Karen with a K is a garage-rock musical, social satire created by Laura February Strange. The titular character Karen (with a K) is a woman stumbling through a very bad day. Wearing her self-serving flaws like a gaudy, costume tiara, her current ordeals are conceived in a dozen or so songs written by Ms Strange […]
Dinner Special: Grilled Chicken with Olive Relish Green Orzo with Snap Peas House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Six-time GRAMMY nominated pianist-composer and Blue Note recording artist Gerald Clayton began formal studies at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. He earned a […]
Learn about the latest technologies, apps, and tools. Connect with community members and professionals from across Santa Cruz County. More info: derickson@santacruzworks.org Santa Cruz Works Website
Dinner Special: Roast Chicken with Pancetta & Olives Creamy Polenta House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Since Dr. Molly Miller picked up a guitar at age seven, she’s been captivating audiences with her sophisticated and raw style. She’s one of Los Angeles’s most sought-after […]
The musical evolution of Old Blind Dogs began in Aberdeen in 1992 with roots that grew from the eclectic music scene that flourished in the Granite City during the early 90’s. Four musicians from very different musical backgrounds came together to create a full-time professional touring band with the aim of showcasing the rich tradition […]
Don't miss out on this special evening dedicated to transforming hearts and opening minds to healing through music, storytelling, and the power of community. Proceeds go to Northern California First Responder Trauma Recovery through Raven Drum Foundation, a US 501(c)(3) public charity. Raven Drum Foundation was established in 2001 by Founders Rick Allen and Lauren […]
Celebrate the graduation of Sal Alamillo (drums) and James Conelly (bass) from the Jazz Studies program at San Jose State University. This dynamic drummer and bassist duo has collaborated since the beginning of their Graduate studies and now present their graduate recital. On Cinco de Mayo at 7pm, immerse yourself in a diverse musical experience […]
Dinner Special: Hawayej Spiced Steelhead Trout Rice Pilaf with Orzo House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– ‘Originality’ is what versatile drummer Jeff Hamilton brings to the groups he performs with and is one of the reasons why he is constantly in demand, whether he […]
Alex Cuba’s sugarcane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks, and powerful guitar riffs relinquish a conventional stereotype that exemplifies much of the Latin music landscape. Cuba is a Grammy/Latin Grammy and Juno winning singer-songwriter/producer and musician, born Alexis Puentes in Artemisa, Cuba. He was immersed in music at a very young age, joining his father’s (guitarist and teacher […]
With great power there must also come great responsibility so don't miss your chance to see The Sin Sisters bring your favorite nerdy characters to life. From superheroes to sci-fi icons, you'll see it all on stage. This is a night you won't want to miss, so mark your calendars, tell your friends and get […]
Chris Cain offers up a soulful stew of Memphis style electric blues. His powerfully deep vocals and jazz inspired, blues guitar riffs are unforgettable; uniquely his own, while reminiscent of the legendary BB King and Albert King. As a child, Cain attended concerts with his dad to hear many of the great blues artists of […]
Beaming in from the sizzling Addis Ababa nightlife scene, QWANQWA shines an experimentalism based in the virtuosity of rooted traditions. With swirling masinko (one-stringed fiddle), wah-wah violin, bass krar grooves, the heavy riffs of goat skin kebero beats, and powerful mellismatic lead African diva vocals, QWANQWA keeps audiences rapt in celebratory attention. QWANQWA's debut US […]
Little Wings is Kyle Field's band since 1998... Exploring themes of loneliness and togetherness with oneself and others, the music tries to capture through poetry the feelings of being a human being and match words with their appropriate tone and color. To be alive. (((folkYEAH!))) Website More info: info@folkyeah.com
French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist and composer Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD”, has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe. Winner of the Independent Music Award for his triple live album Encore, voted Best World Music Guitarist by Guitar Player Magazine reader’s Poll, winner of the Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival […]
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen has emerged as one of his generation's pivotal figures in music and the related arts. A recognized prodigy, Cohen began Suzuki method piano instruction at age three, and his playing quickly became a mature melding of musicality, technique, and concept. Downbeat observed that his "nimble touch, measured […]
Composer-pianist Vijay Iyer has carved out a unique path as an influential, shape-shifting presence in 21st-century music. His deeply interactive, powerfully expressive musical language is indebted to the composer-pianist lineage from Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk to Alice Coltrane and Geri Allen, the creative music movement of the 60s and 70s, and rhythmic traditions of […]
Meet our '23/'24 Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band! Featuring Reuben Cave, Ryu Cirillo, Derick Freitas, Nolan Frink, Adrian Hagedorn, Jonah Harre, Kyle McMillan, and Logan Manildi, the Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band showcases some of the most talented high-school student musicians from Santa Cruz County and the Central Coast region. These young jazz ambassadors pass a rigorous […]
Peter Asher takes you through the magical 60s, 70s & more, with tales of the Beatles' Apple, James Taylor, and Linda Ronstadt. Featuring the hits of Peter & Gordon. More info, email: Keith Putney Productions
GRAMMY-winning pianist, composer, arranger, lecturer, and musical director Tammy L. Hall began playing the piano at age four and is still devoted to that instrument, music, and its calling. After attending Oakland’s Mills College, Hall’s career has spanned more than four decades, with no end in sight. In pursuit of the creation, development, and performance […]
Guitarist Mason Razavi has been a mainstay on the Bay Area jazz scene for over a decade, having led his groups at SF Jazz, San Jose Jazz, and Bach Dancing and Dynamite as well as countless clubs and concert series. His albums have often featured ambitious original music that has been warmly received, with albums […]
Karen with a K is a garage-rock musical, social satire created by Laura February Strange. The titular character Karen (with a K) is a woman stumbling through a very bad day. Wearing her self-serving flaws like a gaudy, costume tiara, her current ordeals are conceived in a dozen or so songs written by Ms Strange […]
Dinner Special: Grilled Chicken with Olive Relish Green Orzo with Snap Peas House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Six-time GRAMMY nominated pianist-composer and Blue Note recording artist Gerald Clayton began formal studies at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. He earned a […]
Learn about the latest technologies, apps, and tools. Connect with community members and professionals from across Santa Cruz County. More info: derickson@santacruzworks.org Santa Cruz Works Website
Dinner Special: Roast Chicken with Pancetta & Olives Creamy Polenta House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Since Dr. Molly Miller picked up a guitar at age seven, she’s been captivating audiences with her sophisticated and raw style. She’s one of Los Angeles’s most sought-after […]
The musical evolution of Old Blind Dogs began in Aberdeen in 1992 with roots that grew from the eclectic music scene that flourished in the Granite City during the early 90’s. Four musicians from very different musical backgrounds came together to create a full-time professional touring band with the aim of showcasing the rich tradition […]
Don't miss out on this special evening dedicated to transforming hearts and opening minds to healing through music, storytelling, and the power of community. Proceeds go to Northern California First Responder Trauma Recovery through Raven Drum Foundation, a US 501(c)(3) public charity. Raven Drum Foundation was established in 2001 by Founders Rick Allen and Lauren […]
Celebrate the graduation of Sal Alamillo (drums) and James Conelly (bass) from the Jazz Studies program at San Jose State University. This dynamic drummer and bassist duo has collaborated since the beginning of their Graduate studies and now present their graduate recital. On Cinco de Mayo at 7pm, immerse yourself in a diverse musical experience […]
Dinner Special: Hawayej Spiced Steelhead Trout Rice Pilaf with Orzo House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– ‘Originality’ is what versatile drummer Jeff Hamilton brings to the groups he performs with and is one of the reasons why he is constantly in demand, whether he […]
Alex Cuba’s sugarcane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks, and powerful guitar riffs relinquish a conventional stereotype that exemplifies much of the Latin music landscape. Cuba is a Grammy/Latin Grammy and Juno winning singer-songwriter/producer and musician, born Alexis Puentes in Artemisa, Cuba. He was immersed in music at a very young age, joining his father’s (guitarist and teacher […]
With great power there must also come great responsibility so don't miss your chance to see The Sin Sisters bring your favorite nerdy characters to life. From superheroes to sci-fi icons, you'll see it all on stage. This is a night you won't want to miss, so mark your calendars, tell your friends and get […]
Chris Cain offers up a soulful stew of Memphis style electric blues. His powerfully deep vocals and jazz inspired, blues guitar riffs are unforgettable; uniquely his own, while reminiscent of the legendary BB King and Albert King. As a child, Cain attended concerts with his dad to hear many of the great blues artists of […]
Beaming in from the sizzling Addis Ababa nightlife scene, QWANQWA shines an experimentalism based in the virtuosity of rooted traditions. With swirling masinko (one-stringed fiddle), wah-wah violin, bass krar grooves, the heavy riffs of goat skin kebero beats, and powerful mellismatic lead African diva vocals, QWANQWA keeps audiences rapt in celebratory attention. QWANQWA's debut US […]
Little Wings is Kyle Field's band since 1998... Exploring themes of loneliness and togetherness with oneself and others, the music tries to capture through poetry the feelings of being a human being and match words with their appropriate tone and color. To be alive. (((folkYEAH!))) Website More info: info@folkyeah.com
French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist and composer Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD”, has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe. Winner of the Independent Music Award for his triple live album Encore, voted Best World Music Guitarist by Guitar Player Magazine reader’s Poll, winner of the Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival […]
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen has emerged as one of his generation's pivotal figures in music and the related arts. A recognized prodigy, Cohen began Suzuki method piano instruction at age three, and his playing quickly became a mature melding of musicality, technique, and concept. Downbeat observed that his "nimble touch, measured […]
Composer-pianist Vijay Iyer has carved out a unique path as an influential, shape-shifting presence in 21st-century music. His deeply interactive, powerfully expressive musical language is indebted to the composer-pianist lineage from Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk to Alice Coltrane and Geri Allen, the creative music movement of the 60s and 70s, and rhythmic traditions of […]
Meet our '23/'24 Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band! Featuring Reuben Cave, Ryu Cirillo, Derick Freitas, Nolan Frink, Adrian Hagedorn, Jonah Harre, Kyle McMillan, and Logan Manildi, the Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band showcases some of the most talented high-school student musicians from Santa Cruz County and the Central Coast region. These young jazz ambassadors pass a rigorous […]
Peter Asher takes you through the magical 60s, 70s & more, with tales of the Beatles' Apple, James Taylor, and Linda Ronstadt. Featuring the hits of Peter & Gordon. More info, email: Keith Putney Productions
GRAMMY-winning pianist, composer, arranger, lecturer, and musical director Tammy L. Hall began playing the piano at age four and is still devoted to that instrument, music, and its calling. After attending Oakland’s Mills College, Hall’s career has spanned more than four decades, with no end in sight. In pursuit of the creation, development, and performance […]
Guitarist Mason Razavi has been a mainstay on the Bay Area jazz scene for over a decade, having led his groups at SF Jazz, San Jose Jazz, and Bach Dancing and Dynamite as well as countless clubs and concert series. His albums have often featured ambitious original music that has been warmly received, with albums […]
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