Dave “Nomad” Miller in Concert

Following @balefirebrewingco as they settle into their stride. This nanobrewery used to be East Cliff Brewing, then was Greater Purpose Brewing, and now with head brewer Leslie Buchanan and hub Matt Buchanan (both KBCZ 89.3FM Boulder Creek Community Radio alum) and partners Stephanie and Nate Murphy, there’s Balefire Brewing. They’re quietly launching a music program there, pal Dave Miller is… Read More

Frankie Gavin and Catherine McHugh in Concert

Galway, Ireland fiddle player Frankie Gavin performs with pianist Catherine McHugh at Scott Kennedy Hall at the Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean St. Santa Cruz. The pair will be playing music from their recently released 18-track album Port Eireann. Wednesday, November 15 | 6:30 to 9:30 Tickets $20 Advanced | $25 Door https://big-trees-productions.ticketleap.com/frankie-gavin-santa-cruz This performance celebrates Frankie’s long awaited… Read More

Santa Cruz Traditional Irish Session

There’s a traditional Irish session every Third Thursday at Rosie McCann’s in downtown Santa Cruz from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The next session is Thursday, November 16! All ages, full bar and dinner menu. Suitable for the experienced Celtic style musician and for anyone who enjoys listening to local acoustic folk music. Follow on FB: @SantaCruzTradIrishSeisiun Read More

Thanksgiving Dance Party with Edge of the West

Join us for a Thanksgiving dance party with Edge of the West at the Historic Brookdale Lodge! Celebrate T-Day festivities with the Edge of the West and their rock n’ roots honkytonk jam band on Wednesday, November 22 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. No cover for this intimate evening of live music in the Fireside Lounge! Happy Thanksgiving! Jim Lewin’s Edge… Read More

Tempest 35th Anniversary Tour

Welcome the return of Celtic rock legends Tempest on Saturday, November 11 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Historic Brookdale Lodge. Tickets: brookdale-lodge.ticketleap.com/tempest Since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally renowned hybrid of high energy Folk Rock, fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. The last 30-plus years have seen the San… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz County: November 10-12

Live music in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. By Julie Horner Friday, November 10 Ted Welty at Jack O’Neill LoungeFriday, November 10 | 12:00 – 3:00175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Bob Burnett at MJA Westside Tasting RoomFriday, November 10 | 3:30 – 6:30328 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz Sarah Songbird at Soquel Homesteaders MarketFriday, November 10 | Event… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz County: November 3-5

Live music in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. By Julie Horner Here’s the lineup of live music in Santa Cruz County for the weekend of November 3 – 5! Enjoy! Friday, November 3 First Friday Art Walk Boulder CreekFirst Friday Art Walk Santa Cruz Kyle Kovalic at Jack O’Neill LoungeFriday, November 3 | 3:00 – 6:00175 W Cliff… Read More

Halloweenus w/ Uncle Dog

Halloween at Shanty Shack Brewing Company! Uncle Dog’s Freaky Funky Full Moon Halloween fiesta!!!!! It’s going down at @shantyshackbrewing Saturday October 28 from 6-9pm. There will be dancing, a costume showdown, and tarot readings…so get your weird outfit vibe on and come boogie with us! Read More