Looking for live music in Santa Cruz County this week? There’s plenty to get excited about! From Matisyahu at The Catalyst to the Santa Cruz Symphony’s holiday pops concert, there’s something for everyone. Catch The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol at Kuumbwa Jazz Center or Boot Juice at Moe’s Alley. Whether you’re into classical chamber music, reggae, or a Beatles tribute, this week’s lineup has it all. Plan your weekend and check out the live music scene around Santa Cruz County!
Wednesday, Dec. 11
- Concertino Strings Holiday Concert; Classical Chamber Orchestra | 11:30 a.m. @ Boulder Creek United Methodist
- Matisyahu | 8 p.m. @ The Catalyst
Thursday, Dec. 12
- Lovesick Town: Molly Grace with support from Carolina Kingsbury | 6 p.m. @ The Catalyst
- Boot Juice | 7 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
- The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center
- Chelsea Wolfe | 8 p.m. @Rio Theatre
Friday, Dec. 13
- Alchemy of Sound & Silence With Manose in Capitola | 7 p.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga
- The Alex Lucero Band | 6 p.m @ El Vaquero Winery
- Leyla McCalla | 7 p.m @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center
- The Pimps of Joytime | 7 p.m @ Moe’s Alley
- Free Creatures | 9 p.m @ Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Saturday, Dec. 14
- Santa Cruz Symphony holiday pops concert | 7 p.m. @ Civic Auditorium
- The Groove Objective | 7 p.m @ Abbott Square
- Neva Dinova | 7p.m. @ The Catalyst
- Desert Dwellers | 8 p.m. @ The Catalyst
- An Evening of Kirtan With Dayakar Das & Friends (aka Deerheart) | 7 p.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga
- The Santa Cruz Chorale Presents “Christmas with the Chorale” | 8 p.m. @ Holy Cross Catholic Church
- Drew Harrison: The Sun Kings – A Beatles Tribute as Nature Intended | 8 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall
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