One of Scotland’s most popular traditional bands, The Tannahill Weavers, will be performing on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 7:00pm at Don Quixote’s, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA (831) 603-2294. Two original members of the band, Roy Gullane (guitar, primary lead vocalist) and Phil Smillie (flute, whistles, bodhran, vocals), are joined now by John Martin…
Ska in Santa Cruz Saturday
By Michael Bryant | Published June 17th, 2011We made it through a predicted Armageddon-can we survive “Skamageddon?” Santa Cruz plays host to the return of Slow Gherkin, a decade after they played their last official show and almost two decades after they formed at Santa Cruz High. This local ska band still carries cult status. Slow Gherkin will tear it up Saturday,…
Misner & Smith, Fri June 17th
By Folk Department | Published June 17th, 2011Misner & Smith, the San Francisco based folk duo of Megan Smith (upright bass, mandolin) and Sam Misner (guitar) will be appearing at the Backstage Lounge (next to the Rio Theatre), Friday, June 17, 2011 at 8:30pm, 1209 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA (831) 469-9900. There’s no cover charge. Megan and Sam harmonize beautifully together,…
Live shows tonight!
By Intro to Radio Instuctor | Published June 16th, 2011Looking for some musical fun in Santa Cruz? Local music venues have got you covered. Tonight alone you can check out several live shows covering a variety of genres. Head over to Moe’s Alley on Commercial Way to see The Henhouse Prowlers for traditional bluegrass from Chicago and The Cattle Lackers, a Santa Cruz local…
Luke Abbott & Molly Tuttle, Sat June 11th
By Folk Department | Published June 10th, 2011Luke Abbott and Molly Tuttle will be performing as a bluegrass duet on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 8pm, at The Abbey, 350 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA (831) 429-1058. Both are singers and multi-instrumentalists, and part of a younger generation of artists who have studied and played traditional music but also add originality to…
They Write Songs About Books!!
By Station Manager | Published June 9th, 2011Calling all Harry Potter fans!! Wizard Wrockers, Harry and the Potters, are on tour this summer, and will be heading to our neck of the woods soon! Breaking their habit of playing in libraries, Harry and the Potters will be playing the Crepe Place on Saturday, June 18th. Ride the lightening fellow wrockers!! Check out…
Wake the Dead Fri June 3rd
By Folk Department | Published June 1st, 2011The Wake the Dead band who are mostly from the SF Bay Area, blends traditional Celtic music played on acoustic instruments with the songs of the Grateful Dead. They’ll be performing at Don Quixote’s International Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA (831) 603-2294 on Friday, June 3, 2011 at 8pm. The band includes Danny…
Blackbird Blackbird & Others This Saturday
By The Rising Tide | Published May 24th, 2011Just wanted to let you know about a show happening this Saturday night, May 28th, at 105 Pioneer Street in Santa Cruz. The show features a number of local and bay area bands that might be familiar to you… BANE SHOWS PRESENTS BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD SEAPONY OLD ARC PALMZ LIVE AT 105 PIONEER ST. SATURDAY, MAY…
Muriel Anderson Tues May 24th
By Folk Department | Published May 23rd, 2011Muriel Anderson is widely regarded as one of the premier fingerstyle guitarists on the scene today. She’ll be performing at an intimate house concert on the west side of Santa Cruz, CA on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 7:30pm. For location and reservations contact Steve Palazzo <[email protected]>. Muriel is the only woman to have won…
Bryan Bowers Tues 5/24/11
By Folk Department | Published May 23rd, 2011Bryan Bowers is a singer and songwriter of traditional style American folk music, and an innovative master of autoharp playing. He’s also known for his entertaining and animated storytelling. Bryan will be performing at Don Quixote’s, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 7:30pm. Reservations: (831) 603-2294. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ3PMrkVGSQ[/youtube] …