
2536 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville

Bluegrass Jam at The Crepe Place
Sundays | 4:00 – 7:00
1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

Gaby Castro at Chaminade Resort
Sunday, October 22 | 5:00 – 8:00
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz

The Picke Moffia at Vino by the Sea
Sunday, October 22 | 5:00 – 8:00
55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz

Sunday Jam w/ Dan Odom at Henflings of Ben Lomond
Sundays | 5:00 – 9:00
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Coffis Brothers Play Petty w/ Alice Howe & Freebo at Kuumbwa Jazz
Sunday, October 22 | 6:00
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz

Grateful Sundays w/ Matt Hartle & Friends
Felton Music Hall
Sundays | 6:00 – 9:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton

Jackson Emmer w/McCoy Tyler at The Ugly Mug
Sunday, October 22 | 7:00 – 9:00
4640 Soquel Ave., Soquel

Dennis Dove Jam Night at The Sand Bar
Sunday, October 22 | 7:30
211 Esplanade, Capitola

Powerman 5000 + Julien K + Uncured in The Catalyst Atrium
Sunday, October 22 | 8:00
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Patty Griffin & Hayes Carll at The Rio Theatre
Sunday, October 22 | 8:00 – 10:30
1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

Gothic Industrial at The Blue Lagoon
Sundays | 9:00
923 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

Live Comedy at The Crow’s Nest
Sundays | 9:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Hot Ticket Alert

Stinkfoot Orchestra Tribute to Frank Zappa Halloween Extravaganza
Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Hall
Friday, October 27 | 8:00 pm
Tickets

China Cats Grateful Halloween Party
Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Hall
Saturday, October 28 | 7:30 pm
Tickets

Daze of the Dead 2023 Hosted By Bill Kreutzmann
Mountain Winery, Saratoga
Halloween, Tuesday, October 31 | 6:30 pm

Historic Haunted Brookdale Lodge Halloween Party
Brookdale Lodge
Halloween, Tuesday, October 31 | 7:00 pm
Tickets

The SLV Post Weekend Roundup of Music

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