An independent event founded by the Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts, First Friday promotes the local arts scene. All events are free and open to the public. It is a prime opportunity for local artists to showcase their work. No matter the weather, the monthly First Friday remains the ultimate art-binge for culture lovers in Santa…
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Shawn Mullins
After serving eight years in the U.S. Army Airborne Infantry Division, singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins left in 1991 to pursue music full-time. Possessing a warm, earthy voice and an everyman perspective, the Georgia-born artist has since released nearly 20 albums, many of them independently. Best known for the 1998 hit song “Lullaby,” Mullins has a deep…
Preview: Thanks Buddy at Bocci’s Cellar
Whatever name a band chooses can affect people’s opinion of them, and that judgment, right or wrong, might stick permanently.
20 Places to Catch a Show in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz and its surrounding areas are lucky enough to have the kind of nightlife usually found only in much larger cities. Week in and week out, the foundation for that scene is the multitude of excellent live music venues catering to fans of every conceivable genre. Here are 20 great spots to find music in Santa Cruz.
