GRATEFUL SUNDAY With MATT HARTLE And The HARTLE GOLD BAND, 6 to 9pm ON THE GARDEN STAGE, $15 AT THE DOOR
Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service!
For the past number of years, Matt has hosted the highly successful series "Grateful Sundays". This ongoing residency has attracted the finest musicians in the Grateful Dead music genre. While constantly in-demand as a stage and session player throughout the Bay Area, Hartle is also a founding member and musical linchpin of no less than four, Santa Cruz-based bands: Shady Groove - the funky blues, jazz-rock and R&B outfit (a Bay Area favorite going strong since 2001); Painted Mandolin - an acoustic quartet featuring multi-instrumental wizard Joe Craven, of The Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band and David Grisman Quintet; Spirit of 76 - a premier collection of Grateful Dead players, focusing on the jazzy, mid-'70's incarnation of the Dead; and Matt is also renowned as the firebrand lead guitarist of The China Cats, the highly respected Grateful Dead tribute act, a Bay Area favorite.
BLUEGRASS JAM ON THE GARDEN STAGE, MONDAY DECEMBER 15 FROM 5 TO 7PM, FREE!
Bring an instrument and come join the jam! Outdoors under the awning. Rain or shine!
OPEN MIC, MONDAY DECEMBER 15, 7 TO 9PM, 6:30PM SIGN UP, FREE!
Wanna be a rock star? It all starts here…
Sign up for an Open Mic slot at 6:30pm.
Open Mic runs from 7 to 9pm.
DIG IT! FUNK NIGHT WITH TRIANNA FERUZA AND THE HEAVY HITTERS AT THE CREPE PLACE! TUESDAY FROM 8PM TO MIDNIGHT, $10
We are excited to bring back the LEGENDARY FUNK NIGHT to THE CREPE PLACE! Join us on TUESDAY nights for a boogie down dance party from 8pm until midnight!
FLYPAPER BLUES, UNCLE COWBOY, THURSDAY DECEMBER 18 @8PM, $10
FLYPAPER BLUES: Santa Cruz-based Americana band Flypaper Blues is straight out of your grandfather's rifle barrel. A little whiskey, coffee grinds, 2-in-1 oil, and a whole lot of fiddle, driving drums, and bass rhythms. This 100% homegrown, local band brings influences from traditional bluegrass, post-punk, ragtime, to alt-country genres. Songwriting is personal, comedic, and inspired by the existential need to transcend the hazards and pitfalls of modern life with soul-nourishing music.
HOD AND THE HELPERS, THE OOO MAUS, Plus SPECIAL GUESTS, FRIDAY DECEMBER 19 @8:30PM, $10
Hod and the Helpers: Hod And the Helpers is the alt-folk outlet of singer/songwriter: Hod Hulphers. Their lovely psych tinged songs ask the listener to pay attention to their simplest activities. There’s an empathetic pathos to their music, a self-conscious bitterness rare in modern songwriting. The band features the talents of AJ Marquez, Dan Potthast, Greg Braithwaite, Jeff Stultz, and Matt Porter.
A VERY SHUT INS CHRISTMAS! SATURDAY DECEMBER 20 @7PM, $10
Let’s celebrate the Christmas Season with The Shut Ins!!!
Check out these holiday jams!
Pt 4 of 8 - The Shut-Ins Christmas Show at Balboa Theater - San Francisco - December 14, 2022
Pt 7 of 8 - The Shut-Ins Christmas Show at Balboa Theater - San Francisco - December 14, 2022
GRATEFUL SUNDAY With MATT HARTLE And The HARTLE GOLD BAND, 6 to 9pm ON THE GARDEN STAGE, $15 AT THE DOOR
Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service!
For the past number of years, Matt has hosted the highly successful series "Grateful Sundays". This ongoing residency has attracted the finest musicians in the Grateful Dead music genre. While constantly in-demand as a stage and session player throughout the Bay Area, Hartle is also a founding member and musical linchpin of no less than four, Santa Cruz-based bands: Shady Groove - the funky blues, jazz-rock and R&B outfit (a Bay Area favorite going strong since 2001); Painted Mandolin - an acoustic quartet featuring multi-instrumental wizard Joe Craven, of The Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band and David Grisman Quintet; Spirit of 76 - a premier collection of Grateful Dead players, focusing on the jazzy, mid-'70's incarnation of the Dead; and Matt is also renowned as the firebrand lead guitarist of The China Cats, the highly respected Grateful Dead tribute act, a Bay Area favorite.
JAZZ ON THE ROCKS 5:30 PM -7:30 PM FREE
FREE
Dinner, Drinks, & Live Music at The Crepe Place.
Please come join us for the inaugural monthly jazz dinner night at the Crepe Place in Santa Cruz, CA. Join us on the back Patio for two hours of live jazz music performed by local professional musicians to accompany your food and libations.
If you would like to bring an instrument and sit in please contact a house band member ahead of time and be respectful of these Jam Guidelines:
1. The bandstand is a space for communication, respect, and deep learning.
2. As musicians we are here for the music AND the audience, they are our patrons, be sensitive to their listening needs.
3. If there are numerous horn players on stage, please keep solos short to allow room for other musicians to perform.
4. When playing with a vocalist, keep your solos to 1-2 choruses maximum.
5. No I-Real/Real Books on stage. The goal is to come together and play songs we know. Please learn the changes at home and use your ears on stage, not your eyes.
DIG IT! FUNK NIGHT AT THE CREPE PLACE WITH RIO AND THE SOUP! 8PM UNTIL MIDNIGHT, $10
We are excited to bring back the LEGENDARY FUNK NIGHT to THE CREPE PLACE! Join us on TUESDAY nights for a boogie down dance party from 8pm until midnight!
THE JENNY O'LEARY QUARTET, SATURDAY DECEMBER 27 FROM 5 TO 7PM ON THE GARDEN STAGE, FREE SHOW!
The Jenny O'Leary Quartet is led by the swinging and soulful jazz vocalist Jenny O'Leary. She is backed by a trio of professional jazz musicians. Jenny sings a wide repertoire of standards, bossa novas, ballads, swing and pop.
GRATEFUL SUNDAY With MATT HARTLE And The HARTLE GOLD BAND, 6 to 9pm ON THE GARDEN STAGE, $15 AT THE DOOR
Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service!
For the past number of years, Matt has hosted the highly successful series "Grateful Sundays". This ongoing residency has attracted the finest musicians in the Grateful Dead music genre. While constantly in-demand as a stage and session player throughout the Bay Area, Hartle is also a founding member and musical linchpin of no less than four, Santa Cruz-based bands: Shady Groove - the funky blues, jazz-rock and R&B outfit (a Bay Area favorite going strong since 2001); Painted Mandolin - an acoustic quartet featuring multi-instrumental wizard Joe Craven, of The Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band and David Grisman Quintet; Spirit of 76 - a premier collection of Grateful Dead players, focusing on the jazzy, mid-'70's incarnation of the Dead; and Matt is also renowned as the firebrand lead guitarist of The China Cats, the highly respected Grateful Dead tribute act, a Bay Area favorite.
HENRY WARDE BAND, 8pm, $10
HENRY WARDE BAND: There is something special about California Country Music, it's always had a distinct sound and that is true about Hank & Ella’s Band. At live shows people always leave feeling uplifted by their high energy performances, and great stage presence. The band is known for making a dance party happen anywhere they play.
SUPERNAUT, DEAD ENGINE, RED 40, FRIDAY JANUARY 2 @8PM, $10
SUPERNAUT: Supernaut slices and dices the thin line between punklike attitude and ethereal beauty. They’re descendants of loose-screw music made by those on the fringe of society.
Supernaut | Metal Band | SC (@supernaut_sc) • Instagram photos and videos
GRATEFUL SUNDAY With MATT HARTLE And The HARTLE GOLD BAND, 6 to 9pm ON THE GARDEN STAGE, $15 AT THE DOOR
Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service!
For the past number of years, Matt has hosted the highly successful series "Grateful Sundays". This ongoing residency has attracted the finest musicians in the Grateful Dead music genre. While constantly in-demand as a stage and session player throughout the Bay Area, Hartle is also a founding member and musical linchpin of no less than four, Santa Cruz-based bands: Shady Groove - the funky blues, jazz-rock and R&B outfit (a Bay Area favorite going strong since 2001); Painted Mandolin - an acoustic quartet featuring multi-instrumental wizard Joe Craven, of The Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band and David Grisman Quintet; Spirit of 76 - a premier collection of Grateful Dead players, focusing on the jazzy, mid-'70's incarnation of the Dead; and Matt is also renowned as the firebrand lead guitarist of The China Cats, the highly respected Grateful Dead tribute act, a Bay Area favorite.
SCIENCE ON TAP, 6:00PM IN THE GARDEN, FREE EVENT!
Science on Tap
Monthly on the FIRST MONDAY of the month.
Come one, come all to the “science café” in Santa Cruz. This event is designed to connect the Santa Cruz community to the latest research happening just up the hill at U.C. Santa Cruz. It is not an exclusive “club meeting” for scientists and science majors - we aim to appeal to all audiences! So come join us at the Crepe Place, grab a beer, relax, and hear some interesting and cutting-edge science that’s happening near you!
Science on Tap is based on the Nova and Sigma Xi "science café" model and is generally on the FIRST MONDAY of every month.
JAZZ THE DOG, FREE SHOW IN THE GARDEN, 5:30 to 7:30pm
FREE - 5:30 to 7:30
Rick Zeek - Guitar, Vocals
Patti Maxine - Lap Steel, Vocals
Rhan Wilson - Guitar, Vocals, Looping
Jazz, the dog. - Mascot, best friend.
SUMMONING CIRCLE, WEDNESDAY JANUARY 7 @8PM, $10
SUMMONING CIRCLE: Forged in the Santa Cruz Mountains, tempered in the peat bogs of Ulster and sharpened along the long roads and the nowhere towns between. Summoning Circle is a musical alloy composed of multi instrumentalists Joe Doucette and Jack Kelly. Harnessing a menagerie of unique instruments and tunes gathered along their travels, Summoning Circle slays the Wild Hog.
DENTAL INSURANCE, THE COHESION, THURSDAY JANUARY 8 @8PM, $10
THE COHESION: A band whose unique musical tastes across the board help define them and bring a sound that cant be found in Santa Cruz. Flavored with bits of folk, alternative, metal and progressive rock, the group have been together for almost 6 months working on preparing for shows.
Sorensen, Dave The Drummer and Johnson had played together in the past, came together once more to create a more progressive rock sound. They later recruited Mancineli on keys and also Mcmilin as a multi-intstrumentalist subbing in for keys occasionally as well as his primary duties as saxophone player.
Throughout the course of the band’s union, they have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life; performing at a variety of venues, making loads of public appearances, all the while recording new music. Learn more by exploring the site, and feel free to get in touch with any of your comments and questions.
GRATEFUL SUNDAY With MATT HARTLE And The HARTLE GOLD BAND, 6 to 9pm IN THE GARDEN, $15 AT THE DOOR
Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service!
For the past number of years, Matt has hosted the highly successful series "Grateful Sundays". This ongoing residency has attracted the finest musicians in the Grateful Dead music genre. While constantly in-demand as a stage and session player throughout the Bay Area, Hartle is also a founding member and musical linchpin of no less than four, Santa Cruz-based bands: Shady Groove - the funky blues, jazz-rock and R&B outfit (a Bay Area favorite going strong since 2001); Painted Mandolin - an acoustic quartet featuring multi-instrumental wizard Joe Craven, of The Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band and David Grisman Quintet; Spirit of 76 - a premier collection of Grateful Dead players, focusing on the jazzy, mid-'70's incarnation of the Dead; and Matt is also renowned as the firebrand lead guitarist of The China Cats, the highly respected Grateful Dead tribute act, a Bay Area favorite.
JAZZ ON THE ROCKS 5:30 PM -7:30 PM FREE
FREE
Dinner, Drinks, & Live Music at The Crepe Place.
Please come join us for the inaugural monthly jazz dinner night at the Crepe Place in Santa Cruz, CA. Join us on the back Patio for two hours of live jazz music performed by local professional musicians to accompany your food and libations.
If you would like to bring an instrument and sit in please contact a house band member ahead of time and be respectful of these Jam Guidelines:
1. The bandstand is a space for communication, respect, and deep learning.
2. As musicians we are here for the music AND the audience, they are our patrons, be sensitive to their listening needs.
3. If there are numerous horn players on stage, please keep solos short to allow room for other musicians to perform.
4. When playing with a vocalist, keep your solos to 1-2 choruses maximum.
5. No I-Real/Real Books on stage. The goal is to come together and play songs we know. Please learn the changes at home and use your ears on stage, not your eyes.
DIG IT! FUNK NIGHT AT THE CREPE PLACE WITH MAK NOVA! TUESDAY FROM 8PM TO MIDNIGHT, $10
We are excited to bring back the LEGENDARY FUNK NIGHT to THE CREPE PLACE! Join us on TUESDAY nights for a boogie down dance party from 8pm until midnight!
BRIAN FITZGERALD TRIO, WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14, 5:30 TO 7:30PM IN THE GARDEN, FREE!
Please call The Crepe Place at 831-429-6994 to make a reservation in the garden.
BRIAN FITZGERALD TRIO
Led by guitarist Brian Fitzgerald, the Brian Fitzgerald Trio is an engaging, multi-layered musical convergence that features Fitzgerald on 7- string guitar, Mike Anderson on bass and Bruce Handloff on drums. While each member is an accomplished jazz musician and top-flight soloist, this trio uses remarkable, seemingly telepathic communication skills to create thoughtful, sophisticated arrangements that feature a modern, captivating and unique sound that provides solid melodic footing, while leaving room for spontaneous, creativity. With a band requirement of having fun, combined with few, if any musical boundaries, all mixed into an open, improvisational jazz format, is a sure recipe to expect the unexpected. A listener will be treated to anything from hard swinging traditional jazz arrangements to re-imagined classic pop tunes often disguised in clever, thought-provoking arrangements. Performances include Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Monterey Jazz Festival, Abbott Square Market, Cabrillo Music Festival. KPIG Radio, Los Gatos Fiesta de Artes, Santa Cruz Jazz Festival, Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival, Capitola Art & Wine Festival, Artichoke Festival, Begonia Festival, Jazz On the Wharf and others
CLOUD CITY, THURSDAY JANUARY 15 @8PM, $10
CLOUD CITY: Bay Area quartet combines dub and psych with electronics, live sampling and ethereal vocal effects.
Stream cloud city music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud
SILVER TONGUED DEVILS, RABBIT TRUCK, MIKE HELLMAN, FRIDAY JANUARY 16 @8PM, $10
A new-on-the-scene band playing Kris Kristofferson (and adjacent) covers. They are a collection of musicians from various groups: Sugar By the Pound, Wolf Jett, Skinny Ricky and the Casual Encounters, Sol Majestic, etc. They play Kris, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash songs.
Instagram @thesilvertongueddevils
GRATEFUL SUNDAY With MATT HARTLE And The HARTLE GOLD BAND, 6 to 9pm IN THE GARDEN, $15 AT THE DOOR
Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service!
For the past number of years, Matt has hosted the highly successful series "Grateful Sundays". This ongoing residency has attracted the finest musicians in the Grateful Dead music genre. While constantly in-demand as a stage and session player throughout the Bay Area, Hartle is also a founding member and musical linchpin of no less than four, Santa Cruz-based bands: Shady Groove - the funky blues, jazz-rock and R&B outfit (a Bay Area favorite going strong since 2001); Painted Mandolin - an acoustic quartet featuring multi-instrumental wizard Joe Craven, of The Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band and David Grisman Quintet; Spirit of 76 - a premier collection of Grateful Dead players, focusing on the jazzy, mid-'70's incarnation of the Dead; and Matt is also renowned as the firebrand lead guitarist of The China Cats, the highly respected Grateful Dead tribute act, a Bay Area favorite.
BLUEGRASS JAM ON THE GARDEN STAGE, MONDAY JANUARY 19 FROM 5 TO 7PM, FREE!
Bring an instrument and come join the jam! Outdoors under the awning. Rain or shine!
DIG IT! FUNK NIGHT AT THE CREPE PLACE WITH THE SQUID ROW ORCHESTRA! TUESDAY JANUARY 20 AT 9PM, $10
We are excited to bring back the LEGENDARY FUNK NIGHT to THE CREPE PLACE! Join us on TUESDAY nights for a boogie down dance party from 9pm until midnight!
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY JOHN MORRIS, 6 to 8pm on THE GARDEN STAGE
John has composed music and written songs throughout his career as a musician. His songs have been performed and recorded by many artists including Tony Lindsay, Tammi Brown, Lori Davidson, John "Broadway" Tucker, Viveca Hawkins and Pam Hawkins. His music is played regularly on KPIG, KKUP and KSQD. His album, "Busy On You" received airplay internationally, in Europe, Australia, Japan, on the BBC and in the US.
While composing in many genres, including Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Rock and Americana, John has written a collection of songs and instrumentals that are Jazz oriented, featuring Ballads, Swing, Samba, Post Bop and Blues. In order to express these varied styles, John has assembled a quartet of exceptional musicians with vast and exciting experience in Jazz performance.
The musicians are: John Morris on Guitar, Jeff Meyer on tenor sax, Patrice
Wallace on Double Bass and Cody Rhodes on drums. This classic combo allows a wide range of musical flexibility while maintaining intimacy for lyric communication.
PLASTIC NANCY, MADRONE, SATURDAY JANUARY 24 @8PM, $10
PLASTIC NANCY: Some skull-crushing psychedelia for the whole family to enjoy!
Plastic Nancy (@plasticnancyofficial) • Instagram photos and videos
She's So Fancy | Plastic Nancy
MADRONE:
Sunday May 25th, 6-9pm in the Garden Grateful Sundays with The Hartle Gold Band $15 at the door
Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service!
For the past number of years, Matt has hosted the highly successful series "Grateful Sundays". This ongoing residency has attracted the finest musicians in the Grateful Dead music genre. While constantly in-demand as a stage and session player throughout the Bay Area, Hartle is also a founding member and musical linchpin of no less than four, Santa Cruz-based bands: Shady Groove - the funky blues, jazz-rock and R&B outfit (a Bay Area favorite going strong since 2001); Painted Mandolin - an acoustic quartet featuring multi-instrumental wizard Joe Craven, of The Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band and David Grisman Quintet; Spirit of 76 - a premier collection of Grateful Dead players, focusing on the jazzy, mid-'70's incarnation of the Dead; and Matt is also renowned as the firebrand lead guitarist of The China Cats, the highly respected Grateful Dead tribute act, a Bay Area favorite.
HENRY WARDE BAND, WEDNESDAY JANUARY 28 @8PM, $10
HENRY WARDE BAND: There is something special about California Country Music, it's always had a distinct sound and that is true about Hank & Ella’s Band. At live shows people always leave feeling uplifted by their high energy performances, and great stage presence. The band is known for making a dance party happen anywhere they play.
GRATEFUL SUNDAY With MATT HARTLE And The HARTLE GOLD BAND, 6 to 9pm ON THE GARDEN STAGE, $10 AT THE DOOR
Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service!
For the past number of years, Matt has hosted the highly successful series "Grateful Sundays". This ongoing residency has attracted the finest musicians in the Grateful Dead music genre. While constantly in-demand as a stage and session player throughout the Bay Area, Hartle is also a founding member and musical linchpin of no less than four, Santa Cruz-based bands: Shady Groove - the funky blues, jazz-rock and R&B outfit (a Bay Area favorite going strong since 2001); Painted Mandolin - an acoustic quartet featuring multi-instrumental wizard Joe Craven, of The Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band and David Grisman Quintet; Spirit of 76 - a premier collection of Grateful Dead players, focusing on the jazzy, mid-'70's incarnation of the Dead; and Matt is also renowned as the firebrand lead guitarist of The China Cats, the highly respected Grateful Dead tribute act, a Bay Area favorite.
SCIENCE ON TAP, 6PM IN THE GARDEN, FREE EVENT!
Science on Tap
Monthly on the FIRST MONDAY of the month.
Come one, come all to the “science café” in Santa Cruz. This event is designed to connect the Santa Cruz community to the latest research happening just up the hill at U.C. Santa Cruz. It is not an exclusive “club meeting” for scientists and science majors - we aim to appeal to all audiences! So come join us at the Crepe Place, grab a beer, relax, and hear some interesting and cutting-edge science that’s happening near you!
Science on Tap is based on the Nova and Sigma Xi "science café" model and is generally on the FIRST MONDAY of every month.
GRATEFUL SUNDAY With MATT HARTLE And The HARTLE GOLD BAND, 6 to 9pm ON THE GARDEN STAGE, $10 AT THE DOOR
Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service!
For the past number of years, Matt has hosted the highly successful series "Grateful Sundays". This ongoing residency has attracted the finest musicians in the Grateful Dead music genre. While constantly in-demand as a stage and session player throughout the Bay Area, Hartle is also a founding member and musical linchpin of no less than four, Santa Cruz-based bands: Shady Groove - the funky blues, jazz-rock and R&B outfit (a Bay Area favorite going strong since 2001); Painted Mandolin - an acoustic quartet featuring multi-instrumental wizard Joe Craven, of The Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band and David Grisman Quintet; Spirit of 76 - a premier collection of Grateful Dead players, focusing on the jazzy, mid-'70's incarnation of the Dead; and Matt is also renowned as the firebrand lead guitarist of The China Cats, the highly respected Grateful Dead tribute act, a Bay Area favorite.
JAZZ ON THE ROCKS 5:30 PM -7:30 PM FREE
FREE
Dinner, Drinks, & Live Music at The Crepe Place.
Please come join us for the inaugural monthly jazz dinner night at the Crepe Place in Santa Cruz, CA. Join us on the back Patio for two hours of live jazz music performed by local professional musicians to accompany your food and libations.
If you would like to bring an instrument and sit in please contact a house band member ahead of time and be respectful of these Jam Guidelines:
1. The bandstand is a space for communication, respect, and deep learning.
2. As musicians we are here for the music AND the audience, they are our patrons, be sensitive to their listening needs.
3. If there are numerous horn players on stage, please keep solos short to allow room for other musicians to perform.
4. When playing with a vocalist, keep your solos to 1-2 choruses maximum.
5. No I-Real/Real Books on stage. The goal is to come together and play songs we know. Please learn the changes at home and use your ears on stage, not your eyes.
REDWOOD RECORDS PRESENTS: LOS TRANQUILOS, 8PM, $10
LOS TRANQUILOS: Los Tranquilos are a group based out of Nipomo, California. The band line up features Oaxaqueño / Michoacáno brother duo Manny and JJ Martinez, as well as longtime friends Cameron Porter and Richie Guereca. Established in the summer of 2022, Los Tranquilos have been working to create universal yet historical grooves with sounds heavily inspired by 60s/70s romanticas/soul psychedelia from México and all Latin America. LOS TRANQUILOS
GRATEFUL SUNDAY With MATT HARTLE And The HARTLE GOLD BAND, 6 to 9pm IN THE GARDEN, $10 AT THE DOOR
Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service!
For the past number of years, Matt has hosted the highly successful series "Grateful Sundays". This ongoing residency has attracted the finest musicians in the Grateful Dead music genre. While constantly in-demand as a stage and session player throughout the Bay Area, Hartle is also a founding member and musical linchpin of no less than four, Santa Cruz-based bands: Shady Groove - the funky blues, jazz-rock and R&B outfit (a Bay Area favorite going strong since 2001); Painted Mandolin - an acoustic quartet featuring multi-instrumental wizard Joe Craven, of The Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band and David Grisman Quintet; Spirit of 76 - a premier collection of Grateful Dead players, focusing on the jazzy, mid-'70's incarnation of the Dead; and Matt is also renowned as the firebrand lead guitarist of The China Cats, the highly respected Grateful Dead tribute act, a Bay Area favorite.
THE WILD ONES, AUTOS, BUMMER CITY, SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21 @8PM, $10
THE WILD ONES: A fun female four piece shakin’ and shimmyin’ band from Santa Cruz, California. The band plays a wonderful style of fun, sun kissed 60’s garage Rock N’ Roll. One of the things that sets this band apart is the heart and sincerity that was fixed into their music. This added an inimitable style to their music and makes repeated listens to Wild Ones records a must.
AUTOS:
Autos | Autos | Dandy Boy Records
BUMMER CITY:
GRATEFUL SUNDAY With MATT HARTLE And The HARTLE GOLD BAND, 6 to 9pm IN THE GARDEN, $10 AT THE DOOR
Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service!
For the past number of years, Matt has hosted the highly successful series "Grateful Sundays". This ongoing residency has attracted the finest musicians in the Grateful Dead music genre. While constantly in-demand as a stage and session player throughout the Bay Area, Hartle is also a founding member and musical linchpin of no less than four, Santa Cruz-based bands: Shady Groove - the funky blues, jazz-rock and R&B outfit (a Bay Area favorite going strong since 2001); Painted Mandolin - an acoustic quartet featuring multi-instrumental wizard Joe Craven, of The Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band and David Grisman Quintet; Spirit of 76 - a premier collection of Grateful Dead players, focusing on the jazzy, mid-'70's incarnation of the Dead; and Matt is also renowned as the firebrand lead guitarist of The China Cats, the highly respected Grateful Dead tribute act, a Bay Area favorite.
JAZZ ON THE ROCKS 5:30 PM -7:30 PM ON THE GARDEN STAGE, FREE!
FREE
Dinner, Drinks, & Live Music at The Crepe Place.
Please come join us for the twice a month jazz dinner night at the Crepe Place in Santa Cruz, CA. Join us on the back Patio for two hours of live jazz music performed by local professional musicians to accompany your food and libations.
If you would like to bring an instrument and sit in please contact a house band member ahead of time and be respectful of these Jam Guidelines:
1. The bandstand is a space for communication, respect, and deep learning.
2. As musicians we are here for the music AND the audience, they are our patrons, be sensitive to their listening needs.
3. If there are numerous horn players on stage, please keep solos short to allow room for other musicians to perform.
4. When playing with a vocalist, keep your solos to 1-2 choruses maximum.
5. No I-Real/Real Books on stage. The goal is to come together and play songs we know. Please learn the changes at home and use your ears on stage, not your eyes.
HENRY WARDE BAND, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25 @8P, $10
HENRY WARDE BAND: There is something special about California Country Music, it's always had a distinct sound and that is true about Hank & Ella’s Band. At live shows people always leave feeling uplifted by their high energy performances, and great stage presence. The band is known for making a dance party happen anywhere they play.
WASABI Featuring GARY KEHOE, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27 @8PM, $15
WASABI Featuring GARY KEHOE: Wasabi was founded in 1998 in Arcata CA. Originally the band consisted of the Work Brothers Ron and Alex on guitars and drums and bass player Matt Robinson. In 2000 the band moved to Santa Cruz CA. Around 2001 the band expanded to include keyboardist Mike Emerson. In 2005 Matt Robinson moved to Sacramento CA to help start the Jazz Studies Program at Sacramento State College and Mike Emerson moved on to a long continuous career as a touring keys player and is currently playing with the Tommy Castro Band.
In 2005 the stars aligned and local Santa Cruz bass wunderkind Dan Robbins joined the Brothers Work on their musical quest.
Since 2005 Ron and Alex Work along with bass player Dan Robbins have been bringing their unique version of music to crowds all over. The power trio plays primarily original music, with a few select covers, rooted in a meld of funk/rock/jazz/world/hip hop/dance music. Wasabi’s tunes draw from the personal journeys of its members and a revolving collection of special guests who frequently sit in on various instruments and vocals. The music is creative and fun with unique twists and turns and lends itself to dancing as well as contemplative listening. The band denies being put into one genre. The music is an exploration and everything is on the table for compositional possibilities.
THE SUBORBITALS, THE TRANSDUCERS, THURSDAY MARCH 5 @8PM, $10
THE SUBORBITALS: Formed in 2003, The Suborbitals is an original low-rock band that features the powerful baritone sax of Ben Herod, the incomparable rhythm section of Gordon Stokes and Heath Proskin (who, incidentally is playing at The Crepe Place on Jan. 20 with his jazz duo), and the songwriting of Ryan Masters. "It's a unique sound...and dark. It's really wonderful," said Sleepy John Sandidge of KPIG. Popdust called The Suborbitals "wickedly tight burlesque strip club music, the kind you'd find at a gentleman's club on the wrong side of the tracks, rife with deep tones from the sax and theatrical vocals." The SubOs have released two albums, Blackout Rolling (2006) and Hey Oblivion (2018). No Depression called the latter "quite unlike anything else you'll hear in modern popular music today."
THE TRANSDUCERS:
THE CREPE PLACE AND NO-BRAINER PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: WINTER WARMER FESTIVAL, SATURDAY MARCH 7 FROM 2-8PM AT BRET HARTE HALL (ROARING CAMP RAILROADS) IN FELTON
The Winter Warmer Festival, a cozy, community-centered winter event.
Inside Bret Harte Opera Hall, situated within Roaring Camp Railroads, a celebration featuring genre-spanning live performances, comfort food vendors, local craft beer and coffee, artisan shopping, a lounge and kids’ area, and more, all designed to warm the community during winter’s chill.
Rooted in the vibrant San Lorenzo Valley and hosted by Roaring Camp Railroads. Founded by local organizer Andrew Myers, the festival brings together music lovers, artists, foodies, and families under one festive roof.
More info and tickets HERE!
MICHAEL MARTYN, PATTI MAXINE & GOOD MEDICINE, MICHAEL MARTYN’S 76TH BIRTHDAY! FRIDAY MARCH 13, 5:30 TO 7:30PM IN THE GARDEN! FREE!
The most well known unknown musicians in Santa Cruz!!! Michael Martyn is a 50 year veteran of the Santa Cruz acoustic folk scene!
Michael Martyn: Guitar and Vocals
Patti Maxine: Pedal Steel and Vocals
Fuzzy John Oxendine: Drums
Keith Graves: Bass
Jim Greinner: Drums
Paul Sadoff: Guitar
SQUIRRELS OF WISDOM, SATURDAY MARCH 14, 5 TO 7PM ON THE GARDEN STAGE, FREE SHOW!
SQUIRRELS OF WISDOM: Squirrels of Wisdom was formed when four women came together to perform at a homegrown music festival in 2018. They had such a good time that they’ve been playing together ever since. Their scurry of Squirrels has now grown to six and they’re having more fun than ever! With each band member contributing song ideas, they play an eclectic mix of original songs and rocking covers. The Squirrels of Wisdom are in it for the fun of it and they’ll put a smile on your face and a shake in your tail!
FAYE, WEDNESDAY MARCH 18 @8PM, $10
FAYE: Faye is a band out of Charlotte, NC featuring members of multiple local fan favs including Alright, Quad, True Optimist, Secret Guest & Secret Hospital. All three members bring unique backgrounds to the table which helps to create a new approach to fuzzed out indie. Recommended for fans of The Breeders, Sleater-Kinney & Speedy Ortiz.
Their debut LP "You're Better" came out on Self Aware Records. Before that they released an EP on Tiny Engines (Mannequin Pussy, Wild Pink). They've been playing all around the east coast since the release & recently released a new EP, with new music set for release ahead of the upcoming tour.
https://www.stereogum.com/2193107/faye-dream-punches/music/
https://rosyoverdrive.com/2022/08/11/pressing-concerns-dogbreth-faye-the-special-pillow-guitar/
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ORAISON (ALBUM RELEASE!), TIDEFALLS, KYLE BRADSHAW, THURSDAY DECEMBER 11 @8PM, $10
ORAISON: Ø
The null sign is often used in mathematics for denoting the empty set. The same letter in linguistics represents zero, the lack of an element. It is commonly used in phonology, morphology, and syntax.
Droning Ethereal compositions wrapped in a particularly vampiric velvet texture. Sweeping monumental movements contrast a patient and spacial nothingness like hallucinations. The lack of elements are just as important here as those that exist.
Darkly Meditative and broadening/Bathed in moonlight
SASUPAKE, THURSDAY DECEMBER 11, 5:30 TO 7:30PM ON THE GARDEN STAGE, FREE SHOW!
Sasupake plays Greek and Armenian music, pieces from the Arab tradition, Sephardic songs, a bit of Bossa, a bit of Choro, and a few jazz tunes. When they need to summarize, they call it "mostly Mediterranean."
They've been working together since winter 2021, exploring music from the various repertoires of our band members and developing our arrangements to showcase the particular strengths of the instruments and players. With varied backgrounds in Klezmer, Balkan, Rock, Jazz, Brazilian, Arabic and Early music, they bring a lot of different perspectives to each tune.
They are
SArah MIchael - kanun (zither) and voice
SUsan Wagner - accordion
PAtrice Wallace - bass
KEn Mowrey - drums
GRATEFUL SUNDAY With MATT HARTLE And The HARTLE GOLD BAND, 6 to 9pm ON THE GARDEN STAGE, $15 AT THE DOOR
Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service!
For the past number of years, Matt has hosted the highly successful series "Grateful Sundays". This ongoing residency has attracted the finest musicians in the Grateful Dead music genre. While constantly in-demand as a stage and session player throughout the Bay Area, Hartle is also a founding member and musical linchpin of no less than four, Santa Cruz-based bands: Shady Groove - the funky blues, jazz-rock and R&B outfit (a Bay Area favorite going strong since 2001); Painted Mandolin - an acoustic quartet featuring multi-instrumental wizard Joe Craven, of The Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band and David Grisman Quintet; Spirit of 76 - a premier collection of Grateful Dead players, focusing on the jazzy, mid-'70's incarnation of the Dead; and Matt is also renowned as the firebrand lead guitarist of The China Cats, the highly respected Grateful Dead tribute act, a Bay Area favorite.
JOE KAPLOW BAND, GENERIFUS, FRIDAY DECEMBER 5 @8PM, $10
GENERIFUS: Generifus is the music project of Washington State native Spencer Sult. Beginning in 2005, Sult has written, recorded and released around twenty LPs, Eps, Singles and Compilations. Generifus has toured the USA multiple times and Japan once via car, train,Greyhound bus and plane.
JOE KAPLOW:
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY JOHN MORRIS, 6 to 8pm ON THE GARDEN STAGE!
John has composed music and written songs throughout his career as a musician. His songs have been performed and recorded by many artists including Tony Lindsay, Tammi Brown, Lori Davidson, John "Broadway" Tucker, Viveca Hawkins and Pam Hawkins. His music is played regularly on KPIG, KKUP and KSQD. His album, "Busy On You" received airplay internationally, in Europe, Australia, Japan, on the BBC and in the US.
While composing in many genres, including Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Rock and Americana, John has written a collection of songs and instrumentals that are Jazz oriented, featuring Ballads, Swing, Samba, Post Bop and Blues. In order to express these varied styles, John has assembled a quartet of exceptional musicians with vast and exciting experience in Jazz performance.
The musicians are: John Morris on Guitar, Jeff Meyer on tenor sax, Patrice
Wallace on Double Bass and Cody Rhodes on drums. This classic combo allows a wide range of musical flexibility while maintaining intimacy for lyric communication.
STORYTELLERS WITH KAY CRAIG & GINNY MITCHELL, AND CAROLYN SILLS, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3, 7 TO 9PM IN THE BAR, FREE EVENT!
Kay Craig - is a Singer-Songwriter, Literary Author, and Americana Performing Artist. Kay spotlights her style on bringing the audience a unique blend of adult oriented originals mixed with not-so-well-known covers of classic and current influences. Her lyrics take you on a humanistic view of our journey through life. After performing for the last 20 years in Tokyo and Okinawa, Japan, she has recently relocated to the vibrant music scene in Santa Cruz, CA.
Kay's Korner and BotE Productions - Welcome
Ginny Mitchell - Singer / Songwriter / Teacher / Speaker – A native Northern Californian and Canadian transplant, Ginny is a talented singer, writer and instrumentalist. Ginny began singing at age 4 and playing guitar at 12. First-time listeners and longtime fans are drawn in by her honest soulful delivery. Ginny gained international acclaim when she won the Canadian Country Music Associations Best New Female Vocalist. This win led her to tour throughout Canada and the US. A longtime resident of Santa Cruz and the local scene Ginny's notable releases include - A Wild Rose - Just To Hear Your Voice – and - Girls From Santa Cruz (with Lacy J. Dalton and Mary McCaslin).
Carolyn Sills -- Iconic star of The Carolyn Sills Combo, and Poi Rogers.
DIG IT! FUNK NIGHT AT THE CREPE PLACE WITH DJ JAHI & DJ WYZE1! TUESDAY FROM 8PM TO MIDNIGHT, $10
We are excited to bring back the LEGENDARY FUNK NIGHT to THE CREPE PLACE! Join us on TUESDAY nights for a boogie down dance party from 8pm until midnight!
JAZZ THE DOG, In the Garden, 5:30 to 7:30pm, FREE SHOW!
FREE - 5:30 to 7:30
Rick Zeek - Guitar, Vocals
Patti Maxine - Lap Steel, Vocals
Rhan Wilson - Guitar, Vocals, Looping
Jazz, the dog. - Mascot, best friend.
OPEN MIC, MONDAY DECEMBER 1, FROM 7 TO 9PM, SIGN UP AT 6:30PM, FREE!
Wanna be a rock star? It all starts here…
Sign up for an Open Mic slot at 6:30pm.
Open Mic runs from 7 to 9pm.
SCIENCE ON TAP! 6:00PM IN THE GARDEN, FREE EVENT!
Science on Tap
Monthly on the FIRST MONDAY of the month.
Come one, come all to the “science café” in Santa Cruz. This event is designed to connect the Santa Cruz community to the latest research happening just up the hill at U.C. Santa Cruz. It is not an exclusive “club meeting” for scientists and science majors - we aim to appeal to all audiences! So come join us at the Crepe Place, grab a beer, relax, and hear some interesting and cutting-edge science that’s happening near you!
Science on Tap is based on the Nova and Sigma Xi "science café" model and is generally on the FIRST MONDAY of every month.
MUSIC OF THE WORLD With DROR and AVRAHAM SINAI, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29, 5 to 7pm ON THE GARDEN STAGE, TICKETS $20
Dror and Avraham Sinai
Dror and son Avraham, will take us on a Journey...
Singing and Chanting songs of the middle east and north Africa from the 10th century until today.
Including songs in Hebrew, Arabic, Yemen, Aramaic, Ladino, Turkish, Moroccan, Tunisia...
We'll explore the poetry of multicultural attitude and experiences, songs of spirit, of aw, songs of thanks, songs of love and hope...
Dror and Avraham will accompany their singing with variety of percussion instruments including a Doumbek, Darbuka (an hourglass middle eastern drum also known as Tabla or Darbuka) Tar, Duff & Bendir (a Mideastern & N. African Frame drums) a Riq (middle eastern tambourine), Cajon (box drum) bells, shakers and rattles...
Voice and Drums.
Dror's engaging personality and powerful energy, great stories, wacky sense of humor, soulful singing, haunting rhythms and entertaining delivery will make it a beautiful journey, very comforting, exciting and healing.
An experience to treasure for a life time...
KAY CRAIG & PATTI MAXINE & FRIENDS, 5:30PM ON THE PATIO, FREE SHOW!
Kay Craig - is a Singer-Songwriter, Literary Author, and Americana Performing Artist. Kay spotlights her style on bringing the audience a unique blend of adult oriented originals mixed with not-so-well-known covers of classic and current influences. Her lyrics take you on a humanistic view of our journey through life. After performing for the last 20 years in Tokyo and Okinawa, Japan, she has recently relocated to the vibrant music scene in Santa Cruz, CA.
Kay's Korner and BotE Productions - Welcome
Patti Maxine - Lap steel virtuoso and vocal stylist, Patti Maxine is an icon in the world of American music in the Santa Cruz area. A musical Swiss army knife, she handles a variety of styles with ease, sliding gracefully from Hawaiian to swing, from R&B and rock to blues and jazz, and back again. Audiences love her incredible musicianship and unique vocal interpretations along with her comfortable and fun stage presence, and undeniable oneness with her music. She always leaves 'em wanting more ...
TACO NIGHT AND FAMILY JAM, MONDAY NOVEMBER 24 FROM 7 TO 10PM
Tacos are available from 4pm to 10pm.
Family Jam, goes from 7pm to 10pm. Bring any instrument and join in the fun!
TROPICAL POCKET, LIVE JAZZ IN THE GARDEN! WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19 ON THE GARDEN STAGE, FREE!
Derek Negron comes from a family of skilled musicians, entertainers and artists. His
grandfather 'Papa' Carlos Negron was a professional folkloric musician from Puerto Rico who, along
with his brother performed in New York City and recorded commercials on 78's playing the guitar as
well as the traditional melody instrument called a “Cuatro”. In the later years he taught his his wife,
Margarita how to accompany on guitar as they would play beautiful duets and sing rich harmonies
together. Derek had the honor of being exposed to them in his home since they all lived together for
some time throughout his younger childhood..
Born in New York City, he was heavily influenced by the latin, jazz and soul which his parents
listened to. Throughout his early school days he actively studied many instruments including voice,
tuba and drums. The soul, funk and jazz/rock music of the 70's shaped his musical creativity and in
high school he played bass in the jazz band while studying classical guitar. Among his influences on
bass are Jaco Pastorius, Ron Carter and Glen Moore.
In the past fifteen years he has focused more on African, Afro-Latin and Brazilian percussion,
specializing in instruments like the African 'Dun-Dun' and the Brazilian 'Surdo' (both bass drums).
In 1997 he co-founded the band Sambada and is responsible for composing the
'hit' song 'Axe Axe' for their first album in 2003. Concurrently, he formed a band called 'Double
Whammy' with extraordinary progressive musicians Joe Munda, Brian Fanning and Dave Roda
along with some members of Sambada to create a Hip-Hop, Acid Jazz and Brazilian fusion.
In 2005 he left Sambada and helped form the local Senegalese (West African) Reggae band
'Koumbemba', which has performed locally and opened up for the band Danjuma and Onola.
Among his notable moments he had the pleasure of playing music with James Gurley (Big Brother
and the Holding Company), Steve 'Muruga' Booker (Weather Report, Funkadelic) and members of
'Green Day'.
Derek has been friends with the very gifted musician-entertainer Danjuma Adamu for a long time
and takes great pride and pleasure in working with him.
OPEN MIC, MONDAY NOVEMBER 17, FROM 7 TO 9PM, 6:30PM SIGN UP, FREE!
Wanna be a rock star? It all starts here…
Sign up for an Open Mic slot at 6:30pm.
Open Mic runs from 7 to 9pm.
BLUEGRASS JAM ON THE GARDEN STAGE, MONDAY NOVEMBER 17 FROM 5 TO 7PM, FREE!
Bring an instrument and come join the jam! Outdoors under the awning. Rain or shine!
DEER IN THE HEADLIGHTS, HOD & THE HELPERS, HAZ-BINS, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14 @8PM, $10
DEER IN THE HEADLIGHTS: Deer in the Headlights blends high-energy skate rock with raw Americana grit, delivering sounds straight out of Oakland, CA. Their music is a ride through dusty highways and empty pools, where attitude meets heartland soul.
Deer in the headlights (@deerintheh) • Instagram photos and videos
HOD & THE HELPERS: Hod And the Helpers is the alt-folk outlet of singer/songwriter: Hod Hulphers. Their lovely psych tinged songs ask the listener to pay attention to their simplest activities. There’s an empathetic pathos to their music, a self-conscious bitterness rare in modern songwriting. The band features the talents of AJ Marquez, Dan Potthast, Greg Braithwaite, Jeff Stultz, and Matt Porter.
