Features
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3.5KPreview: Rhye at the Cataylst
Mike Milosh is putting listeners in the mood with his low-key R&B
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3.1KPreview: Lung at Crepe Place
Kate Wakefield’s cello is the means to a punk rock end
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6.5KFor New Zealand’s Katchafire, Santa Cruz is Like Home
Reggae islanders love the NorCal mainland
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3.0KPreview: Eternal Love To Play Benefit Concert at Michael’s On Main
Jahred and Shawna Namaste of Eternal Love talk about their time among the Hawaiian volcanoes
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1.0KPreview: Amy Rigby to Play Michael’s on Main
Amy Rigby returns to form for ‘Old Guys,’ her first solo album in 13 years
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3.2KPreview: Barna Howard to Play at Flynn’s Cabaret
Barna Howard’s eerie knack for capturing ’70s singer-songwriter aesthetic.
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2.5KPreview: The Mattson 2 Plays Two Shows at Michael’s on Main
The twin-brothers jazz duo brings guitar great Calvin Keys as guest on Friday
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2.9KPreview: Frazey Ford to Play Catalyst
After finding musical fame with the Be Good Tanyas, Frazey Ford finds her way as a solo artist
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2.7KPreview: El Duo to Play Crepe Place
Santa Cruz expats Harrison Murphy and Randy Schwartz get way, way out there in El Duo
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4.0KPreview: Mother Island to Play Flynn’s Cabaret
Mother Island’s psychedelia is truly out there—and not just musically
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2.8KPreview: Erika Wennerstrom to Play the Crepe Place
To move forward, the former Heartless Bastards singer had to break not only from her band, but her whole way of living
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4.0KPreview: Weird Al to Play Golden State Theatre
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s new stripped-down tour gives his long-overlooked original songs their due
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3.0KPreview: Chad Elliott to Play Flynn’s Cabaret
Chad Elliott finds uncomfortable honesty connects with his fans
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3.5KPreview: Alvvays to Play the Catalyst
Alvvays’ Molly Rankin doesn’t mind if you misinterpret her catchy, literary songs
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3.5KRoselit Bone Looks for Love in the End Times
Joshua McCaslin brings apocalyptic musical vision to the Catalyst
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4.3KSanta Cruz Art-Rock Legends Monks of Doom Reunite
Camper Van Beethoven side project catches a second wind
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3.1KPreview: Hermano to Play Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Hermano’s soundscapes sweep listeners off their feet—sometimes, quite literally
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3.8KPreview: Mary Gauthier to Play Flynn’s Cabaret
Mary Gauthier’s new album is the end result of a groundbreaking collaboration with soldiers
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3.7KPreview: The Regrettes to Play the Crepe Place
Why the Regrettes’ ‘Feel Your Feelings, Fool’ is having such a big impact on fans
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3.4KPreview: Fabian Almazan’s Project Rhizome to Play Kuumbwa
The textured beauty of pianist Fabian Almazan’s jazz reflects his cosmic inspiration
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4.3KPreview: ‘A Love Supreme’ Tribute at Michael’s on Main
Wild ensemble brings a whole new approach to Coltrane’s oft-covered ‘A Love Supreme’
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4.3KPreview: Squirrel Nut Zippers to Play Rio Theatre
With a new album due out and a new sound, reinvigorated Squirrel Nut Zippers catch second wind
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3.1KPreview: Johanna Warren to Play Mermaid House
Johanna Warren incorporates plant-spirit medicine and local herbalists in her shows
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4.2KPreview: Talkie to Play at Crepe Place
Bay Area’s Talkie follows up audacious debut with two very different records
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4.2KPreview: R.Lum.R at Catalyst
R&B sensation is still finding his comfort zone with success
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4.6KTaylor Rae to Play Michael’s on Main
After leaving her native Santa Cruz to make it in L.A., Taylor Rae finds success and fulfillment back in her hometown
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3.6KPreview: Deep Dark Woods at Crepe Place
Ryan Boldt brings a stonemason’s approach to songwriting
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3.9KPreview: Mynabirds to Play Catalyst
Laura Burhenn of the Mynabirds takes on the Trump era
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4.0KPreview: Victor Wooten to Play Rio Theatre
Bassist Victor Wooten believes in intuition and improvisation over musical indoctrination
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4.3KSanta Cruz Chamber Players Present ‘Czech, Please’
The Santa Cruz Chamber Players takes on Czech composers in Aptos
