When people see Santa Cruz’s Tater Famine setting up their instruments, they probably get the wrong idea about what kind of music they’re about to hear.
Posts Tagged: Music
Fred Keeley on Snoop Dogg
In honor of the maniac in black Mr. Snoop Eastwood’s gig at the Catalyst Thursday, we asked county treasurer and Snoop Dogg superfan Fred Keeley for his favorite songs.
Preview: Todd Snider at Humbug Hoedown
Proud pothead Todd Snider, who plays the KPIG Humbug Hoedown this week, talks about giving up rehab and why Santa Cruz is his favorite place to play.
5 Things To Do In Santa Cruz This Weekend
Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson comes to the Catalyst, and lots of events for holiday prep.
5 Things To Do In Santa Cruz This Weekend
Cabrillo presents their Winter Dance Concert, while the Museum of Art and History throws a fundraiser, plus Moon Duo music and more.
Sara Watkins Defies Genre Boundries
Sara Watkins grew up playing bluegrass. A gifted fiddler, singer and songwriter, she was just 8 years old when she first put bow to string. For the next 18 years, she played alongside her brother Sean Watkins and 2012 Genius Grant recipient Chris Thile in the Grammy Award-winning progressive bluegrass outfit, Nickel Creek.
Santa Cruz’s Strangest Holiday Music
The Guide Dog Glee Club has seven members—Ellie, Reina, L’Orange, Hardy, Hugh, Admiral and Omalia—and they’re the only performers on ‘We Woof You a Merry Christmas,’ produced by Santa Cruz’s Veronica Elsea.
The Groggs Move Away From Garage Sound
Two years ago, Santa Cruz band the Groggs got rave reviews from garage-rock revival magazines and punk zines all over the world for their ‘3D’ EP. But as they’ve spent the past few years working on their full length debut, they’ve decided to move away from the retro vibe and instead play bare-bones rock and roll.
5 Things To Do In Santa Cruz This Weekend
From Shakespeare Santa Cruz’s new holiday show to radical crafts, comedy and music, our picks for events that shouldn’t be missed this weekend in Santa Cruz.
Top 5 Things To Do In Santa Cruz This Weekend
From dance to film to music and more, our picks for the don’t-miss events in Santa Cruz this weekend.