Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 29 – September 2

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide for Labor Day 2024.

By Julie Horner

Thursday, August 29

Los Rasquaches and Raul Pacheco of Ozomatli
Slough Brewing Collective (Buena Vista)
Thursday, August 29 | Doors 5:00
65 Hangar Way D, Watsonville

Point of Order at Alice’s Restaurant
Thursday, August 29 | 5:00 – 7:30
17288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside

Ripatti & Rose at Chaminade Resort & Spa
Thursday, August 29 | 5:30 – 8:30
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz

Jazz the Dog w/ Rhan Wilson, Rick Zeep, Patti Maxine & Gary Kehoe
Benefit Show for Cruz Kitchen and Taps
Thursday, August 29 | 5:30 – 8:30
145 Laurel St., Santa Cruz

The Puffball Collective at Whale City Bakery
Thursday, August 29 | 5:30 – 8:30
490 CA-1, Davenport

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

Slow Coast Trio at VinoCruz
Thursday, August 29 | 6:00 – 8:00
4901 Soquel Dr., Soquel

Lloyd Whitley Blues Trio at Steel Bonnet Brewing
Thursday, August 29 | 6:00 – 8:00
20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley

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

The Joint Chiefs at Bargetto Winery
Thursday, August 29 | 6:00 – 8:00
535 N Main St, Soquel

Bruno Proal at Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Thursday, August 29 | 6:00 – 9:00
230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley

Chilldren of Indigo at Shanty Shack Brewing
Thursday, August 29 | 6:00 – 9:00
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

The Lucky 5 Ukulele NIght at Cork and Fork
Thursday, August 29 | 6:00 – 9:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

Ray Obiedo Group + Chloé Jean at Kuumbwa Jazz
Thursday, August 29 | 7:00
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz
Tix: FB @KuumbwaJazzSC

Mike Hellman Unplugged at Over the Hill Gang Saloon
Thursday, August 29 | 7:00 – 9:00
3530 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz

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

Java Jam Bluegrass at Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
Thursdays | 7:00 – 10:00
101 W Main St., Los Gatos

El Sol Salsa Night at Brookdale Lodge
Thursday, August 29 | 7:00 – 10:00
11570 Highway 9, Brookdale

The Swag Tones w/ Vinny Johnson at Vino by the Sea
Thursday, August 29 | 7:00 – 10:00
55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz

Afrobeats at Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Thursday, August 29 | 7:00 – 10:00
119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz

Moonshine Bandits w/ Blake Banks at Felton Music Hall
Thursday, August 29 | 8:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Tix: FB @Feltonmusichall

Tommy Guerrero w/ Oscar Cash (Metronomy)
Moe’s Alley
Thursday, August 29 | 8:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Tix: FB @moesalley

Karaoke w/ Ed G at Hold Fast Lounge
Thursday, August 29 | 8:00 – 11:00
529 Seabright Ave Santa Cruz

Karaoke at Henflings of Ben Lomond
Thursday, August 29 | 8:00 – 12:00
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Sweet Voodoo at The Crow’s Nest
Thursday, August 29 | 8:30 – 11:30
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Friday, August 30

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

Three on the Tree at San Gregorio General Store
Friday, August 30 | 4:00 – 7:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Cringe at Food Truck Fridays
Friday, August 30 | 5:00
Skypark 361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley

Paul Dynamite at Highway 1 Brewing
Friday, August 30 | 5:00 – 7:00
5720 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero

Lighthouse String Band at Alice’s Restaurant
Friday, August 30 | 5:00 – 7:30
17288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside

Midtown Block Party Summer Finale w/ Alex Lucero Band
Opener: Honey Disposition
Friday, August 30 | 5:00 – 8:30
1111 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz

Love Creek at Discretion Brewing
Friday, August 30 | 5:30 – 7:30
2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel

Michael Gaither Duo at Seascape Beach Resort/Sanderlings
Friday, August 30 | 5:30 – 7:30
One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos

2 Man Band at Kissed by an Angel Wines
Friday, August 30 | 5:30 – 7:30
75 Mt. Hermon Rd., Scotts Valley

Jenny O’Leary Quartet at Stockwell Cellars
Friday, August 30 | 5:30 – 8:30
1100 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz

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

The Teathers w/ Triana Feruza at Steel Bonnet Brewing
Friday, August 30 | 6:00 – 8:00
20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley

The Ho’omana Hawaiian Band
Aloha Fridays at Pono Hawaiian Grill
Friday, August 30 | 6:00 – 8:30
120 Union Street in Santa Cruz

Steven Graves Band at South Point Seascape
Friday, August 30 | 6:00 – 9:00
10 Seascape Village, Aptos

Shack Rock City Belly Dance Showcase at Shanty Shack Brewing
Friday, August 30 | 6:00 – 9:30
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

Glennie B at Cork and Fork
Friday, August 30 | 6:00 – 9:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

Simon Santiago at Capitola Wine Bar
Friday, August 30 | 6:00 – 9:00
115 San Jose Ave, Capitola

Matt Nathanson + Switchfoot + Blue October
The Mountain Winery
Friday, August 30 | 6:30
14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga
Tix: FB @TheMountainWinery

Stormin Norman & The Cyclones at Mid-County Senior Center
Friday, August 30 | 7:00 – 9:00
829 Bay Ave., Capitola

Nostalgia + Something Wicked + Zuki Bomb + C.R.A.P.
SubRosa Community Space
Friday, August 30 | 7:00 – 10:00
703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

Gemini Soul at Sevy’s at Seacliff Inn
Friday, August 30 | 7:00 – 10:00
7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos

Vinny Johnson Band at Brookdale Lodge
Friday, August 30 | 7:00 – 10:00
11570 Highway 9, Brookdale

Fossil at The Cats Los Gatos
Friday, August 30 | 7:00 – 10:00
17533 Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos

Jefferson Hancock Band at Vino by the Sea
Friday, August 30 | 7:00 – 10:00
55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz

Dirt Rakers + Gary Blackburn Trio + Patti Maxine + Eyes Like Lanterns
Felton Music Hall
Friday, August 30 | 7:30
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Tix: FB @Feltonmusichall

Tiger’s Tale Jerry Garcia Tribute w/ Jim Lewin
Upstairs at the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Hall
Friday, August 30 | 7:30 – 10:30
846 Front St., Santa Cruz
Tix: Mountain Music Productions

The Nagging Doubts at Chaminade Resort & Spa
Friday, August 30 | 8:00
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz

Death & Black Metal Party w/ D.I.+ F.U.X. + More
The Blue Lagoon
Friday, August 30 | 8:00
923 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

Dan Robbins w/ Lani Paulsen & Friends at Henflings
Friday, August 30 | 8:00 – 11:00
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

The Inciters + Fay Hallam at The Crepe Place
Friday, August 30 | 8:00 – 11:30
1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

Cooper Street at Joe’s Bar
Friday, August 30 | 8:30 – 11:55
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Petty Theft Tom Petty Tribute at The Catalyst
Friday, August 30 | 9:00
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Tix: FB @catalystclub

Spun w/ Ted Welty at The Crow’s Nest
Friday, August 30 | 9:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

John Michael Band at The Sand Bar
Friday, August 30 | 9:00
211 Esplanade, Capitola

¿Qiensave? X El Dusty plus Deuce Eclipse
Moe’s Alley
Friday, August 30 | 9:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Tix: FB @moesalley

Saturday, August 31

158th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games
Labor Day Weekend | August 31-September 1
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Tix: FB @alamedacountyfair

Soularis Dance w/ Guest DJ Wren Lafeet
The Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building
Saturdays | 11:00 – 1:00
846 Front St., Santa Cruz

Robert M. Powell at San Gregorio General Store
Saturday, August 31 | 11:00 – 1:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Mike Ofiesh at Loma Mar Store & Kitchen
Saturday, August 31 | 12:00 – 2:00
8150 Pescadero Creek Rd, Loma Mar

Tim Brady at Jack O’Neill Lounge
Saturday, August 31 | 12:00 – 3:00
175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

ABC Band at Highway 1 Brewing
Saturday, August 31 | 1:00 – 4:00
5720 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero

Wavestation at Bruno’s Bar and Grill 7th Anniversary Throwdown
Saturday, August 31 | 1:00 – 4:00
230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley

Bundy Browne at San Gregorio General Store
Saturday, August 31 | 2:00 – 5:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Art & Artist Market w/ Junebug Bayer + DJ Error
VinoCruz
Saturday, August 31 | 2:00 – 7:00
4901 Soquel Dr., Soquel

Karen With a K Musical at Corralitos Cultural Center
Saturday, August 31 | 3:00 – 4:30
127 Hames Rd., Watsonville

Robert Anthony Band at Over the Hill Gang Saloon
Saturday, August 31 | 3:00 – 6:00
3530 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz

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

Axe & Acoustic at Shanty Shack Brewing
Saturday, August 31 | 4:00 – 9:00
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

Vinny Johnson Blues at Steel Bonnet Brewing
Saturday, August 31 | 5:00 – 7:00
20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley

Dylan Rose Band at El Vaquero Winery
Saturday, August 31 | 5:00 – 8:00
2901 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville
Reservations: (831) 607-8118

Jefferson Hancock Band at Specialized Aviation
Saturday, August 31 | 5:00 – 9:00
150 Aviation Way, Watsonville

The Trolley Drops at The Sawmill
Saturday, August 31 | 5:30 – 7:30
15520 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Tyler Diamond at Aroma Restaurant
Saturday, August 31 | 5:30 – 8:30
9600 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Lost 80s Live at The Mountain Winery
Saturday, August 31 | 6:00
14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga
Tix: FB @TheMountainWinery

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

American Underdog at Laughing Monk Brewing
Saturday, August 31 | 6:00 – 9:00
262 Mt Hermon Rd Unit 103, Scotts Valley

Ten O’Clock Lunch Band at Cork and Fork
Saturday, August 31 | 6:00 – 9:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

Levi Jack at Capitola Wine Bar
Saturday, August 31 | 6:00 – 9:00
115 San Jose Ave, Capitola

Karaoke w/ Ed Greene at Ella’s at the Airport
Saturday, August 31 | 7:00
100 Aviation Way, Watsonville

Eric Morrison & The Mysteries
Abbott Square Market
Saturday, August 31 | 7:00 – 9:30
725 Front St., Santa Cruz

Beggars Opera at The Cats Los Gatos
Saturday, August 31 | 7:00 – 10:00
17533 Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos

The Bobcats w/ Ted Welty & Guest Eric Gunn
Sevy’s at Seacliff Inn
Saturday, August 31 | 7:00 – 10:00
7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos

Tim Flannery & The Lunatic Fringe at Kuumbwa Jazz
Saturday, August 31 | 7:30
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz
Tix: FB @KuumbwaJazzSC

Reggae Rave at Felton Music Hall
Saturday, August 31 | 8:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Tix: FB @Feltonmusichall

Floratura + Mak Nova + More
The Catalyst Atrium
Saturday, August 31 | 8:00
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Tix: FB @catalystclub

Robert Hager & The Wolf Pak at Over the Hill Gang Saloon
Saturday, August 31 | 8:00 – 11:00
3530 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz

John Michael Band at Henflings
One for the road before new ownership!
Saturday, August 31 | 8:00 – 11:00
9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond

Aqua Nett 80s Party at Vino by the Sea
Saturday, August 31 | 7:00 – 10:00
55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz

Queentide + Mild Universe & Pat Curren at The Crepe Place
Saturday, August 31 | 8:00 – 11:30
1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

WredHorse at Joe’s Bar
Saturday, August 31 | 8:30 – 11:55
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Legend Zeppelin at Moe’s Alley
Saturday, August 30 | 9:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Tix: FB @moesalley

AfroHiLife at The Crow’s Nest
Saturday, August 31 | 9:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

DJ Mr.White at The Blue Lagoon
Saturday, August 31 | 9:00
923 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

Tsunami at The Sand Bar
Saturday, August 31 | 9:00
211 Esplanade, Capitola

Sunday, September 1

BBQ & Flea Benefit for the Geist Family at Joe’s Bar
Charlie Brown cooks up the vittles, treasures to buy
Sunday, September 1 | Flea 9:00 – 6:00 | BBQ 12:00 – Sell Out
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Mike Ofiesh at San Gregorio General Store
Sunday, September 1 | 11:00 – 1:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Nick Disalvo at Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Sunday, September 1 | 12:00 – 3:00
230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley

Vito and Friends at Brookdale Lodge
Sunday, September 1 | 12:00 – 3:00
11570 Highway 9, Brookdale

Anthony Arya Opens for The Mermen at Russ’s Annual Hoo Hah
Pleasure Point between 37th and 38th Ave
Sunday, September 1 | 2:30

Santa Cruz Cider Company 11-Year Anniversary Party w/ Los Darks
Sunday, September 1 | 12:00 – 8:00 | Music 4:00 – 6:00
65 Hangar Way, Ste C, Watsonville

Yuji Tojo at Davenport Roadhouse
Sunday, September 1 | 1:00 – 4:00
1 Davenport Ave, Davenport

Gary Gates at San Gregorio General Store
Sunday, September 1 | 2:00 – 5:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Hunny Pot at Capitola Wine Bar
Sunday, September 1 | 2:00 – 5:00
115 San Jose Ave, Capitola

Chas the Shotgun Suitor at Boardwalk Bowl
Sunday, September 1 | 2:00 – 5:00
400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz

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

Harry and The Hitmen w/ Velour at Moe’s Alley
Sunday, September 1 | 3:00
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Tix: FB @moesalley

Paul & Emily at Fruition Brewing
Sunday, September 1 | 3:00 – 5:00
918 East Lake Ave., Watsonville

Back Porch Boys at Discretion Brewing
Sunday, September 1 | 3:00 – 5:00
2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel

Kerry Sheepdog Celtic at Steel Bonnet Brewing
Sunday, September 1 | 3:00 – 5:00
20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley

Chicago Bill & The Next Blues Band at Over the Hill Gang Saloon
Sunday, September 1 | 3:00 – 6:00
3530 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz

Jefferson’s Revival at Cork and Fork
Sunday, September 1 | 3:00 – 6:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola

Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash at El Vaquero Winery
Sunday, September 1 | 4:00 – 7:00
2901 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville
Reservations: (831) 607-8118

Dave “Nomad” Miller & Sean Woodward at Joe’s Bar
Sunday, September 1 | 4:00 – 7:00
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek

Billy Reese at Corralitos Brewing
Sunday, September 1 | 4:00 – 7:00
2536 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville

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

Vinny Johnson Band at Vino by the Sea
Sunday, September 1 | 4:00 – 7:00
55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz

John Michael Sings Elvis & Sinatra at Chaminade Resort & Spa
Sunday, September 1 | 5:00 – 8:00
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz

Reggae Sundays at Pono Hawaiian Grill
Sundays | 5:00 – 9:00
120 Union Street in Santa Cruz

Ron Papes at The Cats Los Gatos
Sunday, September 1 | 6:00 – 8:30
17533 Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos

Simon Santiago at Davenport Roadhouse
Sunday, September 1 | 6:00 – 9:00
1 Davenport Ave, Davenport

Grateful Sundays w/ Scott Guberman & Friends
Felton Music Hall
Sunday, September 1 | 6:00 – 9:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Tix: FB @Feltonmusichall

Open Mic at Shanty Shack Brewing
Sunday, September 1 | 7:00 – 9:00
138 Fern St., Santa Cruz

Yächtley Crëw at The Mountain Winery
Sunday, September 1 | 7:30
14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga
Tix: FB @TheMountainWinery

Open Jam at The Sand Bar
Sunday, September 1 | 7:30
211 Esplanade, Capitola
48th Annual San Francisco Bay Area Comedy Competition
The Crow’s Nest
Sunday, September 1 | 9:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

DJs Nafyah & Cali King Reggae & Hip Hop Party
The Blue Lagoon
Sunday, September 1 | Doors 9:00
923 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

Monday, September 2 Labor Day

Nashville Honeymoon at San Gregorio General Store
Monday, September 2 | 11:00 – 1:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Simon Santiago at Davenport Roadhouse
Monday, September 2 | 12:00 – 3:00
1 Davenport Ave, Davenport

Michael Gaither & His New Best Friends + Paperback Ryders
Jim Palmer EMT Scholarship Fundraiser
El Vaquero Winery
Monday, September 2 | 12:00 – 4:00
2901 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville
Reservations: (831) 607-8118

Ben Lomond Quaker Center 75th Anniversary Party
Monday, September 2 | 12:00 – 5:00
1000 Hubbard Gulch Rd, Ben Lomond
Free. Potluck, apple juice from the orchard, cake

The Joint Chiefs at Abbott Square Market
Monday, September 2 | 1:30 – 4:00
725 Front St., Santa Cruz

Three on the Tree’s Western Swing Extravaganza
San Gregorio General Store
Monday, September 2 | 2:00 – 5:00
7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio

Alex Lucero Holiday Bash at The Sand Bar
Monday, September 2 | 6:00 – 9:00
211 Esplanade, Capitola

DNA Comedy Night at Abbott Square Market
Monday, September 2 | 7:00 – 10:00
725 Front St., Santa Cruz

Hot Ticket Alert

Brewgrass Festival at Roaring Camp Railroads
Saturday, September 14 | 1:00 – 8:30
5401 Graham Hill Rd., Felton
Tix: roaringcamp.com/brewgrass-info

Lineup: The Lil Smokies • Lindsay Lou • Caltucky • Jimbo Scott & Yesterday’s Biscuits • Marin County Breakdown • Water Tower • Wild Iris
Breweries: Shanty Shack Brewing • Humble Sea Brewing • Woodhouse Brewing • Discretion Brewing • Laughing Monk Brewing • Mad Fritz • Hop Dogma • Gilmans • Alvarado St Brewery • New Bohemia • Elkorn Slough • Hwy 1 • St Adarius • Ghost Town Brewery • Steel Bonnet • Cellermaker Brewing • Private Press Brewing • Boochman

Featured image: Dylan Rose Band at El Vaquero Winery, Saturday, August 31 | 5:00 – 8:00
Photo by Charlie Witmer

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 or send email: julie@slvpost dot com

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