Pulse Productions - Santa Cruz, CA

For tickets in Santa Cruz visit: Streetlight Records 939 South Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, Every day 10am-10pm 831-421-9200 PAST SHOWS:	CONTACT PULSE PRODUCTIONS: 1500 Dougmar Santa Cruz, Ca. 95062 (831) 423-7970 (831) 423-3238 fax Email Pulse Productions
	David Grisman's Dawg Trio featuring Danny Barnes and Sam Grisman 8:00 pm November 12th, 2021 Rio Theatre UNFORTUNATELY, DAVID HAS CANCELLED THIS RESCHEDULED SHOW IN SANTA CRUZ Please contact info@pulseproductions.net for refunds Buy Tickets artist website
	Paula Poundstone New date! Friday, October 29th, 2021 8 pm Rio Theatre This show, originally scheduled for Sept 11th, 2020 has been rescheduled to Oct 29th, 2021 due to Covid 19 concerns. All tickets purchased honored at new date All patrons at the Rio theatre must show proof of vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours for entry. Buy Tickets artist website https://paulapoundstone.com
	Rescheduled! An evening with Jake Shimabukuro Due to the recent Covid outbreak at a Santa Cruz concert venue last week, the local health department has advised the Rio theatre to reschedule the Jake Shimabukuro concert set for July 29th in Santa Cruz to Friday, September 24th. Jake and the producers regret this inconvenience, but want to keep the Ohana as safe as possible as we navigate what is hopefully the waning days of this pandemic! Thursday, July 29th show has been rescheduled to Friday, September 24th 8:00 pm Tickets purchased for July 29th will be honored at new date We will be following state and local guidelines re; Covid and venue capacity. Please have proof of vacination or negative tests within 72 hours to enter. Unvaccinated patrons are encouraged to wear masks. Buy Tickets artist website https://jakeshimabukuro.com/
	The Allman Betts Band Rescheduled for September 3rd, 2021 7:30 pm Rio Theatre September, 3rd, 2021 All tickets purchased for original 2020 date will be honored Sept 3rd, 2021 Buy Tickets artist website https://www.allmanbettsband.com/
	Brian Culbertson The XX Tour Wednesday, May 25th, 2021 Rio Theatre Due to ongoing restrictions, the XX TOUR has been cancelled for 2021. Refunds are available at place of purchase Note from Brian: "Until we see each other again in real life, Ill keep streaming "The Hang w Brian Culbertson" every Friday night at 5 pm on Facebook Live. Thanks for your continued patience and understanding while we navigate the current times. Be healthy and I'll see you soon! Cheers my friends, Brian Buy Tickets artist website http://www.brianculbertson.com/
	Femi Kuti and The Positive Force with special guest Vieux Farka Toure Friday June 5th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Cancelled due to Covid 19 concerns Refunds at place of purchase Buy Tickets artist website www.femikuti.com
	The Steep Canyon Rangers with special guest Dan Bern 8 pm Saturday, May 23rd Rio Theatre Cancelled due to Covid 19 concerns Refunds at place of purchase Guillain-Barré Steep Canyon Rangers are Asheville, North Carolina’s GRAMMY winners, perennial Billboard chart-toppers, and frequent collaborators of the renowned banjoist (and occasional comedian) Steve Martin. Buy Tickets artist website https://www.steepcanyon.com/
	TE HAU NUI, FAITH AIKO CD DEBUT RELEASE CONCERT Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance Alaka'i Aloha Performance and CD debut release concert featuring Faith Aiko celebrating her new cd Ku'u 'Aina Aloha! Postponed due to Covid 19 concerns New date coming soon - hold your tickets! April 19th 2-5 pm Pacific Cultural Center Ohana tickets $35 Maika'i tickets $45 Ho'omaika'i tickets $55 Buy Tickets artist website http://www.tehaunuidance.com/
	HOLLY NEAR Wednesday, April 15th 7:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Cancelled due to Covid 19 concerns Refunds at place of purchase Buy Tickets artist website https://www.hollynear.com
	TIM FLANNERY and the Lunatic Fringe 8:00 pm Friday, February 21st Kuumbwa Jazz Center Flan and fam return to Santa Cruz to celebrate the release of his 14th album, “The Light” ... a journey to find hope, faith, love, light in a world where darkness seems much easier to see. Buy Tickets artist website https://www.timflannery.com/
	Ani Difranco w Jesca Hoop Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 8 pm Rio Theatre SOLD OUT Tickets $40 Buy Tickets artist website https://www.righteousbabe.com/
	Becoming Nobody is the quintessential portal to Ram Dass’ life and teachings. This benefit screening is a fundraiser for the completion and continuation of Ram Dass' dream Neem Karali Baba Ashram Hanuman Temple in Taos, New Mexico 7 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH $25 RIO THEATRE Buy Tickets artist website
	Sinead O'Connor Having left the stage four years ago on a journey of self-renewal, Sinead O’Connor returns to the international stage, beginning with a string of select US dates. 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 12th Rio Theatre SOLD OUT Buy Tickets artist website https://www.sineadoconnor.com
	POSTMODERN JUKEBOX Sunday, February 9th two shows 6 pm show sold out 9 pm tickets still available Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website https://postmodernjukebox.com/
	An evening of KIRTAN WITH KRISHNA DAS Tuesday, November 26th 7:00 pm Doors at 6 pm Tickets on sale now! Rio Theatre Santa Cruz Buy Tickets artist website https://krishnadas.com/
	LOS LONELY BOYS CANCELLED with special guest Lisa Morales UNFORTUNATELY, LOS LONELY BOYS HAVE CANCELLED THEIR UPCOMING TOUR Refunds available at place of purchase next week.. Wednesday, November 13th 8:00 pm RIO THEATRE Buy Tickets artist website https://loslonelyboys.com/
	A solo acoustic evening with Richard Thompson with special guest Eliza Gilkyson 8 pm Friday, November 8th Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website https://www.richardthompson-music.com/
	Jake Shimabukuro The Greatest Day tour continues with a very special evening at Kuumbwa Jazz center in Santa Cruz! Up close and personal with the trio.. Two shows 7 & 9 pm October 23rd Buy Tickets artist website https://jakeshimabukuro.com/
	DAVE MASON FEELIN ALRIGHT TOUR WITH RICHIE FURAY AND BAND! Saturday, October 5th 8 pm Rio Theatre TIX ON SALE 6/24 AT NOON! Buy Tickets artist website https://www.davemasonmusic.com/
	An evening with Kevin Nealon Sunday, Sept 15th 7:00 pm Rio Theatre (Note new date and time, rescheduled from Sept 13th to Sept 15th) Buy Tickets artist website https://www.kevinnealon.com/
	Esalen Midsummer Festival with RISING APPALACHIA TAIMANE & MIDTOWN SOCIAL Saturday. July 6th 1:00 to 7 pm Buy Tickets artist website https://www.esalen.org/
	An acoustic evening with JOHN HIATT The Eclipse Sessions Tour with David Luning Friday, June 28th Rio Theatre 8:00 pm Buy Tickets artist website https://www.johnhiatt.com/
	An evening with Rufus Wainwright Saturday, June 8th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://rufuswainwright.com/
	Keith Greeninger with Dayan Kai & Band Two shows at Kuumbwa Jazz Center Friday, June 7th 7 & 9 pm Tickets $25 & $40 Buy Tickets artist website http://www.keithgreeninger.com/
	Reverend Lovejoy and The Paradise Soul Savin' Station present A FEAST OF FRIENDS Rock Opera FRIDAY, MAY 31ST 8 PM Buy Tickets artist website https://burlacticusrecordingcompany.com/a-feast-of-friends
	An evening with COWBOY JUNKIES 8:00 pm Tuesday, May 14th Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website https://www.cowboyjunkies.com/
	Jorma Kaukonen with special guest Dan Bern Thursday, March 7th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://jormakaukonen.com
	Joy Williams (of The Civil Wars) tour has been cancelled - All tickets will be refunded Friday March 1st 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Due to a wholly unexpected and very difficult personal matter, Joy and her family are unable to travel and tour, as scheduled... We hope to reschedule this show as soon as possible...but for the time being, we are unable to project exactly when that may occur, so all tickets will be refunded in the coming days. We could not be more sorry about this...and we do so very much appreciate your continued support in this very difficult time for Joy. Buy Tickets artist website http://www.joywilliams.com/
	Pulse and (((Folkyeah!))) welcome Richard Thompson Electric Trio with special guest Ryley Walker Thursday, January 31st Cocoanut Grove Ballroom Doors 7 pm Showtime 8 pm Buy Tickets artist website http://www.richardthompson-music.com
	Tim Flannery and The Lunatic Fringe Saturday, January 19th 8:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.timflannery.com
	Janeane Garofalo RETURNS TO THE RIO! Friday, January 18th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.janeanegarofalo.com
	Holly Near and the band Sunday, December 2nd Kuumbwa jazz center Buy Tickets artist website https://www.hollynear.com
	Steven Page Trio co-founder and former frontman of Barenaked Ladies with special guest Wesley Stace (John Wesley Harding) Tuesday, November 20th 7 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website https://www.stevenpage.com
	An Unpredictable evening with Todd Rundgren Thursday, November 8th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.todd-rundgren.com/
	FERRON October 15th 7:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website https://sroartists.com/artists/ferron/
	DAVID BROMBERG QUINTET Sunday, October 7th two shows 7 & 9 pm Kuumbwa Jazz center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.davidbromberg.net
	Dean Ween Group Wednesday, Sept 19th 8:00 pm The Catalyst Buy Tickets artist website http://thedeanweengroup.com
	Dave Mason & Steve Cropper ROCK & SOUL REVUE Introducing Gretchen Rhodes VIP MEET AND GREET AT 5 PM Wednesday, September 12th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.davemasonmusic.com
	An evening with Ry Cooder featuring the Hamiltones at the Rio Theatre with Joachim Cooder Tuesday, August 21st Tickets $65 advance $80 Gold Circle Buy Tickets artist website http://rycooder.com
	Zach Gill Life In the Multiverse Tour Wednesday, August 15th 7:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz center Buy Tickets artist website https://www.zachgill.com/
	Ronnie Spector and the Ronettes August 10th Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website https://www.ronniespector.com
	FEMI KUTI & The Positive Force with special guests AFROLICIOUS Saturday August 4th 8 Pm The Catalyst Buy Tickets artist website https://www.femikuti.com
	BOMBINO with Fattah and Mohamed from AZA at Moe's Alley Thursday, July 19th 9:00 pm Tickets available on-line here and at Moe's Alley Buy Tickets artist website http://www.bombinomusic.com/home/
	The Esalen Midsummer Festival is back! Saturday June 30th 1 pm to 7 pm with Con Brio Afrolicious The Post Street Rhythm Peddlers and Cali'co ESALEN INSTITUTE - BIG SUR ADVANCE TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT LTD TICKETS AVAILABLE AT GATE BEGINNING AT NOON Buy Tickets artist website https://www.esalen.org
	SHAWN COLVIN with special guest Rett Madison Friday, June 22nd 8:00 pm Rio Theatre “…extraordinary songs, mesmerising guitar playing, and a voice that goes effortlessly from bruise-tender to scar-hard in a matter of minutes…her lyrics are crafted and clever, full of subtlety and polished phrases… General $30 Gold Circle $45 VIP $125 Buy Tickets artist website http://www.shawncolvin.com
	Chirgilchin Saturday, May 26th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre "Among the most accomplished throat-singers in Tuva" Buy Tickets artist website https://www.pnmartists.com/chirgilchin
	Loudon Wainwright III’s Surviving Twin A solo piece many years in the making, Surviving Twin is what the singer-songwriter calls a “posthumous collaboration” with his writer father. Part concert, part dramatic reading, part family slide-show, it is a hybrid theatrical form consisting mainly of songs written by Loudon III, along with readings of magazine columns written by his late father, Loudon Jr., and photographs that span four generations of the Wainwright clan. Friday, May 18th 7:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.lw3.com
	Taimane Ukulele virtuoso Friday, May 18th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Whether delicately finger-picking through Bach or radically ripping through Led Zeppelin, Taimane has the ability to morph genres from classical to rock to flamenco.. Buy Tickets artist website https://taimane.com
	Crystal Bowersox with band Sunday, April 29th Kuumbwa Jazz Center 7:00 pm Tickets $25 GA $35 Gold Circle Buy Tickets artist website https://www.crystalbowersox.com/
	Vieux Farka Toure' Tuesday, April 24th 7:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.vieuxfarkatoure.com
	Los Lonely Boys with special guest Lisa Morales Wednesday, April 18th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website https://loslonelyboys.com
	Pulse Productions and the Catalyst welcome Scott Bradlee's POSTMODERN JUKEBOX Saturday, April 14th Two shows - 7 pm & 9:30 pm RIO THEATRE Buy Tickets artist website http://postmodernjukebox.com
	John McEuen & Friends present: Will The Circle Be Unbroken Wednesday, March 21st Kuumbwa Jazz Center 7:00 pm Buy Tickets artist website http://www.johnmceuen.com/index.html
	HULA, NEW, BLUE AND BEYOND! A spectacular fundraiser celebrating the 20 year anniversary of Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance with special guests Faith Ako, Ron Kual'au, Ho'omana Hawaiian Band, Patti Maxine and Taj Mahal ! Saturday, March 17th doors open at 6 pm Show starts at 7 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.tehaunuidance.com
	BRUCE COCKBURN with the band! Friday, February 9th, 2018 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://brucecockburn.com
	RAILROAD EARTH Winter Tour with special guests Whisky Shivers Thursday, January 18th 8:00 pm THE CATALYST $28 advance/$34 door Buy Tickets artist website http://railroad.earth
	NEW SHOW! CHRISTOPHER TITUS Amerigeddon Tour Christopher Titus has released seven ninety-minute albums in as many years. He has six one-hour comedy specials currently running on Comedy Central, including his seventh special, Born With a Defect Known for leaving no stone unturned, especially within his own life and family, Titus takes his audience on a 90-minute ride that will leave them exhausted from laughter. To see one of Christopher Titus' shows, is to love him. Wednesday, December 13th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website https://www.christophertitus.com
	Valerie June with special guest Gill Landry Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://valeriejune.com/the-order-of-time
	Gavin DeGraw RAW TOUR Saturday, October 7th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Multi-platinum selling and Grammy nominated recording artist Gavin DeGraw announced his first ever TRIO tour in the U.S. The multi-city theater trek will open in Cleveland, OH on August 16^th and continue through October 7^th where it wraps in Santa Cruz, CA. The live show will showcase songs from DeGraw’s entire catalogue performed as a trio for the very first time in the US and will be diving deep into his catalogue presenting his songs in their truest live form. Buy Tickets artist website http://www.gavindegraw.com
	Santa Cruz Mountain Sol festival returns to Roaring Camp Meadows in Felton September 23 & 24 11 am to 7 pm with Michael Franti and Spearhead The Wailers Nahko and Medicine For The People Cyril Neville and Swamp Funk Los Amigos Invisibles The California Honeydrops Elephant Revival Anuhea Afrolicious The Nth Power and more! Buy Tickets artist website http://www.santacruzmountainsol.com
	Jake Shimabukuro returns to Santa Cruz! Wednesday, September 6th Rio Theatre 8:00 pm Buy Tickets artist website http://www.jakeshimabukuro.com/home/
	Deep Peace Concert Paul Temple's RadianceMatrix An evening Tibetan bowls, flutes and Mantra's Wednesday, July 19th 7:30 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website
	ALICE SMITH Saturday, June 24th 7:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://alicesmith.com
	Joan Osborne sings the songs of Bob Dylan Wednesday, June 7th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.joanosborne.com
	Pulse productions and the Catalyst welcome DWEEZIL ZAPPA The Cease and Desist Tour 2017 50 Years of Frank Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017 8 pm The Catalyst Buy Tickets artist website http://www.dweezilzappa.com
	Pussy Riot Theatre Presents Revolution Saturday, March 11th 8:00 pm - doors 7 pm Rio Theatre Pussy Riot presents it's new music-theater project PUSSY RIOT THEATRE. They perform the world premiere of a new piece "Revolution", based on the book of Maria ALYOKHINA. This is Maria's personal story of Pussy Riot, including their legendary protest punk actions in balaclavas, hiding from police, arrest, Moscow jail and police investigation, trial and remote penal colony. The roster of performers will include Maria Alyokhina herself, Kiryl Kanstantsinau, AWOTT (Asian Women On The Telephone) psycho-punk music duo, and VJ Vasily Bogatov. The hour-long piece about protest, art, and political activism in a hostile state will be directed by Yury Muravitsky and produced by Alexander Cheparukhin, with video footage by Taisia Krugovykh and video art by Katya Sсheglova. The NS+ evening will end with a conversation with members of the creative team. Buy Tickets artist website http://www.riotartists.com/artist-roster/pussyriot/
	BONNIE RAITT "Dig In Deep" tour in Santa Cruz Saturday, February 25th 8:00 pm Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Buy Tickets artist website http://www.bonnieraitt.com
	An evening with David Wilcox Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017 Kuumbwa Jazz Center Doors open at 6:30 showtime 7:00 Ticket $25 general $35 Gold Circle Buy Tickets artist website http://www.davidwilcox.com/
	Jim Messina Pulse welcomes Jimmy and the band to Santa Cruz! Saturday, January 28th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.jimmessina.com
	HOLLY NEAR Saturday, January 21st 9:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.hollynear.com
	JILL SOBULE performs a private house concert in Soquel Saturday, December 10th special guests Dandeline open at 7:00 pm Tickets are $25 and extremely limited and only available on-line. Follow this "Buy tickets" link to Facebook for more info.. Buy Tickets artist website https://www.facebook.com/events/555714847952760/
	Tim Flannery & Keith Greeninger Brothers of another mother.. Saturday, November 5th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.timflannery.com
	Chad & Jeremy Thursday, October 27th 7:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz center Of the many British Invasion acts that stormed the charts in the wake of the Beatles, Chad & Jeremy possessed a subtlety and sophistication unmatched among their contemporaries, essentially creating the template for the kind of lush, sensitive folk-pop embraced by followers from Nick Drake to Belle & Sebastian." Several decades later, they have been described by one concert reviewer as "Simon and Garfunkel meet Peter Cooke and Dudley Moore." They serve up an appealing blend of vocal harmonies, inventive guitar and piano playing spiced with their unique brand of banter, stories and sardonic wit. Buy Tickets artist website http://www.chadandjeremy.net/cj/
	SCREENAGERS movie SCREENAGERS probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including the director's own, and depicts messy struggles, over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through surprising insights from authors and brain scientists solutions emerge on how we can empower kids to best navigate the digital world. This Santa Cruz Premiere screening will be followed by a Q & A with producer Lisa Tabb Buy Tickets artist website http://www.screenagersmovie.com
	Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival 2016 is on! September 17th & 18th at Roaring Camp Meadows in Felton. George Clinton, G. Love and Special Sauce, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Sheila E, Steve Kimock, Pimps of Joytime, Third World, Katdelic and more to come! Tickets and additional info at www.santacruzmountainsol.com Buy Tickets artist website http://www.santacruzmountainsol.com
	Brett Dennen with Lily & Madeleine September 14th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.brettdennen.net
	Midsummer Festival at Esalen The annual midsummer festival in Big Sur continues at Esalen Institute with NAHKO and Medicine For The People Diegos Umbrella & Samurai Gypsies! Saturday, July 2nd 1 pm till 6 pm $85 Advance tickets for this event are sold out! A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the gate on July 2nd Buy Tickets artist website http://nahko.com
	David Bromberg Quintet Saturday, June 25th Rio Theatre 8:00 pm Buy Tickets artist website http://www.davidbromberg.net
	Goldenvoice & Pulse Present An Afternoon with MICHAEL MOORE Sunday, May 15th Regency Ballroom San Francisco 3 pm showtime, doors at 2 pm Buy Tickets artist website http://michaelmoore.com
	An evening with MICHAEL MOORE Saturday, May 14th 8:00 pm Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Buy Tickets artist website http://michaelmoore.com
	KATHLEEN MADIGAN Mermaid Lady Tour! May 5th, 2016 Doors at 7:00 show at 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.kathleenmadigan.com
	Crystal Bowersox Sunday May 1st 7:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.crystalbowersox.com
	Bombino with special guest Last Good Tooth Sunday, April 24th 8:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.bombinomusic.com
	Leftover Salmon April 1st, 2016 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://leftoversalmon.com/site/
	LUKAS NELSON & SHOOTER JENNINGS Acoustic duo set Saturday, March 5th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.shooterjennings.com
	K I M O C K is an exciting, new, intimate ensemble from the father/son duo Steve & John Kimock. SK's left hand Bobby Vega is on bass for the debut tour along with special guest vocalist Leslie Mendelson. We invite you to lean in, listen and experience the symbiosis of K I M O C K. THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT Friday, March 4th 8 pm Kuumbwa Jazz center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.kimock.com
	Tim Flannery & The Lunatic Fringe Saturday, January 30th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.timflannery.com
	Cirque Ziva The Golden Dragon Acrobats return to Santa Cruz! "This unique cirque spectacular showcases traditional Chinese acrobats who dazzle with amazing feats of athleticism, daring heart-stopping stunts and the grace of their centuries-old art form." ~Broadway World Friday, January 29th - 7:00 Rio Theatre Tickets $28 General admission $45 Gold Circle (first 10 rows) $15 Children (10 & under) Buy Tickets artist website http://www.sroartists.com/artists/cirqueziva/
	Cowboy Junkies Sunday, January 24th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.cowboyjunkies.com
	Rising Appalachia with special guest Arouna Diarra Saturday, November 14th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.risingappalachia.com
	Richard Thompson Electric Trio Monday, November 9th 7:00 pm Rio Theatre Tickets on sale Friday, Sept 18th at 11 am Buy Tickets artist website http://www.richardthompson-music.com
	Jorma Kaukonen Sunday, November 8th Kuumbwa Jazz Center Two shows 7 & 9 pm Buy Tickets artist website http://jormakaukonen.com
	Ralphie May Last Comic Standings first visit to Santa Cruz! Saturday, November 7th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website https://ralphiemay.com/category/news/
	Al Di Meola Elegant Gypsy Electric Band Tour Friday, October 16th, 2015 Rio Theatre 8:00 pm VIP tickets available! Buy Tickets artist website http://www.aldimeola.com
	An evening with Roger McGuinn Wednesday, October 7th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.ibiblio.org/jimmy/mcguinn/index.html
	John Hiatt and the Combo with special guest Keith Greeninger Friday, Sept 25th Doors 7 pm/ Show 8 pm The Catalyst 21 & over welcome $35.00 advance Buy Tickets artist website http://www.johnhiatt.com
	Loudon Wainwright III Wednesday, September 23rd 7 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.lw3.com
	Jerry Jeff Walker Friday, August 28th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.jerryjeff.com
	An evening with Richie Furay Saturday, August 22nd Kuumbwa Jazz Center 7 pm Buy Tickets artist website http://richiefuray.com
	Ernest Ranglin & Avila Wed Aug 05, 2015 7:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Tickets $26.00 advance Buy Tickets artist website https://www.facebook.com/ranglinernest
	SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN SOL FESTIVAL returns to Roaring Camp Michael Franti & Spearhead, Angelique Kidjo, Yonder Mountain String Band, Brett Dennen, Keller Williams Grateful Grass, Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers, Golden Gate Wingmen, Spirit of 76 w/ Melvin Seals, Tim Flannery & Lunatic Fringe and Keith Greeninger! Sat July 11th & Sunday July 12th Tickets $65 Gates open at 11 am All ages welcome! Buy Tickets artist website http://www.santacruzmountainsol.com
	Hot Rize with Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers Saturday, June 13th, 2015 doors at 7:00 show at 8:00 RIO THEATRE SANTA CRUZ Buy Tickets artist website http://hotrize.com/home/
	Mason Jennings Thursday, June 11th 8:00 pm Rio Theater Tickets $25 General admission $40 Gold Circle Buy Tickets artist website http://masonjennings.com/home/
	Sam Bush Band comes to Santa Cruz! Friday, May 22nd 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.sambush.com
	Janis Ian & Tom Paxton Wednesday, April 22nd 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.janisian.com
	The PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE March 29th 8:00 pm Catalyst 21 + over welcome Buy Tickets artist website http://thepinkfloydexperience.net
	Jakes back! Jake Shimabukuro Wednesday, March 18th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://jakeshimabukuro.com
	Zap Mama and Antibalas Tuesday, February 17th 8 pm Rio Theatre Open floor (dancing up front!) Buy Tickets artist website http://www.zapmama.com
	A benefit evening for Bryan Stow Tim Flannery and Lunatic Fringe Sunday, January 25th 7 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://timflannery.com
	RAM DASS AND TIMOTHY LEARY appearing in the Santa Cruz premiere DYING TO KNOW Sunday, December 14th 7 pm Rio Theatre Reception 6:00 to 7:00 pm Midtown Cafe, short block from the Rio, at 1121 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz Rio Theatre Doors open at 6:30 pm - Film begins at 7:15 pm - Discussions begin at 8:45 pm $20 General Tickets includes film, discussion and Stan Grof’s The Ultimate Journey or Marilyn Howell’s Honor thy Daughter $50 Supporter Tickets includes film, discussion, premium seating, the pre-film reception, and both books. $10 Student and Senior (65+) Tickets includes fill and discussion (ID required at door; book not included at this price) For more information please contact Tess Goodwin at (831) 429-6362 x111 or tess@maps.org. Buy Tickets artist website http://www.maps.org
	An evening with Judy Collins SOLD OUT Friday, December 5th 8 pm Rio Theatre Santa Cruz Buy Tickets artist website http://www.judycollins.com
	Michael Franti Acoustic Strips down for his first ever acoustic tour kicking it off in Santa Cruz Thursday, November 6th Rio Theatre Doors 7 pm / Show 8 pm Buy Tickets artist website https://www.michaelfranti.com
	EXPERIENCE HENDRIX COMES TO SANTA CRUZ! Featuring Billy Cox, Buddy Guy, Zakk Wylde, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, Rich Robinson, Doyle Bramhall II, Chris Layton, Mato Nanji, Henri Brown, Ana Popovic, Noah Hunt, Tony Franklin, Scott Nelson, and Tim Austin. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH AT 8 PM SANTA CRUZ CIVIC AUDITORIUM ON SALE NOW! Buy Tickets artist website http://www.jimihendrix.com/us/news/experience-hendrix-tour-hits-road-again-fall
	GAZEBO SCHOOL BENEFIT AT HENRY MILLER LIBRARY! with the California Honeydrops & Banana Slug String Band Sunday, October 12th Gates open at noon, show starts at 1:00 pm Henry Miller Library Big Sur Tickets $35 Kids 5 - 12 $10 Under 5 free! Buy Tickets artist website http://www.cahoneydrops.com
	DEL & DAWG Del McCoury & David Grisman Live in Santa Cruz Friday, October 10th 8:00pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://delmccouryband.com
	Ralph Stanley with Nathan Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys Saturday, October 4th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://drralphstanleymusic.com/
	"SOUL CONNECTION" CD release party Keith Greeninger with Bill Payne (Little Feat) on keyboards, James "Hutch" Hutchinson and Ricky Fataar (Bonnie Raitt Band) on bass and drums & Randy Ray Mitchell (Warren Zevon) on electric guitar. Plus special guests! Wednesday, September 10th Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz 6:30 doors/ show at 7:30 $25 Ga/ $40 Gold Circle Buy Tickets artist website http://www.keithgreeninger.com
	SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN SOL FESTIVAL RAILROAD EARTH, RODNEY CROWELL, ANI DIFRANCO, ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA, ALO, NEW MONSOON, THE MOTET, JAMES MCMURTRY, DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS, SAMBADA, FRUITION, STU ALLEN, SANTA CRUZ DEAD ALL STARS, MC COY TYLER BAND, NAKED BOOTLEGGERS, COFFIS BROTHERS, KUZANGA AND MORE! AUGUST 9TH AND 10TH ROARING CAMP MEADOWS IN FELTON More exciting info here.. www.santacruzmountainsol.com Buy Tickets artist website http://www.santacruzmountainsol.com
	Henry Kapono Thursday, July 24th 7:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://henrykapono.com/
	Summer Celebration at Esalen Join us for this annual party on the cliffs at Esalen Institute in Big Sur Saturday, July 5th 1 pm till sunset Ticket includes concert, dinner and tubs 12 and under free Buy Tickets artist website http://orgonespace.com
	KIRTAN WALLAH TOUR with Krishna Das Friday, July 4th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Buy Tickets artist website http://www.krishnadas.com
	Joan Osborne Friday, June 6th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.joanosborne.com/
	An evening with Stephen Stills An acoustic set and electric set! Thursday, May 8th 8:00 pm The Catalyst Buy Tickets artist website http://www.stephenstills.com
	Dark Star Orchestra Tuesday, April 15th The Catalyst 8 pm 21 & over welcome Buy Tickets artist website http://www.darkstarorchestra.net/NEWSITE/HTML/dso.php
	Crystal Bowersox Thursday, April 10th Two shows 7 & 9 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center All tickets purchased for the postponed Jan 22nd show will be honored on April 10th. Buy Tickets artist website http://www.crystalbowersox.com
	Steve Martin & the Steep Mountain Rangers First time in Santa Cruz! Friday, March 14th Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 8:00 pm Buy Tickets artist website http://stevemartin.com
	Michael McDonald 8:00 pm March 10th The Catalyst Buy Tickets artist website http://www.michaelmcdonald.com
	The Flying Karamazov Brothers Friday, March 7th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre All ages welcome Buy Tickets artist website http://www.fkb.com
	Ani Difranco Wednesday, March 5th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.righteousbabe.com/blogs/ani-difranco-news
	An evening with Dave Mason Band Saturday, December 14th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.davemasonmusic.com
	Margaret Cho Saturday, November 30th Rio Theatre Jim Short opens 7:00 pm Buy Tickets artist website http://www.margaretcho.com
	Brett Dennen Sunday, November 17th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://brettdennen.net/toursplash2013/
	Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell with Richard Thompson Friday, November 1st 8:00 pm Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium all ages welcome! Buy Tickets artist website http://www.emmylouharris.com
	CAKE Friday, October 25th 8:00 pm Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium just added special guests! Myron and E Buy Tickets artist website http://www.cakemusic.com
	Steve Vai Wednesday, October 16th 8:00 pm The Catalyst Buy Tickets artist website http://www.vai.com/home/
	Alice Russell Friday, October 11th 7:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.alicerussell.com
	World Blues featuring the Taj Mahal Trio, Vusi Mahlasela, & Fredericks Brown Saturday, October 5th Rio Theatre 8:00 pm Buy Tickets artist website http://www.tajblues.com
	An evening with Lila Downs Tuesday, September 17th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.liladowns.com/us/home
	John Hiatt and the Combo with Drew Holcomb Monday, September 9th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.johnhiatt.com
	Bruce Cockburn Friday, July 12th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Santa Cruz Buy Tickets artist website http://brucecockburn.com
	Rickie Lee Jones Saturday, July 6th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.rickieleejones.com
	Patty Griffin Saturday, June 22nd 8:00 pm Cocoanut Grove Ballroom 21 and over Buy Tickets artist website http://www.pattygriffin.com
	Patty Larkin Saturday, June 8th 7:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.pattylarkin.com
	Catie Curtis Friday, May 10th 7:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://catiecurtis.com
	an evening with HAPA Saturday, April 27th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://hapa.com
	David Wilcox Saturday, April 6th 7 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.davidwilcox.com
	Janis Ian Easter Sunday March 31st 7:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.janisian.com
	Martin Luther King Birthday celebration Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir Note new date in Santa Cruz! Saturday, January 26th 8:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.culturalheritagechoir.com
	Sara Watkins with special guest Aoife O'Donovan Wednesday, December 5th 7:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz center Buy Tickets artist website http://sarawatkins.com
	Holly Near full band show 7 pm Saturday, December 1st Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.hollynear.com
	Marianne Aya Omac with special guest Joan Baez Wednesday, November 14th 7 pm $18 advance Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.marianneayaomac.com/?lang=en
	Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, November 10th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://suzannew.com/
	An evening with Van Dyke Parks The legendary composer and producer first solo appearance in Santa Cruz! Friday, November 9th 7:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.bananastan.com/
	Esalen Institute in Big Sur kicks off their 50th anniversary celebration week in October with another great concert on the lawn featuring Joan Baez Wednesday, October 3rd This event is sold out, no more tickets available Gates open at 1 pm Tickets include BBQ lunch and Hotsprings Kids 12 and under free Buy Tickets artist website www.joanbaez.com
	BONNIE RAITT slipstream tour 2012 with special guest Mavis Staples Sunday September 16th 8:00 pm Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Buy Tickets artist website http://www.bonnieraitt.com/
	Hot Tuna acoustic Saturday, July 28th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://hottuna.com/
	Esalen Institute's 50th Anniversary July 4th Celebration with Delhi 2 Dublin, The Pimps of Joytime & SambaDa! Wednesday, July 4th 1:00 to 8:00 pm Doors open at 12:30 Buy Tickets artist website http://www.esalen.org
	An evening with Lindsey Buckingham Friday, May 11th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://lindseybuckingham.com/
	The Robert Cray Band Saturday, May 5th 8:00 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website www.robertcray.com
	Dark Star Orchestra Tuesday, April 10th Doors at 7 pm / Show at 8 pm The Catalyst Buy Tickets artist website http://www.darkstarorchestra.net/
	George Kahumoku Jr & Uncle Richard Ho’opi’i Tuesday, March 13th 7 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website
	An evening with SINBAD The legendary comics first trip to Santa Cruz! Saturday, March 3rd 8:00 pm Buy Tickets artist website
	An evening with Jill Sobule Friday, January 27th 7 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.jillsobule.com
	Meshell Ndegeocello The Weather Tour Sunday, January 8th Kuumbwa Jazz Center 7:00 pm all ages welcome Buy Tickets artist website http://www.meshell.com/
	"Weird Al" Yankovic The Alpocalypse Tour Friday, November 4th, 2011 8:00 pm Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Buy Tickets artist website http://www.weirdal.com/
	An evening with Dr. Maya Angelou Friday, September 9th Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara 8:00 pm Buy Tickets artist website http://mayaangelou.com/
	Maceo Parker Thursday, April 28th Kuumbwa Jazz Center Two Shows 7 & 9 pm $23.00 or get an all night funk pass for $40! Buy Tickets artist website http://maceoparker.com/
	An evening with David Crosby and Graham Nash Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 doors 7 pm/ show 8 pm Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium www.santacruztickets.com Buy Tickets artist website http://crosbynash.com/
	Boz Scaggs Greatest Hits Live! Thursday, Jan. 27th 8 pm The Catalyst GIFT CARD Buy Tickets artist website http://www.bozscaggs.com/home.html
	An evening with Bill Cosby Saturday, November 27th 8:00 pm Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Buy Tickets artist website www.billcosby.com
	Paula Cole Tuesday, November 2nd 7 & 9 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center Buy Tickets artist website http://www.paulacole.com/
	Israel Vibration Thursday, September 2nd 8 pm 21 & over welcome The Catalyst $20 advance Buy Tickets artist website
	Dar Williams Tuesday, August 3rd Kuumbwa Jazz Center 320-2 Cedar St ,Santa Cruz two shows 7 & 9 pm all ages welcome Buy Tickets artist website http://darwilliams.com/
	LES CLAYPOOL with Beats Antique Sunday, February 21st The Catalyst Doors at 7:00 showtime 8:00 $23.00 advance/ $26. door Buy Tickets artist website www.lesclaypool.com
	Kuumbwa Jazz center and Pulse Productions present Milton Nascimento with special guest Claudia Acuna Monday, November 9th 7:30 pm Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.claudiaacuna.com/
	WEEN Friday, November 9th 8 pm $25. advance Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium All ages welcome Buy Tickets artist website http://ween.com/chocodog/ween/
	Ravi & Anoushka Shankar Sunday, November 4th 8 pm Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium All ages welcome Buy Tickets artist website
	Rodrigo Y Gabriela at the Catalyst Friday, April 27th doors at 8 - show at 9 pm Tickets $20 advance/$25 door 16 & over welcome Buy Tickets artist website http://www.rodgab.com/
	Richard Thompson Friday, June 29th Rio Theatre Doors open at 7:15 showtime 8:00 Buy Tickets artist website http://www.richardthompson-music.com/
	George Clinton & Parliament/ Funkadelic! Tuesday, May 30th @ 8 pm at the Catalyst $30 advance/ $34. door 16 & over welcome Buy Tickets artist website http://www.georgeclinton.com/
	BLACKALICIOUS Thursday, May 4th The Catalyst Doors at 7:30 showtime 8:30 $20.00 advance/ $23. door Ages 16 + Buy Tickets artist website http://blackalicious.com/
	Yonder Mountain String Band Friday, April 21st, The Catalyst Doors at 8:00 showtime 9:00 $16.00 advance/ $19. door Buy Tickets artist website http://www.yondermountain.com/
	Bruce Cockburn Sunday, April 18th Rio Theatre Buy Tickets artist website http://www.myspace.com/officialbrucecockburn

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