Let’s open with a few simple parameters, beginning with what makes a dive. It usually boils down to good drink prices and friendly people. Pool tables, dartboards, a jukebox and a slightly smoky atmosphere don’t hurt a bit. A good dive usually has more grumpy old men than the Sentinel’/i>s online comments page. And while occasional live music is allowed, the diveyness of the bar itself must remain the top attraction.
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100% Chance of Weird: Santa Cruz Music This Week
Between bluegrass, bands that have graced the silver screen, and artists that brush shoulders with modern American royalty, Santa Cruz is working with an eclectic mix of heavy hitters this week. Pick one or pick ‘em all—you won’t be disappointed. Tuesday, February 23 Reel Big Fish at The Catalyst Ever since Reel Big Fish burst…
Funky Forecast: Santa Cruz Music This Week
The musical forecast this week: A little bit of everything, with some big names visiting our little beach town to perform in some intimate settings. Start off your week with a groovy, mellow vibe and end it wild and sweaty. Monday, February 15 Matisyahu at The Catalyst Club Atrium Long before “King Without a Crown” was…
Master Mindcrime: Interview with Geoff Tate
Geoff Tate is no stranger to the spotlight. During his time as the frontman and mastermind behind the powerhouse group Queensryche, he churned out fifteen albums and was nominated for three Grammys and five MTV Music Video Awards, for which he won Viewers Choice. From 1984 until 2011, Queensryche was one of the top progressive…
Mardis Groovy: Santa Cruz Music This Week
Whether the worst of El Niño is over or we’re only in the eye of the storm, we’ve got some great weather and even better music coming to our lovely town this week. Plus, it’s Mardis Gras, so let’s throw some beads around and dance! Monday, February 8 Aaron Neville Quintet ft. Charles Neville at The Rio…
Talking With Animals: Interview with The White Buffalo
I really hate to end the mystery of my click bait title in the first line, but The White Buffalo is in fact no animal, but a mere man. However, that is the only gimmick and, more importantly, the only letdown you’ll ever get from singer songwriter Jake Smith. Since his first release “Hogtied Like…
Masters of Craft: Santa Cruz Music This Week
Between politics, value menus, and shady internet providers you have a lot of choices to make these days. So this week we’re making it easy on you with no double ups, five different nights with five quality acts. Tuesday, February 2 Creed Bratton: An Evening of Music and Comedy at The Catalyst Your eyes do not deceive…
The Doctor is In: Interview with Dr. Dog
Dr. Dog is a band from Philly that plays some damn good rock music, and they’ve been sharing it with sold out crowds around the globe for the better part of the last 15 years. True to that rough and weird Philly standard, they got their start recording DIY-style in a basement rehearsal space, releasing…
Rock the Boat: Santa Cruz Music This Week
One day late but zero shows short. Get rocked this week in shades of southern folk, surf pop and Philly flare. Wednesday, January 27 Royal Holland EP release show at The Blue Lagoon Coming all the way from Newport, Kentucky to Santa Cruz is Royal Holland, the stage project of singer songwriter Matt Mooney – a rock tinged…
Funk It Up: Santa Cruz Music This Week
If Elon Musk and Space X can design a rocket that can make it to space AND back again, then you can handle the round trip from couch to venue. Get out there! Tuesday, January 19 7 Come 11 at The Crepe Place Granted this show happens EVERY Tuesday, but considering it is one of…
