Come enjoy a chill vibe with this returning duo performance (while sipping fabulous wines) at Capitola Wine Bar! Hunny Pot (Diana Z&Jim Lewin) brings together worlds of rock, folk, reggae, pop, Americana and more, featuring Diana’s lush vocals, Jim’s intricate picking, harmonies and a wide variety of songs from various backgrounds. They play from 2-5 […]
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.
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.
A long timeSanta 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 in the Pacific Northwest, California and beyond.
Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!
Johnny Fabulous brings music and laughter through stories and song. Weaving humor through his repertoire of classic standards, a bit of blues and Johnny’s original compositions, a large time is had by all. Along with the amazing Vinny Johnson, the duo is magical, and promises a fun night!
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. Kitchen is Open from 12-9pm Happy Hour with $7 Food and Drink Specials is 5-7 Live Music is from 6-9pm Local Live […]
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 […]
Bonny June and Bonfire (Bonny June, Ken Kraft and Craig Owens) bring their "Americana-meets-Vaudeville" trio to Cork and Fork with original story-songs, dramedy and stellar vocals. A darn fun time!
We're a fun to watch, fun to listen to dance band with a sense of humor. We're all about the groove and the songs we love to share.
Djangatos: taking Gypsy Jazz beyond the 20th Century! Traveling all the way from sunny Los Gatos California, Djangatos features music inspired by Django Reinhardt, a Gypsy Jazz Legend. You'll find out more about him during the performance. Such a talent - you need to come check these guys out!
Your Sunday Afternoon's just got better! We've added some Live Music for you. Enjoy a nice chill day with some talented music to ease the day. Wine. Beer. Food. Fun. We've got it all right here for you! We've got Ted Welty in the house. Have you met Ted? If you not, then you need […]
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!
Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!
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 […]
Joe Leonard has an amazing posse of friends that are extremely talented musicians, all itching for a chance to play. Joe brings Jenny O'Leary and Mike Anderson in for this set. Should be a great musical adventure. Look no further for a great place to have some fabulous wine, food and local, live, Jazz music. […]
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 […]
Join us at the Festival! Stroll the festival sipping exceptional wines from 22 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries while admiring the artistic talents of over 100 fine artists. Enjoy live music, be inspired by local dance groups, and street performers. Charming Capitola Village is filled with restaurants for every taste and an abundance of boutiques to […]
Back by popular demand! Really a great talent, fun songs, eclectic mix of music. A true treat for all. You're going to want to stay for the entire set! Simon just loves life. It comes out in his personality and music. Check out why this guy is getting all the gigs around town! Special Hours […]
Imagine... a singing surfer and a professional cellist and a sailor with a ukulele, meeting in Capitola, to discover together they could blend their styles to produce a beautiful sound with harmonies and embellishments. Buddy Beach (guitar, ukulele, vocals), Susan Bayer (cello, vocals) & Mary Heeney (ukulele, vocals) invite you to join us on lovely […]
Wine. Beer. Food. Fun. We've got it all right here for you! "After 50 years of playing music professionally and owning a music store, I am now reaching out to share my music with local and international people. I am a professional Guitarist, composer, songwriter, and studio guitarist. I play Classical, Flamenco, smooth Jazz, original […]
The Next Blues Band was formed in 1991 by Chicago native Bill Bouchard after his arrival in Monterey, California. The band has been delivering their brand of blues around the Central Coast from San Jose to Santa Barbara for over 20 years.
A fun Sunday Afternoon is waiting for you right here. After a stroll through the Village taking in all that the Art & Wine Festival has to offer, head on for a moment at your favorite wine bar. Enjoy the spinning of DJ Kurtographer. It's some of the best House Music to go with House […]
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.
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.
A long timeSanta 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 in the Pacific Northwest, California and beyond.
Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!
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.”
Returning musician, Joshua Cremer. His genre is Indie-Folk Rock. With a dreamy airy voice he is captivating to listen to. Happy Hour starts at 5 Music starts at 6 Come for the Happy - stay for the Music! Come hungry our kitchen is open!
FREE MOVIES at CAPITOLA BEACH!! SHARK TALE The sea underworld is shaken up when the son of shark mob boss Don Lino (Robert De Niro) is found dead, and a young fish named Oscar (Will Smith) is found at the scene. Being a bottom feeder, Oscar takes advantage of the situation and makes himself look […]
Jerry Flores, Susan Sampson and Mark Hull enjoy the creative flow of their voices, musical tastes, and friendships into the Honey Moon Three’s blend of classic and modern acoustic based songs that cross genres and generations. With vocal harmony influences from CSN&Y, Peter, Paul, & Mary and The Eagles combined with an eclectic selection of […]
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. Gonna be a fun show filled with wonderful harmony and good vibes and as always a great selection of wine and super fun people!
Here we go, something a little different. Traveling musician based out of Chicago makes a stop at your favorite wine bar. “Wonderfully weird. . . . cool and vibey. . . . topped off by Howl’s warm and rangey vocal presence.” — Music Connection Magazine Come enjoy a drink or meal at Capitola Wine Bar and […]
Jewl Sandoval, a California native, has been rock'n the Bay Area and Santa Cruz for several years. He's written a number of blues tunes, produced three CDs, and has hosted countless blues jams. In the process he has mixed it up with many of today's blues stars, Coco Montoya for one. His blues harp and […]
Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the Historic Capitola Wharf Help celebrate the restoration from the 2023 winter storm damage by attending the grand opening of the newly reinvigorated Capitola Wharf! There will be food trucks, a live band, a small beer garden and more!
Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!
Meet and Greet for Gerry Jensen, Capitola Planning Commissioner and Candidate for Capitola City Council. Come meet Gerry, share what’s on your mind, and hear his vision for Capitola. More information at: www.Gerry4Capitola.com Hosted snacks and a no-host bar.
Dan Frechette celebrates a wealth of song knowledge encompassing everything from oldies and classic Rock & Roll to Vintage Blues, R&B, Motown, Classic Country to Old Tyme, Woody Guthrie to Bill Monroe and world music traditions. Come enjoy a drink or meal at Capitola Wine Bar and the human jukebox in action! Music requests taken. […]
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 […]
The theme of this year's festival is CELEBRATE THE GOOD TIMES: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE Mark your Calendars! Dates have been announced for the 2024 Beach Festival--the last full weekend in September, Saturday the 28th and Sunday the 29th. With the Wharf Re-opening soon, we are hoping to hold the Fishing Derby event again. The […]
It starts with Local Government. You can make a difference, but you need to know why. Enjoy a midday Rosé and tasty treats as you connect with neighbors and learn about Gerry’s Vision for Capitola’s Future.
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 debut album "112 in the shade." Since then Vinny has worked with many Santa Cruz and South Bay artists, including recording albums with "Carie and […]
Back by popular demand! Simon has a great selection of tunes for us to enjoy. He loves songs from the 80's. Find your 80's lost mix tape here! Saturday we are open 12-10pm. Live Music/Party starts at 6. 21 and over please. Come Hungry - Kitchen is open until 9:00pm. We’ve got our Outdoor Dog […]
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 American hillbilly foot stomping great music.
Paint & Sip with Shanna Kuempel. Subject: May Flowers - Shanna will guide you through the process to make a unique painting. All supplies are provided to create your masterpiece. All we need is you. Head on over to our website to make your reservation. Enjoy great company, tasty foods and a fabulous selection of […]
Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!
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.
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!
The Mermaid Tri & Du Capitola is one of the best all women triathlons on the West Coast. The event features an ocean swim in the sheltered waters near the Capitola Wharf, a relatively flat bike course, followed by a run on the ocean bluff overlooking Capitola Village. All participants receive a stylish women's cut […]
This Saturday we've got the talented Brian Fitzgerald Jazz Trio coming in. Recently noted as, "the best Jazz Trio in Santa Cruz County right now!" Come check out why! These guys are tight!
