Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: February 13 – 16

Live Music Santa Cruz! Here’s the roundup of live entertainment for Valentine’s weekend Thursday, February 13 through Sunday, February 16, 2025! There’s something for everyone! Celtic Jazz Bluegrass Rock n’ Roll And more! Enjoy!

Thursday, February 13

Tim Brady at Jack O’Neill Lounge
Thursday, February 13 | 4:00 – 7:00
175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Hot Club Pacific Jazz at Gayle’s Bakery
Thursdays | 5:00 – 7:15
504 Bay Ave., Capitola

Three on the Tree at Alice’s Restaurant
Thursday, February 13 | 5:00 – 7:30
17288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside

Dave D’oh at Chaminade Resort & Spa
Thursday, February 13 | 5:30 – 8:30
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz

Bootleg Country at Bargetto Winery
Thursday Night Music Series
Thursday, February 13 | 6:00 – 8:00
3535 N Main St, Soquel

Back Porch Boys Blues at Aptos Street BBQ
Thursdays | 6:00 – 8:00
8059 Aptos St, Aptos

Billy Reese at Davenport Roadhouse
Thursdays | 6:00 – 8:00
1 Davenport Ave, Davenport

Ukulele Night at Cork and Fork
Thursday, February 13 | 6:00 – 9:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

Gruesome Twosome Trivia at Steel Bonnet Brewing
Thursday, February 13 | 6:30 – 8:00
20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley

Veronica Swift at Kuumbwa Jazz
Thursday, February 13 | 7:00
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz
Tix: kuumbwajazz

Crush on Radio KZSC Experience at SubRosa Community Space
Circus Themed Multimedia & Music
Thursday, February 13 | 7:00 – 10:00
703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

Comedy Night Hosted by Michael Booth
Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Thursday, February 13 | 7:30 – 9:00
119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz

The Joint Chiefs at The Sand Bar [Canceled]
Thursday, February 13 | 7:00 – 10:00
211 Esplanade, Capitola

Java Jam Bluegrass Showcase
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
Thursdays | 7:00 – 9:00
101 W Main St., Los Gatos

Trivia w/ Michael Gaither at El Vaquero Winery
Thursdays | 7:00 – 9:00
2901 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville
Reservations: (831) 607-8118 | elvaquerowinery

In The Round Sessions Ft. Joey Aliotti & Friends
The Catalyst Atrium
Thursday, February 13 | 9:00
Tix: catalystclub

Liz Longley LIVE at Lille Aeske Arthouse
Thursday, February 13 | Doors 7:00
13160 Highway 9, Boulder Creek
Tix: lilleaeske

Karaoke w/ Kurt at Henflings Tavern
Thursdays | 8:00
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Karaoke w/ Ed G at Hold Fast Lounge
Thursdays | 8:00
529 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country at Felton Music Hall
Thursday, February 13 | 8:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Tix: feltonmusichall

Papiba & Friends at The Crow’s Nest
Thursday, February 13 | 8:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
$6 Cover

Friday, February 14

Wine & Chocolate Pairing at El Vaquero
Friday, Feb 14 – Sunday, Feb 16
Guided Tasting Hours Friday 2-4pm | Saturday 12-3pm | Sunday 11-3pm
elvaquerowinery.comWine & Chocolate Pairing from Friday, Feb 14 – Sunday, Feb 16

Bitte’s Chokolate at the Scotts Valley Tasting Room
Kissed by an Angel Wines
Friday, February 14 | 3:00 – 8:00
75 Mt. Hermon Rd., Scotts Valley

Bill Walker at MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room
Fridays | 3:30 – 6:30
Ingalls St., Santa Cruz

Jerry B. Logan & The Trio at San Gregorio General Store
Friday, February 14 | 5:00 – 7:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Jim McGowan at Highway 1 Brewing
Friday, February 14 | 5:00 – 7:00
5720 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero

Kerry Wing Valentines Day at Alice’s Restaurant
Special Dinner Menu
Friday, February 14 | 5:00 – 7:30
17288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside
Reservations: (650) 851-0303

The Swag Tones “Stupid Cupid Party”
Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Friday, February 14 | 5:00 – 10:00
230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley
Dinner Tix: brunosbarandgrill.com

The Jamissaries Valentine’s Day
Discretion Brewing
Friday, February 14 | 5:30 – 7:30
2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel

Billy Reese at Sanderlings at Seascape Beach Resort
Friday, February 14 | 5:30 – 7:30
One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos

Jenny O’Leary Jazz Band Valentines Day
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Friday, February 14 | 5:30 – 8:30
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz

Chase LaRue & Sarah Robinson at Stockwell Cellars
Friday, February 14 | 5:30 – 8:30
1100 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz

A Lovers Showcase w/ Ken Craft & Bonny June + Ripatti & Rose + Echoes & Artifacts.
Steel Bonnet Brewing
Friday, February 14 | 5:30
20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley

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

Ho’omana Hawaiian Band at Pono Hawaiian Grill
Friday, February 14 | 6:00 – 8:30
120 Union St., Santa Cruz

Valentine’s Day Dinner at Bargetto Winery
Friday, February 14 | 6:00 – 8:30
3535 N Main St, Soquel
Reservations: (831) 475-2258 Ext. 10
Receptionist@bargetto.com

Brainfood Reggae at Shanty Shack Brewing
Friday, February 14 | 6:00 – 9:00
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

Karin Phoenix Valentine’s Day at Cork and Fork
Friday, February 14 | 6:00 – 9:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

Valentine’s Day w/ Justine & Alex Lucero at El Vaquero Winery
Special Dinner Menu
Friday, February 14 | 6:00 – 9:00
2901 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville
Reservations: (831) 607-8118 | elvaquerowinery

Illuminated Valentine’s Day w/ Poi Rogers
Special Dinner Menu
Capitola Wine Bar and Merchants
Friday, February 14 | 5:00 – 10:00
115 San Jose Ave, Capitola
Reservations: (831) 476-2282

Valentine’s Day w/ Claudio Melega at Aroma Restaurant
Special Dinner Menu
Friday, February 14 | 6:00 – 9:00
9600 Highway 9, Ben Lomond
Reservations: (831) 609-6596
Menu: aromarestaurant831.com/events

My Funky Valentine at Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Casual Funk, Flowers & Photo Booth
Friday, February 14 | 6:00 – 9:00
119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz

Country Feeling Band at Mid-County Senior Center
Friday Night Dance Series + Lesson
Friday, February 14 | 6:00 – 9:00
829 Bay Ave., Capitola
$10 Cover

Junebug Bayer Valentine’s Show
South Point Seascape Brewery
Friday, February 14 | 6:00 – 9:00
10 Seascape Village, Aptos

Nile / Six Feet Under at The Catalyst
Friday, February 14 | 6:30
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Tix: catalystclub

Comedy w/ Lucas Zelnick at The Rio Theatre
Friday, February 14 | 7:00
1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
Tix: riotheatre

Shakesqueer at SubRosa presents: Twelfth Night or What You Will
Fridays in February | 7:00
703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

Jazz The Dog: Ain’t No Love like No Love
Valentine’s Day at The Ugly Mug Cafe
Friday, February 14 | 7:00 – 9:00
4640 Soquel Ave., Soquel
Reservations: (408) 499-9441 | crbrundle@gmail

Tiger’s Tale Valentine’s Day at Vino by the Sea [Canceled]
Friday, February 14 | 7:00 – 10:00
Wharf Closed Due to Weather

Love Birds Duo at Brookdale Lodge
Friday, February 14 | 7:00 – 10:00
11570 Highway 9, Brookdale

The Joint Chiefs at Sevy’s at Seacliff Inn
Special Valentine’s Menu
Friday, February 14 | 7:00 – 10:00
7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos
sevysbarandkitchen.com

Valentine’s DJ Joe Cannizzaro at The Cats Los Gatos
Friday, February 14 | 7:00 – 10:00
17533 Santa Cruz Hilwy, Los Gatos

Tuck & Patti Valentine’s at Kuumbwa Jazz [Sold Out]
Friday, February 14 | 7:30
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz

John Michael Sings Sinatra Valentine’s Show
The Crow’s Nest
Friday, February 14 | 8:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
$7 Cover

Jerry’s Middle Finger Night I
Felton Music Hall
Friday, February 14 | 8:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Tix: feltonmusichall

Afrobeats Valentine’s Party w/ DJ Sal, Javier & Lauren, XXIII Hours, DJ Monk Earl
Moe’s Alley
Friday, February 14 | 8:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Tix: moesalley

Robert Hager & The Wolfpack at Henflings Tavern
Valentine’s Show
Friday, February 14 | 8:00 – 11:00
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Mystery Tour All Stars at Joe’s Bar
Friday, February 14 | 8:30 – 11:55
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Emo Night Brooklyn in The Catalyst Atrium
Friday, February 14 | 9:00
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Tix: catalystclub

Club Flirt w/ DJ Mr. White Valentine’s Dance Party
The Blue Lagoon
Friday, February 14 | 9:00
923 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

DJ Micho at The Sand Bar
Friday, February 14 | 9:00
211 Esplanade, Capitola

Karaoke Upstairs at The Catalyst Club
Fridays | 9:00
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Saturday, February 15

The Famous Tom Richey & the Lesser Known Chana
San Gregorio General Store
Saturday, February 15 | 11:00 – 1:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Helen Casabona at Highway 1 Brewing
Saturday, February 15 | 1:00 – 4:00
5720 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero

Kincheloe Beynon, MacPherson & Carroll
San Gregorio General Store
Saturday, February 15 | 2:00 – 5:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Rosebud at Shanty Shack Brewing
Saturday, February 15 | 2:00 – 5:00
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

Concertino Strings Baroque Concert
Boulder Creek United Methodist Church
Saturday, February 15 | 3:00
12855 Boulder St, Boulder Creek

The Trolley Drops at Discretion Brewing
Saturday, February 15 | 3:00 – 5:00
2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel

Buddy Beach Trio at Cork and Fork
Saturday, February 15 | 3:00 – 5:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

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

Winter Warmer Festival at Bret Harte Hall, Roaring Camp Railroads
Forrest Day, Greg Loiacono & Stingray, Benjamin Andrews (of Con Brio), Rory Lynch Band
KBCZ 89.3 FM | San Lorenzo Valley Post
Saturday, February 15 | 3:00 – 9:30
5401 Graham Hill Rd., Felton
Tix: winterwarmer831 | Door

7th Wave at Kissed by an Angel Wines
Saturday, February 15 | 4:00 – 6:30
75 Mt. Hermon Rd., Scotts Valley

Paperback Ryders at Stockwell Cellars
Saturday, February 15 | 4:30 – 7:30
1100 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz

Dan Kocher at Steel Bonnet Brewing
Saturday, February 15 | 5:00 – 7:00
20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley

Dan & Laurel Quartet at Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Saturday, February 15 | 5:00 – 7:00
119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz

Spun at El Vaquero Winery
Saturday, February 15 | 5:00 – 8:00
2901 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville
Reservations: (831) 607-8118 | elvaquerowinery
$10 Cover

Mojo Mix Blues Trio at Aptos Street BBQ
Saturdays | Sundays | Wednesdays | 6:00 – 8:00
8059 Aptos St, Aptos

Barn Dance at Pie Ranch
Saturday, February 15 | 6:00 – 9:00
2080 Highway 1, Pescadero
pieranch.org

Espiritmo at Shanty Shack Brewing
Saturday, February 15 | 6:00 – 9:00
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

Leroy & Friends at Cork and Fork
Saturday, February 15 | 6:00 – 9:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

Valentine’s Punk & Hardcore Throwdown
SubRosa Community Space
Saturday, February 15 | 6:00 – 10:00
703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

Rupert’s Un-Valentine’s Costume Party
Royal Order of Moose Lodge
Theme: Carnival + Two Bands
Saturday, February 15 | 6:30
2470 El Rancho Dr Santa Cruz
$25 | Door

Frank Thibeaux at The Cats Los Gatos
Saturday, February 15 | 7:00 – 10:00
17533 Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos

Billy Reese at Over the Hill Gang Saloon
Saturday, February 15 | 7:00 – 10:00
3530 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz

Chuck Brewer Band at Sevy’s at Seacliff Inn
Saturday, February 15 | 7:00 – 10:00
7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos

Chicago Bill at Brookdale Lodge
Saturday, February 15 | 7:00 – 10:00
11570 Highway 9, Brookdale

Underground Nomads Belly Dancing at Vino by the Sea
Saturday, February 15 | 7:00 – 10:00
55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz

Chinyakare Ensemble – Traditional Zimbabwean Music and Dance
Kuumbwa Jazz
Saturday, February 15 | 7:30
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz
Tix: kuumbwajazz.org

Karaoke w/ Carlos at Hold Fast Lounge
Saturdays | 8:00
529 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

Jerry’s Middle Finger Night II
Felton Music Hall
Saturday, February 15 | 8:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Tix: feltonmusichall

MJ Lenderman & The Wind + Wild Pink [Sold Out]
The Rio Theatre
Saturday, February 15 | 8:00 – 11:00
1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

American Underdog at Henflings Tavern
Folk Rock & Americana
Saturday, February 15 | 8:00 – 11:00
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Fire Peach 90s at The Crow’s Nest
Saturday, February 15 | 8:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
$8 Cover

Witch Whores of Satan + Randy Savages
The Blue Lagoon
Saturday, February 15 | 8:00
923 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

ABC at Joe’s Bar
Saturday, February 15 | 8:30 – 11:55
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Tim Cappello (From The Lost Boys) & DJ Crimson Ghost
Saturday, February 15 | 8:30
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Tix: catalystclub

Hell’s Belles – World Famous All-Female AC/DC Tribute Band
Moe’s Alley
Saturday, February 15 | 9:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Tix: moesalley

Lake Eagles at The Sand Bar
Saturday, February 15 | 9:00
211 Esplanade, Capitola

Sunday, February 16

Robert M. Powell & Friends at San Gregorio General Store
Sunday, February 16 | 11:00 – 1:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Four Shillings Short at San Gregorio General Store
Sunday, February 16 | 2:00 – 5:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Blue Lightning at Cork and Fork
Sunday, February 16 | 2:00 – 5:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

The Plateau Jazz Band at Mid-County Senior Center
Swing Dance
Sunday, February 16 | 2:00 – 5:00
829 Bay Ave., Capitola

Andy Fuhrman & Friends
MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room
Sundays | 2:30 – 5:30
Ingalls St., Santa Cruz

The Owls at Discretion Brewing
Sunday, February 16 | 3:00 – 5:00
2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel

Anthony Arya Band + AC Myles
Sunday, February 16 | 4:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Tix: moesalley

Noach Tangeras at Joe’s Bar
Sunday, February 16 | 4:00 – 7:00
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Acoustic Moonshine at Vino by the Sea
Sunday, February 16 | 4:00 – 7:00
55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz

Daniel Paul Nelson at Chaminade Resort & Spa
Sunday, February 16 | 5:00 – 8:00
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz

Henflings Pro Jam at Henflings Tavern
Host: John Michael
Sunday, February 16 | 5:00 – 9:00
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Bagwell & Troy at The Cats Los Gatos
Sunday, February 16 | 6:00 – 8:30
17533 Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos

Grateful Sundays at Felton Music Hall
Aardvark
Sunday, February 16 | 6:00 – 9:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Tix: feltonmusichall

Standup Comedy Open Mic at Shanty Shack Brewing
Sundays | 7:00 – 9:00
Sign-Ups Start at 6:30
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

Jazz Night Live at Hold Fast Lounge
Sundays | 7:00 – 10:00
529 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

Don Caruth Open Jam at The Sand Bar
Sunday, February 16 | 7:30
211 Esplanade, Capitola

Tuxedo at The Catalyst
Sunday, February 16 | 9:00
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Tix: catalystclub

Comedy Night at The Crow’s Nest
Sundays | 9:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
$10 Cover

::THE BOX:: Darkwave Dance Party
The Blue Lagoon
Sundays | 9:30
923 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
(Always Free)

Hot Ticket Alert

Jim Malcolm Scottish Guitarist & Storyteller
House concert, Soquel
Tue, February 18 | 7:30
Reservations: celticsociety

Smokin’ Bluegrass – Broken Compass and Mountain Drive
Friday, March 7 | 7:30
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz
Tix: kuumbwajazz

Bitch + Skip The Needle: The Never Going Back Tour
Moe’s Alley
Thursday, March 13 | 8:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Tix: moesalley

Tempest Legendary Celtic Rock Band
St. Paddy’s Day Party at Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Friday, March 14 | 7:00 – 10:00
119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz
Tix: mountainmusicproductions

Wake the Dead Celtic Meets the Grateful Dead
St. Paddy’s Day Party at Felton Music Hall
Saturday, March 15 | 8:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Tix: feltonmusichall

John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band
Kuumbwa Jazz
Sunday, May 4 | 7:00
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz
Tix: kuumbwajazz

Sierra Hull at Felton Music Hall
Saturday, May 17 | 8:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Tix: feltonmusichall

Featured image: Chase LaRue & Sarah Robinson at Stockwell Cellars Friday, February 14 | 5:30 – 8:30

The SLV Post Weekend Roundup of Music

The weekend roundup of live music is compiled by Julie Horner for the San Lorenzo Valley Post newspaper and is posted every Thursday on Facebook: @SLVPostNews and on SLV Post’s website. See something we missed? Share your event to the Santa Cruz Mountains Entertainment News Facebook group: @santacruzmountains | Email: julie@slvpost

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