It’s difficult to determine how long a pumpkin will last once it’s been carved. A variety of factors are at play, including local weather conditions, pumpkin skin thickness, and carve design. Estimates range from as low as 48 hours to as high as two weeks. How are you supposed to decide when to make the…
Posts Tagged: Live Music
Not That Kind Of Music Pirate: Santa Cruz Music This Week
Back in the day, seafaring men who grew tired of the servitude of naval life would sometimes take up the more egalitarian profession of piracy, roaming popular trade routes and preying on their former nations. Now, we don’t want you to go out and but a flintlock pistol or raid the farmers market, but between…
No Treble: Santa Cruz Music This Week
Whether it’s an ocean-inspired DJ set, a legendary funk ensemble, or two opposite ends of the hip-hop spectrum, any show you choose this week is going to come with a healthy side of bass. Be sure to come ready to bounce around and get down—with proper ear protection, of course. How low can you go? …
Almost Famous: Santa Cruz Music This Week
The silver screen has given us plenty of iconic Rock God moments. Our favorites are Billy Cruddup yelling, “I am a golden god!” moments before jumping off a roof in Almost Famous and when Mark Wahlberg’s character in Rock Star forgot which city his wife lived in—“This is Seattle?!” While they may seem a little ridiculous…
Sol and Soul: Santa Cruz Music This Week
The music bookers in this town love to keep Santa Cruz weird, and this week was no exception. Two Grammy-winning performers, a pornographically-inclined punk band from the UK, a huge festival in the redwoods, and a hilarious but undeniably creepy musical ventriloquist are all in town. Get out and embrace it. Thursday, September 15…
Weeknights Live: Monday to Friday Nightlife in Santa Cruz
It’s easy to find great live music, DJs and comedy on any given Santa Cruz weekend, and clubs like the Catalyst and Moe’s Alley get big touring acts every week. But Santa Cruz’s thriving nightlife doesn’t end there. If you’re looking for live music, dancing or laughs on a weeknight, here are some regular events…
The Next Big Thing: Santa Cruz Music This Week
The first time David Bowie was on television wasn’t for his music—he was interviewed on BBC Tonight as the founder of The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Long-haired Men, which just goes to show that you never really know when or how the next international mega-star will be unearthed. It could even be…
Can I Borrow a Pencil?: Santa Cruz Music This Week
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year! No, not Burning Man—and raise your hand next time, please. It’s Back To School! While not everyone is buying binders and pencils or scheming about how to get the attention of their homeroom crush, we all have homework to turn in next week. Here’s your assignment: Assignment: Attend at…
A Musical Proverb: Santa Cruz Music This Week
A musical proverb for you this week… For want of a weekly, the patron was lost. For want of a patron, the show was lost. For want of a show, the band was lost. For want of a band, the venue was lost. For want of a venue, the music was lost. For want…
Breaking Bamboo: Interview with Gold Panda
Coming to Santa Cruz all the way from his London-based lair is the trailblazing and internationally acclaimed producer Gold Panda. Although he’s been around since bands were still making it on Myspace, not much is known about the man known for making ethereal, catchy, musical journey-inspiring sample based music. We got the chance to sit…
