Inside the restless musical mind of Todd Rundgren: an exclusive conversation about songs, creative surprises and collaboration ahead of his Oct. 22 Rio Theatre show.
Rival Sons frontman Jay Buchanan brings his powerful voice and desert-born solo album Weapons of Beauty to Felton Music Hall on Oct. 14. James Durbin explores the songs’ vulnerability and soulful pull.
San Lorenzo Valley’s teenage art-rock band Coyote Theater takes its adventurous songwriting, odd time signatures and theatrical performances to the Joshua Tree Music Festival.
An afternoon under the spell of a world-traveled voice, with a collection of songs newly gathered and refined during a breathtaking personal odyssey. All...
Santa Cruz’s first Porchfest brings 53 bands to 14 porches on Oct. 3. Organizer Darrow Feldstein turns front steps into stages for a free day of music and community.
Martha High spent decades alongside James Brown and is still carrying the funk at 81. She brings the Funky Divas, Fred Wesley and The New JBs to Kuumbwa Jazz Center.
Santa Cruz Guitar Company celebrates 50 years of handcrafted instruments with a free block party and an all-star concert at the Rio Theatre on Sept. 19.
Santa Cruz band Kentucky Mule mixes country, Americana, bluegrass and roots with a punk-bred energy as it prepares for shows in Monterey and at the Crepe Place.
Grammy-nominated guitarist Bill Kirchen and acclaimed guitarist Nina Gerber bring decades of roots, rock and folk history to The Landing in Scotts Valley.
Ani DiFranco has spent more than three decades proving artists can succeed on their own terms. The indie trailblazer brings her fiercely independent spirit to the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Aug. 15.
