Events for December 2023

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Dorado Schmitt & Sons with the Django Festival All-Stars

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Irish Christmas in America

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Harold López-Nussa: Timba a la Americana feat. Grégoire Maret with Luques Curtis & Ruy Adrian López-Nussa

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The Beatles 1962-1966 Live and Complete

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Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O

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Butcher Brown

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Painted Mandolin – 50th Anniversary of “Old and in the Way”

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Davina & the Vagabonds

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Master Class: Natalie Cressman – Melodic Improvisation

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Spanish Harlem Orchestra – Salsa Navidad – 7:00 PM

Spanish Harlem Orchestra – Salsa Navidad – 9:00 PM

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A Night in Zimbabwe

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Victoria Victoria feat. Charlie Hunter & Scott Amendola – 7:00 PM

Victoria Victoria feat. Charlie Hunter & Scott Amendola – 9:00 PM

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Dorado Schmitt & Sons with the Django Festival All-Stars

Dinner Special (SOLD OUT): Lamb & Butternut Squash Stew House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– The Django Festival All-Stars honor the music of the great gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, considered one of the greatest guitar players of all time and the first European musician to […]

Irish Christmas in America

Celebrating its 18th year, the hugely popular holiday show Irish Christmas in America brings a fascinating performance of music, song, dance and stories of seasonal Irish traditions. Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, the long running show features top Irish music, song and dance in an engaging performance rich in humor and boundless energy. […]

The Beatles 1962-1966 Live and Complete

More info: email Keith Putney Productions The Beatles: 1962-1966 brings us back to the spirit-lifting breakthrough period that made the Beatles the big bang of 20th Century culture. Expect some surprises, along with dynamic live performances of “I Want To Hold Your Hand’, “She Loves You” “Roll Over Beethoven”, “From Me To You”, “Can’t Buy […]

Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O

Dinner Special: Roast Chicken with Pancetta & Olives Cheesy Polenta House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Few musicians embody the spontaneous energy of jazz like Matt Wilson. The New York-based drummer combines buoyant zeal, idiosyncratic style, infectious humor, joyous swing, and an indomitable spirit […]

Butcher Brown

Dinner Special: Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms Rice House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Miles Davis once quipped, “I’ll play it first and tell you what it is later.” Butcher Brown has released forward-thinking and expansive hybrids of jazz and hip-hop since 2013. Today, they […]

Painted Mandolin – 50th Anniversary of “Old and in the Way”

Painted Mandolin is a plugged-in acoustic quartet of original compositions, reupholstered covers, and reimagined medleys. The concept of PM (whose name references the Garcia/Hunter composition "Ruben and Cherise"), was born out of mutual love and direct affiliation to the musical leanings of Jerry Garcia. Featuring Joe Craven, who was a percussionist and fiddler for David […]

The Songs of Joni Mitchell: Performed by Lori Rivera

The Songs of Joni Mitchell performed by Lori Rivera, Art Alm on piano, Steve Uccello on bass, and Zack Olsen on drums. A benefit concert for Chadeish Yameinu - Jewish Renewal of Santa Cruz More info: 831-295-8467

Davina & the Vagabonds

Dinner Special: Gochujang Roast Chicken Broccolini & Carrots Black Rice House Salad & Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– A new spin on an old sound, Davina & The Vagabonds have created a stir on the international music scene with their high-energy live shows and commanding stage […]

Master Class: Natalie Cressman – Melodic Improvisation

In this class, San Francisco-born trombonist Natalie Cressman will explore the process of improvisation, leading participants through concepts over well-known standards, with the aim to deepen their understanding of the song and build a strong foundation of form, time, and how the melody interacts with harmony. The world of jazz education is often saturated with […]

Spanish Harlem Orchestra – Salsa Navidad – 7:00 PM

Dinner Special: Jambalaya House Salad  &  Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– The three-time, GRAMMY-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra is one of the finest music ensembles around. They have performed at many of the great performing arts centers, festivals, and venues around the world. Salsa Navidad is a […]

Spanish Harlem Orchestra – Salsa Navidad – 9:00 PM

The three-time, GRAMMY-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra is one of the finest music ensembles around. They have performed at many of the great performing arts centers, festivals, and venues around the world. Salsa Navidad is a show dedicated to classic Latino/Spanish music as well as select American Christmas classics done in a Latin/Salsa style. Part of […]

A Night in Zimbabwe

An evening of Zimbabwean music, dance and fashion. Chinyakare Ensemble and special guests - song, mbira, drums, marimbas - a dancing evening with a holiday African Marketplace. Chinyakare Ensemble Website More info: 831-706-6908 | stevespit@gmail.com    

Tonight for Tammi – Benefit Concert for Tammi Brown

A night of heartfelt music performed by both Santa Cruz local and international musicians as we come together to support our beloved friend Tammi Brown in her fight against stage 4 lung cancer . This event promises to be a night filled with amazing collaborations, healing energy, and the power of community as we all […]

Victoria Victoria feat. Charlie Hunter & Scott Amendola – 7:00 PM

Dinner Special (SOLD OUT): Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon, Apricots and Pistachios Rice Pilaf Moroccan Carrot Salad Baguette *meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– North Carolina-based indie-pop band Victoria Victoria’s new album, To The Wayside marks a beautifully fresh and alluring musical masterpiece that’s been in the making since […]

Victoria Victoria feat. Charlie Hunter & Scott Amendola – 9:00 PM

North Carolina-based indie-pop band Victoria Victoria’s new album, To The Wayside marks a beautifully fresh and alluring musical masterpiece that’s been in the making since 2020. Each of the album’s nine songs is a gem, mined through a collaboration between Victoria Victoria front-woman Tori Elliott, producer/engineer Stephen Lee Price, Jr., and virtuoso guitarist Charlie Hunter. They'll be joined on […]

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