S. Cruz Area Live Folk Music
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*********** SANTA CRUZ/MONTEREY AREA FOLK CALENDAR - MAY/JUNE *********
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-FRIDAY, MAY 9
JIM PAGE - at The Resource Center for Non-Violence, 8pm, $5
662-3915 or susa...@cruzio.com for info and reservations. Jim is a
terrific and rather under-known songwriter from Seattle. He writes
hard-hitting songs about social and political issues and has a great
satirical sense of humor.
- FRIDAY, MAY 9
GREG GREENWAY - at The Carleton Hall of the Church of Religious Science
in Monterey, 8pm, 373-7379 (see May 10th for info on Greg)
- FRIDAY, MAY 9
STEVE KRITZER - at the Blue Rock Shoot, 8pm 741-5180 This will be a
special live CD recording concert from this fine Bay Area songwriter. He
has a lot of new songs written since his last CD so this will be a great
opportunity to hear lots of new songs and be part of a live recording.
- FRIDAY, MAY 9
CHERYL TIBBETS - at Morgan's in Monterey, 8pm, 655-6868
Cheryl was part of the band THE RIVER POETS, and she brings her solo show
with original songs to Morgan's
-SATURDAY, MAY 10
JIM PAGE - at The Blue Rock Shoot, 8pm, $5 at the door, 741-5180
(see May 9 for comments)
-SATURDAY, MAY 10
GREG GREENWAY - at a house concert in Felton, 8pm, 335-1310 or
jef...@cruzio.com for info and reservations. Greg is a wonderful
songwriter who really comes across best in live performances. He has so
much passion and power in his singing and playing that you can't help but
be moved by what he does. It doesn't hurt that he's one of the nicest
people you could ever meet too.
- SATURDAY, MAY 10
TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA - at The Kuumbwa Jazz Center. Two shows,
a so-called Kid's show at 5 pm, and a so-called adult's show at 8pm.
Call 429-7663 for tickets by phone. This fantastic duo are really fun to
see live. They are real pros at entertainment, from their great
songwriting, to their between song humor, to their audience participation
numbers.
- SATURDAY, MAY 10
MONTEREY CONTRA DANCE - 7:30-10:30pm $7 ($6 mem.)
(workshop 7:15pm) With Dessert Potluck - bring something to share
Where: Monterey YMCA, 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey
Caller: Jim Saxe, Music by: Joe Weed, Peter Spicer & friends
Contact: Patti at (408)659-4318
- SATURDAY, MAY 10
- SUNDAY, MAY 11
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL at Hallcrest Vineyards in Felton.
SATURDAY: CACHE VALLEY DRIFTERS, SIDESADDLE, & CEDAR GROVE BLUEGRASS BAND
SUNDAY: HOMEFIRE, SIDESADDLE, & SUNSET BOYS
Tickets at Hallcrest, call 335-4441 - Hallcrest is at 379 Felton Empire Rd.
in Felton.
- SUNDAY, MAY 11
CHARLIE KING - at the SEIU Union Hall, 517 Mission St., Santa Cruz
7 pm . Call the Resource Center for Non-Violence at 423-1626 for
reservations. Charlie King is a terrific songwriter from Seattle who
writes songs about struggle and change and the victories of everyday folks
working together. He's got a warm stage presence and a great sense of
humor.
- SUNDAY, MAY 11
CAROLINE AIKEN and WENDY BUCKLEW - at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 7:00 pm,
tickets at 21st Cent. CDs and all BASS outlets (408-998-BASS)
Caroline is a very dynamic and fun performer. Her folk music often has a
bluesy edge to it and is sure to keep your attention. She is one of those
artists whose live shows is almost legendary.
- SUNDAY, MAY 11
KIRTANA - at The Pacific Grove Art Center, 7pm, 373-7379
This will be a CD release show for Kirtana's latest CD. She will be joined
by many of the great local musicians who helped her out on this album,
including Alisa Fineman and Kimball Hurd.
- TUESDAY, MAY 13
OPEN MIKE - at Morgan's in Monterey, sign-up 7:30, 655-6868
This open mike happens every Tuesday night at Morgan's
- WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
THE HOUSE BAND with JEFF DAVIS - at The Kuumbwa Jazz Center,
7:30 pm, tickets at the Poet & Patriot Pub, or call 464-2128
The House Band is one of the most imaginative and creative groups in Celtic
music today. This quartet covers Irish, Scottish, Breton, Balkan,
Scandinavian and many more traditions on a bewildering array of
instruments. Those who have seen them live say that it was almost a
religious experience. Don't miss it.
- WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
Open Band/Open Caller Santa Cruz Contra Dance - 7:30-10:00pm, $5
Where: Portuguese (CPDES) Hall, 216 Evergreen, Santa Cruz
Caller: Open to all comers, Music by: Open band led by Laurie Rivin
Contact: Glenn at (408)458-2928.
- THURSDAY, MAY 15
LAURA KEMP BAND opening for COLOBO - at The Catalyst, 8 pm (?)
423-1336. Laura Kemp is a great singer-songwriter from Eugene, Oregon and
she'll have her brand new solo CD with her. One of the band members is TR
Kelley, one of the BABES WITH AXES, another band that Laura is involved
with. Her songs are some of the best there is in the "new folk" genre.
I'm afraid I don't know much about Colobo but I would go for Laura Kemp.
- FRIDAY, MAY 16
PATTY LARKIN - at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 7 & 9:30 pm, 426-7828
tickets at Herland Book Cafe, 21st Cent. CDs. Patty Larkin is well-known
for her hilarious and poignant live shows. She writes some really great
songs and has been known to "channel" various personalities from the stage.
The best kept secret though is that she is a very accomplished guitar
player and is very impressive to watch.
- FRIDAY, MAY 16
MICHAEL McNEVIN - at Morgan's in Monterey, 8pm, 655-6868
Michael is a great songwriter and very accomplished guitar player. His
songs are full of stories of being a kid, losing in love, and pondering the
deeper things in life.
- FRIDAY, MAY 16
CELTIC HEART - at The Blue Rock Shoot, 8pm, 741-5180
Traditional and original Irish music
- SATURDAY, MAY 17
"BLACKBIRD", featuring WILLIAM COULTER, BARRY PHILLIPS, SHELLEY
PHILLIPS, LARS JOHANNESSON, and DEBY BENTON GROSJEAN. Great traditional
music from these very talented local musicians. At The Kuumbwa Jazz
Center, 8 pm, 426-9155.
- SATURDAY, MAY 17
FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT - at The Blue Rock Shoot, 8pm, 741-5180
High-energy Celtic music on a wide variety of instruments.
- SUNDAY, MAY 18
SANTA CRUZ CONTRA DANCE - 7:30-10:30pm, $7 ($6 mem.)
(workshop 7:00pm) Where: Portuguese (CPDES) Hall, 216 Evergreen, Santa Cruz
Caller: Jim Snook Music by: The Guppies (Kathrine Gardner, Jim Oakden,
Craig Johnson) Contact: Glenn at (408)458-2928.
- SUNDAY, MAY 18
KIRTANA - at The Pacific Cultural Center, Santa Cruz, 7:30 pm
644-8191 for reservations or information. This will be a CD release show
for Kirtana's latest CD. She will be joined by many of the great local
musicians who helped her out on this album, including Alisa Fineman and
Kimball Hurd.
- SUNDAY, MAY 18
MICHAEL TOMLINSON - at The Seascape Resort in Aptos, call 649-1223 for
showtime and information.
- TUESDAY, MAY 20
JEFF DAVIS - at a house concert on the west side of Santa Cruz,
7:30 pm, call Jim at 426-6752 or email: jim....@wj.com
Jeff Davis is a master of American traditional music, He has many great
stories to tell and plays fiddle, banjo, mandocello, and guitar.
He presents the songs and music of the American people with humor, warmth,
and scholarship.
- TUESDAY, MAY 20
OPEN MIKE - at Morgan's in Monterey, sign-up 7:30, 655-6868
This open mike happens every Tuesday night at Morgan's
- WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
GREG BROWN with DEE CARSTENSEN - at The Kuumbwa Jazz Center,
7 & 9:30 pm, tickets by phone at 429-7663. As of this writing (May 4th)
the early show was completely sold out and there was just a few tickets
left for the late show. You can always get to the Kuumbwa real early and
hope for standing room tickets if it is sold out.
Greg Brown is one of the masters of entertainment as many of you seem to
know with this almost sold-out show. Dee Carstensen is worth seeing too,
she plays electric harp! (and I don't mean the harmonica)
- THURSDAY, MAY 22
SANTA CRUZ ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE - 7:00-9:00pm, $3
Where: First Congregational Church (Teen Center) 900 High St., Santa Cruz
Caller: Theresa Thornley Music by: Open Band led by William Allen
Contact: Theresa at (408)426-6752
- FRIDAY, MAY 23
THE BURNS SISTERS - at Morgan's in Monterey, 8pm, 655-6868
This great sister trio has incredible harmonies and they write great
original songs. They cover other's songs too, and have a lot of fun on
stage. This is a great intimate place to see these folks!
(** as of this writing, there was a little uncertainty about this show -
make sure and call to confirm it is happening before going)
- FRIDAY, MAY 23
THE GIRL AND I - at The Blue Rock Shoot, 8pm, 741-5180
This original folk/pop duo does a fun live show with a wide variety of
songs.
- SATURDAY, MAY 24
CATIE CURTIS - at The Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 7 pm, tickets at BASS
outlets (408-998-BASS) or at 21st Cent. CDs and Herland. Call 408-649-1223
for more info and show time. Catie is a wonderful performer, singer and
songwriter. Her warmth and humor are hard to match anywhere and she has
many songs that are incredibly rich in emotional content. This will be a
great show!
- SATURDAY, MAY 24
SAINT JAQUE - at The Blue Rock Shoot, 8pm, 741-5180
Original acoustic trio
- TUESDAY, MAY 27
SEAN KEANE with PATTY BLACK - at The Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 7:30 pm
advance tickets at the Poet & Patriot Pub or reservations by calling
464-2128. Sean Keane is the brother of Dolores Keane and was a founding
member of the band Arcady. He has two fantastic solo albums out now and he
is a champion flute, whistle and bodhran player. He will be accompanied by
a great band.
PATTY BLACK is none other than the mother of Michael, Martin, Shay, Frances
and Mary Black, all very accomplished musicians. Patty was a noted singer
in Dublin before she quit to raise her family and is now performing again.
This will be her U.S. concert debut.
- TUESDAY, MAY 27
OPEN MIKE - at Morgan's in Monterey, sign-up 7:30, 655-6868
This open mike happens every Tuesday night at Morgan's
- WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
OPEN MIKE hosted by STEVE KRITZER - at The Blue Rock Shoot, 8pm,
741-5180
- FRIDAY, MAY 30
THE FRONTMEN - at The Blue Rock Shoot, 8pm, 741-5180
The Frontmen are a trio who does close harmonies on original and
traditional folk/bluegrass songs.
- FRIDAY, JUNE 6
SANTA CRUZ CONTRA DANCE - 8 to 11 pm, (workshop at 7:30pm)
Where: Portuguese (CPDES) Hall, 216 Evergreen, Santa Cruz
Caller: Greg McKenzie Music by: Balance and Swing 479-4059
- SATURDAY, JUNE 7
SWEET HARRIET - at The Blue Rock Shoot, 8pm, 741-5180
Original folk duo
- SATURDAY, JUNE 7
- SUNDAY, JUNE 8
THE WORLD ONE FESTIVAL - at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. On the
30th anniversary of the Monterey Pops Festival, this festival is two days
of an incredible variety of music from many different genres and countries.
I'll only list a few of the folk acts here, there are many more in other
genres: BARRY & HOLLY TASHIAN, CJ CHENIER, LAURA LOVE, KATE PRICE, ERICA
WHEELER, STEVE YOUNG, MARY McCASLIN, STEVE SESKIN, MARTIN SIMPSON'S BAND OF
ANGELS, STEELEYE SPAN. For tickets and information call 408-655-1094, or
check the web page at: www.worldone.org
- SUNDAY, JUNE 8
BRAVE COMBO - at The Kuubmwa Jazz Center, 7 & 9:30pm, tickets by phone
at 429-7663, or at 21 Century CDs. Brave Combo is a great Texas band that
does a wild live show. They have a bunch of real fun songs, including the
only lounge version you'll ever hear of "Stairway to Heaven".
- FRIDAY, JUNE 13
THE WESTERLIES - at The Blue Rock Shoot, 8pm, 741-5180
The Westerlies are a great trio with some great harmonies and very fine
musicianship. The sing mostly original songs and a few covers. Their live
shows are full of hot licks and great singing.
- SATURDAY, JUNE 14
MONTEREY CONTRA DANCE - 7:30-10:30pm $7 ($6 mem.)
(workshop 7:15pm) With Dessert Potluck - bring something to share
Where: Monterey YMCA, 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey
Caller: Andy Wilson, Music by: Balance and Swing
Contact: Patti at (408)659-4318
- SUNDAY, JUNE 15
SANTA CRUZ CONTRA DANCE - 7:30 to 10:30 pm, (workshop at 7pm)
Where: Portuguese (CPDES) Hall, 216 Evergreen, Santa Cruz
Caller: Charlie Fenton, Music by: Laurie Rivin, Paul Kotapish, Dan Warrick
call 479-4059 for more information.
- FRIDAY, JUNE 20
TOM RUSSELL - at The Pacific Grove Art Center, 8pm, 373-7379
Tom is a great songwriter in the folk/country genre. His songs are full of
interesting characters that really come to life as he tells their stories
in rhyme.
- FRIDAY, JUNE 20
JO D'ANNA - at The Blue Rock Shoot, 8pm, 741-5180
original singer-songwriter, folk, new age, pop
- SATURDAY, JUNE 21
EARTHQUAKE COUNTRY - at The Blue Rock Shoot, 8pm, 741-5180
New bluegrass band
- SATURDAY, JUNE 21
MONTEREY CONTRA DANCE - 7:30-10:30pm $7 ($6 mem.)
(workshop 7:15pm) With Dessert Potluck - bring something to share
Where: Monterey YMCA, 600 Camino El Estero, Monterey
Caller: Kim McCall, Music by: June Apple Contact: Patti at (408)659-4318
- SUNDAY, JUNE 22
ED MILLER & JOHN TAYLOR - at an afternoon garden concert in the Toro
Park neighborhood off of Highway 68 between Monterey & Salinas.
2:30 pm, for reservations and directions call 484-9186. A delightful duo
consisting of a Scots singer/songwriter/guitarist and a great local
fiddler.
- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
OPEN MIKE hosted by STEVE KRITZER - at The Blue Rock Shoot, 8pm,
741-5180
- FRIDAY, JUNE 27
CHUCK BRODSKY - at The Art League Theater, 516 Broadway S. Cruz,
8 pm, call 335-1310 for reservations and information or email:
jef...@cruzio.com Chuck Brodsky is one of the finest musical troubadours
in folk music today. He's got incredible character development in his
songs and has a wonderful sense of humor. Go see Chuck while you can still
see him in a small venue.
VENUE LOCATIONS
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(all telephone area codes are 408)
BLUE ROCK SHOOT - 14523 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, 867-3437
THE CATALYST - 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 423-1336
THE CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE - 400 W. Franklin St., Monterey
KUUMBWA JAZZ CENTER - 320-A Cedar St., downtown Santa Cruz
MORGAN'S - 498 Washington St., Monterey 655-6868
PALOOKAVILLE - 1133 Pacific Ave (enter on Lincoln) 454-0600
PACIFIC GROVE ART CENTER - 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove 373-7379
THE RESOURCE CENTER FOR NON-VIOLENCE - 515 Broadway, Santa Cruz,
Resource Center: 423-1626
ROSIE McCANN'S - 1220 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, 426-9930
THE UGLY MUG - 4640 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA 477-1341
Jeff Emery jef...@cruzio.com KZSC Radio
PO Box 711 Music Director for Folk 88.1 FM
Felton, CA 95018 Student Music East
UC Santa Cruz, CA 95064