Geoff Tate is no stranger to the spotlight. During his time as the frontman and mastermind behind the powerhouse group Queensryche, he churned out fifteen albums and was nominated for three Grammys and five MTV Music Video Awards, for which he won Viewers Choice. From 1984 until 2011, Queensryche was one of the top progressive…
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Mardis Groovy: Santa Cruz Music This Week
Whether the worst of El Niño is over or we’re only in the eye of the storm, we’ve got some great weather and even better music coming to our lovely town this week. Plus, it’s Mardis Gras, so let’s throw some beads around and dance! Monday, February 8 Aaron Neville Quintet ft. Charles Neville at The Rio…
Talking With Animals: Interview with The White Buffalo
I really hate to end the mystery of my click bait title in the first line, but The White Buffalo is in fact no animal, but a mere man. However, that is the only gimmick and, more importantly, the only letdown you’ll ever get from singer songwriter Jake Smith. Since his first release “Hogtied Like…
Masters of Craft: Santa Cruz Music This Week
Between politics, value menus, and shady internet providers you have a lot of choices to make these days. So this week we’re making it easy on you with no double ups, five different nights with five quality acts. Tuesday, February 2 Creed Bratton: An Evening of Music and Comedy at The Catalyst Your eyes do not deceive…
The Doctor is In: Interview with Dr. Dog
Dr. Dog is a band from Philly that plays some damn good rock music, and they’ve been sharing it with sold out crowds around the globe for the better part of the last 15 years. True to that rough and weird Philly standard, they got their start recording DIY-style in a basement rehearsal space, releasing…
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…
Funk It Up: Santa Cruz Music This Week
If Elon Musk and Space X can design a rocket that can make it to space AND back again, then you can handle the round trip from couch to venue. Get out there! Tuesday, January 19 7 Come 11 at The Crepe Place Granted this show happens EVERY Tuesday, but considering it is one of…
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.…
New Year, New Shows: Santa Cruz Music This Week
New year, New shows to see in Santa Cruz. Get after it. Technicolor Faces at The Blue Lagoon on January 6th. Once again some bright eyed and bushy tailed new comers are getting some stage time at The Blue Lagoon this Wednesday night. This UCSC classic/psychedelic rock power trio has “been to many places weird…
The Weight is over: Living Legends of Rock and Roll come to Santa Cruz
Second to hot button political issues, musical history and theory is probably the one subject that has inspired the most discussion and contention at parties and living rooms alike. Whether it’s a friendly conversation about who the greatest lyricist of all time is, a drunken AUX chord battle to play “the greatest song ever,” or…
