Looking for live music in Santa Cruz County this weekend? There’s something for everyone! Catch Ripatti & Rose at Vino by the Sea, Kamaiyah at The Catalyst, or Eric Lindell’s Dragon Smoke at Moe’s Alley. This weeks line up includes acoustic sets, holiday tunes, and big names like Jamie Davis and The Slackers. Plan your weekend and check out the live music scene around Santa Cruz County!
Thursday, Dec. 5
- Ripatti & Rose | 6 p.m. @ Vino by the Sea
- Jon Dryden Trio | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center
- Junebugbayer | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Friday, Dec. 6
- Twistmas Carols with the Trolley Drops | 5 p.m. @ Stockwell Cellars
- Miracle Singing: Community Sing with Kiranjot Kaur | 7 p.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga
- Ekep Nkwelle: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Big Band Holidays | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center
- see night | 7 p.m. @ The Jury Room
- Music for the Feast of Christmas | 8 p.m. @ Holy Cross Catholic Church
- Zingara | 8 p.m. @ Holy Cross Catholic Church
- Alice Drinks the Kool Aid | 9 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
Saturday, Dec. 7
- The Alex Lucero Band W/ Redwood Groove | 7 p.m. @ Kissed By an Angel Wines
- Lot 49 | 7 p.m. @ The Catalyst
- Clover County | 8 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall
- Trestles | 7 p.m. @ The Catalyst
- Kamaiyah | 8:30 p.m. @ The Catalyst
- The Hugs | 9 p.m. @ The Crepe Place
- Eric Lindell: Dragon Smoke | 9 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
Sunday, Dec. 8
- Swinging with Basie Featuring Grammy Winner Jamie Davis | 3 p.m. @ UCSC Recital Hall
- The Fabulous Music of Barbra Streisand performed by Lori Rivera | 3 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center
- Pineapple Thief | 6:30 p.m. @ The Catalyst
- The Slackers | 7:30 p.m. @Moe’s Alley
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