Looking for something to do on a Thursday night? We've got a DJ coming in to spin some tunes. Welcome "Kurtographer" to our wine bar. Should be a fun night. Come on out and celebrate. Happy Hour 5-7, Music 6-8
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 […]
It's been a moment since we've seen this talent. Please come check out the gifted Elie Mabanza as he delights the senses with his musical sounds. Local Live Music Happy Hour 5-7pm Live Music 6-9pm Come Hungry!
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.”
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. Santacon hits from 5:30-6:30, so our music is set to start at 6:30, goes to 9:30 Wine.Beer.Food.Fun
Keep calm & get your ho ho ho on—Dress in your craziest, zaniest holiday wear and join us in taking over a bevvy of bars in Capitola Village! Meet at 5:30pm at 115 San Jose Ave in Capitola. Be sure to bring your ID, cash and TIP YOUR BARTENDER. 5:30-6:30pm-ish - Capitola Wine Bar, 115 San […]
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 fun outfit!
Super excited to announce that Caitlin Pianetta from Pianetta Winery Winery will be visiting us on Sunday, Dec 17 for a wine tasting experience! We'll be offering a special flight featuring 4 of her favorites (and mine!). More info about this amazing family winery: www.PianettaWinery.com Meet the Pianetta team: https://www.pianettawinery.com/team-1
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.
This upcoming Sunday, December 17, there will be another book signing for those of you who missed the last one through no fault of your own. My rare memoir, KRAZY GEORGE: STILL KRAZY AFTER ALL THESE CHEERS will be available to purchase and have autographed before Christmas for a mere 20 bucks.
Spin it! We have over 200 Albums to choose from or bring in your own! Drink specials, awesome food, and the best people! Every Tuesday 6-8pm
Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!
Flynn Creek Circus returns to Capitola with an all new show to dazzle for the holiday season! Witness their all-human circus spectacle under the big top tent at the Capitola Mall, December 21st - January 7th. This years theme "Arctic Myth" is an original comedic adventure featuring international and award winning aerialists, jugglers, acrobats, comedians […]
Join John Gullic and Friends on the 3rd Thursday of the month - he invites various local musicians to JAM and provide awesome dance tunes and a good time! Always fun, always FREE - No Cover Charge.
Bluegrass/Americana band Brent Pierce and his Acid Grass Boys bring a fast paced fun show with something for everyone. Original music and classic country, rock, and bluegrass covers.
Cork & Fork will be open from 2 - 5 pm with music by Glennie B. He 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.
Oh my we love this time of year! Poi Rodgers 6-9pm Free yummy Hors d'oeuvres from our kitchen Our traditional Gift bags for guests...these are freaking awesome this year and of course the Wine Raffle! See what suit Steve will wear, and see if Leslie brings any cool vinyl, and we are still working on […]
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 […]
Patti Maxine, Rick Zeek, and Rhan Wilson are Jazz The Dog - and together they play an eclectic mix of Americana inspired originals, re-arranged cover tunes, and off-the-cuff improvisations. They are eager to woof it up in Capitola! Come on over, pups, and howl with Jazz The Dog.
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 […]
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 […]
A parade to celebrate Santa Cruz County's first State Champion football team, the Soquel High Knights is scheduled for this Saturday, January 13 and will include the Marching Band and Drumline. The parade begins at 11am from Capitola City Hall. The parade route is down Capitola Avenue, right on Stockton Avenue, left on the Esplanade […]
Our music scene showcases local and touring artists. We strive to find the right balance between quality music and the perfect atmosphere to enjoy it. We also understand the importance of enjoying time with friends on a night out. With all this in mind we created a relaxed atmosphere for you to delight in. Please […]
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!
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 […]
Back by popular demand! Really a great talent, fun songs, eclectic mix of music. A true treat for all. We've got our Outdoor Dog Friendly Patio open too! We are excited to have Simon return to the wine bar. Happy Hour starts at 5, with $7 Food & Drink Specials Music is from 6-9pm Come […]
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 is your thing.) Their original take blends the best of their many heroes: Lyle Lovett, Carole King, Santana, Robbie Fulks, The Allman Brothers, Steely Dan, […]
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 fun outfit!
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.”
Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!
Rock, Country, Americana, Tex-Mex, Blues!
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 […]
Doin’ the great duos and a whole lot more!” is the mantra for the band and do they ever deliver. Scott Slaughter (guitar) and Richard Schmidt (bass guitar) have performed all of their lives and eventually came together in a Beach Boys tribute band, so yeah - they know how to harmonize. But beyond the […]
Come enjoy a chill vibe with their returning performance (while sipping fabulous wines😊🍷🎶) at Capitola Wine Bar! They found their name: Hunny Pot: You might recognize them as they played here before under their own names. Diana Z is a local singer/songwriter currently living in Santa Cruz, California. Originally from Toronto, Canada, she has found […]
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 […]
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.
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!
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 is 5-7, music is 6-9
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 […]
BACK PORCH BOYS return to Capitola Wine Bar this Saturdays. Singer RICH COWAN will be beltin' out the tunes and slidin' on the acoustic guitar while Virgil Thrasher honks and warbles away on the harmonicas. Keepin' the blues alive in Santa Cruz County. Music starts at 6pm Open at Noon Fun to be had all […]
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! 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Enjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling through our charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea. Pre-registration is $45 and includes: – Capitola Village Sip & Stroll commemorative glass – 12 two-ounce pour tickets to be used as you shop – A map to locate which Village shops are hosting Sip and […]
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 time. We've got your music adventure for the finish. This is a special set time, 2-5pm We've got a new musical act for you to […]
