The Catalyst Atrium is reopening its stage to Santa Cruz musicians with a summer series of affordable weekly showcases curated by longtime local promoter Chas Crowder.
Santa Cruz jazz quartet Death and Saxes brings its straight-ahead sound to a free outdoor show at The Crepe Place, with founder John Bouwsma drawing from Kuumbwa roots, New Orleans experience and classic jazz influences.
UCSC grad Brett Dennen brings a new kind of performance to Felton Music Hall on Wednesday, June 17, pairing his singer-songwriter catalog with paintings that invite the audience into the conversation.
Former Cabrillo choral director Cheryl Anderson brings Considering Matthew Shepard to Peace United Church, reviving a powerful musical response to Matthew Shepard’s life and death for a Santa Cruz Pride benefit.
Redwood Mountain Faire brings two days of music to Roaring Camp, with headliners, rising acts, local bands and a volunteer-powered mission that supports Santa Cruz County nonprofits.
A new compilation, Santa Cruz Scene Celebration Vol. 1, spotlights 12 local bands and celebrates its physical CD release May 31 at Streetlight Records with a performance by Perch.
This week’s Santa Cruz music roundup explores New Music Works’ mind-altering concert with William Winant and Zeena Parkins, a powerful Westside chamber performance and Espressivo’s upcoming season finale.
Santa Cruz horror punk band Dark Ride celebrates its first full-length album, Blade Manor, and plays Mothfest May 30 at Moe’s Alley in tribute to Dan Lamothe.
After three decades of building Soquel High’s music program into an award-winning powerhouse, beloved band director Jim Stewart will take his final bow this spring.
