"Play on, there’s no such thing as better days,” Damien Jurado sings on “Roger,” the sweeping wash of a song that opens Reggae Film Star, his 18th full length album and second release from Jurado’s own Maraqopa Records label. But as he enters his 25th year as a recording artist, it’s clear these are, at […]
Dinner Special (SOLD OUT): Chicken Tagine w/ Olives, Preserved Lemons & Saffron Rice Pilaf w/ Almonds & Currants Carrot Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– BRASIL, the new album by Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin is a showcase for the unique talents of two of […]
BRASIL, the new album by Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin is a showcase for the unique talents of two of the most successful and influential musicians of their generation. It has been an enduring friendship and collaboration, from playing the famed Baked Potato in Los Angeles in the 70s, to collaborations on Grusin’s records and […]
A full evening of amazing songs and interplanetary jamming! Brightshine will be opening the show. Pete Sawyer & The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang will follow with two fat sets of Grateful Dead music. The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang consists of Jonny Mojo (Achilles Wheel), Michael Owens (China Cats), Murph Murphy (Stu Allen), Eric […]
Comedian Doug Benson ("Super High Me" and Comedy Central's "The High Court") hosts a podcast where he talks to his hilarious special surprise guests about his first love…movies! To have a chance at winning some prizes, bring a movie themed name tag! ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING/VAPING IN THE VENUE Santa Cruz Comedy Festival Website More info: […]
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Dinner Special: Salad Nicoise with House Smoked Salmon Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Whether Michael Mayo is performing with his band, as a guest, or alone with a looper pedal and a piano, the LA native’s commanding and other worldly vocalese has been gathering critical and […]
Dinner Special: Grilled Chicken w/ Romesco Roasted Rosemary Potatoes House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Renowned violinist Jenny Scheinman presents music from her newest album, All Species Parade: an epic double-album celebrating the wild Pacific Northwest wilderness, where Scheinman was raised. Scheinman’s ensemble features […]
Dinner Special: Shrimp & Tomato Stew with Herb Pesto House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Run the Gauntlet emerges as the latest album from Kris Davis, accompanied by the extraordinary talents of bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Johnathan Blake, together forming the Kris Davis […]
Dàimh – Gaelic Supergroup and un-challenged champions of straight in the eye Highland music are based around West Lochaber and the Isle of Skye. Formed around the turn of the century and taking the name from the Gaelic word for “kinship” Dàimh (pronounced Dive) have taken their contemporary take of Highland and Gaelic music to […]
Get ready ghouls, ghosts and goblins, The Sin Sisters are back with our annual Halloween show! Enjoy an evening of Sin and Salvation at Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag, the premier headliner review in Santa Cruz, CA Performances by: Lady Satan Polly Amber Ross Greasepaint Paige Turner Sylvia Wrath Cyanide Cyn Madame Luke Sin Sisters […]
Valerie: A Tribute to Amy Winehouse captures the essence of Amy's soulful voice and timeless music. Performing hits from her Grammy winning Back to Black album and more. Valerie delivers authentic and captivating shows. Based in Santa Cruz and the Greater Bay Area, their talented musicians bring Amy's music to life with passion and precision. […]
Dinner Special: Steelhead Trout with Tamari, Garlic & Lemon Basmati Rice House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Jazz superstar and trumpeter Randy Brecker, saxophonist Tod Dickow, and acclaimed Bay-Area ensemble Charged Particles will be performing and celebrating the music of one of the most […]
Dinner Special: Chicken Adobo with Coconut Milk Rice, House Salad, & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Be sure to arrive early for a special pre-show conversation between Dr. John Calloway, kulintang master Conrad Benedicto, and Kathleen Cruz Gutierrez, Assistant Professor of History at UCSC and co-Principal […]
Dinner Special: Chicken Coconut Curry with Spinach & Kabocha Squash Rice, House Salad, & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Nicole McCabe is a saxophonist, composer, and educator who works and lives in Los Angeles. She recently released Mosaic, her fourth album as a bandleader, on Ghost […]
The Kingston Trio is an American folk and pop music band that emerged from San Francisco’s North Beach club scene in 1957. With their unique sound and rich tradition of American folk music, the Trio quickly rose to fame during the late 50s and early 60s, influencing the musical tastes of a generation. Their unprecedented record […]
Dinner Special: Poached Petrale Sole, in a Fresh Spicy Tomato Sauce House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Cyrille Aimée grew up in a multilingual household full of music where dancing was an everyday activity, soundtracked by the Afro-Caribbean sounds of her mother’s native Dominican […]
Insights on composing lyrics, chord progressions, motifs, and rhythms. Baker, author, artist, and composer Joe Ortiz has come to songwriting from the disciplines of theater and cabaret, having written and produced such musicals as Smoke Cabaret, Escaping Queens, and Bread!—The Musical. Using examples from such musical geniuses as Rogers & Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Miles Davis, […]
Dinner Special: Hawaij Spiced Chicken with Toum Rice Pilaf, House Salad, & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ——— Jocelyn Gould has been called “a leader in the next generation of great mainstream jazz guitarists” by Howard Paul, CEO of Benedetto Guitars. Her debut release as a leader, […]
Dinner Special: Steelhead Trout with Charred Cherry Tomatoes & Herb Sauce Rice Pilaf, House Salad, & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Nicole Zuraitis is a GRAMMY® Award-winning (2024) jazz singer-songwriter, pianist and arranger, New York-based bandleader, and winner of the prestigious 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition […]
It’s wild! It’s wacky! It’s spooky and sassy! It’s “The most fun I’ve had all year!” many have said! It’s the….Bonny June & Bonfire Halloween Show! Countess June, Count Kraftula, Batman Owens and their naughty assistant, Devil Maycare, will return to the Kuumbwa Jazz stage for an evening of All Hallows hijinks unlike any show […]
Among the most intensely admired composers in jazz, Wayne Shorter was a true legend whose career stretched over half a century. The golden era of this saxophonist’s extraordinary musical journey was marked by the formation of his quartet with Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, and Brian Blade, who went forth to confound all preconceptions of jazz […]
"Play on, there’s no such thing as better days,” Damien Jurado sings on “Roger,” the sweeping wash of a song that opens Reggae Film Star, his 18th full length album and second release from Jurado’s own Maraqopa Records label. But as he enters his 25th year as a recording artist, it’s clear these are, at […]
Dinner Special (SOLD OUT): Chicken Tagine w/ Olives, Preserved Lemons & Saffron Rice Pilaf w/ Almonds & Currants Carrot Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– BRASIL, the new album by Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin is a showcase for the unique talents of two of […]
BRASIL, the new album by Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin is a showcase for the unique talents of two of the most successful and influential musicians of their generation. It has been an enduring friendship and collaboration, from playing the famed Baked Potato in Los Angeles in the 70s, to collaborations on Grusin’s records and […]
A full evening of amazing songs and interplanetary jamming! Brightshine will be opening the show. Pete Sawyer & The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang will follow with two fat sets of Grateful Dead music. The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang consists of Jonny Mojo (Achilles Wheel), Michael Owens (China Cats), Murph Murphy (Stu Allen), Eric […]
Comedian Doug Benson ("Super High Me" and Comedy Central's "The High Court") hosts a podcast where he talks to his hilarious special surprise guests about his first love…movies! To have a chance at winning some prizes, bring a movie themed name tag! ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING/VAPING IN THE VENUE Santa Cruz Comedy Festival Website More info: […]
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Dinner Special: Salad Nicoise with House Smoked Salmon Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Whether Michael Mayo is performing with his band, as a guest, or alone with a looper pedal and a piano, the LA native’s commanding and other worldly vocalese has been gathering critical and […]
Dinner Special: Grilled Chicken w/ Romesco Roasted Rosemary Potatoes House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Renowned violinist Jenny Scheinman presents music from her newest album, All Species Parade: an epic double-album celebrating the wild Pacific Northwest wilderness, where Scheinman was raised. Scheinman’s ensemble features […]
Dinner Special: Shrimp & Tomato Stew with Herb Pesto House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Run the Gauntlet emerges as the latest album from Kris Davis, accompanied by the extraordinary talents of bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Johnathan Blake, together forming the Kris Davis […]
Dàimh – Gaelic Supergroup and un-challenged champions of straight in the eye Highland music are based around West Lochaber and the Isle of Skye. Formed around the turn of the century and taking the name from the Gaelic word for “kinship” Dàimh (pronounced Dive) have taken their contemporary take of Highland and Gaelic music to […]
Get ready ghouls, ghosts and goblins, The Sin Sisters are back with our annual Halloween show! Enjoy an evening of Sin and Salvation at Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag, the premier headliner review in Santa Cruz, CA Performances by: Lady Satan Polly Amber Ross Greasepaint Paige Turner Sylvia Wrath Cyanide Cyn Madame Luke Sin Sisters […]
Valerie: A Tribute to Amy Winehouse captures the essence of Amy's soulful voice and timeless music. Performing hits from her Grammy winning Back to Black album and more. Valerie delivers authentic and captivating shows. Based in Santa Cruz and the Greater Bay Area, their talented musicians bring Amy's music to life with passion and precision. […]
Dinner Special: Steelhead Trout with Tamari, Garlic & Lemon Basmati Rice House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Jazz superstar and trumpeter Randy Brecker, saxophonist Tod Dickow, and acclaimed Bay-Area ensemble Charged Particles will be performing and celebrating the music of one of the most […]
Dinner Special: Chicken Adobo with Coconut Milk Rice, House Salad, & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Be sure to arrive early for a special pre-show conversation between Dr. John Calloway, kulintang master Conrad Benedicto, and Kathleen Cruz Gutierrez, Assistant Professor of History at UCSC and co-Principal […]
Dinner Special: Chicken Coconut Curry with Spinach & Kabocha Squash Rice, House Salad, & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Nicole McCabe is a saxophonist, composer, and educator who works and lives in Los Angeles. She recently released Mosaic, her fourth album as a bandleader, on Ghost […]
The Kingston Trio is an American folk and pop music band that emerged from San Francisco’s North Beach club scene in 1957. With their unique sound and rich tradition of American folk music, the Trio quickly rose to fame during the late 50s and early 60s, influencing the musical tastes of a generation. Their unprecedented record […]
Dinner Special: Poached Petrale Sole, in a Fresh Spicy Tomato Sauce House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Cyrille Aimée grew up in a multilingual household full of music where dancing was an everyday activity, soundtracked by the Afro-Caribbean sounds of her mother’s native Dominican […]
Insights on composing lyrics, chord progressions, motifs, and rhythms. Baker, author, artist, and composer Joe Ortiz has come to songwriting from the disciplines of theater and cabaret, having written and produced such musicals as Smoke Cabaret, Escaping Queens, and Bread!—The Musical. Using examples from such musical geniuses as Rogers & Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Miles Davis, […]
Dinner Special: Hawaij Spiced Chicken with Toum Rice Pilaf, House Salad, & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ——— Jocelyn Gould has been called “a leader in the next generation of great mainstream jazz guitarists” by Howard Paul, CEO of Benedetto Guitars. Her debut release as a leader, […]
Dinner Special: Steelhead Trout with Charred Cherry Tomatoes & Herb Sauce Rice Pilaf, House Salad, & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Nicole Zuraitis is a GRAMMY® Award-winning (2024) jazz singer-songwriter, pianist and arranger, New York-based bandleader, and winner of the prestigious 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition […]
It’s wild! It’s wacky! It’s spooky and sassy! It’s “The most fun I’ve had all year!” many have said! It’s the….Bonny June & Bonfire Halloween Show! Countess June, Count Kraftula, Batman Owens and their naughty assistant, Devil Maycare, will return to the Kuumbwa Jazz stage for an evening of All Hallows hijinks unlike any show […]
Among the most intensely admired composers in jazz, Wayne Shorter was a true legend whose career stretched over half a century. The golden era of this saxophonist’s extraordinary musical journey was marked by the formation of his quartet with Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, and Brian Blade, who went forth to confound all preconceptions of jazz […]
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