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Joel Ross – Good Vibes

Dinner Special: Red Wine Braised Chicken with Olives, Tomatoes & Capers Cheesy Polenta House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter Vibraphone master and songwriter Joel Ross has adopted an entire ethos dependent on truthful, ongoing communication. A Blue Note artist of critically acclaimed releases KingMaker (2019), […]

Trio Grande with Gilad Hekselman, Will Vinson & Nate Wood

Dinner Special: Cod Slow Roasted in Olive Oil with Lemon, Castelvetrano Olives & Red Onions Potato-Celeriac Mash House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter Trio Grande is a collaborative multi-national trio with British saxophonist Will Vinson, Israeli guitarist Gilad Hekselman, and American drummer Nate Wood. The […]

Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag: Disney Show

Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag is bringing you a wickedly fun, glitter-soaked, adult twist on your favorite Disney classics! From villains to vixens, princes to princesses, and all the magical mischief in between, this is Disney you look forward to every year! Expect sultry striptease, jaw-dropping drag, campy comedy, and fierce performances inspired by the […]

Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez

Dinner Special: Jambalaya House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter Painted in the broadest of strokes, the stories of Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez may seem similar: both started life in Havana, discovered their gifts and passions for music and headed to the United States, where […]

Anat Cohen Quartetinho feat. Vitor Gonçalves, Tal Mashiach & James Shipp

Dinner Special: Hawayej Spiced Roast Chicken with Salsa Verde Farro House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter Following great success at some of the world’s finest jazz festivals and venues with her Tentet, GRAMMY-nominated clarinetist and composer Anat Cohen shifts her focus to an intimate group […]

Master Class: Steve Wilson – Making “The Real Book” Real

Jazz musicians might ask themselves: “What is this thing called The Real Book? Where did it come from? How do I use it?” In this hands-on Making “The Real Book” Real class, renowned local educator Steve Wilson will provide a helpful guide for using the ever-popular ‘fake books’ and other lead sheet resources. You will […]

Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Dinner Special: Petrale Sole braised in a sauce of Lime, Shallots & Capers Rice Pilaf House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter Ethnic Heritage Ensemble was formed in 1974 shortly after Kahil El'Zabar graduated from Lake Forest College, with the goal “To combine concepts of African […]

The White Album Ensemble – Beatles Music Unplugged

The White Album Ensemble is a long-running tribute band from Santa Cruz, known for performing faithful live renditions of entire Beatles albums. Their show "Beatles Music Unplugged" features a unique acoustic performance of Beatles songs. The "Unplugged" show is a deeply personal, entirely acoustic performance featuring acoustic guitars, grand piano, percussion, and rich vocal harmonies. […]

Valentine’s Day with Tuck & Patti

Dinner Special (SOLD OUT): Salmon with Pistachio Herb Sauce Roasted Potatoes Sautéed Spinach with Shallots, Sultanas, & Sumac Crostini Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Coulis & Whipped Cream *the cafe is closed.  Chili and dessert will NOT be available to purchase at the counter. For over forty years, the unique vocal/guitar duo of Tuck & Patti […]

The White Album Ensemble – Beatles Music Unplugged

The White Album Ensemble is a long-running tribute band from Santa Cruz, known for performing faithful live renditions of entire Beatles albums. Their show "Beatles Music Unplugged" features a unique acoustic performance of Beatles songs. The "Unplugged" show is a deeply personal, entirely acoustic performance featuring acoustic guitars, grand piano, percussion, and rich vocal harmonies. […]

Ekep Nkwelle

Dinner Special: Braised Cannellini Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Shiitake Mushrooms & Spinach in a Spicy Coconut Broth House Salad with Feta Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington, D.C., to the […]

Jim Lauderdale

A prolific artist and one of Americana’s most respected musical ambassadors, Jim Lauderdale has released more than 30 albums spanning country, bluegrass, roots, and soul. Known for his dynamic stage presence, signature vocals, and collaborations with artists such as Ralph Stanley, Elvis Costello, Buddy Miller, and Margo Price, Lauderdale continues to captivate audiences with heartfelt songwriting and […]

Jack West: Acoustic Groove Master – Acoustic Guitar Duo with Walter Strauss – Slide Guitar Ensemble Plays the Music of Curvature

Santa Cruz Debut of New Percussive Guitar Duo! Acoustic guitarist, composer, and inventor Jack West creates highly rhythmic, modern acoustic music. With his innovative percussive approach, West simultaneously plays drums, bass, and guitar parts while fellow acoustic guitar virtuoso Walter Strauss interweaves melodies and rippin' solos. Together they create a Percussive Guitar Duo that is […]

New Jazz Underground

Dinner Special: Steelhead Trout with Sesame, Scallions, Ginger & Tamari Rice House Salad *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter New Jazz Underground (NJU), an American trio, have been described as “an innovative and ultra creative collective striving to establish themselves as a defining voice for the genre of jazz and […]

Väsen

Väsen-Duo, Mikael Marin and Olov Johansson have, after 37 years of interaction and touring, refined their sound and their stage presence to a unique and vibrant musical presentation. With their playful and perfect interplay, they seem to defy the laws of physics in what appears to be a telepathic communication between masters of Swedish Folk. […]

World Class Music Live Presents: Rumbo Tumba

Rumbo Tumba is the electroacoustic music project of Argentine multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Facundo Salgado, who has captivated audiences worldwide for over 12 years, touring more than 30 countries on all continents. Rumbo Tumba is a craftsman of organic loops, performing, recording, and mixing a variety of handcrafted South American instruments in real time. The live […]

Michael Spiro – Spirology

Dinner Special: Mushroom & Spinach Quiche House Salad with Feta Cheese Tapenade Crostini *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter Michael Spiro’s Spirology is the Bay Area’s newest Afro-Cuban charanga ensemble, and it brings an entirely new and original approach to Afro-Cuban music. Spiro is one of the true veterans […]

BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet

Dinner Special: Spicy Tomato Stew with Shrimp & Ling Cod House Salad Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter For the past fifty years, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian […]

World Class Music Live Presents: Alam Khan’s Sonic Prayer

Sarod master with accompaniment on tabla. According to Indian philosophy, creation itself is born from Nada-Brahma, the primordial sound, and through this sound, we connect to something higher than ourselves. This philosophy lies at the heart of The Sonic Prayer. A celebrated sarod artist, composer, and collaborator, Alam Khan bridges tradition and innovation. Whether performing […]