Santa Cruz County comes alive this week with a vibrant mix of live music spanning from jazz, folk, rock, country and pop.
The coming days a range of genres, including folkYEAH! indie showcases and lively throwbacks like Rewind the 90’s at The Catalyst and The Beatles’ “Revolver” at Kuumbwa Jazz – something for everyone. Find more upcoming events in our calendar here.
Friday, July 18
- The Jazz Cruzers | 5 p.m. @ Discretion Brewing
- Slowcoast | 6 p.m. @ Davenport Roadhouse
- Sundance Kids | 7 p.m. @ The Cats
- Chris Chandler & Paul Benoit | 8 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange
- (((folkYEAH!))) Presents – Spirit of The Beehive w/ Her New Knife + Sour Widows | 8 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
- The Arcadian Wild | 8 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall
- THE REDS, PINKS AND PURPLES With HITS | 8 p.m. @ The Crepe Place
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Saturday, July 19
- yuko uno | 12 p.m. @ Boardwalk Bowl
- Bagwell and Troy | 5 p.m. @ Discretion Brewing
- Bobby Joe Ebola and the Children MacNuggits | 7 p.m. @ Blue Lagoon
- Hot Rod Racing Club | 7 p.m. @ The Cats
- Gyedu-Blay Ambolley | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz
- Rewind the 90’s Fest Featuring live band tributes to Green Day | 7 p.m. @ The Catalyst
Sunday, July 20
- Groove and Lounge: Summer Sundays | 2 p.m. @ Solaire Restaurant + Bar
- Lefty Rosa | 3 p.m. @ Discretion Brewing
- James Coon | 6 p.m. @ The Cats
- The Beatles’ “Revolver” live and complete plus the best of Badfinger | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz
- Quique Neira w/ ELeNAH | 8 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
Monday, July 21
- Celtic Circle w/ Jay Salter | 6 p.m. @ Steel Bonnet Brewing Company
- Seven Suns | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz
Tuesday, July 22
- Santa Cruz Wharf Concerts | 6 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf
- Live-to-Headphones ‘Silent’ Piano Experience in Santa Cruz | 6 p.m. @ West Cliff
- Snazzy Productions presents Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz
- Del Mar Trio | 8 p.m. @ Callahan’s
- Summer Tour 2025 // Mountain Grass Unit | 8 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall
- Ellis Bullard w/ Henry Warde | 8 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
Wednesday, July 23
- Paul Thorn | Fully Seated | 7 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall
- (((folkYEAH!))) Presents – Pearl & The Oysters | 8 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
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