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  • Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Vinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock 'n roll.

    Free
  • Live Music with Ted Welty

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Born in Santa Cruz, California, Ted is a guitarist singer/songwriter and is best known as cofounder of 1990s alternative rock band Iguana Jive, founded while attending college at Cal-State Chico. After graduating college in 1994, the group was signed by an independent record label Maddog Records and went on to record their first album at […]

    Free
  • Live Music with the Captain and Messina

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Scott Slaughter and Richard Schmidt are Captain and Messina, singing the great songs of famous duos like Simon and Garfunkel, Everly Brothers, Seals and Crofts, Loggins and Messina, Brooks and Dunn, Lennon and McCartney and dozens of other sweet, harmonious hit records of the 60s, 70s and 80s. These two can really wow an audience […]

    Free
  • Live Music with Ryan Price

    Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Ryan is a master of laying down his tracks and riding all over them! Serious, he is amazing to watch and listen to live. Mixed genres of music heard through the sounds of percussive and melodic string work. Local Live Music

    Two Drink Minimum
  • Live Music with Karin Phoenix and Tom Obamsawin

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Karin and Tom bring a special combination of vocal brilliance and acoustic/electric guitar with their amazing style. Since 1976, Karin Phoenix has been a hometown favorite in Santa Cruz, arriving from Saint Louis, Missouri. “Phoenix Rising”, her local band, showcases her versatile styles of music. Her pleasing voice and personality are loved by all who […]

    Free
  • Live Music with John Michael – Irish Dancing

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Born in Dublin, Ireland, John Michael has performed since the age of four at many venues and festivals from California to Ireland. He is an extremely versatile vocalist and performer of many genres and styles of music including rock, R&B, blues, funk, Celtic, Sinatra and Opera.

    Free
  • Live Music with Alex Lucero, Sandbar Monday!

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    The amazing Alex Lucero is back at Cork & Fork! His velvety, gravel vocals and bass/ guitar playing transforms any room he performs. Alex blends the styles of his idols, meshing Soul, Blues, and Americana music, while making it distinctly his own. $5 cover charge

    $5
  • Live Music with the Beach Cowboys

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Sammy Roye formed the Santa Cruz Beach Cowboys in 1998. They are a great bluesy Rock & Roll band; super vocals, fabulous horns, and musicianship. Sammy's first lesson was with Jerry Garcia. Not your ordinary cover band, they will keep you dancing all night long!

    Free
  • Live Music with Ted Welty on St. Patty’s Day

    Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Super talented - always fun! The fabulous Ted Welty returns!!!!! We are open from Noon - 10pm. Music starts at 6pm.

    Two Drink Minimum
  • Live Music with NoJoKen

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Stormin' Norman Louis, Jojo Fox and Ken Kraft play a Great Acoustic Blend & Vocal Harmonies, Fun Tunes!

    Free
  • Live Music with Glennie B, Spring Fling!

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    A local, and Cork and Ford favorite, Glennie has been playing, writing & recording music since he was about seven years old. Over the years he has performed with numerous bands up and down the California coast. Writing and performing has always been a passion.

    Free
  • Live Music with Rio Road

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Rio Road is an eclectic quartet serving up an easy up-tempo mix of light rock, a bit of blues, and many popular tunes. The name was derived from a nod to Café Rio (recently closed) and Highway 9 often called the River Road up to the San Lorenzo Valley. The band is propelled by the […]

    Free
  • Live Music with Kip Allert

    Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Kip, Kip!  - He's back! One of our favorites. He is sure to play one or two of your favorite tunes. You are going to want to sing along or tap your toes or wiggle your bad self. Local Live Music

    Two Drink Minimum
  • Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Vinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock ‘n roll with his special guest friends!

    Free
  • Live Music with Ted Welty

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Born in Santa Cruz, California, Ted is a guitarist singer/songwriter and is best known as cofounder of 1990s alternative rock band Iguana Jive, founded while attending college at Cal-State Chico. After graduating college in 1994, the group was signed by an independent record label Maddog Records and went on to record their first album at […]

    Free
  • Live Music with Blue Lightning!

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    The great Blue Lightning duo brings their talents entertaining you with Country, Rockabilly, Americana, Blues and more!

    Free
  • Live Music with Malakai & the Love Creek Band

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Malakai and the band bring their eclectic sounds doing amazing originals; Grateful Dead, Dire Straits, Bob Marley and Stevie Nicks. Enjoy their unique sound as they perform, Rock, Country, Reggae and more!

    Free
  • Live Music with Fabulous Johnson

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Enjoy this unique evening with the amazing talents of Vinny Johnson and Johnny Fabulous!

    Free
  • Live Music with the Ukulele Club

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    The ukulele scene in Santa Cruz has really grown since the founding of the Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz in January of 2002. Before that, the only ukulele events in town were the once a year springtime party in the founder's living room. Today things are different. Besides the original, and world famous, there are […]

    Free
  • Live Music With Dave D’oh

    Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    The super talented Dave D'oh performs at the wine bar. He brings his groovy tunes and his saxophone.  He lays down his own tracks, then he becomes the saxophone soloist. Fun tunes, great times, come check him out. Happy Hour starts at 5, music starts at 6pm

    Two Drink Minimum
  • Live Music with The Messiahs

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    An offshoot of Santa Cruz's iconic rock band Snail, the Messiah's original melodies and hot guitar riff; Ken Kraft, Craig Owens and Bob O'Neill are the Messiahs. They play acoustic guitars and sing originals, covers and There are a few originals, but they are mostly covers of songs that they “Snail-ize.”

    Free
  • Live Music with Patti Maxine and Jazz the Dog

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Jazz the Dog is the new name for an old band of musical friends: Rhan Wilson, Rick Zeek, and Patti Maxine. No, they don't play jazz, although they can be a bit jazzy. They actually play an eclectic mix of Americana, originals, soul, and sometimes oddly rearranged cover tunes. Slow and steady, fast and pumpin', […]

    Free
  • Live Music with Alex Lucero, Sandbar Monday!

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    The amazing Alex Lucero is back at Cork & Fork! His velvety, gravel vocals and bass/ guitar playing transforms any room he performs. Alex blends the styles of his idols, meshing Soul, Blues, and Americana music, while making it distinctly his own.

    $5
  • Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Vinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock ‘n roll.

    Free
  • Live Music with Rio Road

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Rio Road is an eclectic quartet serving up an easy up-tempo mix of light rock, a bit of blues, and many popular tunes. The name was derived from a nod to Café Rio (recently closed) and Highway 9 often called the River Road up to the San Lorenzo Valley. The band is propelled by the […]

    Free
  • Live Music with Toby Gray and T-Bone Mojo – Cork and Fork’s 6th Anniversary!

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Come and celebrate Cork and Fork's 6th anniversary! Cool and groovin’ with hundreds of your favorite songs and fun heartfelt originals. T Bone Mojo Dance Band featuring Fuzzy Oxendine, Cameron Logan, T Bone Mojo, Rick Hornbeck, Jim Greiner, fluter Jan and more guests In the spirit of the old Road Hogs, this is a grooving […]

    Free
  • Live Music with Anthony Arya & Friends

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Anthony Arya is a folk/rock performing and recording artist from Santa Cruz. In Fall 2018, at age 15, Anthony was a contestant on Season 15 pf NBC's The Voice. Since then, he has become one of the most popular artists in Santa Cruz, the Bay Area and has performed in the US as well as […]

    Free
  • Live Music with Nomad

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Dave “Nomad” Miller calls Santa Cruz, CA his home and continues to perform regularly, doing engaging solo-acoustic performances as Nomad and high-energy full band performances with Drifting Compass. The performances of both acts feature his original songs as well as interpretations of a variety of cover songs from across the genre map, mixing it up […]

    Free
  • Live Music with Broken English presented by Off the Lip Radio

    Capitola Village Esplanade Park Bandstand 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Shop, eat, drink and dance to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Capitola Esplanade Park with Broken English! Broken English is a high energy dance band that takes you on a Caribbean musical cruise you can't resist. Our music will transport you to white sand beaches with hot tropical pulsating rhythms. Their harmonious vocals and blend […]

  • Live Music with the Beach Cowboys

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Sammy Roye formed the Santa Cruz Beach Cowboys in 1998. They are a great bluesy Rock & Roll band; super vocals, fabulous horns, and musicianship. Sammy's first lesson was with Jerry Garcia. Not your ordinary cover band, they will keep you dancing all night long!

    Free
  • Live Music with Ted Welty, Fundraiser for Krissy

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    As you may know, Krissy, Ted Welty’s beautiful partner was in a terrible car accident last year. Krissy's recovery is long and slow, several surgeries and physical therapy so she is not able to work. Go to the link https://gofund.me/668d0b55 Also - Donate Directly to Krissy's rehabilitation fund: Venmo@Ted-welty

    Free
  • Live Music with Big Bad Wolf

    Live Music with Big Bad Wolf

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Hailing from Aptos, in Santa Cruz County, California, Big Bad Wolf howls with a special off-the-beaten-path brand of tasty and danceable blues-based classic rock from groups and artists like Creedence, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, Jon Hiatt, John Fogerty, The Hollies, and many more. A party with The Big Bad Wolf is always […]

    Free
  • Sip, Stroll and Enjoy Live Music with Glennie B

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Enjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling through charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea. Enjoy live music with Glennie B at Cork and Fork!

    Free
  • Live Music – John Michael sings Sinatra for Mother’s Day!

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Born in Dublin, Ireland, John Michael has performed since the age of four at many venues and festivals from California to Ireland. He is an extremely versatile vocalist and performer of many genres and styles of music including rock, R&B, blues, funk, Celtic, Sinatra and Opera.

    Free
  • Live Music with The Messiahs

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    An offshoot of Santa Cruz's iconic rock band Snail, the Messiah's original melodies and hot guitar riff; Ken Kraft, Craig Owens and Bob O'Neill are the Messiahs. They play acoustic guitars and sing a few originals, but mostly covers of songs that they “Snail-ize.”

    Free
  • Live Music with NoJoKen

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Stormin' Norman Louis, Jojo Fox and Ken Kraft play a Great Acoustic Blend & Vocal Harmonies, Fun Tunes!

    Free
  • Live Music with Rio Road

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Rio Road is an eclectic quartet serving up an easy up-tempo mix of light rock, a bit of blues, and many popular tunes. The name was derived from a nod to Café Rio (recently closed) and Highway 9 often called the River Road up to the San Lorenzo Valley. The band is propelled by the […]

    Free
  • Pie Pop-Up – With Nanci the Pie Lady

    Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    .....Did you say "Pie"? We certainly did. Nanci's Pie's are the best. Find her here during Happy Hour on Friday 5-7pm. Start your Memorial Day Weekend off Right! Get yourself some of the best pies around!!!

    Free but you pay for pie
  • Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Vinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock ‘n roll.

    Free
  • Live Music with Glennie B

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Glenn has been playing, writing & recording music since he was about seven years old. Over the years he has performed with numerouse bands up and down the California coast. Writing and performing has always been a passion.

    Free
  • Live Music with Jefferson’s Revival – CCR Tribute

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Jefferson's Revival Creedence Tribute band plays CCR and John Fogerty hits that sound just like the real thing. Jefferson Franklin Hancock, guitar and vocals, Doug Wilmerton on drums and David Sanders on bass

    Free
  • Live Music with Jazz the Dog

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Jazz the Dog is the new name for an old band of musical friends: Rhan Wilson, Rick Zeek, and Patti Maxine. No, they don't play jazz, although they can be a bit jazzy. They actually play an eclectic mix of Americana, originals, soul, and sometimes oddly rearranged cover tunes. Slow and steady, fast and pumpin', […]

    Free
  • Live Music with Jazz the Dog

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Jazz the Dog is the new name for an old band of musical friends: Rhan Wilson, Rick Zeek, and Patti Maxine. No, they don't play jazz, although they can be a bit jazzy. They actually play an eclectic mix of Americana, originals, soul, and sometimes oddly rearranged cover tunes. Slow and steady, fast and pumpin', […]

    Free
  • OPEN MIC NIGHT

    Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

    Awesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We have all the equipment necessary. Bring your own instrument.

    FREE