“Americana” isn’t an easy genre to define. It can be folk, country, rock, bluegrass, blues or jazz—and usually involves a mixture of those genres. At heart, though, it’s simply American roots music, and over the last few years, it’s risen to the top of the Santa Cruz music scene. These days, several of the most…
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Rock the Boat: Santa Cruz Music This Week
One day late but zero shows short. Get rocked this week in shades of southern folk, surf pop and Philly flare. Wednesday, January 27 Royal Holland EP release show at The Blue Lagoon Coming all the way from Newport, Kentucky to Santa Cruz is Royal Holland, the stage project of singer songwriter Matt Mooney – a rock tinged…
Let’s Dance: Santa Cruz Music This Week
Another beautifully diverse week of music coming at you, even if it is tinged with a hint of Bowie-less sadness. Get out there and dance about it. Wednesday, January 13 Surfer Blood at The Catalyst Formerly everyone’s favorite obscure indie band, the West Palm Beach based Surfer Blood has come a long way since 2009.…
