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Santa Cruz County Live Music Roundup: Weekend November 7 – November 10

🎢 Live Music Santa Cruz! 🎢

The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Here’s an easy at-a-glance music guide for Santa Cruz County! Whether you’re into rock, jazz, folk, or country, the SLV Post’s live music roundup has something for everyone.


🎸 Thursday, November 7

  • Ted Welty Solo
    Jack O’Neill Lounge
    πŸ•’ 4:00 – 7:00 | πŸ“175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
  • Point of Order
    Alice’s Restaurant
    πŸ•’ 5:00 – 7:30 | πŸ“17288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside
  • Ryan Price
    Shanty Shack Brewing
    πŸ•’ 5:00 – 8:00 | πŸ“138 Fern St., Santa Cruz
  • Matt Hartle & Dan Robbins
    Discretion Brewing
    πŸ•’ 5:30 – 7:30 | πŸ“2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel
  • Special K
    The Crepe Place
    πŸ•’ 5:30 – 7:30 | πŸ“1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
  • Dan Frechette
    Chaminade Resort & Spa
    πŸ•’ 5:30 – 8:30 | πŸ“One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz
  • The Trolley Drops Jug Band
    Pono Hawaiian Grill
    πŸ•’ 5:45 – 7:45 | πŸ“120 Union St., Santa Cruz
  • Back Porch Boys Blues
    Aptos Street BBQ
    πŸ•’ Thursdays | 6:00 – 8:00 | πŸ“8059 Aptos St, Aptos
  • Slow Coast
    VinoCruz
    πŸ•’ 6:00 – 8:00 | πŸ“4901 Soquel Dr., Soquel
  • Nick DiSalvo
    Bruno’s Bar and Grill
    πŸ•’ 6:00 – 9:00 | πŸ“230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley
  • Folk Punk Night
    SubRosa Community Space
    πŸ•’ 6:30 – 10:00 | πŸ“703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
  • Thirsty Thursday Trivia w/ Phil Gomez
    Capitola Wine Bar and Merchants
    πŸ•’ 6:30 – 9:00 | πŸ“115 San Jose Ave, Capitola
  • Karaoke
    Fruition Brewing
    πŸ•’ 6:30 – 9:30 | πŸ“918 East Lake Ave., Watsonville
  • Dylan Rose Band
    Vino By The Sea
    πŸ•’ 6:30 – 9:30 | πŸ“55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz
  • Trivia w/ Michael Gaither
    El Vaquero Winery
    πŸ•’ Thursdays | 7:00 – 9:00 | πŸ“2901 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville
    Reservations: (831) 607-8118 | elvaquerowinery.com
  • The Quantum Dubs
    The Sand Bar
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 10:00 | πŸ“211 Esplanade, Capitola
  • 🎻 Santa Cruz Traditional Irish Session 🎻
    Rosie McCann’s Irish Pub
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 10:00 | πŸ“220 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
  • Snatam Kaur
    Rio Theatre
    Grammy-nominated Devotional Singer
    πŸ•’ 7:30 | πŸ“1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
    🎟 Tix: riotheatre.com
  • The Haze, Chevy D, John Bear
    Felton Music Hall
    πŸ•’ 8:00 | 🎟 Tix: feltonmusichall.com
  • Stop Light Observations
    The Catalyst Club Atrium
    πŸ•’ 8:00 | πŸ“1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
    🎟 Tix: catalystclub.com
  • Big Bad Wolf
    The Crow’s Nest
    πŸ•’ 8:00 | πŸ“2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
  • Karaoke w/ Ed Greene
    Hold Fast Lounge
    πŸ•’ 8:00 | πŸ“529 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz
  • Joe Kaplow w/ Emily Afton and Kelly Koval
    Moe’s Alley
    πŸ•’ 8:00 | πŸ“1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
    🎟 No Cover

🎢 Friday, November 8

  • Bob Burnett
    MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room
    πŸ•’ Fridays | 3:30 – 6:30 | πŸ“Ingalls St., Santa Cruz
  • Jerry B. Logan & The Trio
    San Gregorio General Store
    πŸ•’ 5:00 – 7:00 | πŸ“7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio
  • Claddagh Band
    Alice’s Restaurant
    πŸ•’ 5:00 – 7:30 | πŸ“17288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside
  • James Lee Stanley
    Kissed by an Angel Wines
    πŸ•’ 5:30 – 7:30 | πŸ“75 Mt. Hermon Rd., Scotts Valley
  • Ashley Lloyd
    Discretion Brewing
    πŸ•’ 5:30 – 7:30 | πŸ“2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel
  • Rhythm Deluxe Band w/ George Zaferes & Dave Preschutti
    Stockwell Cellars
    πŸ•’ 5:30 – 8:30 | πŸ“1100 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz
  • David Cameron
    Chaminade Resort & Spa
    πŸ•’ 5:30 – 8:30 | πŸ“One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz
  • Eyes Like Lanterns
    South Point Seascape
    πŸ•’ 6:00 – 9:00 | πŸ“10 Seascape Village, Aptos
  • Lloyd Whitley Blues Trio
    Mission Street BBQ
    πŸ•’ Fridays | 6:00 – 8:00 | πŸ“1618 Mission St., Santa Cruz
  • Ryan Price
    Steel Bonnet Brewing
    πŸ•’ 6:00 – 8:00 | πŸ“20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley
  • Ka Nalu Hawaiian Band
    Pono Hawaiian Grill
    πŸ•’ 6:00 – 8:30 | πŸ“120 Union St., Santa Cruz
  • Dirty Cello
    El Vaquero Winery
    πŸ•’ 6:00 – 9:00 | πŸ“2901 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville
    Reservations: (831) 607-8118 | elvaquerowinery.com
  • 7th Wave
    Capitola Wine Bar and Merchants
    πŸ•’ 6:00 – 9:00 | πŸ“115 San Jose Ave, Capitola
  • Claudio Melega
    Aroma Restaurant
    πŸ•’ Fridays | 6:00 – 9:00 | πŸ“9600 Highway 9, Ben Lomond
  • Jefferson Hancock Band
    Cork and Fork
    πŸ•’ 6:00 – 9:00 | πŸ“312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola
  • The Fritz Business Cumbia
    Shanty Shack Brewing
    πŸ•’ 6:00 – 9:00 | πŸ“138 Fern St., Santa Cruz
  • Nick Disalvo & Shawn Yanez
    Bites & Brews, Colonnade Stage at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    πŸ•’ 6:30 – 7:30 | πŸ“400 Beach St, Santa Cruz
  • Daisy Circuit + Rat Bastard Radio + Mutt + Adam & The Sandlers
    SubRosa Community Space
    πŸ•’ 6:30 – 10:00 | πŸ“703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
  • That Country Feeling Band
    Mid-County Senior Center
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 9:00 | πŸ“829 Bay Ave., Capitola
  • Puffball Collective
    Abbott Square Market
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 9:30 | πŸ“725 Front St., Santa Cruz
  • Line Dancing
    Bruno’s Bar and Grill
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 10:00 | πŸ“230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley
  • Chicago Bill and The Next Blues Band
    Over the Hill Gang Saloon
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 10:00 | πŸ“3530 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz
  • The Bobcats w/ Ted Welty
    Vino By The Sea
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 10:00 | πŸ“55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz
  • Devils Tonic
    The Cats (Los Gatos)
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 10:00 | πŸ“17533 Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos
  • Tokyo Hot Tub
    Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 10:00 | πŸ“119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz
  • The Joint Chiefs
    Sevy’s at Seacliff Inn
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 10:00 | πŸ“7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos
  • Warren Miller’s 75
    Rio Theatre
    Ski & Snowboard Film
    πŸ•’ 7:30 – 9:30 | πŸ“1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
    🎟 Tix: riotheatre.com
  • T.S.O.L.
    The Blue Lagoon
    πŸ•’ 8:00 | πŸ“923 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
    🎟 Tix: suckapunchproductions.com
  • 90’s Vs. 2000’s Birthday Battle w/ Fire Peach & The Last Decade
    The Catalyst Atrium
    πŸ•’ 8:00 | πŸ“1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
    🎟 Tix: catalystclub.com
  • Tiger’s Tale Jerry Garcia Tribute
    The Crow’s Nest
    πŸ•’ 8:00 | πŸ“2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
  • Noah Gundersen w/ Abby Gundersen
    Felton Music Hall
    Ledges 10 Year Anniversary Tour
    πŸ•’ 8:00 | 🎟 Tix: feltonmusichall.com
  • Big Fun + Odder + Plum Skin
    The Crepe Place
    πŸ•’ 8:00 – 11:30 | πŸ“1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
  • Blue Ocean Rockers
    Joe’s Bar
    πŸ•’ 8:30 – 11:55 | πŸ“13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek
  • Dopapod w/ Reed Mathis
    Moe’s Alley
    πŸ•’ 9:00 | πŸ“1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
    🎟 Tix: moesalley.com
  • Scarlet
    The Sand Bar
    πŸ•’ 9:00 | πŸ“211 Esplanade, Capitola

🎻 Saturday, November 9

  • Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival
    Coconut Grove
    πŸ•’ Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 – 5:00 | πŸ“400 Beach St., Santa Cruz
  • Innuendo
    San Gregorio General Store
    πŸ•’ 11:00 – 1:00 | πŸ“7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio
  • Andy Fuhrman & Friends
    Davenport Roadhouse
    πŸ•’ 1:00 – 4:00 | πŸ“1 Davenport Ave, Davenport
  • The Harmony Grits
    San Gregorio General Store
    πŸ•’ 2:00 – 5:00 | πŸ“7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio
  • Nerdy
    Discretion Brewing
    πŸ•’ 3:00 – 5:00 | πŸ“2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel
  • Mark Schwartz
    MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room
    πŸ•’ Saturdays | 3:30 – 6:30 | πŸ“Ingalls St., Santa Cruz

🎻 Saturday, November 9 (Continued)

  • Redwood Groove
    Kissed by an Angel Wines
    πŸ•’ 4:00 – 6:30 | πŸ“75 Mt. Hermon Rd., Scotts Valley
  • Joseph β€œZippy” Connell
    Stockwell Cellars
    πŸ•’ 4:00 – 8:00 | πŸ“1100 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz
  • Tony Khalife and Nick Peters
    Apple Jack’s
    πŸ•’ 4:20 | πŸ“8790 La Honda Rd, La Honda
  • Pattie & Dan
    Steel Bonnet Brewing
    πŸ•’ 5:00 – 7:00 | πŸ“20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley
  • Not So Young Neil Young Tribute
    El Vaquero Winery
    πŸ•’ 5:00 – 8:00 | πŸ“2901 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville
    Reservations: (831) 607-8118 | elvaquerowinery.com
  • Hip Hop Night
    Shanty Shack Brewing
    πŸ•’ 5:00 – 9:00 | πŸ“138 Fern St., Santa Cruz
  • Mojo Mix Blues Trio
    Aptos Street BBQ
    πŸ•’ Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays | 6:00 – 8:00 | πŸ“8059 Aptos St, Aptos
  • Shawn Yanez & Nick Disalvo
    Bruno’s Bar and Grill
    πŸ•’ 6:00 – 9:00 | πŸ“230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley
  • Vinny Johnson Blues Band + Cathy’s B-Day
    Cork and Fork
    πŸ•’ 6:00 – 9:00 | πŸ“312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola
  • Kip Allert
    Capitola Wine Bar and Merchants
    πŸ•’ 6:00 – 9:00 | πŸ“115 San Jose Ave, Capitola
  • Malakai Lawton & Friends
    Davenport Roadhouse
    πŸ•’ 6:00 – 9:00 | πŸ“1 Davenport Ave, Davenport
  • Half Calf + Ivy Blu + Valley Porno People + Rosie Makes Junk + Racecourse
    SubRosa Community Space
    πŸ•’ 6:00 – 10:00 | πŸ“703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
  • Sharon Allen & The Dusty Boots
    The Ugly Mug CafΓ©
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 9:00 | πŸ“4640 Soquel Ave., Soquel
    Reservations: (408) 499-9441 | crbrundle@gmail.com
  • Afro HiLife
    Abbott Square Market
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 9:30 | πŸ“725 Front St., Santa Cruz
  • Papiba & Friends
    Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 10:00 | πŸ“119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz
  • The Swag Tones
    Brookdale Lodge
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 10:00 | πŸ“11570 Highway 9, Brookdale
  • Santa Cruda
    Sevy’s at Seacliff Inn
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 10:00 | πŸ“7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos
  • Blue Ocean Rockers + Jamie’s B-Day
    Vino By The Sea
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 10:00 | πŸ“55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz
  • Crossing Dana
    The Cats (Los Gatos)
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 10:00 | πŸ“17533 Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos
  • Juke Box Boyz
    Over the Hill Gang Saloon
    πŸ•’ 7:00 – 10:00 | πŸ“3530 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz
  • Tall Poppy String Band
    Santa Cruz House Concerts
    πŸ•’ 7:30 | RSVP: Concerts@instantharmony.com
  • The Drums
    The Catalyst
    πŸ•’ 8:00 | πŸ“1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
    🎟 Tix: catalystclub.com
  • Burnin Vernon
    The Crow’s Nest
    πŸ•’ 8:00 | πŸ“2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
  • You Should Be Dancing: A Tribute to the Bee Gees
    Felton Music Hall
    πŸ•’ 8:00 | 🎟 Tix: feltonmusichall.com
  • Eyes Like Lanterns, The Thin Air & Birdcalls
    The Blue Lagoon
    Artists & Vendors
    πŸ•’ 8:00 – 11:00 | πŸ“923 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz | $10 Door | NOTAFLOF
  • Sorry It’s Over + Kito Rayburn + Fieldhockey
    The Crepe Place
    πŸ•’ 8:00 – 11:30 | πŸ“1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
  • The Fog
    Joe’s Bar
    πŸ•’ 8:30 – 11:55 | πŸ“13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek
  • Wolves of Glendale
    The Catalyst Atrium
    πŸ•’ 9:00 | πŸ“1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
    🎟 Tix: catalystclub.com
  • Earthless w/ Sacri Monti
    Moe’s Alley
    πŸ•’ 9:00 | πŸ“1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
    🎟 Tix: moesalley.com
  • B-Movie Kings
    The Sand Bar
    πŸ•’ 9:00 | πŸ“211 Esplanade, Capitola

🎢 Sunday, November 10

  • Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival
    Coconut Grove
    πŸ•’ Sunday | 10:00 – 5:00 | πŸ“400 Beach St., Santa Cruz
  • Jim McGowan & Rob Christian
    San Gregorio General Store
    πŸ•’ 11:00 – 1:00 | πŸ“7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio
  • Holiday Sip & Shop
    Bruno’s Bar and Grill
    πŸ•’ 11:00 – 3:00 | πŸ“230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley
  • Courthouse Ramblers
    Davenport Roadhouse
    πŸ•’ 1:00 – 4:00 | πŸ“1 Davenport Ave, Davenport
  • The Claddagh Band
    San Gregorio General Store
    πŸ•’ 2:00 – 5:00 | πŸ“7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio
  • Glenn Ichien
    Stockwell Cellars
    Fall Wine & Food Pairing
    πŸ•’ 2:00 – 5:00 | πŸ“1100 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz
    Reservations Required: stockwellcellars.com
  • Andy Fuhrman & Friends
    MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room
    πŸ•’ Sundays | 2:30 – 5:30 | πŸ“Ingalls St., Santa Cruz
  • Yeeobo Neo-Psychedelic Trio
    Fruition Brewing
    πŸ•’ 3:00 – 5:00 | πŸ“918 East Lake Ave., Watsonville
  • Harpin & Clark
    Discretion Brewing
    πŸ•’ 3:00 – 5:00 | πŸ“2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel
  • Glennie B
    Cork and Fork
    πŸ•’ 3:00 – 6:00 | πŸ“312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola
  • Alex Lucero Band
    Moe’s Alley
    πŸ•’ 4:00 | πŸ“1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
    🎟 Tix: moesalley.com
  • Lake Eagles Blues Band
    Shanty Shack Brewing
    πŸ•’ 4:00 – 7:00 | πŸ“138 Fern St., Santa Cruz
  • Ten O’ Clock Lunch Band
    Vino By The Sea
    πŸ•’ 4:00 – 7:00 | πŸ“55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz
  • Harmony Grits w/ Jim Lewin
    Joe’s Bar
    πŸ•’ 4:00 – 7:00 | πŸ“13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek
  • Jerad Fox
    Chaminade Resort & Spa
    πŸ•’ 5:00 – 8:00 | πŸ“One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz
  • Diwali Giving Concert w/ the Debashish Bhattacharya Trio
    Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild
    πŸ•’ Doors 6:00 | πŸ“251B Kings Village, Scotts Valley
    🎟 Tix: diwaligiving.com
  • Joe Ferrara
    The Cats (Los Gatos)
    πŸ•’ 6:00 – 8:30 | πŸ“17533 Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos
  • Grateful Sundays w/ Matt Hartle & Friends
    Felton Music Hall
    πŸ•’ Sundays | 6:00 – 9:00 | πŸ“6275 Highway 9, Felton
  • Simon Santiago
    Davenport Roadhouse
    πŸ•’ 6:00 – 9:00 | πŸ“1 Davenport Ave, Davenport
  • Jazz Night Live
    Hold Fast Lounge
    πŸ•’ Sundays | 7:00 – 10:00 | πŸ“529 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz
  • Don Caruth Open Jam
    The Sand Bar
    πŸ•’ 7:30 | πŸ“211 Esplanade, Capitola
  • Dr. Bachlava + Human Growth Hormone
    The Catalyst
    πŸ•’ 8:00 | πŸ“1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
    🎟 Tix: catalystclub.com
  • Comedy w/ Ari Mannis
    The Catalyst
    πŸ•’ 8:00 | πŸ“1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
    🎟 Tix: catalystclub.com
  • Live Comedy
    The Crow’s Nest
    πŸ•’ Sundays | 9:00 | πŸ“2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

✨ Hot Ticket Alert

  • The Coffis Brothers – Album Release Show
    Felton Music Hall
    πŸ•’ Saturday, November 30 | 8:00 | 🎟 Tix: feltonmusichall.com
  • China Cats New Year’s Eve Ball
    Santa Cruz County Veterans Hall
    πŸ•’ Tuesday, December 31 | 9:00 | 🎟 Tix: mountainmusicproductions.com
  • Railroad Earth
    Felton Music Hall
    πŸ•’ Friday, January 17 | 8:00 | 🎟 Tix: feltonmusichall.com
  • Greensky Bluegrass
    The Catalyst
    πŸ•’ Sunday, January 19 | 8:00 | 🎟 Tix: catalystclub.com
  • Sierra Hull
    Felton Music Hall
    πŸ•’ Tuesday, January 21 | 8:00 | 🎟 Tix: feltonmusichall.com
  • Fred Eaglesmith Band w/ Tif Ginn
    Kuumbwa Jazz Center
    πŸ•’ Sunday, January 26 | 5:00 | 🎟 Tix: kuumbwajazz.com

Enjoy a great weekend of live music across Santa Cruz County! 🎢

Featured Photo: Earthless by Cody Moyles. Earthless w/ Sacri Monti at Moe’s Alley Saturday, November 9 | 9:00

Julie Horner Boulder Creek
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Julie lives and works in Boulder Creek and is an active participant in the county's vibrant music scene. She loves the outdoors and is the go-to expert on Santa Cruz Mountains hiking trails.

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