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World Class Music Live Presents: Pipo Romero

Friday, November 13 @ 7:00 PM

The Tom Ralston Band - Celebrating Santa Cruz Connections

Saturday, November 14 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Monday, November 16 @ 7:00 PM

CANCELLED - (((folkYEAH!))) Presents: John Carroll Kirby

Tuesday, November 17 @ 7:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

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Thursday, November 19 @ 7:00 PM

Painted Mandolin - 10th Anniversary Show

Saturday, November 21 @ 7:30 PM

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💿 BONUS NOVEMBER PLAYLIST: Kuumbwa History: 1999 ⏰

💿 BONUS NOVEMBER PLAYLIST: Kuumbwa History: 1999 ⏰

Take a look back at some of the artists that came to the Kuumbwa stage in 1999! For full calendar and tickets, visit the link in our bio. - Dj Muck

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🎸🎸 Double the guitars, double the grooves. @charli

🎸🎸 Double the guitars, double the grooves. @charliehunterguitar and @ella_rae_feingold bring their 'Raw & Reel' tour to town on February 16!

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🎹 Join us next month for 'A Guaraldi Holiday' with

🎹 Join us next month for 'A Guaraldi Holiday' with @isaiahjthompson.

We'll see you on December 8 for a Charlie Brown holiday celebration filled with Vince Guaraldi classics. ❄️

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💿 Staff Pick! 💿 🪕 @nora.brwn and @stephiecoleman

💿 Staff Pick! 💿

🪕 @nora.brwn and @stephiecoleman return to Kuumbwa on January 11! 🎻

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❄️ Don't miss our free Master Classes this winter,

❄️ Don't miss our free Master Classes this winter, in-person or streaming!

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💿 New Music Friday 💿 @laradownesmusic's latest re

💿 New Music Friday 💿

@laradownesmusic's latest record 'Hold These Truths' is on repeat 🎹

Listen now and get your tickets to her show on January 21!

🎧 Listen at the link in @laradownesmusic bio
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Don't miss your final chance to see @thebadplus at

Don't miss your final chance to see @thebadplus at Kuumbwa on December 7! ⭐️

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@kassaoverall is "bringing his own cymbals" to Kuu

@kassaoverall is "bringing his own cymbals" to Kuumbwa on December 2nd! 🥁

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@henrydiltz's Behind the Lens at Kuumbwa is this S

@henrydiltz's Behind the Lens at Kuumbwa is this Saturday, November 7! 📸

📣 Check out @goodtimessc's coverage of the event, listen to our playlist inspired by Diltz's iconic career, and buy tickets for Saturday now.

📰 Link in @goodtimessc's bio
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💿 PLAYLIST: @henrydiltz – Behind the Lens 📸 Chec

💿 PLAYLIST: @henrydiltz – Behind the Lens 📸

Check out this collection songs by the artists featured in Henry Diltz' iconic photography. Don't miss Diltz at Kuumbwa on November 7th for 'Behind the Lens,' an evening of stories and images.

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⭐️ Playlist curated by Melody, Cheryl, Bennett, and Melody's dad, Jeff! ⭐️

A spectacular night with The @sung_helen Quartet 🎵

A spectacular night with The @sung_helen Quartet 🎵⭐️

📣 November is here! 🍂 🎟️ Link in bio

📣 November is here! 🍂

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💿 NOVEMBER PLAYLIST: Cookin' w/ Jazz Cat 🥘🐈‍⬛ A

💿 NOVEMBER PLAYLIST: Cookin' w/ Jazz Cat 🥘🐈‍⬛

A yummy collection of the most cookin-est pieces from Kuumbwa's November artists and their influences. For full calendar and tickets, visit the link in our bio. - Dj Muck

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📣 Our March lineup is live! All shows are on sale

📣 Our March lineup is live! All shows are on sale now ⭐

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💿 New Music Friday 💿 We can't get enough of @keno

💿 New Music Friday 💿

We can't get enough of @kenokadagroup's latest record 'Crossing Over' featuring @yoyoka_drums ⭐️🥁

Listen now and grab your tickets to their show on November 12!

🎧 Listen at the link in @kenokadagroup's bio
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📰 Link in @scsentinel's bio.

📰 Link in @scsentinel's bio.

Don't miss @laura.anglade this Thursday, and read

Don't miss @laura.anglade this Thursday, and read all about her new record 'Something's Coming' via @mercnews 📰

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⭐ NOW ON SALE: @trio_mandili | May 21 Don't miss

⭐ NOW ON SALE: @trio_mandili | May 21

Don't miss this stop on the Georgian folk trio's first US tour!

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The other night with @fonvillefribush 🎞️⭐️

The other night with @fonvillefribush 🎞️⭐️

🥁 We can’t wait for @brianbladeofficial & The Fell

🥁 We can’t wait for @brianbladeofficial & The Fellowship Band’s SOLD OUT return to Kuumbwa!

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