With a name that inspires a smile as it rolls off the tongue, Shwayze (pronounced: “Shway-zee”), first burst on to the indie-rap scene in the summer of 2008, with writing partner, Cisco Adler, and their massive single, “Buzzin,” off their debut self-titled album. The laid-back summer anthem would go on to hit #46 on the…
Articles by Roseann Hernandez
Church Street Fair Takes it to the People
Get ready for dancing in the street, live music, dance performances and hands-on activities for the kids at the annual, Church Street Fair, on August 8 & 9 in downtown Santa Cruz. The “festival within the festival” celebrates the vibrant performing arts community of Santa Cruz County with two days of non-stop live music and…
Genre-bending Vokab Kompany at The Catalyst Atrium
In these days of hyperbole, groups are prone to throw around phrases like “truly unique” and “genre bending” when it comes to their music. That’s not to say these groups aren’t great. But truly breaking out of a genre and creating a sound that is all your own is a very difficult and rare thing…
Pop-Up Feast Takes Diners to Ancient Greece
Take a journey back in time to ancient Greece, when the food was as fresh as the company was salacious. A new collaboration at downtown Santa Cruz’s latest foodie destination, The Santa Cruz Food Lounge, aims to bring the dining experience of ancient Greece to life, with antiquity-inspired recipes, stories and an outdoor setting that…
Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival Returns to Roaring Camp Meadows
Summer music festival season is in full swing. The tickets have been bought, the portable toilet packed, and the weekend has been cleared. But, what about the kids? Enter in the Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival on July 11-12 at Roaring Camp Meadows in Felton. While the adults enjoy two days of all-star live music,…
Lyrics & Flow with Blueprint at The Blue
While he may not be a household name, legendary hip-hop producer and MC, Blueprint, has been crafting lyrics and putting out beats since the 1990s. On Saturday, June 27 at The Blue Lagoon, Blueprint, will join forces with local Emcee, Eliquate, to celebrate his latest EP release, “Perfunctory”. Hailing from Columbus, OH, Blueprint (born Albert…
Northern Nights Brings Small Taste of Their Big Festival to Santa Cruz
Summer has arrived in Santa Cruz, and for many, that means tents, art cars, and the beginning of the festival season. While festivals offer music lovers the opportunity to see their favorite acts play their most popular songs, not everyone is up for fighting to use the Port-a-Potty or elbowing past hula-hooping flower children to…
Pop-Up Comedy Club Takes Center Stage
Break out the belly laughs for a star-studded series of comedic events hosted by Santa Cruz’s own comic and MC extraordinaire, DNA, during the month of July at The Center Street Theater in downtown Santa Cruz. With help from some of the Bay Area’s most talented funny people, DNA, who put on the Santa Cruz…
Summer Sundays in Capitola Village
Summer has arrived in Capitola Village. The beachside neighborhood, a favorite among tourists from both far and near (if you are from San Jose, you’re not local – sorry!), puts on a number of events for the whole family to enjoy every summer. Starting Sunday, June 14th, the first of a series of events that…
Bands, Brews and Good Times at Pleasure Point Street Fair
The 3rd annual Pleasure Point Street Fair on Saturday, June 27 is a bustling, fun-filled extravaganza for the entire family. Located in the heart of Pleasure Point, an area renowned for its local surf scene, the fair will take place on Portola Drive between 41st and 38th Avenues in Santa Cruz. The fun starts at…
