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  • Live Music with Vinny Johnson – Acoustic Blues

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

    Enjoy live music at your favorite local wine bar. As we curate fine wine, beer, food and art; you can also add music to that list! Vinny Johnson, ah...there is […]

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  • Live Music with Leroy and Friends

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

    Leroy & Friends features a variety of rock, blues, country and americana music. with friends - Rick Browning, Trish Pate, Terry Eads, Fuzzy john Oxendine and Keith Wood. Gonna be […]

    Free
  • Sunday Afternoon – Live Music with Ted Welty

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

    What are you doing this Sunday afternoon? Maybe you might like some Wine? Beer? Food? Fun? We've got it all right here for you! Ted Welty makes it complete! He […]

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  • Live Music with Blue Lightening

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

    Johnny G and Robin!! Blue lightning is a duo featuring Robin Randle Ellison on vocals and guitar, and John Gullic on guitar and vocals. They do rockin boogie country twangy […]

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  • Live Music with Billy Reece

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

    A longtimeSanta Cruz local, Billy Reese is a multi-instrumentalist playing an eclectic mix of rock, folk, americana, country, and blues. He has spent the last several years performing with bands […]

    Free
  • Live Music with 7th Wave

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

    7th Wave is a very musical, acoustic band composed of three lead singers. Each member is vocally featured and backed up to create very melodic three part harmonies. Cynthia Larson […]

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  • Live Music with Jefferson’s Revival

    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 […]

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  • Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band – The Cork Turns 7!

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

    Celebrate Cork's 7th Anniversary! Vinny Johnson has been entertaining Santa Cruz music fans for over 2 decades - playing his own brand of funked up blues, rock and soul. In […]

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  • Live Music with B-Movie Kings

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

    The B-Movie Kings are a classic rock party band based in Santa Cruz, CA since 1997. Be sure to catch our show ... you won't be disappointed!

    Free
  • Live Music with the Music Makers Series

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

    Music Makers - Telling Stories Through Songs. Super excited to present: MUSIC MAKERS - telling stories through songs. This is a "singer/songwriter" in the round event - come listen to […]

    Free
  • Open Mic

    Open Mic

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

    Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!

    Free
  • Live Music with Cement Ship

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

    A chill night awaits. Check out our live music with Cement Ship and meet our First Friday Artist, Brenda Villanueva. Singer/songwriters, Cement Ship plays Folk, Indie, Acoustic Rock, Soul, & […]

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  • Live Music with Billy Reese

    Live Music with Billy Reese

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

    A long time Santa Cruz local, Billy Reese is a multi-instrumentalist playing an eclectic mix of rock, folk, americana, country, and blues. He has spent the last several years performing […]

    Free
  • Live Music with Ken Kraft and Randy Jones

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

    Enjoy an evening of music with local singer songwriter favorites Randy Jones & Ken Kraft.

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  • 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 […]

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  • Open Mic

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

    Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!

    Free
  • Paint & Sip with Shanna

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

    Paint & Sip with Shanna Kuempel. Subject: May Flowers Enjoy great company, tasty foods and a fabulous selection of drinks. $40- for the Painting Session Food and Drink Specials Available

    $40.00
  • 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 […]

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  • Live Music with Big Bad Wolf – Krazy George’s Birthday Party!

    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, […]

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  • Live Music with Brian Fitzgerald Jazz Trio

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

    This Saturday we've got the talented Brian Fitzgerald Jazz Trio coming in. Someone just recently said, "I think this is the best Jazz Trio in Santa Cruz County right now!" […]

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  • Just One More: During the Sip and Stroll, Come Sit and Listen

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

    After a fun day of shopping, strolling and sipping at the Capitola Village Sip & Stroll, head on to Capitola Wine Bar to relax your busy self with some sitting […]

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  • Have the House Wine – DJ Kurtographer spins at the Wine Bar

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

    Have the House Wine! After a fun day of shopping, strolling and sipping at the Capitola Village Sip & Stroll, head on to Capitola Wine Bar to relax your busy […]

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  • Mother’s Day Mom-Mosas and Live Music

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

    Mother's Day just got better. Need a midday Mom's Day. Here you go! Treat yourself or your Mother to a Fun afternoonat Capitola Wine Bar. Live Music 2-5pm Mom-Mosa Special […]

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  • Live Music with John Michael – 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 […]

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  • Live Music with the Music Makers Songwriters Series

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

    Cork & Fork is super excited to present: MUSIC MAKERS - telling stores through songs. This is a "singer/songwriter" in the round event - come listen to 3 amazing local […]

    Free
  • Open Mic

    Open Mic

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

    Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!

    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 […]

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  • Live Music with Leroy and Friends

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

    Leroy and Friend's will feature a variety of rock, blues, country and Americana music. Featuring my friends including Rick Browning, Trish Pate, Terry Eads, Fuzzy John Oxendine and Keith Wood. […]

    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 this Sunday. He brings his groovy tunes and his saxophone.  He lays down his own tracks, then he becomes the saxophone soloist. Fun tunes, […]

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  • Live Music with Schoolcraft and Murray

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

    Schoolcraft and Murray make acoustic music brimming with groove, harmony and wit. Their groove makes you move, their harmony makes you feel, and their wit makes you think. (If thinking […]

    Free
  • Open Mic

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

    Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!

    Free
  • Live Music with 7th Wave

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

    7th Wave is a very musical, acoustic band composed of three lead singers. Each member is vocally featured and backed up to create very melodic three part harmonies. Cynthia Larson […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

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  • Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band

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

    Vinny Johnson has been entertaining Santa Cruz music fans for over 2 decades - playing his own brand of funked up blues, rock and soul. In 2006 he released his […]

    Free
  • Live Music with B-Movie Kings

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

    The B-Movie Kings are a classic rock party band based in Santa Cruz, CA since 1997. Be sure to catch our show ... you won't be disappointed!

    Free
  • Spin Some Vinyl on Memorial Day

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

    Spin your Record this Memorial Day. We have over 200 Albums to choose from OR bring your own! Drink specials, awesome food, and the best people! Come take a spin!

    FREE
  • Live Music with JAde and Special Guest Patti Maxine

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

    Judy Appleby Tracy and Deenie Rose bring their sweet voices and wonderful covers for your listening pleasure! Lap steel virtuoso and vocal stylist, Patti Maxine has become a household word […]

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  • Live Music with Billy Reese

    Live Music with Billy Reese

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

    A long time Santa Cruz local, Billy Reese is a multi-instrumentalist playing an eclectic mix of rock, folk, americana, country, and blues. He has spent the last several years performing […]

    Free
  • Open Mic

    Open Mic

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

    Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!

    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 […]

    Free
  • Live Music with Just One More

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

    Back by popular demand: Just One More specializes in Classic & Contemporary. Inspired by many of your favorite artists. Happy hour 5-7 Live Music 6-9 Come for the Happy - […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • Live Music with Ken Kraft and Randy Jones

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

    Ken Kraft; guitarist and vocalist of Snail, The Messiahs, NoJoKen, The White Album Ensemble and Bonny June & Bonfire, will be playing a special show with singer-songwriter Randy Jones. These […]

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  • Sunday Afternoon: Live Music with Paul Kent

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

    Join us for an afternoon of music at your favorite Wine Bar.  Paul plays heartfelt classic rock, country, pop and folk favorites - with occasional surprises of acoustic takes on […]

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