Music

Emmylou Harris live tour poster with April 18 Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium date

Oh, Emmylou, Emmylou (What in the world can I do?)

April 15, 2026

Emmylou Harris comes to the Santa Cruz Civic on April 18, bringing her landmark voice, songs from across her long career and the activist spirit that has shaped her life in music.

Growing Ancestree

Santa Cruz roots reggae band Ancestree brings its message-driven sound to San Jose’s 4/20 celebration, blending heritage, rhythm and unity.

Indie-Rock Goes Intimate

Indie-rock trailblazers Throwing Muses hit Moe’s Alley on April 18, bringing decades of raw, poetic sound and songs from their new album Moonlight Concessions.

Before the World Caves In

Santa Cruz hardcore mainstays Good Riddance drop their 10th album Before the World Caves In and return to The Catalyst for a high-energy hometown release show, Friday, April 10th.

March Madness

A bold Santa Cruz production of Amadeus blends theater, orchestra and chorus into a powerful retelling of Mozart and Salieri’s legendary rivalry.

Legendary folk-rock guitarist Richard Thompson brings decades of masterful songwriting and virtuosic playing to the stage, delivering an unforgettable live performance rooted in British folk and rock tradition. At The Rio, Sunday April 5.

Two of a Kind

From Santa Cruz stages to distant coasts, two musical brothers return home for a rare reunion performance at the Ugly Mug.

Bach to the Future

From Baroque brilliance to modern vocal innovation, Ensemble Monterey delivers a concert that pushes classical music into new territory. At Holy Cross Church, May 23, 8pm, May 24, 4pm.

Wolf Jett returns

Santa Cruz’s own Wolf Jett return to Felton Music Hall with a powerful new album—and a sound built for connection and redemption.

Krewe’s World Music Returns

Toubab Krewe connects with lovers of “world” music and with aficionados of the jam band scene. Performing at Moe’s Alley tonight, Friday March 20, 9pm

Master Blaster

Dave Alvin returns with The Third Mind, a fearless psychedelic jam band channeling the spirit of the ’60s into something wild, loose and completely unpredictable. Thursday at Moe’s Alley, 8pm.

The Voice

A community gathers to celebrate the life, voice and spirit of beloved Santa Cruz singer Tammi Brown at a special tribute concert on March 22, 2026

Born Under a Good Sign — Living Out of the Box

Virtuoso guitarist Charlie Hunter and vocalist Lo Steele bring groove, soul and fearless musical storytelling to Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz on March 16.