Live Music Cafes in Santa Cruz

Admittedly an artsier scene than most, the live music cafes around town feature some of the most eye opening and brilliant indie music being made. The low-key Santa Cruz live music cafes let amateur singers and songwriters sign up for open mic nights where spectators gather to hear songs as they sip on their favorite coffee or tea drink. Many of the artists specialize in certain genres of music, which attract a special subset of listeners eager to hear what the artist has to offer.