David P. Diaz
santa_cruz, ca
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Russ Pettit and the Openning
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2008-06-14 21:00:00
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Social Distortion
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2007-10-09 20:00:00
Type:
Ages 21+ $25 in advance/ $25 at the door Doors open 7PM/ Show starts 8PM
Flogging Molly
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2007-08-21 21:00:00
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Flogging Molly is a seven-piece Irish American Celtic punk band, which formed in Los Angeles. Their music is influenced by such bands as the Pogues, the Dubliners and Stiff Little Fingers.
I Wayne
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2007-04-29 21:00:00
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With a fresh timbre, substantive lyrics and a passionate performance, I Waynet has almost single handedly lead the new wave of roots and culture reggae music that has swept the island of Jamaica.
Smashing Pumpkins
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Date: 2007-07-20 20:00:00
Type:
The Smashing Pumpkins with War Tapes Friday, July 20, 2007 Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Doors: 7:00 pm | Show: 8:00 pm 307 Church Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Matisyahu
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2007-08-25 21:00:00
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In the crowded New York reggae scene, Hasidic reggae musician Matisyahu literally stands out like no other. With his long beard and black hat, this young lyricist, MC and beatboxer is a singular performer whose power, poetry and skills combine the sounds of Bob Marley and Shlomo Carlebach while remaining wholly original.
Tech N9ne
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2007-10-21 20:00:00
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TechN9ne first became fascinated with rap in 1985. In the intervening years, Tech N9ne has had a love-hate relationship with the music business. He's recorded with such legends as 2Pac, Eminem and Roger Troutman among others, all of whom have been impressed by his dazzling lyrical skills and supreme storytelling abilities. His work has also been featured on the critically acclaimed soundtracks for 'Gang Related' and 'Thicker Than Water.'
Rotimi Suberu, "A Critical Assessment of Nigeria's 2007 Elec...
Where: University of California, Santa Cruz
Date: 2007-05-21 12:00:00
Type:
Rotimi Suberu "A Critical Assessment of Nigeria's 2007 Elections" Monday, May 21st at Noon-1:30 Namaste Lounge, College Nine Dr. Rotimi T. Suberu is a Senior Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace, and Professor of Political Science at Nigeria's University of Ibadan. His research focuses on the problems of federalism, democracy, and ethnic conflict management in Nigeria. Dr. Suberu is coeditor of Federalism and Political Restructuring in Nigeria (1998), and author of Ethnic Minority Conflicts and Governance in Nigeria (1996) and Federalism and Ethnic Conflict in Nigeria (2001), among other publications. Dr. Suberu has consulted for governmental and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria, and has won fellowships and visiting positions from the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, the University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern University, the University of Florida, and the Center for the Study of Developing Societies in New Delhi, India. He was in Nigeria for the April 2007 elections as an observer for the Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), the largest domestic Nigerian elections observation group.
Old Crow Medicine Show
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2007-08-09 21:00:00
Type:
This exuberant group of young musicians from Western North Carolina carry on the old-time traditions of Appalachia with loads of spirit.
Squirrel Nut Zippers
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2007-07-06 21:00:00
Type:
The Squirrel Nut Zippers
The Murder Junkies
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2007-08-23 21:00:00
Type:
The original members of the Murder Junkies have reunited in tribute to the 10 year anniversary of the death of GG Allin. Arguably, one of the most decadent performers of the early '90s, Allin's onstage shock antics made him infamous until his untimely death. The show will feature Antiseen's Jeff Clayton taking the helm on vocals.
Jim Fruchterman, Benetech: Smart Bombs to Reading Machines f...
Where: University of California, Santa Cruz
Date: 2007-05-18 14:00:00
Type:
Jim Fruchterman Benetech - President, CEO, Founder Smart Bombs to Reading Machines for the Blind Friday, May 18, 2007 2:00 PM Engineering 2 Building, room 180 Abstract: What do smart bombs and reading machines for the blind have in common? They both use the same underlying technology to do their jobs. Jim Fruchterman, engineer, high tech entrepreneur and now social entrepreneur, traces his journey from learning about pattern recognition for military uses, to building the leading Silicon Valley company making optical character recognition for reading documents, to starting a deliberately nonprofit tech company to make reading machines for the blind. Benetech is now using academic, military and commercial technology to help human rights groups, environmental groups and people with disabilities get the technology tools they desperately need. Jim is a strong advocate for encouraging the technology and business communities to realize the socially beneficial applications of their innovations, not just those that make the most money! Biography: A technology entrepreneur and engineer, Jim Fruchterman has been a rocket scientist, founded two of the foremost optical character recognition companies, and developed a successful line of reading machines for the blind. He is now a leading social entrepreneur through his deliberately nonprofit technology company, Benetech. Benetech concentrates on applying technology to human rights and literacy for people with disabilities. Fruchterman has won numerous awards for his work, including the 2006 MacArthur Fellowship and the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship in 2004 and 2006. He was named a Schwab Social Entrepreneur of 2003, which has included attending and speaking five times at the World Economic Forums in Davos, Switzerland. Fruchterman believes that technology is the ultimate leveler, allowing disadvantaged people achieve more equality in society. Hosted by Assistant Professor James Davis
Prezident Brown
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2007-08-23 21:00:00
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Born in rural Jamaica as Fitz Albert Cotterell, nicknamed Junior Ranking by his mother and called Slim Brown in his teens, President Brown performs socially conscious reggae.
Todd Rundgren
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2007-09-07 21:00:00
Type:
Todd Rundgren is undoubtedly a gifted pop songwriter, but at his core Rundgren is a rock and roll maverick.
880 South
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2007-09-08 21:00:00
Type:
880 South is four piece reggae rock band from San Jose, California.
The Devil Makes Three
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2007-09-14 21:00:00
Type:
The Devil Makes Three play bluegrass and country music.
The Devil Makes Three
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2007-09-14 21:00:00
Type:
The Devil Makes Three play bluegrass and country music.
Roller Derby! Silicon Valley Roller Girls v. Santa Cruz Roll...
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Date: 2008-03-15 17:30:00
Type:
This ain't your grandmother's roller derby... join the Silicon Valley Roller Girls and the Santa Cruz Roller Girls at this exhibition bout and catch derby fever. All female, fast-paced and full-contact, what's not to love? Doors 5:30pm, Action starts at 6:30pm! Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church St Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Get your tickets here: santacruztickets.com by Phone (831) 420-5260 or the Civic Auditorium’s box office 307 Church Street in downtown Santa Cruz. General admission tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 and younger (plus service charges on all tickets). Be a part of the action! Be a part of history! Support your local Rollergirls!
Avett Brothers
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2007-08-10 21:00:00
Type:
Considered to be infectiously enthusiastic and off the beaten folk/alt-country path, The Avett Brothers play a mixture of old-time country, bluegrass, honky-tonk and ragtime.
Avett Brothers
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2007-08-10 21:00:00
Type:
Considered to be infectiously enthusiastic and off the beaten folk/alt-country path, The Avett Brothers play a mixture of old-time country, bluegrass, honky-tonk and ragtime.
The Bobs In Concert
Where: Rio Theatre
Date: 2008-05-30 19:30:00
Type:
Double Bill with Roy ZimmermanEvent submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of bobtrax.
New Found Glory, Pep Love
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2007-11-16 20:30:00
Type:
Coral Springs, FL, punk band New Found Glory formed in the summer of 1997 and is made up of vocalist Jordan Pundik, guitarists Chad Gilbert and Steve Klein, bassist Ian Grushka and drummer Cyrus Bolooki. The Receiving End of Sirens is a post-hardcore/experimental band from Boston, Massachusetts. The band was originally formed in 2003. The band has toured with such acts as Gatsbys American Dream, A Wilhelm Scream, 30 Seconds to Mars, Funeral for a Friend, Saves the Day and Senses Fail. The band's poetic lyrics, cutting drums and faultless guitar melodies create an energized rock that bridges the edginess of hardcore and the passion of punk. Pep Love is an American rapper. He is one of the founding members of the Oakland, California-based underground hip hop collective, the Hieroglyphics. Nobody's Own entertains listeners with a fusion of genres that sparks a fire of interest across generational borders. Not only does their music challenge predisposed musical comfort zones, but it broadens the listener's awareness of style, substance and message with mixtures of hip hop, jazz, funk, R&B and rock
Blues Traveler
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2007-11-27 20:00:00
Type:
Led by harmonica virtuoso John Popper, Blues Traveler has become one of the country's most popular roots-rock bands.
The Dystrict
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2007-11-30 21:00:00
Type:
The Dystrict is San Francisco Bay Area's most promising, up and coming alternative rock band, with hip hop, soul and reggae influences.
The Thermals
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2007-12-09 20:00:00
Type:
The music performed by The Thermals can be best described as distorted guitars, distorted drums, distorted bass and distorted vocals that all collide into perfect, distorted pop songs. The sound is classic sub-pop with a "twist." The Big Sleep are a band from New York touring their recent release, 'Son of the Tiger.'
New Found Glory, Pep Love
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2007-11-16 20:30:00
Type:
Coral Springs, FL, punk band New Found Glory formed in the summer of 1997 and is made up of vocalist Jordan Pundik, guitarists Chad Gilbert and Steve Klein, bassist Ian Grushka and drummer Cyrus Bolooki. The Receiving End of Sirens is a post-hardcore/experimental band from Boston, Massachusetts. The band was originally formed in 2003. The band has toured with such acts as Gatsbys American Dream, A Wilhelm Scream, 30 Seconds to Mars, Funeral for a Friend, Saves the Day and Senses Fail. The band's poetic lyrics, cutting drums and faultless guitar melodies create an energized rock that bridges the edginess of hardcore and the passion of punk. Pep Love is an American rapper. He is one of the founding members of the Oakland, California-based underground hip hop collective, the Hieroglyphics. Nobody's Own entertains listeners with a fusion of genres that sparks a fire of interest across generational borders. Not only does their music challenge predisposed musical comfort zones, but it broadens the listener's awareness of style, substance and message with mixtures of hip hop, jazz, funk, R&B and rock
The Thermals
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2007-12-09 20:00:00
Type:
The music performed by The Thermals can be best described as distorted guitars, distorted drums, distorted bass and distorted vocals that all collide into perfect, distorted pop songs. The sound is classic sub-pop with a "twist." The Big Sleep are a band from New York touring their recent release, 'Son of the Tiger.'
Caetano Veloso
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2007-11-16 20:00:00
Type:
One of Brazil's legendary songwriters, Caetano Veloso is known for his radiant voice and emotional lyrics. His music combines romantic ballads, social commentary, rock, pop, reggae, fado, tango, samba and hip-hop.
Keith Greeninger
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2007-11-17 19:00:00
Type:
Keith Greeninger paints intricate portraits of the human condition with powerful melodic images, deep engaging guitar rhythms and warm heart wrenching vocals. He is a multi award winning singer and songwriter and this year's winner of the prestigious Telluride Troubadour National Song Writing Competition.
Johnette Napolitano
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2007-11-18 19:00:00
Type:
Johnette Napolitano is from Concrete Blonde. David J has released several solo albums which have garnered much critical acclaim, such as writer, Matt Hoffman's description of him as "One of the great songwriters of recent times."
Cookin' at the Kuumbwa: San Francisco Chamber Jazz Quartet
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2007-11-29 19:00:00
Type:
The acclaimed San Francisco Chamber Jazz Quartet features co-founders Gini Wilson on piano and reedman Steve Heckman, along with Pat Klobas on bass, Ron Marabuto on drums and Badr Karram on dumbek.
New York Voices
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2007-12-03 19:00:00
Type:
New York Voices is the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble renowned for their excellence in jazz and the art of group singing.
Vienna Teng
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2007-12-19 19:00:00
Type:
Vienna Teng's music reveals a natural instinct for song craftsmanship and her compositions range from gentle piano ballads to multi-layered productions. Her songs reveal a keen understanding of the magic that lies beneath the surface of the everyday world and how to share that hidden beauty with others through music.
Mystic Roots Band
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2007-11-27 21:00:00
Type:
Mystic Roots Band is the winner of the 2005 Los Angeles Music Award for Best Pop/Reggae Album. It is serving up an original style based in reggae, hip-hop and dancehall, with overtones of rock, funk and ska.
An Evening With Anthony Bourdain
Where: Rio Theatre
Date: 2007-11-16 19:30:00
Type:
This event features Tony talk who will talk about his culinary and travel adventures up close and personal.
Lacy J Dalton
Where: Rio Theatre
Date: 2007-11-24 19:30:00
Type:
Lacy J. Dalton's music is heartfelt, acoustic-based, Americana/folk and ranges from the quiet introspective to the rollicking good time.
New Found Glory, Pep Love
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2007-11-16 20:30:00
Type:
Coral Springs, FL, punk band New Found Glory formed in the summer of 1997 and is made up of vocalist Jordan Pundik, guitarists Chad Gilbert and Steve Klein, bassist Ian Grushka and drummer Cyrus Bolooki. The Receiving End of Sirens is a post-hardcore/experimental band from Boston, Massachusetts. The band was originally formed in 2003. The band has toured with such acts as Gatsbys American Dream, A Wilhelm Scream, 30 Seconds to Mars, Funeral for a Friend, Saves the Day and Senses Fail. The band's poetic lyrics, cutting drums and faultless guitar melodies create an energized rock that bridges the edginess of hardcore and the passion of punk. Pep Love is an American rapper. He is one of the founding members of the Oakland, California-based underground hip hop collective, the Hieroglyphics. Nobody's Own entertains listeners with a fusion of genres that sparks a fire of interest across generational borders. Not only does their music challenge predisposed musical comfort zones, but it broadens the listener's awareness of style, substance and message with mixtures of hip hop, jazz, funk, R&B and rock
Gwar
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2007-11-21 20:00:00
Type:
The Canadian sextet Three Inches of Blood evokes a throwback to heavy metal's youthful 1980s heyday. The band's Iron Maiden-like galloping riffs and solos are speeded up to thrash metal tempos, topped with "Dungeons & Dragons" styled lyrics and titles such as 'Destroy the Orcs' and 'Ride Darkhorse, Ride.' Their latest is 'Advance and Vanquish.' Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, Horse the Band has been many people's favorite little secret since its inception in 2000. The godfathers of the sound already coined as "Nintendo-core," they've built a sizable worldwide fan base. Deconstructing hardcore and metal trademarks and soaking them with a sharp tongue and inventive keyboard leads, Horse the Band has risen to the forefront of eclectic and extreme hard rock music. The End forms a scorching set list of inspired covers to melodic, original music heavily influenced in classic and modern rock.
Blues Traveler
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2007-11-27 20:00:00
Type:
Led by harmonica virtuoso John Popper, Blues Traveler has become one of the country's most popular roots-rock bands.
The Dystrict
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2007-11-30 21:00:00
Type:
The Dystrict is San Francisco Bay Area's most promising, up and coming alternative rock band, with hip hop, soul and reggae influences.
The Thermals
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2007-12-09 20:00:00
Type:
The music performed by The Thermals can be best described as distorted guitars, distorted drums, distorted bass and distorted vocals that all collide into perfect, distorted pop songs. The sound is classic sub-pop with a "twist." The Big Sleep are a band from New York touring their recent release, 'Son of the Tiger.'
Breaking Ranks
Where: Vets Hall
Date: 2007-11-15 19:00:00
Type:
'Breaking Ranks' is a moving documentary that examines the current phenomena of US soldiers seeking refuge in Canada as part of their resistance to the war effort in Iraq.
Krishna Das
Where: Vets Hall
Date: 2007-11-20 19:30:00
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Krishna Das is an American master of chant. He has studied Buddhist meditation practices with Anagarika Munindra and S.N. Goenka, and has been initiated into Tibetan Buddhist practices by lamas from various lineages.
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2007-11-26 19:00:00
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Emerging out of the swing revival of recent years, San Francisco's inimitable "Queen of Swing" and her band live up to their "red hot" reputation in their popular live shows. Lavay Smith's sultry singing makes her and her band one of the top swing and jump-blues bands in the country.
Hugh Masekela & the Chissa All-Stars
Where: Rio Theatre
Date: 2008-02-08 20:00:00
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World music pioneer Hugh Masekela captivates fans with his pulsing fusion of jazz, traditional Afrobeat and R&B. The Grammy-nominated trumpeter has performed with music greats from Paul Simon and Santana, to Herb Alpert and Harry Belafonte. His roster of hits covers a wide range of works that include the Grammy-nominated instrumental 'Grazing in the Grass,' and the musical 'Sarafina.' His Chissa All-Stars ensemble features some of South Africa's top new Afro-pop divas who together unleash a joyous celebration of jazz, funk, fusion and traditional African rhythms.
Los Lobos
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-01-25 21:00:00
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Best known for the hit remake of Richie Valens' 'La Bamba,' the East Los Angeles band Los Lobos incorporates traditional Mexican music with a rock 'n' roll edge. The band's latest is called 'The Ride.'
Cake
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2007-12-30 21:00:00
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Cake creates a diverse mixture of punk sensibility, country and disco. Thanks to such songs as 'The Distance' and the group's cover of Gloria Gaynor's disco classic, 'I Will Survive,' Cake has enjoyed some mainstream success.
Los Lobos
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2008-01-25 21:00:00
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Best known for the hit remake of Richie Valens' 'La Bamba,' the East Los Angeles band Los Lobos incorporates traditional Mexican music with a rock 'n' roll edge. The band's latest is called 'The Ride.'
Issa
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2007-12-01 19:30:00
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Through her many musical incarnations, Canada's Issa (formerly Jane Siberry, changing her name in 2006) has established herself as an exceptionally gifted singer, musician and composer.
Xavier Rudd
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2008-01-08 20:00:00
Type:
Australian Xavier Rudd is a multi-instrumentalist delivering a unique and harmonious combination of lyrics, vocals, instruments and energy that is warm, powerful and emotive.
Orquesta Saboricua
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2007-11-28 21:00:00
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Orquesta Saboricua is exciting Latin dance music horn ensemble.
AZA
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2007-12-13 21:00:00
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AZA is a six-man band which includes Moroccan natives Fattah Abbou and Mohamed Aoualou playing a variety of Moroccan instruments along with Americans Joel Ford, Jason Paquin, Alex Work and Andy Zenczak.
Hot Buttered Rum
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2007-12-14 21:30:00
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Hot Buttered Rum is attracting a truly multi-generational audience with its ability to create an undeniably hip and fresh sound that weaves together the grounded traditions of folk and bluegrass with the modern influences of rock and roll, reggae and acoustic singer/songwriters.
New Year's Eve With Nobody's Own and Miznoma
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2007-12-31 21:00:00
Type:
Nobody's Own entertains listeners with a fusion of genres that sparks a fire of interest across generational borders. The band will be joined by Miznoma.
Kahekili Dance Company
Where: Rio Theatre
Date: 2008-02-23 20:00:00
Type:
Kahekili depicts the life of one of the last great ruling chiefs of Maui through a hula drama that includes Hawaiian chants, kahiko (traditional hula), dramatic interpretation, musical performance, and traditional storytelling. Hokulani Holt-Padilla, creator of this lush and vibrant narrative, is a master of ancient hula dedicated to the preservation of traditional Hawaiian cultural practices. She will also perform in the piece along with Keali'i Reichel, Akoni Akana, Cliff Ahue and Charles Kaupu.
Jonathan Richman
Where: Vets Hall
Date: 2007-12-07 20:00:00
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Jonathan Richman is one of rock's most eccentric and unpredictable artists. He is known for his frequent appearances on 'Late Night With Conan O'Brien' and his role in the hit comedy film, 'There's Something About Mary.'
The Dan Bialek Vs America Tour
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-01-11 21:00:00
Type:
This is an evening of Stand Up Comedy.
Circle Jerks
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-01-24 20:00:00
Type:
The Circle Jerks were one of the biggest names in '80's hardcore punk. They'll take you back to the days of mohawks and the pogo as they hit the road for a summer tour. Dead to Me formed in 2003. Their debut, 'Cuban Ballerina,' is a puncy and raw punk rock masterpeice.
Robin Trower
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-02-13 19:30:00
Type:
Guitarist Robin Trower is best known for his years with Procol Harum. Throughout his long and winding solo career, Trower has had to endure countless comparisons to Jimi Hendrix's bluesy/psychedelic and Fender Strat-fueled playing style. His solo career includes the albums 'Bridge of Sighs,' 'For Earth Below' and 'In City Dreams.' He has also collaborated with such stellar musicians as Cream bassist/vocalist Jack Bruce and singer Bryan Ferry.
Badfish
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-02-19 20:00:00
Type:
Badfish is a Sublime tribute band. What separates Badfish from other tribute bands is that they have replicated Sublime's essence, developing a scene and dedicated following most commonly reserved for label-driven, mainstream acts. Badfish make their mark on the audience by playing with the spirit of Sublime -- they perform not as Sublime would have, or did -- they perform as Badfish does. 880 South is four piece reggae rock band from San Jose, California.
Johnny Winter
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-02-22 20:00:00
Type:
Johnny Winter is an American music legend. Since his first appearance on the pages of Rolling Stone in 1968, he has epitomized the fiery and flamboyant rock 'n' roll guitar hero.
The Dan Bialek Vs America Tour
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2008-01-11 21:00:00
Type:
This is an evening of Stand Up Comedy.
Pinback
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2008-02-09 21:00:00
Type:
San Diego's Pinback features Zach Smith and Rob Crow, whose prior bands include Heavy Vegetable, Thingy and 3 Mile Pilot. The duo, along with a rotating cast of support players, are at the heart of the some of the most complex, postmodern indie pop coming out of the West Coast. Formed in 1998, Pinback has four studio albums, with several live and studio EPs and singles. MC Chris is a rarity in hip-hop, he's an MC with legitimate skills who prefers to goof around on just about everything.
Living Legends
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2008-03-06 20:00:00
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Living Legends is a San Francisco Bay Area rap crew.
Keith Taylor
Where: Crow's Nest Restaurant
Date: 2008-01-09 19:00:00
Type:
Keith Taylor is local's favorite guitarist.
Keith Taylor
Where: Crow's Nest Restaurant
Date: 2008-01-09 19:00:00
Type:
Keith Taylor is local's favorite guitarist.
Blame Sally
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2008-01-12 19:00:00
Type:
Good friends, Monica Pasqual, Renee Harcourt, Pam Delgado and Jeri Jones have joined forces to create Blame Sally. In this self-styled girl-group, all four women are exceptional songwriters, instrumentalists and vocalists.
Chuck Brodsky
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2008-01-27 19:30:00
Type:
As a songwriter, Chuck Brodsky makes the little things in life shine with humor and humanity. He's a consummate storyteller with a deep love of people, with their dreams, heartaches and foibles. With insight, grace and a healthy does of black humor, Brodsky's music is at once entertaining and endearing.
Cookin' at the Kuumbwa Featuring Kat Parra Jazz Ensemble
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2008-02-07 19:00:00
Type:
Kat Parra easily crosses over from classic jazz to steamy Latin jazz without missing a beat. The essence of Kat's musical journey is her ability to combine a lovely variety of international styles to create a unique sound that is all her own. Her ensemble features herself with Murray Low, Masaru Koga, Peter Barshay and Paul Van Wageningen.
The Bill Charlap Trio
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2008-02-18 19:00:00
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Critics call him one of the strongest mainstream jazz pianists on the scene and one of the most gifted interpreters of standards. Charlap's influences are many, working backwards from the members of his current trio, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington.
Reverend Payton and the Big Damn Band
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-01-20 21:00:00
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The music of Revered Payton's Big Damn Band is a unique hybrid of Roots Blues styles seemingly brought back to life by Reverend Peyton, plus his brother Jayme and "Washboard" Breezy. The secret is virtuoso musicianship, a love and respect for the pre-war blues artists that paved the way, and a dedication to writing new songs to bring it forward into the 21st century. Since his humble beginnings playing on street corners for spare change, Jason Webley -- with his trademark accordion, gravel voice and vodka bottle shaker -- has gone on to build up a sizable and cooperative cult following.
Earl Chinna Smith
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-01-27 21:00:00
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Chinna Smith is music. His amazing career spans over 30 years. Music comes naturally to him, like breathing. He oozes rhythm, harmony, melody and grooviness. He literally breathes new life into every rhythm he touches. Although he is most well known for his work with the legendary Soul Syndicate band and as reggae's most sought after lead guitarist, his musical credits reach far beyond just guitar playing. He's composed, written, arranged, engineered, produced and played both rhythm and bass guitar. Chinna has probably had the most profound influence on the evolution Jamaican music, recording with artists like: Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh, Dennis Brown, Mutabaruka, Freddie Mac Greggor, Michael Rose, Mighty Diamonds, Black Uhuru, Burning Spear, the Heptones and Sizzla just to name a few.
PBS (Porter, Batiste & Stoltz)
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-02-06 21:00:00
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PBS is not your standard funk band. When you have a legend on bass, a near legend on guitar and one of the brightest young drummers in music today in Russell Batiste, standard tunes are never going to be standard.
The Skinny Singers
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-02-09 21:30:00
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The Skinny Singers features Jackie Greene and Tim Bluhm.
Perpetual Groove
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-02-20 21:00:00
Type:
This very unique band combines many different music styles into its show such as rock, reggae, acoustic and bluegrass.
Robin Trower
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-02-13 19:30:00
Type:
Guitarist Robin Trower is best known for his years with Procol Harum. Throughout his long and winding solo career, Trower has had to endure countless comparisons to Jimi Hendrix's bluesy/psychedelic and Fender Strat-fueled playing style. His solo career includes the albums 'Bridge of Sighs,' 'For Earth Below' and 'In City Dreams.' He has also collaborated with such stellar musicians as Cream bassist/vocalist Jack Bruce and singer Bryan Ferry.
Badfish
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-02-19 20:00:00
Type:
Badfish is a Sublime tribute band. What separates Badfish from other tribute bands is that they have replicated Sublime's essence, developing a scene and dedicated following most commonly reserved for label-driven, mainstream acts. Badfish make their mark on the audience by playing with the spirit of Sublime -- they perform not as Sublime would have, or did -- they perform as Badfish does. 880 South is four piece reggae rock band from San Jose, California.
Johnny Winter
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-02-22 20:00:00
Type:
Johnny Winter is an American music legend. Since his first appearance on the pages of Rolling Stone in 1968, he has epitomized the fiery and flamboyant rock 'n' roll guitar hero.
Lecture: Dr Boatamo Yvonne Mosupyoe
Where: Vets Hall
Date: 2008-01-10 19:00:00
Type:
Dr. Mosupyoe is an expert on mediation and interest-based negotiation, conflict resolution and civil society's role in mitigating and resolving conflicts. Her presentation will include various South Africa case studies.
High on Fire
Where: Vets Hall
Date: 2008-01-17 20:00:00
Type:
High on Fire, featuring former members of the defunct, post-metal outfit Sleep, shares a similar penchant for brutal audio assaults as well as furious and unrelenting bouts of mind-altering heaviness.
Cookin' at the Kuumbwa Featuring Pipa Pinon and Dreambeach
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2008-02-28 19:00:00
Type:
Expect an evening of musical bliss and jazzy undertones with Pipa Pinon and dreambeach.
Don Carlos
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-04-11 21:30:00
Type:
Singer Don Carlos' lyrical messages echo to the spiritual side of the late Bob Marley. He was a founder of the popular Jamaican folk trio Black Uhuru, and is an influential singer of songs of peace, love, politics, understanding and freedom.
Adaawe: 7 Women Bring An Incredible Celebration Of Song, Dru...
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-02-24 20:00:00
Type:
This is ADAAWE. This is music from Africa, from America. Spirit sent. Heart felt. This is skin on skin, wood on wood, voices on air. The first heartbeat. Reality. Put your ear to Earth and listen. This is ADAAWE.” ADAAWE is seven dynamic, diverse women creating rich organic music of the voice and drum, which comes from the heart and speaks to the soul! In the Adaawe tradition of Ghana, West Africa, women gather in the moonlight to create music and sing songs about life’s joys and sorrows. Through constant improvisation, they breathe new life into ancient music. Their spirit of celebration and strength is the inspiration behind ADAAWE. These beautiful and skilled percussionists and vocalists come from all over the world, and their music is an international fusion of African music and rhythms, R&B/pop vocals, arresting Gospel vocal harmonies, and funky original creations. ADAAWE brings audiences to their feet with high energy djembe drumming, opens their minds with poetic lyrics and hypnotizes them with the traditional women’s music of West Africa. ADAAWE’s music is a healing force propelled by the power of women’s voices and the communication of the drum. ADAAWE brings world music to the mainstream, African drums to pop culture, and meaning back to music. In this challenging time in our world’s history, intercultural understanding and celebration of diversity is more important than ever.
Santa Cruz Dayz
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Date: 2008-02-22 00:00:00
Type:
Santa Cruz Dayz 2008 features celebration of reggae music with Midnite, Gregory Isaacs, Gentleman and Jah Sun.
ALO
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-02-15 21:30:00
Type:
Steeped in the legacy of down-and-dirty funk, ALO offers a musical vision which draws on an astounding array of influences, from trance to reggae, bluegrass to booty-beat, psych-out to soul.
Salvador Santana
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-02-28 21:00:00
Type:
Now in his early twenties, Salvador Santana, son of guitarist Carlos Santana, strikes out on his own with his own band. The group fuses electric jazz with everything from reggae to rap.
Devin the Dude
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-04-20 20:00:00
Type:
Devin the Dude is a Houston based rapper.
Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli De Veracruz
Where: Rio Theatre
Date: 2008-04-25 20:00:00
Type:
Celebrate Mexican heritage with this traditional dance troupe as they present a visual fiesta of culture and folklore featuring regional music, songs, instruments, costumes and dances representative of the diverse ethnic groups of old Mexico.
Art for Lunch Tour
Where: The Art Museum of Santa Cruz County, Incorporated
Date: 2008-02-01 12:00:00
Type:
Have a closer look at current exhibition 'Art: A View of the Collection.'
Luciano
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-02-15 21:00:00
Type:
A superstar in his native Jamaica, Luciano combines his love of God and beauty into a soulful, spiritual blend of rock and R&B-tinged reggae.
Dub FX
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-02-21 21:00:00
Type:
Dub FX is a 10-piece reggae/funk/pop powerhouse, complete with a full horn section.
Estradasphere
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2008-02-15 20:00:00
Type:
This six-piece Santa Cruz band uses their music to explore the possibilities of the past and future.
Dub FX
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-02-21 21:00:00
Type:
Dub FX is a 10-piece reggae/funk/pop powerhouse, complete with a full horn section.
Dead Prez
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-03-01 21:00:00
Type:
Composed of rappers Stic.man and M-1, Dead Prez first appeared on the rap scene in 1997.
Explosions in the Sky
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-03-19 20:00:00
Type:
Explosions in the Sky is a primarily instrumental American post-rock band. The band is currently signed to Temporary Residence Limited.
FAYA Island Reggae Dance Night @ Catalyst
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-02-21 20:30:00
Type:
Faya Island Reggae Dance Night ! Come enjoy live Hawaiian style reggae music with real heart n soul on a gorgeous Thursday night in downtown Santa Cruz !! In the Atrium * Ages 16+ $3 in advance/ $5 at the door Doors open 8:30PM/ Show starts 9PM $5
FAYA Island Reggae Dance Night @ Catalyst
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-02-21 20:30:00
Type:
Faya Island Reggae Dance Night ! Come enjoy live Hawaiian style reggae music with real heart n soul on a gorgeous Thursday night in downtown Santa Cruz !! In the Atrium * Ages 16+ $3 in advance/ $5 at the door Doors open 8:30PM/ Show starts 9PM $5
UFO
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-05-03 20:00:00
Type:
This new edition of the classic band features Phil Mogg, Pete Way, Paul Raymond, Vinnie Moore and Jason Bonham.
Fishbone
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-02-23 21:00:00
Type:
Equal parts deep funk, hard punk and frantic ska, Los Angeles-based Fishbone has been throwing a musical party for close to 20 years. The group's energetic and spontaneous live shows are legendary. Nobody's Own entertains listeners with a fusion of genres that sparks a fire of interest across generational borders. Not only does their music challenge predisposed musical comfort zones, but it broadens the listener's awareness of style, substance and message with mixtures of hip hop, jazz, funk, R&B and rock
Fishbone
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-02-23 21:00:00
Type:
Equal parts deep funk, hard punk and frantic ska, Los Angeles-based Fishbone has been throwing a musical party for close to 20 years. The group's energetic and spontaneous live shows are legendary. Nobody's Own entertains listeners with a fusion of genres that sparks a fire of interest across generational borders. Not only does their music challenge predisposed musical comfort zones, but it broadens the listener's awareness of style, substance and message with mixtures of hip hop, jazz, funk, R&B and rock
UFO
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-05-03 20:00:00
Type:
This new edition of the classic band features Phil Mogg, Pete Way, Paul Raymond, Vinnie Moore and Jason Bonham.
Travis Sullivan's Bjorkestra
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-03-05 21:00:00
Type:
Blending Icelandic singer Bjork's techno-pop with the harmonic and improvisational elements of modern jazz, composer-arranger-multi-instrumentalist Travis Sullivan has created a truly unique big band that transcends genre and style. Comprised of New York City's finest jazz musicians, this 18-piece ensemble features full horn and rhythm sections as well as a female vocalist performing Sullivan's arrangements that span Bjork's entire catalogue.
Pellejo Seco
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-02-21 20:30:00
Type:
This original Cuban son debut features Ivan Camblor, Marco Diaz, Livan Montoya, Osvaldo Carvajal, Hector Lugo, Rogelio Maya and German Donatien.
Koreamerica
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2008-03-08 20:00:00
Type:
New Music Works Ensemble teams up with Contemporary Music Ensemble Korea and gives more modern approaches to Korean music.
Reverend Billy C Wirtz
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-02-23 19:00:00
Type:
The Reverend Billy C. Wirtz's electrifying piano and on-stage antics have amused, confused and amazed audiences across the country. Critics often describe him as a "twisted, musical genius" and his shows as "total anarchy."
Hatchet
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-03-07 21:00:00
Type:
Hatchet is a trash/metal band from California, and features Marcus (vocals), Julz (lead guitar), McFly (guitar), Dan (bass) and Slave (drums).
Saves the Day
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2008-04-01 18:30:00
Type:
Perfecting their power pop rock since the mid-'90s, New Jersey's Saves the Day calls it like it is. Set Your Goals is a pop-punk band with hardcore influences, hailing from California and calling Eulogy Records home. New Jersey dream rock quartet Armor for Sleep's emotionally charged lyrics, energetic live shows, and D.I.Y. work ethic have won them a loyal fan base.
Saves the Day
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-04-01 18:30:00
Type:
Perfecting their power pop rock since the mid-'90s, New Jersey's Saves the Day calls it like it is. Set Your Goals is a pop-punk band with hardcore influences, hailing from California and calling Eulogy Records home. New Jersey dream rock quartet Armor for Sleep's emotionally charged lyrics, energetic live shows, and D.I.Y. work ethic have won them a loyal fan base.
Lord Loves A Working Man
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-03-18 21:00:00
Type:
Based out of the Mission District of San Francisco, Lord Loves A Working Man is a nine-piece band inspired by the raw and emotive sound of the Southern soul shouters and horn-driven rhythm and blues of the 1960s. Rooted in the spirit of psychedelic jamming, Harry and the Hit Men music's brings to life such classic songs as 'Bernadette,' 'Get Ready,' 'Heatwave,' 'Heard It Through the Grapevine' and 'Nowhere to Run.'
Savoy Brown Featuring Kim Simmonds
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-04-04 21:30:00
Type:
One of the earliest of British blues bands, Savoy Brown (with founder guitarist and longtime member Kim Simmonds at the helm) helped launch the UK blues/rock movement that paved the way for such acts as Led Zeppelin.
Ron White
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Date: 2008-03-01 19:30:00
Type:
Comedian Ron White takes everyday life and adds his own hilarious commentary. White was part of the successful 'Blue Collar Comedy' tours with Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy. White has earned two Grammy award nominations and wrote the bestselling book, 'Ron !Tater Salad' White: I Had The Right To Remain Silent...But I Didn't Have the Ability.'
Damnweevil
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2008-03-29 21:00:00
Type:
Damnweevil plays stripped down, ear splitting, vicious distillation of their influences delivered with reverence, intensity and reckless abandon.
Sasha Dobson
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2008-03-20 19:00:00
Type:
Sasha Dobson is a jazz vocalist.
Roller Derby! Silicon Valley Roller Girls v. Santa Cruz Roll...
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Date: 2008-03-15 18:00:00
Type:
This ain't your grandmother's roller derby... join the Silicon Valley Roller Girls and the Santa Cruz Roller Girls at this exhibition bout and catch derby fever. All female, fast-paced and full-contact, what's not to love? Doors 6pm, Action starts at 6:30pm! Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church St Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Get your tickets here: santacruztickets.com by Phone (831) 420-5260 or the Civic Auditorium’s box office 307 Church Street in downtown Santa Cruz. General admission tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 and younger (plus service charges on all tickets). Be a part of the action! Be a part of history! Support your local Rollergirls!
Collective Soul
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-03-05 12:00:00
Type:
With a seemingly endless supply of hooks and melodies, Collective Soul has captured the hard-rock crown of the '90s.
Damnweevil
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-03-29 21:00:00
Type:
Damnweevil plays stripped down, ear splitting, vicious distillation of their influences delivered with reverence, intensity and reckless abandon.
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-04-10 21:00:00
Type:
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band combines R&B rhythms with a traditional New Orleans brass section for a rich, infectious sound.
Collective Soul
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-03-05 12:00:00
Type:
With a seemingly endless supply of hooks and melodies, Collective Soul has captured the hard-rock crown of the '90s.
Damnweevil
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-03-29 21:00:00
Type:
Damnweevil plays stripped down, ear splitting, vicious distillation of their influences delivered with reverence, intensity and reckless abandon.
Roberta Gambarini
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2008-03-24 19:00:00
Type:
Italian vocalist Roberta Gambarini is one of today's most accomplished jazz singers. She has the ability to paint emotion with her smooth, pristine voice and she breathes life into jazz standards with elegance and swing.
Jason Mraz
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-04-04 20:00:00
Type:
As critics jostle for position to fling the perfect hyphenated descriptions of his mercurial sound (world-meets-folk-meets-trippy-meets-jazzy might be a good start), Mraz has set his sights on, as he puts it, "doing what I always do. Trying to win 'em over one fan at a time."
Gogol Bordello
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-04-26 21:00:00
Type:
Gogol Bordello is a gypsy-punk band fusing supercharged folk influences with a sideshow cabaret.
String Cheese Incident Screening: High Def From Redrocks
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2008-03-22 20:00:00
Type:
Alkaline Trio
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2008-04-06 20:00:00
Type:
Alkaline Trio deals in melodic pop punk, drenched in heartfelt emotion.
Gogol Bordello
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2008-04-26 21:00:00
Type:
Gogol Bordello is a gypsy-punk band fusing supercharged folk influences with a sideshow cabaret.
Eric Alexander Quartet
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2008-04-07 19:00:00
Type:
Tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander leads this quartet.
Lionel Loueke Trio
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2008-04-14 19:00:00
Type:
Guitarist/vocalist Lionel Loueke leads this trio.
KITKA
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2008-04-26 20:00:00
Type:
KITKA is a women's vocal ensemble unlike any other. These sophisticated singers blend a contemporary sensibility with specialized vocal techniques from Eastern Europe that have been distilled over centuries. Propelled by the desire to revisit and reaffirm the rich Balkan heritage of cafe and cabaret music, Balkan Cabaret creates evenings that encourage eating, drinking, reminiscing and listening. Singing the sentimental and beautiful sevdah (often called the Bosnian Blues), vocalist Mary Sherhart explores sorrow and joy, loss and love, but she just as movingly performs rousing folk music with the other accomplished members of Balkan Cabaret.
Jason Mraz
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-04-04 20:00:00
Type:
As critics jostle for position to fling the perfect hyphenated descriptions of his mercurial sound (world-meets-folk-meets-trippy-meets-jazzy might be a good start), Mraz has set his sights on, as he puts it, "doing what I always do. Trying to win 'em over one fan at a time."
Alkaline Trio
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-04-06 20:00:00
Type:
Alkaline Trio deals in melodic pop punk, drenched in heartfelt emotion.
Gogol Bordello
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-04-26 21:00:00
Type:
Gogol Bordello is a gypsy-punk band fusing supercharged folk influences with a sideshow cabaret.
Jason Mraz
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2008-04-04 20:00:00
Type:
As critics jostle for position to fling the perfect hyphenated descriptions of his mercurial sound (world-meets-folk-meets-trippy-meets-jazzy might be a good start), Mraz has set his sights on, as he puts it, "doing what I always do. Trying to win 'em over one fan at a time."
Rilo Kiley
Where: Rio Theatre
Date: 2008-04-23 00:00:00
Type:
Jenny Lewis, Blake Sennet, Pierre de Reeder and Jason Boesel are Rilo Kiley. Formed in 1998, the Los Angeles band offers up a healthy dose of thoughtful, electrically enhanced rock and pop ditties. With their 2001 release 'Take Offs and Landings,' the band found themselves opening for the Breeders, Pedro the Lion, and Superchunk. Rilo Kiley's follow-up, 'The Execution of All Things' earned many a critic's writeup in the fall of 2002. 'More Adventurous' arrived in 2004, with the quartet's current effort 'Under the Blacklight,' due later in 2008.
So High 420 Reggae Fest Vol 2
Where: Vets Hall
Date: 2008-04-18 20:30:00
Type:
So High 420 Reggae Fest Vol. 2 features live performances by Silva T, Mr. Flex, Infinity Band, Jah Diamond and Lady Ile, DJ Adam Twelve, DJ Swami and DJ Please from UK.
Cookin' at the Kuumbwa: John Worley and Worlview 4.0
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2008-04-24 19:00:00
Type:
John Worley and Bari Bari is John's latest project involving members of John Worley's WorlView 4.0 and baritone saxophonists Aaron Lington, Fil Lorenz and Geoff Roach.
Wild Wild West Reggae Fest
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-04-26 21:00:00
Type:
This concert features live performances by Michael Prophet, Scientist, Hawaiian Lyon, Raggasouljah Band and Celebrity Hornz.
The Angel/Devil
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-04-26 20:00:00
Type:
The Angel/Devil on Tour!!!!!!!!!!! "Above and beyond the fact that this band is electrifying, just to watch, the things they’re doing to and with the toys of their trade, their guitars and such, are amazing. They rock and roll, they crumble and then they rise again." -Stillwater Scene Welcome open heart. No better time than now. Welcome to our family. We dream in the sticks. We rehearse where the busses don’t run. We eat and sleep late in the same little spaces. We search with you. We want to travel with you. Angel and Devil. Getting comfortable with grey. No more us vs. them. The only truths we’ve found so far are rhythm, melody, energy and kindness. Push us. We’re going to push you. Music has always changed the world and it always will. Songs are rips in time - upsets to stagnation - waking dreams. Live shows are sacred times where anything can happen. 50 percent us, 50 percent you. Slow down your mind. Speed up your heart. Step inside with us. The Angel/Devil
John Butler Trio
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-04-23 20:00:00
Type:
The John Butler Trio is a popular band from Australia. Butler's inflections of blues, funk and soul is shared between textured instrumentals and lyrics that alternate from peppy rhymes to crafted poetry.
Garrison Starr
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-04-09 21:00:00
Type:
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Garrison Starr has been performing since she was in high school. Jay Nash is a Los Angeles based inspired singer songwriter. Nash's music recalls a Los Angeles thought to be long since extinct, a romantic dream land where inspiration flowed from one artist to another with songs about late nights, friends and lovers, songs which grew organically and were created spontaneously. He's a throwback for sure, smart with a hook, and brave enough to bare the fragile truth in a song.
Mudcrutch
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Date: 2008-04-14 20:00:00
Type:
Tom Petty, Tom Leadon, Randall March, Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench, all part of a now-legendary Florida band called Mudcrutch in the early '70s, will celebrate the release of their debut album with a short run of shows. In the early '70s, Mudcrutch earned itself a loyal following in its hometown of Gainesville, Fla., through a series of festivals hosted at its base, Mudcrutch Farm. The festivals were eventually closed down by authorities, but remained a thing of local legend. The band moved to California and released one single on Shelter Records, 'Depot Street' b/w 'Wild Eyes.' The band never cracked the national music scene or made a full album and its members all went on to other ventures. But out of the ashes of Mudcrutch came the formation of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, who celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2008.
Saturday Night Live Reggae Showcase
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-05-17 21:00:00
Type:
This concert features live performances by Army, Tuff Lion, Star of David, Luv Fyah and the Celebrity band featuring Celebrity Hornz.
Live Salsa Band
Where: The Attic
Date: 2008-04-26 19:00:00
Type:
LIVE SALSA BAND ORQUESTA SABORICUA AT THE ATTIC NIGHT CLUB SATURDAY APRIL 26 BIGINNERS SALSA LESSON 7:30 TO 8:15 PM INTERMEDIATE SALSA LESSON 8:15 TO 9:00 PM LIVE MUSIC 9:15 PM OLSO SONIDO AZTECA PLAYING THE BEST SALSA,BACHATA,MERENGUE,CUMBIA,CHA-CHA-CHA,& MACH MORE DRESS CODE
Santa Cruz Rollergirls - Home Game, Season 1, Bout 3
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Date: 2008-05-10 18:30:00
Type:
The Santa Cruz Rollergirls, LLC is the first all-female, full contact, flat-track derby league in Santa Cruz. The SCRG is a grassroots organization built by the hands of a small group of even-headed smart women who had the dream to bring the sport and art of roller derby back to Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Rollergirls Official Website
SOJA
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2008-05-08 21:00:00
Type:
Soldiers of Jah Army (SOJA) is rooted in regae, but they are not limited to it. With reggae as the focus, Rebelution set out to create a unique and vibrant sound which they dub California reggae.
Mother's Day Brunch
Where: Cocoanut Grove
Date: 2008-05-11 10:00:00
Type:
Treat your mom, family and friends to a fabulous brunch.
The Refugees
Where: Crow's Nest Restaurant
Date: 2008-04-25 21:30:00
Type:
The Refugees are Deborah Holland (Animal Logic), Cindy Bullens (Elton John) and Wendy Waldman (Bryndle) - a dynamic, highly entertaining, funny, musically diverse trio of successful songwriters -- veterans of rock 'n' roll, pop, folk, country and the road. With a rich catalog of distinguished songs recorded by a "who's who" of popular artists, The Refugees perform new and unique renditions of their exceptional work accompanied by guitars, bass, melodica, keyboards, percussion, mandolin, harmonica, and glorious harmonies.
The Refugees
Where: Crow's Nest Restaurant
Date: 2008-04-25 21:30:00
Type:
The Refugees are Deborah Holland (Animal Logic), Cindy Bullens (Elton John) and Wendy Waldman (Bryndle) - a dynamic, highly entertaining, funny, musically diverse trio of successful songwriters -- veterans of rock 'n' roll, pop, folk, country and the road. With a rich catalog of distinguished songs recorded by a "who's who" of popular artists, The Refugees perform new and unique renditions of their exceptional work accompanied by guitars, bass, melodica, keyboards, percussion, mandolin, harmonica, and glorious harmonies.
Five Eyed Hand
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-05-17 21:00:00
Type:
Five Eyed Hand is eclectic jam rock band.
Reverend Horton Heat
Where: The Catalyst
Date: 2008-07-03 20:00:00
Type:
The good reverend takes the rockabilly sound and kick starts it with an infusion of punk attitude. Supersuckers play revved-up, rowdy rock 'n' roll, although they've recently dipped into the country genre. The Georgia-based sleaze rockers Nashville Pussy debuted in 1998 with the album 'Let Them Eat Pu**y,' an underground favorite upon its release. The record was reissued on major label Mercury later that same year, with the song 'Fried Chicken and Coffee' nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best Heavy Metal Performance.
Ten Cent Lure
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-04-29 21:00:00
Type:
Ten Cent Lure is a dynamic, multi-genre band that combines elements of groove, funk, rock and much more.
Five Eyed Hand
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-05-17 21:00:00
Type:
Five Eyed Hand is eclectic jam rock band.
Reverend Horton Heat
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-07-03 20:00:00
Type:
The good reverend takes the rockabilly sound and kick starts it with an infusion of punk attitude. Supersuckers play revved-up, rowdy rock 'n' roll, although they've recently dipped into the country genre. The Georgia-based sleaze rockers Nashville Pussy debuted in 1998 with the album 'Let Them Eat Pu**y,' an underground favorite upon its release. The record was reissued on major label Mercury later that same year, with the song 'Fried Chicken and Coffee' nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best Heavy Metal Performance.
Dough Knees
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2008-05-09 21:00:00
Type:
Dough Knees is Santa Cruz's dead cover band.
Five Eyed Hand
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2008-05-17 21:00:00
Type:
Five Eyed Hand is eclectic jam rock band.
Youssoupha Sidibe Trio
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-05-07 20:30:00
Type:
Youssoupha Sidibe's music is deeply infused with a longing for the full realization of divine love in this world. His music fuses traditional West African sounds on the Kora, with the Sufi devotional chanting of the Senegalese Baay Faal community. He will lead this group.
Preview of UCSC Opera Menotti: the Consul
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2008-04-30 17:30:00
Type:
This concert features Nicole Paiement, Brian Staufenbiel and singers.
Extra Large
Where: Crow's Nest Restaurant
Date: 2008-04-26 09:30:00
Type:
Enjoy this fun, local rock band.
Comedy 3 Live
Where: Crow's Nest Restaurant
Date: 2008-04-27 09:00:00
Type:
Enjoy comedy at it's best with a special headliner each week.
Linda Koffman
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2008-05-02 20:00:00
Type:
Linda Koffman is folk/alternative musician from Santa Cruz, California.
Dough Knees
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-05-09 21:00:00
Type:
Dough Knees is Santa Cruz's dead cover band.
Matt Costa
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-05-22 20:00:00
Type:
Matt Costa almost became a pro skater, but an accident shattered his leg. During his recovery, Matt directed his energy, passion and talent toward music. Matt's homemade demo found its way into the hands of No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont. Costa made such an impression that Dumont produced a self-titled 5 song EP that woul lead to a full-length, 'Songs We Sing.'
Cookin' at the Kuumbwa: Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2008-05-01 19:00:00
Type:
Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet comprised of young musicians featuring Ben Flocks, Brian Chahley, Javier Santiago, Chris Smith and Cory Cox.
Cookin' at the Kuumbwa: Lisa Pawlak With Dan Thompson
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Date: 2008-05-08 19:00:00
Type:
Lisa Pawlak and Dan Thompson Duo will play a mix of past, present, R & B, folk and jazz covers and originals.
Fireworks Spectacular
Where: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Date: 2008-06-14 00:00:00
Type:
Enjoy best fireworks in Santa Cruz happening right in front of the Boardwalk.
Father's Day Reggae Celebration
Where: Moe's Alley
Date: 2008-06-15 21:00:00
Type:
Celebrate Father's day with reggae artists featuring Messenjah Selah, Malika Madremana, Arkangel, Red Meditation and Blaak Lung.
Sugar
Where: Vets Hall
Date: 2008-05-17 21:00:00
Type:
Enjoy a spacious dance floor and killer sound system with your favorite local house and techno djs.
The Minks take GoGo boots to Santa Cruz
Where: Catalyst
Date: 2008-05-24 21:00:00
Type:
The Minks (all-girl Kinks cover band) play with The Splatters & Fainting Goats. Special Catalyst Saturday Atrium Series -- FREE! Come dancing.
The Minks take GoGo boots to Santa Cruz
Where: Catalyst Restaurant and Night Club
Date: 2008-05-24 21:00:00
Type:
The Minks (all-girl Kinks cover band) play with The Splatters & Fainting Goats. Special Catalyst Saturday Atrium Series -- FREE! Come dancing.
Community Tree Leadership Forum - Northern California
Where: University of California, Santa Cruz
Date: 2008-08-01 00:00:00
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Join California ReLeaf and co-hosts the Alliance for Community Trees and the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 2008 Community Tree Leadership Forum, a two-day event designed for staff members and volunteers of urban forestry nonprofits. The objective of the Community Tree Leadership Forum is to increase the impact of the nonprofit and community organizations working on urban forest issues by providing in-depth training to strengthen management and leadership skills within our sector. At this event, participants will have the opportunity to learn about fundraising, legislative advocacy, and marketing. Click the following link to register this event : http://www.regonline.com/?617997 powered by RegOnline http://www.regonline.com/