Kentucky Mule's EP, ‘Deep Roots Ranch’ is built with boot-scootin’ honky tonk and beer-swiggin’ stories about finding one’s place in this life.

David Bazan, aka Pedro the Lion, is not a Santa Cruz local. Yet his recall is formidable. Santa Cruz occupies a monolithic space in his mind...

“We hear that news all the time, that all forms of art are struggling right now. And so hopefully this will provide a shot in the arm to the Symphony. And we’re so happy to be able to do it.”

"It seems to be kind of an homage to all the bands I was in and the people I met along the way...They all had that same enthusiasm for rock and roll"

Don’t fret, Santa Cruz, because you can still see this Aromas native known for his scorching guitar and blazing riffs at multiple gigs around town.

For Mackessy, bluegrass and the punk rock attitude go hand-in-hand. "Something happened when ‘old-time’ became an offshoot of punk”

Shimabukuro had been a star in his home state and Japan for more than a decade before “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” garnered widespread notice

A güero journalist talks about his improbable friendship and collaboration with Mexico’s iconic El Tri frontman, Alex Lora.

John Craigie, a KPIG favorite, known for his hilarious stories and sorrowful ballads, is making his return to Santa Cruz for one special night

This Friday the inaugural Santa Cruz Scene Celebration Festival will highlight 14 fresh bands, including Sluttony, Trestles and the Anti-Groupies.

Santa Cruz Symphony concludes its season with a tribute to the orchestral scores John Williams has created for such films as Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T...

When the Damned first appeared on the scene...their brash and bratty attitude helped pave the way for punk’s ascendancy.