Live Music Weekend Roundup: AUGUST 11 – 13

Live music in Santa Cruz County!

Friday, August 11

The 29th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival
San Benito Historical Park, Tres Pinos
Friday, August 11 through Sunday, August 13 | 12:00
Camping and day passes available at the gate or online
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Bob Burnett at MJA Winery Westside Tasting Room
Fridays | 3:30 – 6:30
mjavineyards.com/events

Pathetic Honey at Apple Jack’s
Friday, August 11 | 4:20 – 8:00
applejacksbar.com/events

Yaya from Yaya’s Kitchen at MidTown Friday Block Party
1111 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
Friday, August 11 | 5:00 – 6:00
offthelipradio.com/events

Jerry B. Logan Trio at San Gregorio General Store
Friday, August 11 | 5:00 – 7:00
sangregoriostore.com/music

DJ Congaboy Plays Latin Beats at Shanty Shack Brewing
Friday, August 11 | 5:00 – 9:00
shantyshackbrewing.com/events

Jenny and the Bets at Discretion Brewing
Friday, August 11 | 5:30 – 7:30
discretionbrewing.com/events

Tyler Diamond at Chaminade Resort
Friday, August 11 | 5:30 – 8:30
chaminade.com

The Messiahs at Stockwell Cellars
Friday, August 11 | 5:30 – 8:30
stockwellcellars.com/events

Claudio Melega at Aroma Restaurant
Friday, August 11 | 5:30 – 8:30
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The Puffball Collective at Big Basin Vineyards
Friday, August 11 | 5:30 – 9:30
bigbasinvineyards.com/events-calendar

Lloyd Whitley Blues Band at Mission Street BBQ
Fridays | 6:00
missionstbbq.com/events

Live Blues at Aptos Street BBQ
Fridays | 6:00
aptosstbbq.com/events

Something Else at Steel Bonnet Brewing
Friday, August 11 | 6:00 – 8:00
steelbon.net/music

Santa Cruda at MidTown Fridays Block Party
1111 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
Friday, August 11 | 6:00 – 8:00
offthelipradio.com/events

Ho’opili At The Pono Hawaiian Grill
Friday, August 11 | 6:00 – 8:30
https://fb.me/e/DD19j1P8

Robert Elmond Stone at Davenport Roadhouse
Friday, August 11 | 6:00 – 9:00
davenportroadhouse.com/events-music

Paint and Sip w/ Shanna at Capitola Wine Bar
Friday, August 11 | 6:30 – 8:00
capitolawinebar.com/events

Chris Jones from Wolf Jett at The Sawmill Restaurant and Ale House
Friday, August 11 | 6:30 – 8:30
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The Beach Cowboys at Cork and Fork
Friday, August 11 | 7:00
CorkAndForkCapitola/events

Little Big Band Friday Night Swing Dance
Mid-County Senior Center
Friday, August 11 | 7:00 – 9:00
mcsc-capitola.org/calendar

John Michael Band at Abbott Square Market
Friday, August 11 | 7:00 – 9:30
@ abbottsquaremarket/events

Dan Frechette & Laurel Thomsen w/Magenta Spreen at Blue House Stage
Friday, August 11 | 7:00 – 10:00
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Alex Lucero at Woodhouse Blending and Brewing
Friday, August 11 | 7:00 – 10:00
woodhousebrews.com/events

The Joint Chiefs at Vino by the Sea
Friday, August 11 | 7:00 – 10:00
vino-by-the-sea.com/events

West Coast Resonators at the Over the Hill Gang Saloon
Friday, August 11 | 7:00 – 10:00
https://fb.me/e/3Ogqo1DcJ

Eli Lev at Capitola Wine Bar
Friday, August 11 | 7:00 – 10:00
capitolawinebar.com/events

Acoustic String Summit w/ Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg + Peppino D’Agostino
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Friday, August 11 | 7:30
kuumbwajazz.org/calendar

Dead Kampers + The Charades at The Crepe Place
Friday, August 11 | 8:00
thecrepeplace.com/shows-1

Jim Lauderdale and The Game Changers + Lillie Mae
Felton Music Hall
Friday, August 11 | 8:00
feltonmusichall.com

Love Creek at Henflings of Ben Lomond
Friday, August 11 | 8:00 – 11:00
henflingsbar.com/calendar

Bastard Machine + Mondo Chaga, SLAM, and Curb Creeps
Historic Brookdale Lodge
Friday, August 11 | 8:00 – 11:00
https://fb.me/e/1hOkAwd2f

Third Bowl at Joe’s Bar
Friday, August 11 | 8:30 – 12:00
drinkatjoes.com

Tsunami at The Sand Bar
Friday, August 11 | 9:00
thesandbarcapitola.com/music

Scott H. Biram in The Catalyst Atrium
Friday, August 11 | 9:00
catalystclub.com

Superblume + TV Broken 3rd Eye Open w/ Katie Skene
Moe’s Alley
Friday, August 11 | 9:00
moesalley.com

Cantilena Latin Quartet at The Crow’s Nest
Friday, August 11 | 9:00
crowsnest-santacruz.com/live-entertainment

The Daisy Pit Drag Celebration at The Blue Lagoon
Friday, August 11 | 9:00 Doors
FB @ thebluelagoonnightclub

Gimme Gimme Disco at The Catalyst
Friday, August 11 | 10:00
catalystclub.com

Saturday, August 12

The ANTS (Andy & Nate Traveling Show), Alex & Dave Play Irish Jams, and Coffee Zombie Collective * Pie Festival! * Downtown Felton
Saturday, August 12 | 10:00 – 5:00
https://fb.me/e/2vNYi5py3

Brookdale Big Queer Weekend
Historic Brookdale Lodge
Saturday, August 12 | 11:00 am – 2:00 am
Sunday, August 13 | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Two days of Queer makers and artists, food vendors, DJs, dancing, Drag and burlesque inspired festivities. Ticketed 18+ and non-ticketed all ages events. Everyone is welcome in this safe space. https://brookdale-lodge.ticketleap.com/brookdale-big-queer-weekend

The Tale Spinners at San Gregorio General Store
Saturday, August 12 | 11:00 – 1:00
sangregoriostore.com/music

T Bone Mojo at Davenport Roadhouse
Saturday, August 12 | 1:00 – 4:00
davenportroadhouse.com/events-music

Pardon the Interruption at Highway 1 Brewing Company
Saturday, August 12 | 1:00 – 4:00
highway1brewing.com/live-music

Franky (AguaMayyim) Silent Disco Ecstatic Dance
Ocean View Park
Saturday, August 12 | 2:00 – 4:00
https://fb.me/e/6eyxyVXjt

Harmony Grits at San Gregorio General Store
Saturday, August 12 | 2:00 – 5:00
sangregoriostore.com/music

Animo Cruz at Jack O’Neill Lounge
Saturday, August 12 | 3:00 – 6:00
jackoneillrestaurant.com/live-music

Staff Concert – Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Saturday, August 12 | 3:30
cabrillomusic.org/2023-season

Marc Schwartz at MJA Winery Westside Tasting Room
Saturdays | 3:30 – 6:30
mjavineyards.com/events

Finnians Call at Costanoa
Saturday, August 12 | 5:00 – 8:00
costanoa.com/event-directory

Hovering Bread Cats + 10-year Anniversary Pickup Party
El Vaquero Winery
Saturday, August 12 | 5:00 – 8:00
elvaquerowinery.com/events

Gary Blackburn Trio at Discretion Brewing
Saturday, August 12 | 5:30 – 7:30
discretionbrewing.com/events

Joe Domitrowich Solo Accordion Master at Aroma Restaurant
Saturday, August 12 | 5:30 – 8:30
https://fb.me/e/2IQqQB2ZS

Vinny Johnson Blues Band at Cork and Fork
Saturday, August 12 | 6:00
CorkAndForkCapitola/events

Live Blues at Aptos Street BBQ
Saturdays | 6:00
aptosstbbq.com/events

Swordfight + Tina and Max Acoustic at Steel Bonnet Brewing
Saturday, August 12 | 6:00 – 9:00
steelbon.net/music

Climbing Trees at Shanty Shack Brewing
Saturday, August 12 | 6:00 – 9:00
shantyshackbrewing.com/events

Buffalo Blues Trio at Davenport Roadhouse
Saturday, August 12 | 6:00 – 9:00
davenportroadhouse.com/events-music

Park Hall Centennial Celebration w/ Andre Thierry + Moonshine Crossroads
Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond
Saturday, August 12 | 6:30
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Aftermath at Vino by the Sea
Saturday, August 12 | 6:30 – 9:30
vino-by-the-sea.com/events

Rise and Fly – Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Saturday, August 12 | 7:00
cabrillomusic.org/2023-season

Animo at Pono Hawaiian Grill
Saturday, August 12 | 7:00 – 9:00
offthelipradio.com/events

SambaDá at Abbott Square Market
Saturday, August 12 | 7:00 – 9:30
@ abbottsquaremarket/events

Ted Welty at Over the Hill Gang Saloon
Saturday, August 12 | 7:00 – 10:00
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Levi Jack Ensemble at Capitola Wine Bar
Saturday, August 12 | 7:00 – 10:00
capitolawinebar.com/events

Wasabi at Woodhouse Blending and Brewing
Saturday, August 12 | 7:00 – 10:30
woodhousebrews.com/events

Queen Bonobo and Liv Lafluv at Club Zayante
Saturday, August 12 | 7:30 – 10:30
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Heavy Blazers + Mondo Chaga + Laser Beam
The Crepe Place
Saturday, August 12 | 8:00
thecrepeplace.com/shows-1

Susto at Felton Music Hall
Saturday, August 12 | 8:00
feltonmusichall.com

THC – The Higher Collective at Henflings of Ben Lomond
Saturday, August 12 | 8:00 – 11:00
henflingsbar.com/calendar

Lithoose at Apple Jack’s
Saturday, August 12 | 8:00 – 12:00
applejacksbar.com/events

Vintage Point at Joe’s Bar
Saturday, August 12 | 8:30 – 12:00
drinkatjoes.com/

Alika w/ Quinto Sol + DJ Moi at Moe’s Alley
Saturday, August 12 | 9:00
moesalley.com

Jefferson’s Revival at The Sand Bar
Saturday, August 12 | 9:00
thesandbarcapitola.com/music

Los Nuevos Reyes Del Reggaeton DJ Night at The Catalyst
Saturday, August 12 | 9:00
catalystclub.com/events

Take On Me: 80s New Wave Party in The Catalyst Atrium
Saturday, August 12 | 9:00
catalystclub.com/events

The Complications Soul and Funk at The Crow’s Nest
Saturday, August 12 | 9:00
crowsnest-santacruz.com/live-entertainment

Sunday, August 13

“Rise Up!” Dance Circle at The Tannery World Dance Center
Sunday, August 13 | 9:00 – 11:00
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The Keller Sisters at San Gregorio General Store
Sunday, August 13 | 11:00 – 1:00
sangregoriostore.com/music

Wine, Jazz, and Hot Dogs at Byington Vineyard & Winery
Sunday, August 13 | 12:00 – 4:00
https://fb.me/e/udh56qA4P

Pablo Eagle Solo at the Historic Brookdale Lodge
Sunday, August 13 | 1:00 – 3:00
https://fb.me/e/19pPX1f3e

Courthouse Ramblers at Davenport Roadhouse
Sunday, August 13 | 1:00 – 4:00
davenportroadhouse.com/events-music

Dave D’oh at Capitola Wine Bar
Sunday, August 13 | 2:00 – 5:00
capitolawinebar.com/events

Lisa Marie and Scott “Evergreen” at Stockwell Cellars
Ticketed wine event
Sunday, August 13 | 2:00 – 5:00
stockwellcellars.com/events

The Claddagh Band at San Gregorio General Store
Sunday, August 13 | 2:00 – 5:00
sangregoriostore.com/music

Ryder Joe at Apple Jack’s
Sunday, August 13 | 2:00 – 6:00
applejacksbar.com/events

Andy Fuhrman at MJA Winery Westside Tasting Room
Sundays | 2:30 – 5:30
mjavineyards.com/events

Glennie B at Cork and Fork
Sunday, August 13 | 3:00
CorkAndForkCapitola/events

Snake Oil Road Show at Discretion Brewing
Sunday, August 13 | 3:00 – 5:00
discretionbrewing.com/events

Tim Brady at Jack O’Neill Lounge
Sunday, August 13 | 3:00 – 6:00
jackoneillrestaurant.com/live-music

Jaguar By The Sea Bachata DJ and Dance
106 Beach St, Santa Cruz
Sunday, August 13 | 3:00 – 8:00
https://fb.me/e/4xNK5tiKh

Vintage Point + 10-year Anniversary Pickup Party
El Vaquero Winery
Sunday, August 13 | 4:00 – 7:00
elvaquerowinery.com/events

Hollingsworth and Friends at Vino by the Sea
Sunday, August 13 | 4:00 – 7:00
vino-by-the-sea.com/events

Bluegrass Jam at The Crepe Place
Sundays | 4:00 – 7:00
thecrepeplace.com/shows-1

Steve Abrams at Big Basin Vineyards Santa Cruz Tasting Room
Sunday, August 13 | 4:00 – 7:00
bigbasinvineyards.com/events-calendar

Michael Manring, Paul Hanson, Michael Gulezian
Hallcrest Vineyards
Sunday, August 13 | 4:00 – 7:00
hallcrestvineyards.com/events

Toby Gray w/ Sheri Ross at Joe’s Bar
Sunday, August 13 | 4:00 – 7:00
drinkatjoes.com

7th Wave at Ella’s at the Airport
Sunday, August 13 | 4:30
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Paul Trugman at Aroma Restaurant
Sunday, August 13 | 4:30 – 7:30
https://fb.me/e/sxpp1rlu

Brian Fitzgerald at Steel Bonnet Brewing
Sunday, August 13 | 5:00 – 7:00
steelbon.net/music

Peter Cor at Chaminade Resort
Sunday, August 13 | 5:00 – 8:00
chaminade.com

Sunday Jam Band w/ Dan Odom at Henflings of Ben Lomond
Sunday, August 13 | 5:00 – 9:00
henflingsbar.com/calendar

Hip Hop DJ Night at Shanty Shack Brewing
Sunday, August 13 | 5:00 – 9:00
shantyshackbrewing.com/events

Live Blues at Aptos Street BBQ
Sundays | 6:00
aptosstbbq.com/events

Flying Geese + Grande Finale – Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Sunday, August 13 | 7:00
cabrillomusic.org/2023-season

Dennis Dove Open Jam at The Sand Bar
Sundays | 7:30
thesandbarcapitola.com/music

Grateful Sundays w/ Matt Hartle and Friends
Sundays | 6:00 – 8:00
feltonmusichall.com

Strawberry Fuzz in The Catalyst Atrium
Sunday, August 13 | 8:00
catalystclub.com/events

Comedy Night in The Yard: Ryan O’Flanagan w/ Jack Robichaud and Friends
Moe’s Alley
Sunday, August 13 | 8:00
moesalley.com

Live Comedy at The Crow’s Nest
Sunday, August 13 | 9:00
crowsnest-santacruz.com/live-entertainment

The SLV Post Weekend Roundup of Music

The weekend roundup of live music is brought to you by the San Lorenzo Valley Post and is posted every Friday morning on Facebook: @slvpostnews

See something we missed? Media contact: Julie @ slvpost.com

Featured image: Yaya from Yaya’s Kitchen at MidTown Friday Block Party
Friday, August 11 | 5:00 – 6:00

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