It was the little venue that could. Unfortunately, it can’t anymore. The Cayuga Vault, midtown’s funky, internationally inclined concert hall is throwing its last bash Dec. 20 and shutting its doors for good at the end of the month. Known for bringing acts like Aza, Shimshai, and Amanda West to its red-curtained stage and for giving countless Santa Cruzans something to do between evening yoga and morning Tai Chi, the Vault, located at 1100 Soquel Avenue, brought a positive vibe to the Santa Cruz music scene for 10 years.
Chalk up another victim to the recession, it seems, as club owners Linda Kimball and Pete Coates were unable to renegotiate their lease with the building’s owner. Here at the Weekly, losing a venue is like losing a friend and we wish all the best to Linda, Pete and Amanda as they head onward and, hopefully, upward.
Upcoming shows
Tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com
Amanda West Dec. 5, 8pm. $12 adv/$15 door
Bruce Molsky Dec. 6, 7pm. $15 adv /$17 door, available at BrownPaperTickets.com
Black Olive Babes Dec. 11, 8pm. $14 adv /$17 door.
Shimshai Dec. 19, 8pm. $15 adv /$18 door.
Mystic Jamms Band Dec. 20, 7:30pm. Donations accepted
