Dror and Friends: Musical Journey at the Woodhouse

We’ll play, sing and enjoy music from Mideast, the Balkan, Yemen, Morocco, Turkey…haunting rhythms, melodies from afar. Listen, dance, connect, express, release, heal, elevate…come with love! No cover. Featuring the musicianship of: Avi Sinai, Darbuka, Tanake’, Vocal Jamie Barsimantov, Oud, Clarinet, Vocal Oriah Barsimantov, Accordion, Vocal Shireen Nabatian, Violin, Vocal Anne Cleveland, Flute, Vocal Dror Sinai, Darbuka, Frame Drum, Riq,… Read More
Events Music 

China Cats Winter Dance Party 

Mountain Music Productions and the Santa Cruz County Veterans Hall present the China Cats Winter Dance Party at the Vets Hall in downtown Santa Cruz on Saturday, January 27 at 7:00 pm. Tix $20 Advance: https://bit.ly/ChinaCatsWinterDance The Bay Area’s longest-running tribute to the Grateful Dead, the China Cats have been burning up stages with the same band members since 2012.… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: January 11-14

Live music in Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and all around the 831 for the weekend of January 11 through January 14, 2024. By Julie Horner Thursday, January 11 Clear Sage Leaf Solo Guitar Blues, Folk, RockShanty Shack BrewingThursday, January 11 | 5:00 – 7:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Hot Club Pacific Jazz on the Patio at Gayle’s… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: January 25-28

The weekend roundup of concerts and shows. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, January 25 Josh & the Dirty Rags Bluegrass and Folk at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, January 25 | 5:00 – 7:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Celtic Music Session and Robert Burns Celebration at Steel Bonnet BrewingThursday, January 25 | 5:00 – 8:0020 Victor Square,… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: January 18-21

Live music in Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and all around the 831 for the weekend of January 11 through January 14, 2024. By Julie Horner Thursday, January 18 Joe Domitrowich Accordion at German NightAroma RestaurantThursday, January 18 | 4:30 & 7:009600 Highway 9, Ben Lomond DJ Chiqulin at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, January 18 | 5:00 – 7:00138… Read More

Santa Cruz Harp Festival

Saturday, January 20 | 2 pm – 5 pm. r, 900 High St, Santa Cruz. Featuring soloists on pedal harp, Celtic harp, and double-strung harp, the all-ages Community Music School Harp Orchestra, and an instrument “petting zoo” for curious concert-goers. Jesse Autumn returns to direct the Harp Orchestra and perform on Double Harp. Proceeds benefit Community Music School, a non-profit… Read More

Santa Cruz Traditional Irish Session at Rosie McCann’s

A traditional Irish session every Third Thursday at Rosie McCann’s in downtown Santa Cruz from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. 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. Julie Horner and David Chadwick lead the tunes. Co-hosted by Irish Culture Bay Area and the… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: January 4-7

Live music in Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and all around the 831 for the weekend of January 4 through January 7, 2024. Thursday, January 4 Alecia Haselton at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, January 4 | 5:00 – 7:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Hot Jazz on the Patio at Gayle’s BakeryThursdays | 5:00 – 7:00504 Bay Ave., Capitola Matt… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz: New Year’s Eve

Full listing of live music and concerts in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Live music roundup for your holiday weekend December 28, 2023 through January 1, 2024! Happy New Year! By Julie Horner Thursday, December 28 Lucas Lawson at Highway 1 BrewingThursday, December 28 | 4:00 – 7:005720 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero Cement Ship at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, December… Read More

The Stinkfoot Orchestra Tribute to Frank Zappa

The Stinkfoot Orchestra is a 14 piece tribute to Frank Zappa, the legendary musician and composer. Join us for an unforgettable evening of Zappa’s iconic music performed live by this talented ensemble. Get ready to groove, laugh, and be blown away by their incredible musicianship! The event will be held at the Veterans Memorial Building, a fantastic venue that provides… Read More