Literally the essence of the bedroom pop genre, “Baby Man” is a lo-fi exercise in execution that retains sonic richness thanks to Eric D. Johnson’s collaboration with producer Thom Monahan.
Broken Compass Bluegrass and Painted Mandolin bring jamgrass energy to the Rio Theatre with a dynamic double bill blending tradition, improvisation, and fresh originals. Saturday, Jan. 17
Formed more than two decades ago, LSD and the Search for God return to the stage as shoegaze finds new resonance with a younger generation of listeners. at The Catalyst, January 15
On his new album Wake the Dead, Chuck Prophet finds creative renewal through cumbia rhythms, collaboration with Salinas band ¿Qiensave?, and hard-earned perspective shaped by illness and recovery. 8pm on Dec. 28 at Moe’s Alley
From live bands and burlesque to parades, prix-fixe dinners, and midnight toasts, Santa Cruz offers a wide range of ways to ring in the New Year on Dec. 31.
With nearly six decades of history behind them, Santa Cruz rock legends Snail return to the stage for a rare performance at Felton Music Hall, carrying forward a brotherhood forged in the Bay Area music scene of the late 1960s.
In the rural pantheon where the rock ’n’ roll gods and goddesses assemble, there’s a special tract of land for San Diego’s Beat Farmers. Rocking at Moe’s Alley, Dec. 11 at 8pm
Known worldwide as the Mexican Elvis, El Vez has famously toured with Kiss, David Bowie, and Bob Dylan. He brings his Wild Christmas Espectaculo to Moe’s Alley Dec. 17
Stick Men bring their intense blend of Chapman Stick, guitar, and drums to UCSC, performing new music and King Crimson classics. UCSC Music Center Recital Hall, Dec. 9 at 8pm
