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Free live music every Tuesday night with the Del Mar Trio at Callahan's in Santa Cruz.

Sometimes, musical prodigies pop up in unlikely places. John-Roberts made his first TV appearance at 13-years-old on The Ellen Show. The last two years have been locked in at warped speed and John-Robert is traveling the stages of the world. Playing traditional folk and Appalachian country and peppering it with the vernacular of the 21st Century, the songs range from stripped down ballads into sonic explorations. This isn’t the Cosmic Cowboy of The Burrito Brothers, but more the cool Lyle Lovett of younger years. John-Roberts makes it all his own with vocals that crackle and sparkle. With Maryland singer/songwriter MyKey. -DNA; Good Times Santa Cruz

Moes Alley presents the versatile and formidable bluesman, Davy Knowles! Wednesday, August 12, 2026Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$30 in advance / $35 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====DAVY KNOWLESWhether playing acoustic, mandolin, national steel, or screaming electric guitar, Davy Knowles has an unmistakable style.Since bursting on to the scene with his band Back Door Slams critically acclaimed album Roll Away in 2007 (I heard the spirit of Jimi Hendrix Patrick McDonald - Seattle Times), Davys star has only risen. His sophomore release Coming Up For Air was produced by the legendary Peter Frampton (Davy already has a recognizable style. Hes definitely the gunslinger guitarist of the 21st century,- Peter Frampton), with subsequent tours seeing him supporting and sharing the stage with acts such as Jeff Beck, The Who, Joe Bonamassa, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Thorogood, Brian Setzer, the Sammy Hagar-fronted supergroup Chickenfoot, and guitar hero Joe Satriani who called Davy My favorite modern Bluesman. Knowles has several top-5 Billboard Blues charting albums under his belt, high profile TV appearances (Jimmy Kimmel Live and CBS Good Morning America among others), and has been praised with high accolades from heroes and press alike - but its not just the music industry who has taken note. Knowles was also the very first artist in history to perform live to the International Space Station directly from mission control in Houston TX, and has had his music taken to the Space Station by two astronauts, Nicole Stott and Ron Garan, on their missions orbiting Earth.Never one to be satisfied or to sit still, Knowles has explored multiple genres and styles, from the hard-hitting 70s classic rock influenced album Three Miles From Avalon, to

Free summer block party in Midtown Santa Cruz featuring live music, food trucks, local artists, makers, and family fun.

Moes Alley presents Bay Area funk-fusion collective Afrolicious!Friday, August 14, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$20 in advance / $25 day of the show21+ * No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====AFROLICIOUSThe Afrolicious live experience is, in a nutshell, a joyous and raucous celebration of life. The Afrolicious sound combines inspiring lyrics, funky bass lines, and a powerful horn section while retaining the soul and feel of classic funk, disco, Latin, and Afrobeat melodies. Audiences looking to dance, be inspired, or celebrate life have found Afrolicious as their perfect conduit.Afrolicious is a band custom fit for this moment when joy and unity are needed more than ever. The genuine passion, love, funk and energy at an Afrolicious event is something folks feel long after the event is over. It is a kind of feeling one wants to go out and spread around because it feels so good! Afrolicious is ready to be a part of that healing and uplifting energy the people need as we all emerge from a truly difficult and challenging time.

The RIO Theatre Hosts a live concert performance featuring SNAIL on Saturday August 15th 2026. 8 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM.

Moes Alley Presents El Sol - Salsa and Latin Music Dance Night! Show date: Saturday, August 15, 20268pm doors / 8:30pm dance lesson / 9pm show$15 in advance / $20 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====EL SOLEl Sol is a 10-piece band devoted to Salsa music - especially Salsa Dura NY-style. We play original arrangements of classic 70s songs from Eddie Palmieri, Ray Barretto, and Willie Colon as well as Latin standards. Our two singers, two trombones, flute, bongo, conga, timbale, keyboards and bass create an infectious groove that will bring you to the dance floor.

Moes Alley presents legendary group The Blue Project touring behind their latest album, LIVE 2025, featuring Roy Blumenfeld, David Aguilar, Mark Newman, Ken Clark and Tim Eschliman!Sunday, August 16, 2026Doors: 3pm / Show: 4pm$25 in advance / $30 day of the show21+ * All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====THE BLUES PROJECTBack in the good ol days, adjectives such as unique, genuine, influential, innovative, exciting, dynamic, incandescent, and trail-blazing, were often used by peers and music critics to describe the sounds of the Blues Project, arguably the greatest relatively unsung American rock band of the swinging 60s.In the fall of 1965, The Blues Project played alongside the likes of Big Joe Williams, Son House, Bukka White, Skip James, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters and Otis Spann, to name a few. It was these legendary sold-out performances at the famed Cafe Au Go Go in Greenwich Village that eventually led to the release of their phenomenal debut album, Live at the Cafe Au Go Go. The Blues Project made a musical revolution, turning many people on to the American blues heritage.

Free live music every Tuesday night with the Del Mar Trio at Callahan's in Santa Cruz.

Western Wednesday is on the horizon and its comin in hot! Weve got Deke Dickerson and The Whippersnappers with Geoffrey Miller! Wednesday, August 19, 2026Doors: 7pm / Two-step Lesson: 7:30pm / Show: 8pm$15 in advance / $20 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event==== DEKE DICKERSON AND THE WHIPPERSNAPPERSDeke Dickerson has devoted his long career to keeping Americas roots music alive while interjecting new creativity into genres of music that flourished in decades previous. Dickerson is 52 years old and has been carrying the torch since he was 13, playing in his first rockabilly band in his hometown of Columbia, Missouri. He moved to Los Angeles at the age of 22 and proceeded to found his primary band, Deke Dickerson and the Ecco-Fonics, his newest group, Deke Dickerson and the Whippersnappers, as well as several side projects.Dickerson has provided rootsy music for a slew of television shows and movie projects, including scoring the music for a Paramount Pictures film starring Johnny Knoxville, Action Point.Dickerson has his own signature guitar, manufactured by the Hallmark Guitar Company of Maryland.Dickerson is currently writing the official biography of guitar legend Merle Travis. He also writes for several guitar magazines and had two books published by Voyageur Press, The Strat in the Attic and The Strat in the Attic 2. Dickerson is well known as a historian of roots music and regularly contributes liner notes to reissue projects for such labels as Capitol, RCA, Bear Family, and Sundazed.GEOFFREY MILLERMiller grew up breathing the air of country and oldies AM radio and listening to Waylon, Willie, and Hank Jr. cassettes in the dash of his adoptive father Vern Millers work truck. Echos of Bakersfield, Californias Nashville West, rev

Moes Alley and Ay Que Linda presents Samory I & The Wise Dem Band with special guest Blakkamoore plus DJ Robert Rankin!Thursday, August 20, 2026Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$25 in advance / $30 day of the show21+* All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event======SAMORY ISamory I is a Jamaican roots reggae artist known for his powerful voice, conscious lyricism, and emotionally grounded songwriting. Blending classic reggae foundations with a modern global sensibility, his music speaks to strength, identity, spirituality, and everyday humanity. Emerging as one of the most respected voices in contemporary reggae, Samory I has built a catalog rooted in authenticity and purpose. His work reflects personal growth and cultural awareness while remaining relevant to todays global audience. THE WISE DEM BANDBased out of Humboldt County and founded by Bassist /Dj Sarge OneWise, theWisedem Band is a quartet and one of the few premier backing Reggae Bands in Northern CA. Guitarist Gueren White, a.k.a Gman and keybordist Alex Antonio have over 20 years experience in Reggae music as founding members of Woven Roots. Bassist, Sarge and drummer Alex Litsinger met in the mid 90s backing local Reggae star Ishi Dube in the Humboldt County based band Massagana. Wisedem Band is known for releasing original Dub music, instrumentals or riddims and backing various Artist for a live stage show. Between the four of them they have backed numerous international artists, such as Blakkamoore, Chuck Fenda, Charly Black, Army, Ras Attitude, Shinehead, Don Carlos, Sizzla, BLVK H3RO, and moreBLAKKAMOOREBorn in Georgetown, Guyana and raised in Brooklyn, NY, (Jahdan) Blakkamoore has long made a name for himself as a gifted and inspiring Reggae/Dancehall/Hip Hop/Dubstep artist both nationally and internationally.His mu

A live concert featuring Ruth Garbus, Plankton Wat, and Village of Spaces, blending indie rock and alternative sounds.

Free summer block party in Midtown Santa Cruz featuring live music, food trucks, local artists, makers, and family fun.

Moes Alley presents Colemine Records recording artists The Charities with special guest Mae Powell! Friday, August 21, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$20 in advance / $25 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====THE CHARITIESThe Charities are a West Coast band that blends soul, funk, and jazz. With a tight rhythm section, smooth melodies, and crisp background vocals, their music captures diverse influences while staying grounded in a modern style. The bands sound reflects the energy of Southern California, offering a dynamic, straight-ahead approach to music that emphasizes authenticity.Their latest release, Fatal Attraction (out on Colemine Records), is a piercing take on loves dangers. Written from a dream by frontman Brock Van Pelt and brought to life by Anthony Masino at Penrose Records, it channels the nostalgic charm of the oldies while pushing classic soul into new territory. Its a song that feels like a lost relic, one you swear youve heard before but could never quite place.MAE POWELLMae Powell is a San Francisco based singer songwriter with a rainbow tinged timeless sound. She released her sophomore album Making Room For the Light on this year on Colemine Records. Its an indie folk record that grapples with love, friendship, and loss, with deeply personal yet universal lyrics. You can find Mae singing jazz, spinning vinyl, or playing her original music with her band made up of her very best friends.

Join Jai Uttal & Friends for an evening of sacred song, where music becomes prayer and chanting opens the heart. With soulful harmonium, a warm guiding voice, and decades devoted to the path of Bhakti, Jai creates a joyful, intimate space of call-and-response kirtan and sacred rhythm. Rooted in the sounds of India, Brazil, and American folk, this concert welcomes everyone—first-time chanters and longtime devotees alike. Come to sing, to listen, to be carried by rhythm, and to experience the deep joy of chanting the Divine Names. A one-of-a-kind evening of devotion, music, and love.

(((folkYEAH!))) presents instrumental psych-rock band from southern California, Earthless with special guests Primitive Ring!Saturday, August 22, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$30 in advance / $34 day of the show21+* Tickets on sale Friday, June12th at 10am PT ** No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====EARTHLESSTheres an ancient Japanese legend in which a horde of demons, ghosts and other terrifying ghouls descend upon the sleeping villages once a year. Known as Hyakki Yagyō, or the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, one version of the tale states that anyone who witnesses this otherworldly procession will die instantlyor be carried off by the creatures of the night. As a result, the villagers hide in their homes, lest they become victims of these supernatural Invaders.Such is the inspiration for the latest album from Earthless. My son is really into mythical creatures and old folk stories about monsters and ghosts, bassist Mike Eginton explains. We came across the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons in a book of traditional Japanese ghost stories. I like the idea of people hiding and being able to hear the madness but not see it. Its the fear of the unknown.Whereas 2018s Black Heaven featured shorter songs and vocals from guitarist Isaiah Mitchell on much of the albuman unprecedented move for the San Diego power triotheir latest is a return to the epic instrumentals Earthless made their unmistakable name on. Night Parade Of One Hundred Demons is comprised of two monster songsthe 41-minute, two-part title track and the 20-minute Death To The Red Sun.

Moes Alley presents a special outdoor blues matinee featuring Mighty Mike Schermer and Friends 60th Birthday Celebration, with special guests to be announced! Sunday, August 23, 2026Doors: 2pm / Show: 3pm$25 in advance / $30 day of show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====Mighty Mike SchermerMighty Mike Schermer was a fixture on the Bay Area blues scene for over 20 years when he relocated to Austin TX in 2009 and joined the touring band of swamp-boogie piano legend Marcia Ball. He had carved out a solid solo career, with four critically acclaimed CDs, an award winning single and thousands of performances at festivals and nightclubs the world over. He also became the go to guy sideman for such heavyweights as Elvin Bishop, Maria Muldaur, Angela Strehli, Bonnie Raitt, Howard Tate, Charlie Musselwhite, Sista Monica, Shana Morrison and many, many more. Oh yeswe may be judged by the company we keep, but when the spotlight shines a solo artist also must be able to bring the goods all on his own.

Free live music every Tuesday night with the Del Mar Trio at Callahan's in Santa Cruz.

A concert featuring Twisted Teens at The Crepe Place.

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Moes Alley and Do It Ourselves present Joe Kaplow with special guest Emily Afton! Thursday, August 27, 2026Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$15 in advance / $20 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====JOE KAPLOWPosh, Poodle, Krystal and Toe is the third full length album from Santa Cruz based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joe Kaplow. Appropriately named after his bandmates nicknames, this record is a more cohesive band statement than his previous self-recorded work. Most tracks were cut over a five day span, performed live at the OK Theater in Enterprise, OR with engineer Bart Budwig. They were learned and workshopped on the spot, thus capturing very honest, energetic, and fly by the seat of your pants moments. The record was mixed underground at Vin Christophers studio, Heavy Meadow in Portland, Oregon.Posh, Poodle, Krystal and Toe takes Kaplows singularly unique, honest and raw songwriting style and propels it forward with spontaneous collaboration, undeniable rhythm, and sound imagery. The record will be released on 5.17.24 on Fluff and Gravy Records.EMILY AFTONEmily Afton makes timeless alt-pop for the zeitgeist. Described by NPR as Utterly charming electro-folk... Her songs seem wary of life, but still positive, Afton is following her 2024 album CIRCAA, with a new alt-country EP that trades polished beats for pedal steel, while retaining the vulnerability and emotional honesty that have become her signature. Her new EP begins rolling out with the title track, Its You, available on all platforms July 24. Stay tuned for more shows and releases from Emily Afton!

Free summer block party in Midtown Santa Cruz featuring live music, food trucks, local artists, makers, and family fun.

Tom Kenny & the Hi Seas bring soulful surf-rock energy alongside Michael Michael Motorcycle for an evening of eclectic, groove-heavy music.

Moes Alley presents the return of Mestizo Beat with special guests to be announced! Friday, August 28, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$20 in advance / $25 day of the show21+ * No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====MESTIZO BEATMestizo Beat is an Afro-Latin Soul Ensemble based out of Los Angeles, CA. They are an instrumental group that blend the sounds of early 70s Funk s, Mongo Santamaria, Fela Kuti, Parliament Funkadelic, and The Meters. The bands music carries a certain sense of nostalgia, using their creativity to fuse the old with the new, constantly paying homage to the greats who came before.

Moes Alley presents The Greyboy Allstars!Saturday, August 29, 2026Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$40 in advance / $45 day of the show21+* Tickets on sale Friday, May 29th at 10am PT ** No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====THE GREYBOY ALLSTARSLegendary California jazz-funk revivalists The Greyboy Allstars first played together at San Diegos Green Circle Bar in 1994, when DJ Greyboy assembled an all-star combo of local players to join him onstage. With Greyboy as producer, provocateur, and namesake for the new group, they honed their take on the revolutionary funk of Grant Green, Idris Muhammad, and James Browns infamous J.B.s. While Greyboy himself moved on to other projects, the band preserved his visionary spirit, with each Allstar contributing a legacy of their own. Saxophonist and flutist Karl Denson first turned heads playing on essential Lenny Kravitz albums Let Love Rule and Mama Said, then led Karl Densons Tiny Universe. Hes toured as a member of The Rolling Stones since 2014 and appeared as the Sexual Chocolate sax player in Eddie Murphys iconic Coming to America. Guitarist Michael Andrewsor Elgin Park, if you preferis a noted film composer whose work on Donnie Darko (with his signature cover of Tears for Fears Mad World) remains central to its cult status. Keyboardist Robert Walter leads Robert Walters 20th Congress, and plays with Mike Gordon from Phish. Bassist Chris Stillwell and drummer Aaron Redfield are in-demand session standouts, with credits alongside Sia, Elton John, CeeLo, and Charli XCX

Free live music every Tuesday night with the Del Mar Trio at Callahan's in Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz guitarist, Joshua Cedar, along with acclaimed jazz musician friends, Jon Dryden (piano), Ken Okada (bass), and Jim Kassis (drums), will present music that has helped shape the sound of modern jazz guitar. From Pat Metheny's lyrical blend of ECM-inspired jazz and Brazilian influences to John Scofield's infectious mix of New Orleans funk, blues, and jazz fusion, the performance will span a rich spectrum of contemporary jazz styles and a few surprises, too!

The baddest fronch-porch blues band around Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band is back! Thursday, September 3, 2026Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$20 in advance / $25 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====REVEREND PEYTONS BIG DAMN BANDThree time BMA nominees The Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band are the greatest front-porch blues band in the world. They are led by Reverend Peyton, who most consider to be the premier finger picker playing today. He has earned a reputation as both a singularly compelling performer and a persuasive evangelist for the rootsy, country blues styles that captured his imagination early in life and inspired him and his band to make pilgrimages to Clarksdale, Mississippi to study under such blues masters as T-Model Ford, Robert Belfour and David Honeyboy Edwards. Their ecord Dance Songs For Hard Times went #1 on the Billboard, iTunes and Sirius XM Blues Charts and was produced by Grammy winner Vance Powell. The record was critically acclaimed by Rolling Stone, Relix, Popmatters, Guitar World, American Songwriter, No Depression, Glide, Wide Open Country, Paste, American Blues Scene and many more!Their latest record, Honeysuckle was produced and recorded by Reverend Peyton and mixed by eight-time Grammy winner Vance Powell (Chris Stapleton, Jack White). The record features many special guests, including gospel music group The McCrary Sisters on the song Manger, Blues Music Hall of Famer and Grammy-nominated harmonica player Billy Branch who plays on the Blind Lemon Jefferson song Nell (Prison Cell Blues), Grammy award-winning and IBMAs 10-time Fiddle Player of the Year Michael Cleveland plays on Freeborn Man and Colton Crawford from The Dead South plays banjo on The Good Die Young

(((folkYEAH))) presents Pink Breath of Heaven in Santa Cruz, offering an evening of indie and alternative rock in an intimate venue.

Moes Alley presents The Sam Chase & The Untraditional with special guests Thanks Buddy! Friday, September 4, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$20 in advance / $25 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====THE SAM CHASE & THE UNTRADITIONALThe Sam Chase & The Untraditional hails from San Francisco, California. This juggernaut of a band blends rock n roll with folk music while maintaining the sensibilities and attitudes that come from growing up on a healthy diet of punk rock. The leader of the band is The Sam Chase himself, a natural storyteller with a voice that sounds as if it has weathered many an epic tale. With boot stomping orchestration and lyrics that have been immortalized on the tattooed skin of their fans, The Sam Chase t mess around. These are the warriors we need in these troubled times.THANKS BUDDYThanks Buddy are friends playing for the love of it. Rock-n-roll sprinkled with Americana, Punk and Folk. Established in Santa Cruz, California in 2013

Moe's Alley presents reggae legend Clinton Fearon & Boogie Brown Band! Saturday, September 5, 2026 Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm $30 in advance / $35 day of the show 21+ * All sales are final * Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com * Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event * Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event ==== CLINTON FEARON Born in Jamaica, Clinton became the bassist, vocalist and lyricist of the mythic Gladiators at the age of 19. He spent 18 years with the band and signed several songs for The Gladiators, hits and classics like Chatty Chatty Mouth, Richman Poorman, On The Other Side, Can You Imagine How I Feel, Let Jah Be Praised, One Love, Untrue Girl, and more. Clinton Fearon was also a session musician for different studios in Jamaica, including with producers Coxsone Dodd at Studio One and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s at Black Ark, but also at Channel One, Aquarius, Harry J, Randy’s, etc. In these studios, Clinton Fearon composed some everlasting bass lines for well-known artists like Yabby You, Jimmy Riley, Max Romeo, Junior Byles and many others. After leaving Jamaica in 1987, Clinton Fearon started a new career in Seattle. Him and some of the musicians of The Gladiators took advantage of the extra time remaining on their visa, at the end of the US tour, to start a band in the Northwest: The Defenders. The band built a nice following in the area until they split after five years. And finally Clinton Fearon formed his own band in the mid 90s with local musicians in Seattle: Clinton Fearon and The Boogie Brown Band. Since 2019, Clinton Fearon also teamed up with The Riddim Source for his live performances in Europe and for his most recent albums, including “Jah Is Love” released June 2026

Clinton Fearon est un compositeur, auteur-compositeur, chanteur et musicien depuis son adolescence. Né en Jamaïque, Clinton est devenu le bassiste, chanteur et parolier des mythiques Gladiators à l’âge de 19 ans. Il a passé 18 ans avec le groupe et a signé plusieurs chansons avec cette formation, des succès et des classiques comme « Chatty Chatty Mouth », « Richman Poorman », « On The Other Side », « Can You Imagine How I Feel », « Let Jah Be Praised », « One Love », « Untrue Girl », et bien d’autres. Clinton Fearon a également été musicien pour différents studios en Jamaïque, notamment avec les producteurs Coxsone Dodd au Studio One et Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s au Black Ark, mais aussi au Chanel One, Aquarius, Harry J, Randy’s, etc. Dans ces studios, ce monument du reggae a composé des lignes de basse éternelles pour des artistes connus comme Yabby You, Jimmy Riley, Max Romeo, Junior Byles... Après avoir quitté la Jamaïque en 1987, Clinton Fearon a commencé une nouvelle carrière à Seattle. Lui et certains des musiciens des Gladiators ont profité d'une tournée américaine pour monter un nouveau groupe dans le Nord-Ouest : The Defenders. Le groupe s’est construit un bon public dans la région jusqu’à ce qu’il se sépare après cinq ans. Clinton Fearon forme ensuite son propre backing-band au milieu des années 90 avec des musiciens locaux à Seattle : Clinton Fearon & the Boogie Brown Band. Pour ses tournées en Europe, il s'associe à un autre backing-band, The Riddim Source, depuis 2019. Le courant est immédiatement passé, tant et si bien qu'ils ont enregistré ensemble, en France, ses albums suivants. Au total, Clinton Fearon a enregistré quinze albums sous son propre nom et il parcourt le monde avec ce répertoire impressionnant. Il se produit dans les grands festivals de tous les continents, et régulièrement aux Etats-Unis (Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, Reggae On The River, National Folk Festival, Festival International de Louisiane, Houston International Festival, Salm

The great blues legend Tommy Castro s! Sunday, September 6, 2026Doors: 3pm / Show: 4pm$30 in advance / $35 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====TOMMY CASTRO & THE PAINKILLERSMultiple award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader Tommy Castro is a California-based blues and rock powerhouse. For over four decades, hes captivated audiences with his soul-drenched vocals, searing guitar work, and high-energy live shows. As frontman of the telepathically tight and wildly raucous Tommy Castro s released 17 albums that span a wide stylistic rangefrom horn-driven R&B and hot-blooded soul to gritty, stripped-down rock and electric blues.With his latest and eighth Alligator Records release, Closer To The Bone, Castro returns to his roots, delivering what he calls a real blues record, the way they would have made them back in the day. Produced by guitar master Christoffer Kid Andersen at San Joses Greaseland Studio, the album is Castros rawest and most direct blues effort to date.The album features standout originals like Aint Worth The Heartache, Cant Catch A Break, and Crazy Woman Blues, alongside deep-cut covers of songs by Castros friends and influencesJohnny Nitro, Magic Slim, Ron Thompson, Chris Cain, and more. Guest appearances include Rick Estrin, Billy Branch, Deanna Bogart, Chris Cain, Jim Pugh, and gospel harmonies from The Sons Of The Soul Revivers

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Stephen Malkmus, known for Pavement and his solo work, performs at the historic Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz.

Monday Night Revels: Petty Theft: San Francisco Tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Rock out to the timeless music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as the celebrated Bay Area tribute band Petty Theft delivers a high-energy live performance. One Night Only: September 7 @ 7PM Santa Cruz Shakespeare's Monday Night Revels are special, eclectic performances held on Monday nights—traditionally a "dark" night with no mainstage plays—at the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park. These events feature diverse entertainment, including comedy, music, and cabaret-style shows, offering a lively, intimate alternative to the main repertory season.

Free live music every Tuesday night with the Del Mar Trio at Callahan's in Santa Cruz.

Ripatti & Rose - Live at Chaminade Resort & Spa

Moes Alley presents The Snares with special guest bloodsugar! Thursday, September 10, 2026Doors: 7pm/ Show: 8pm$15 in advance / $20 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====THE SNARESThe Snares are an American psych-rock outfit based in Sacramento, California. The band consists of Izzie Gomez, Lukas Brodie, Casey Smith and Julian Paz. The Snares have a variety of influences that can be heard in their sound, including garage/psychedelic rock, pop, noise rock, and post-punk.BLOODSUGARHailing from Chico, California, Bloodsugar is an alt-rock band fueled by distortion, vulnerability, and catharsis. Their name, intentionally spelled as one word, comes straight from real life: frontwoman Lys Lourdes blood sugar levels drop easily, and what started as a personal quirk quickly became the perfect metaphor for music that lives in emotional extremes. Sharp highs, heavy lows, and no holding back.

Amelia Day takes the stage with a blend of alternative rock and folk for a live concert experience.

Moes Alley presents an epic dance party with Space Heater! Friday, September 11, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$20 in advance / $25 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====SPACE HEATERSpace Heater is a Santa Cruz-based band with one foot planted firmly in the foundations of funk, while the other foot prefers a galaxy far, far away. Blending the funky sounds inspired from Prince and James Brown to Sharon Jones t have much choice but to shake that thang....

Ian George and the Knee Pockets perform live folk rock in Santa Cruz.

The reggae legends, Black Uhuru, are coming back to Moes! Saturday, September 12, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$40 in advance / $45 day of the show21+* All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====BLACK UHURUDerrick Duckie Simpson the Gong Gong Gullie is the founder and leader for reggaes BLACK UHURU. Although going through numerous lead singers and musicians they have remained to be one of the most recognized and prolific reggae band for over 50 years.The roots of BLACK UHURU were formed in Kingston Jamaicas Waterhouse district also known as Firehouse in the early 60s. Though considered to be one of Jamaicas toughest neighborhoods its home to several other reggae singers and musicians. It was where Duckie Simpson grew up and learned to sing from boyhood friends Winston Pipe Matthews and Lloyd Bread McDonald of Wailing Souls and Bob Marley. He recorded four tracks with Wailing Souls before forming his own group.The original Uhurus (Swahili for freedom) were Derrick Duckie Simpson, Euvin Don Carlos Spencer and Rudolph Garth Dennis. They only recorded a few singles Folk Songs Time Is On Our Side and Slow Coach before separating. Don went solo and Garth joined Wailing Souls. As the new millennium approached there came a new lead singer yet again from Waterhouse named Andrew Bees Beckford. They released two albums. Unification was produced by King Jammy & Dynasty was produced by Fitzroy Francis & Duckie. They went on a worldwide tour featuring Sly and Robbie and had the famous producer Scientist as its road engineer.

Monday Night Revels: Surf City Allstars are the only band in the world to have played and sang lead vocals in both the Beach Boys band and the Jan&Dean band. This is the group's second appearance at SCS's Monday Night Revels. One Night Only: September 14 @ 7PM Santa Cruz Shakespeare's Monday Night Revels are special, eclectic performances held on Monday nights—traditionally a "dark" night with no mainstage plays—at the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park. These events feature diverse entertainment, including comedy, music, and cabaret-style shows, offering a lively, intimate alternative to the main repertory season.

Free live music every Tuesday night with the Del Mar Trio at Callahan's in Santa Cruz.

The Two Tracks and Henry Warde perform country music at The Crepe Place.

Moes Alley presents the return of garage rock heroes The Schizophonics with special guests Fever Dog!Thursday, September 17, 2026Doors: 7:30pm / Show: 8:30pm$18 in advance / $23 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====THE SCHIZOPHONICSAmps screaming. No exit in sight. The Schizophonics kick the door in and never let it close.This San Diegobased three-piece delivers a live show thats loud and dangerously funan all-gas, no-brakes blast of feedback and groove. Its full-contact rock n roll: high voltage, high velocity, and sharpened to a blade.The band features Pat Beers on vocals and guitar, Lety Beers on drums, and Sarah Linton on bass. Together they unleash a fuzz-soaked, funk-fueled attack built on pounding rhythm and feral energy. Every song hits like a charge. Every set feels like the floor might give out. Blink and you miss something. Stand still and you get run over.Forged on the road and fueled by motion, The Schizophonics have torn through stages in fourteen countries, earning a reputation as a must-see live act that turns rooms upside down. Channeling the raw spirit of James Brown, Iggy Pop, Jimi Hendrix, Little Richard, and The Sonics, they strip rock back to its most dangerous elementsand set them loose.Behind the chaos is precision. Behind the noise are hooks that bite.The Schizophonics are currently finishing their fourth full-length album, due Summer 2026.FEVER DOGFormed in 2007 by a group of 6th graders in the California Desert, FEVER DOG have been electrifying audiences and earning the adulation of fans with their signature explosive sound and over the top stage show throughout the United States ACTION!

Catfish Keith and other Santa Cruz-endorsed artists will play to honor Richard Hoover's first 50 year run as a handcrafted acoustic guitar building legend. Catfish wowed audiences at the 40 year celebration at the Rio a decade ago; join us at the 50th!!

(((folkYEAH!))) presents Rayland Baxter!Saturday, September 19, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$36 in advance / $40 day of the show21+* Tickets on sale Friday, June 5th at 10am PT ** No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====RAYLAND BAXTERFor the making of his fourth album If I Were a Butterfly, Rayland Baxter holed up for over a year at a former rubber-band factory turned studio in the Kentucky countrysidea seemingly humble environment that proved to be something of a wonderland. I spent that year living in a barn with the squirrels and the birds, on my own most of the time, and I discovered so much about music and how to create it, says the Tennessee-bred singer/songwriter. Instead of going into a studio with a producer for two weeks, I just waited for the record to build itself. Id get up and go outside, see a butterfly and connect that with some impulsive thought Id had three months ago, and suddenly a song Id been working on would make sense. Thats how the whole album came to be.The follow-up to 2018s critically acclaimed Wide Awake, If I Were a Butterfly finds Baxter co-producing alongside Tim OSullivan (Grace Potter, The Head and the Heart) and Kai Welch (Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull), slowly piecing together the albums patchwork of lush psychedelia and Beatlesesque pop. In addition to working at Thunder Sound (the Kentucky studio he called home for months on end), Baxter recorded in California, Texas, Tennessee, and Washington, enlisting a remarkable lineup of musicians: Shakey Graves, Lennon Stella, several members of Cage the Elephant, Zac Cockrell of Alabama Shakes, Morning Teleportations Travis Goodwin, and legendary Motown drummer Miss Bobbye Hall, among many others. In an especially meaningful turn, two of the albums tracks feature the elegant pedal

Community Revels: Luke Shepherd and Friends Join us for a cabaret evening with the incredible Luke Shepherd and many SCS cast superstars singing some of their favorite tunes live with Luke on the piano. Fancy dress encouraged! All proceeds from The SCS Cast Sings! A Night of Cabaret with SCS and Luke Shepherd will go to supporting SCS educational campaigns. Luke's work with SCS has included sound design and composition. He was the music director for Into the Woods in 2025, for Christmas Carol in 2024 and 2025, and will be the music director for The Last Five Years in 2026. One night only: Tuesday, September 22 @ 7PM Santa Cruz Shakespeare's Community Revels are special performances by local area artists, held on select Tuesday nights at the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park, offering a lively, intimate alternative to the main repertory season.

By Thy Grace: 25 Years of Mantra North America & Canada Tour 2026 In 2026, Snatam Kaur brings By Thy Grace: 25 Years of Mantra to audiences across North America and Canada. This is a continuation of a decades long journey of shared chanting, prayer, and healing through sound. These concerts are gatherings where stillness, devotion, and collective voice come together to create an experience of oneness and healing. Each concert begins gently and meditatively, building into moments of deep joy and powerful celebration, and finally, ending with stillness and prayer. Together, we will chant the mantras and songs that have held us through life’s greatest challenges and joys, honoring their capacity to bring us back to ourselves time and time again. The title By Thy Grace reflects the heart of this tour. After twenty-five years of recording and sharing her music, Snatam views this work as something carried by the grace of the mantras themselves, the musicians and collaborators who helped to bring them into the world, and the communities who have welcomed these songs into their lives. What began in humble beginnings as unfamiliar sounds to her audiences, has become a living language of healing, known deeply through personal experience. Accompanied by her band, Ram Dass (piano, clarinet, vocals), Bruno Justi (guitar, flute, vocals), and Sukhmani (percussion, vocals), along with some surprise guests, Snatam will share music spanning her discography, featuring well known classics as well as deeply personal songs from Snatam’s history that have never before been performed live, spanning 25 years of music that has become a soundtrack for healing across generations. Each night becomes a remembrance of inner stillness, shared humanity, and of the healing power that arises when voices join together. This tour is an invitation to gather once again, to chant together, and to celebrate the grace that continues to move through these mantras and through all of us.

Moes Alley presents former Tania Cassette, former lead singer of Glass Spells supporting the release of her forthcoming LP The Death of Me! Friday, September 25, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$20 in advance / $25 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====TANIA CASSETTETania Cassette is a synthpop and dark pop artist with an 80s glow and a modern dance heartbeat, built on hooks that land fast and linger long into the night. Known as the voice of Glass Spells, she emerged into her solo era with singles The Flame and Por Tu Amor leading into her debut album The Death of Me, out September 4th. Shimmering, dancefloor ready, and heavy with yearning, the record moves through passion and rebirth in a world of nostalgic tenderness and dark glamour.

Laurie Anderson, pioneering avant-garde artist, performs at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz, presented by The Crepe Place and folkYEAH.

Monday Night Revels: Ronstadt Revolution features renowned singer and stage performer Natalie Amaya, and consists of veteran musicians who have played onstage with Elvis Presley, Daniel Valdez, Sheryl Crow, Tina Turner and many others. One Night Only: September 28 @ 7PM Santa Cruz Shakespeare's Monday Night Revels are special, eclectic performances held on Monday nights—traditionally a "dark" night with no mainstage plays—at the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park. These events feature diverse entertainment, including comedy, music, and cabaret-style shows, offering a lively, intimate alternative to the main repertory season.

Community Revels: The Santa Cruz Opera Project presents La Bohème The Santa Cruz Opera Project connects people to the beauty and power of opera by innovating and creating accessible experiences for all. La Bohème is a timeless masterpiece that inspired later works such as RENT and Moulin Rouge, and continues to captivate hearts and minds. Originally set in the bohemian quarters of Paris, this opera portrays the universal human experiences of passion, longing, and the pursuit of dreams. It serves as a reminder that the struggles, aspirations, and joys depicted within its framework transcend time and place. One night only: Tuesday, September 29 @ 7PM Santa Cruz Shakespeare's Community Revels are special performances by local area artists, held on select Tuesday nights at the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park, offering a lively, intimate alternative to the main repertory season.

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Pearl and the Oysters perform live on the garden stage at The Crepe Place, blending pop-rock with a lively outdoor atmosphere.

Soda Blonde, an indie rock band, performs at The Crepe Place.

Hello from in here to all you out there. Fruit Bats’ eighth LP opens with this invocation, this call from an isolated vocal room to your headphones somewhere out in the world. It’s a beckoning for your trust and attention, but also an assurance in lonely times—a distillation of melancholy wrapped in a danceable waltz. “The Pet Parade,” the title track to Fruit Bats’ newest album, might be a surprising opening track for longtime fans of Eric D. Johnson’s beloved indie folk-rock project.The six-and-a-half-minute tone poem smolders and drones over just two chords, inspired by the strange and silly community events that he saw growing up outside of Chicago, in La Grange, Illinois, in which people dressed up and showed off their pets. Decades later, The Pet Parade emerges in troubled times, living within what Johnson refers to as the beauty and absurdity of existence. At times upbeat and reassuring (“Eagles Below Us”) and at times quietly contemplative (“On the Avalon Stairs”), The Pet Parade marks a milestone for Johnson, who celebrates 20 years of Fruit Bats in 2021. In some ways still a cult band, in other ways a time-tested act, Fruit Bats has consistently earned enough small victories to carve out a career in a notoriously fickle scene.

Are you ready for a weekend-long funk party! Well then, we got you! Diggin Dirt is hitting Moes for two nights. Special guests to be announced. Save money buying a two-night pass!*Limited quantities available*Special Two-Night Pass for Oct. 2nd and Oct. 3rdDoors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$4021+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====DIGGIN DIRTFrom behind the redwood curtain of Humboldt County, California, the seven piece funk-soul band Diggin Dirt has carved out a niche as a live party not to be missed. Shoveling their own path, Diggin Dirt has seen sustained growth over the past few years, with multiple national tours and festival stops at Jam Cruise, High Sierra, Hulaween, Same Same but Different, Live Oak, Cascade Equinox, Joshua Tree Music Festival and many more. Per a 2024 Jam Cruise writer, This was the soul music I grew up with in the 60s and 70s, but I confess I wasnt expecting [Diggin Dirt] to be throwing it down this hard. This group is impossibly tight, and Zach Alder might be the best soul shouter Ive ever heard, and Ive heard a few. Their infectious sound is fueled by blazing horns, searing guitars and a relentlessly driving rhythm section, and tying it all together is the bands frontman who launches the ensemble into rarefied air with his pipes, charisma and natural-born soul. With flashes of James Brown or Sly and the Family Stone, Otis Redding or Tower of Power, the bands sound is both familiar and yet refreshingly original, layering psychedelic rock, Motown soul, afrobeat and even reggae atop a thick foundation of late-60s inspired funk.

Mama's Broke performs folk and roots music with close harmonies and acoustic instrumentation.

Are you ready for a weekend-long funk party! Well then, we got you! Diggin Dirt is hitting Moes for two nights. Special guests to be announced. Save money buying a two-night pass!*Limited quantities available*Special Two-Night Pass for Oct. 2nd and Oct. 3rdDoors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$4021+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====DIGGIN DIRTFrom behind the redwood curtain of Humboldt County, California, the seven piece funk-soul band Diggin Dirt has carved out a niche as a live party not to be missed. Shoveling their own path, Diggin Dirt has seen sustained growth over the past few years, with multiple national tours and festival stops at Jam Cruise, High Sierra, Hulaween, Same Same but Different, Live Oak, Cascade Equinox, Joshua Tree Music Festival and many more. Per a 2024 Jam Cruise writer, This was the soul music I grew up with in the 60s and 70s, but I confess I wasnt expecting [Diggin Dirt] to be throwing it down this hard. This group is impossibly tight, and Zach Alder might be the best soul shouter Ive ever heard, and Ive heard a few. Their infectious sound is fueled by blazing horns, searing guitars and a relentlessly driving rhythm section, and tying it all together is the bands frontman who launches the ensemble into rarefied air with his pipes, charisma and natural-born soul. With flashes of James Brown or Sly and the Family Stone, Otis Redding or Tower of Power, the bands sound is both familiar and yet refreshingly original, layering psychedelic rock, Motown soul, afrobeat and even reggae atop a thick foundation of late-60s inspired funk.

(((folkYEAH!))) presents KISHI BASHI Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, CA October 6, 2026 Doors 7pm / Show 8pm All Ages

Moes Alley Presents Austins psychedelic Latin groove-makers, The Animeros! Tuesday, October 6, 2026Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$20 in advance / $25 Day of the show21+* Tickets on sale Friday, July 24th at 10am PT ** No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====THE ANIMEROSWith musical notes that span well beyond genres like bolero, psychedelic, and cumbia, The Animeros not only make their audience hit the dance floor, but they also invite their listeners and tastemakers alike to a glimpse of their rich cultural upbringing. The group who is made up of Nick Tozzo (drummer and percussionist), Nicolas Sanchez (bassist), and Mauro Lopez (guitarist) craft a genre-blending sound that drifts between the lush jungles of Colombia, the palm-lined streets of 1960s coastal Mexico, and the dusty cantinas of West Texas.Sanchezs Colombian roots, growing up listening to his parents beloved salsa and cumbia; Lopezs parents Mexican and American discography, which spanned from traditional Tejano to improvised jazz; and Tozzos love for jazz and salsa music, the latter stemming from his college years, leading him to study and live in Colombia to experience music greats first-handedly. All of this, paired with their undeniable chemistry and meshed with their now hometown Austins innovative creative sounds has led them to create the unique sonic movement that is The Animeros, a name inspired by Colombian shamans who would usher lost souls to their peace.Their journey took an unexpected turn when their music reached the ears of Dan Auerbach, the Grammy Award winning producer, songwriter, and frontman of The Black Keys. Auerbach first heard them by chance, music floating from an open hotel window that stopped him in his tracks. Captivated, he made a note to track them down, and within a yea

Moes Alley presents The Breaks a convergence of three groove masters of modern funk and soul-jazz: Eddie Roberts, Stanton Moore, and Robert Walter!Friday October 9, 2026Doors: 8:00 PM / Show: 9:00 PM$35 in advance / $40 day of the show21+*Tickets on sale July 31st at 10am PST** No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====The Breaks Roberts Walter Moore When three modern groove masters of modern funk and soul-jazz converge, sparks are bound to fly. The Breaks brings together guitarist Eddie Roberts (The New Mastersounds), drummer Stanton Moore (Galactic), and organist Robert Walter (The Greyboy Allstars)three musicians whose collective groove has shaped the sound of contemporary funk for over two decades.Rooted in the tradition of late-60s organ trios and hard-hitting boogaloo, The Breaks pushes the sound forward with deep-pocket rhythms, tight arrangements, and fearless improvisation. Eddie Roberts sharp, melodic guitar work dances effortlessly over Stanton Moores explosive New Orleans-infused drum grooves, while Robert Walters signature Hammond organ tones tie it all together with grit and soul.Between them, theyve logged countless tours, recorded landmark albums, and collaborated with a whos-who of the modern jam, funk, and jazz worlds. But in The Breaks, the chemistry feels spontaneousthree kindred spirits locking into a groove and letting it ride.From sweaty club sets to major festival stages, The Breaks deliver a sound thats both deeply rooted and constantly evolvinga raw, joyful celebration of rhythm and musical conversation.

Moes Alley presents AC Myles & Band: Stratocaster Masters! Sunday, October 11, 2026Doors: 1pm / Show: 2pm$15 in advance / $20 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====AC MYLESAC Myles is an American blues-rock guitarist, vocalist, and recording artist known for his commanding live shows and road-tested sound. Originally from California, he built his career the traditional wayonstagetouring extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad, earning a reputation as a seasoned live performer.Myles has performed at major festivals and venues across North America and Europe, including Lucerne Blues Festival (Switzerland), Cognac Blues Passions (France), and stages like House of Blues and Davies Symphony Hall. He has also shared the stage with artists such as Buddy Guy, Zac Brown Band, and Elvin Bishop.His albumsReconsider Me (2014), Rush to Red (2015), With These Blues (2017), and Transitory (2021)have received worldwide airplay, showcasing a sound rooted in electric blues, southern rock, and soul, defined by expressive vocals and standout guitar work.

Moes Alley presents the return of Alborosie & Shengen Clan!Wednesday, October 14, 2026Door: 7pm / Show: 8pm$30 in advance / $35 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====ALBOROSIEAlborosie is an international Italian-Jamaican reggae artist, producer and multi instrumentalist whose career has made him one of the most distinctive and respected voices in contemporary roots reggae. Born in Sicily and based in Kingston, Jamaica, he has built a unique musical identity by blending the depth of Jamaican tradition with a modern, global sound rooted in authenticity, consciousness and musical craftsmanship. After moving to Jamaica, Alborosie worked at the legendary Geejam Studios, where he refined his skills as a producer and musician alongside some of the islands most respected artists, engineers and producers. His deep connection with Jamaican culture and sound soon shaped a powerful solo career, marked by acclaimed albums and international anthems such as Kingston Town, Herbalist, Still Blazing and Rastafari Anthem. His discography also features collaborations with major reggae and international artists, including Buju Banton, Ky-Mani Marley, Kabaka Pyramid, Protoje, Collie Buddz, Jo Mersa Marley, Chronixx, Jah Cure, J Boog, The Abyssinians, and many more. Known for his commanding live performances with the Shengen Clan, Alborosie has toured extensively across Europe, the Americas, Africa and beyond, bringing reggaes message of resistance, unity and spiritual awareness to audiences worldwide. With a devoted global fanbase and an uncompromising artistic vision, he continues to stand as one of the leading ambassadors of reggae music today. His latest album, Nine Mile, confirms his deep connection to the roots of reggae while pushing his sound for

Moes Alley presents one of the worlds leading Celtic rock bands - Young Dubliners! Friday, October 16, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$25 in advance / $30 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event==== YOUNG DUBLINERSAfter thirty years as one of the worlds leading Celtic Rock bands, The Young Dubliners have begun work on their tenth studio album (with longtime producer Irish-born Tim Boland) while still maintaining their busy tour schedule. They have returned to the road post-pandemic stronger than ever and determined to bring their fusion of Celtic and rock music to as many people as they can. The band is Keith Roberts (vocals / guitar), Chas Waltz (Violin, keys, vocals), Justin Pecot (guitar, vocals), Dave Ingraham (drums) and Ethan Jones (bass guitar). With a batch of incredible new songs and an undeniable energy, the band is excited to bring their show to festivals, theaters and clubs around the world.

Following a breakout year and a successful spring run, The Truth singer Megan Woods is bringing The Truth Tour back this fall for an extended 30-city run across the U.S. Building on the momentum of her first-ever headlining tour, Megan will continue sharing the songs and stories that have resonated with fans nationwide. Returning as a special guest is Jeremy Rosado, known for his appearances on American Idol and The Voice, bringing his signature warmth and authenticity to each night. Together, theyll create evenings filled with meaningful worship, genuine connection, and a powerful reminder of Gods truth.SCHEDULE (subject to change):5:00pm - VIP doors open6:00pm - Early Entry doors open6:15pm - General Admission doors open7:00pm - Show begins IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you need assistance with your order or have questions regarding this event, please reach out to [email protected] and our team will be happy to assist you.Attendees over the age of 2 will be required to have their own ticket. If attendee arrives after specified ticket type door time, participation in ticket type benefits can not be guaranteed. In addition, It is not guaranteed that attendees entire party will be seated together. Ticket prices are subject to change based on demand and/or when purchased at the door. All purchases are non-refundable.By purchasing a ticket and voluntarily entering and being present at this event, you (and each person in your party) acknowledge and agree to accept complete and sole responsibility for the inherent risk of possible exposure to communicable diseases such as COVID-19. Please consider that there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 or other infectious diseases in any place where people are present. We cannot ensure or be held liable that the premises are free from contagions.For the protection of our ticket buyers and event participants, third party selling of tickets will not be permitted for any TPR. event pages. There has been an increase in fraudulen

Moes Alley presents an evening with the B-Side Players!Saturday, October 17, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$25 in advance / $30 day of the show21+*All sales are final*Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com*Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event*Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====B-SIDE PLAYERSThe B-Side Players are a 9-piece band part of a new movement in popular music. A band that honors the international cross-pollination that has always made music the universal language. They use any beat that catches their ear, regardless of geography or genre, to create a compelling, horn driven, polyrhythmic groove. They continue exploring the multifaceted grooves of Latin America and the Caribbean, incorporating the sounds of Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and Brazil with the funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop rhythms of their homeland, dropping bits of Cumbia, Salsa, gritty street Samba, Son Montuno, Jarocho and Boogalo into the mix.The B-Side Players have been laying down their own inimitable latin global funk since they came together in 1994. Their incendiary live shows have defined them as local favorites with 10 San Diego Music awards. Meanwhile their albums showcase a band with restless musical intelligence, effortlessly blending genres to fashion their own forward looking, latin flavored soul music. As an eight piece band the players are known for igniting crowds with their fierce rhythms and uplifting message of unity and consciousness. Meanwhile always keeping their focus on the political climate of the world and nation. The B-Side Players are a living and breathing cultural art experience for the mind body and soul.

Denvers high-flying Indie-Jam band Sqwerv is coming to Moes! Sunday, October 18, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 8:30pm$15 in advance / $20 day of the show*Tickets on sale Friday, July 24th at 10am PT ** No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====SQWERVDenvers electrifying Indie-Jam Band, Sqwerv is on a meteoric rise. This nationally touring quartet commands the stage with elements of classic rock, psychedelic funk, and indie-jam fusion for an experience like no other. Shimmering 4 part harmonies, improvisational virtuosity, and a passion for well crafted songs set this group apart in their scene. The band is releasing a highly anticipated Full Length record in 2026. They have opened for acts such as George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Eggy, Big Something, Spafford and many more.

Singer-songwriter Hannah Mayree celebrates her record release with a live performance at The Crepe Place.

Moes Alley presents the return of hip-hop legend Lyrics Born! Friday, October 23, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$25 in advance / $30 day of show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====LYRICS BORNLyrics Born relocated to the United States from his birthplace of Toyko, Japan right around the time Hip Hop was exploding on the East Coast. From the moment he heard Sugar Hill Gangs 1980 classic Rappers Delight, the Bay Area Hip Hop luminary knew hed found his calling. Twenty-five years later, LB has obliterated the stereotypes of what an MC is supposed to look like and captured the hearts of countless fans who gravitate to his distinctive voice. Hes now the only Asian-American MC to release 10 studios albums and the first to play major music festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza. From his Quannum Recordings debut with Latyrx,1997s The Album, to 2003s seminal solo album Later That Day, hes consistently pushed the boundaries of his craft. His newest project, Quite A Life, is like the exclamation point on his milestone year. Ten albums is a lot for any artist, let alone an indie artist who colored outside the lines, so to speak, LB says. Im just appreciative there was always somehow a path for me, no matter how impossible it seemed either on paper or in practice. As the first Asian-American to release a greatest hits compilation, hes pumped out multiple smash singles across four official studio albums. From Stop Complaining to Callin Out and I Like It, I Love It and I Changed My Mind, his material has always retained a musically eclectic feel.

A live concert from Michael Franti, known for his positive, upbeat blend of reggae, hip-hop, and soul.

Michael Franti trio returns to Santa Cruz on Thursday, October 29th at the Rio Theatre for the Heartstrings & Dynamite Tour! Tickets on-sale: Friday, July 24th @ 10am ️ Tickets available at: pulseproductions.net Michael Franti is a globally recognized musician, activist, and award-winning filmmaker celebrated for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, worldwide philanthropic efforts, and unshakable optimism. Over his multi-decade career, Franti has earned three Billboard No. 1 hits with the uplifting anthems “Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You),” and “I Got You,” along with six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA singles, and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums. His 13th studio album, Big Big Love, released in November 2023, debuted in the Top 5 on the iTunes Pop Chart behind Taylor Swift. Praised by American Songwriter as “an energizing batch of songs that spotlight the common threads that connect us,” the album features 17 tracks co-written by Franti, showcasing his signature tenacity, inclusiveness, and optimism. Toward the end of 2024 and start of ‘25, Michael Franti & Spearhead concluded their worldwide Togetherness Tour, performing in over 90 markets, including iconic venues like Red Rocks, The Greek Theatre, and Pier 17, along with limited runs in the UK, Europe, and Australia. The tour featured a diverse lineup of special guests, including Stephen Marley, Trevor Hall, Niko Moon, Citizen Cope, Trombone Shorty, and more. Now, Franti is set to embark on a spring tour across the US, kicking off May 22 with a return to Red Rocks Amphitheatre. He is also preparing to release new music later next month, continuing his legacy of creating songs that uplift, connect, and inspire audiences around the world. When not on tour, the Bay Area native resides in Bali, where he co-owns Soulshine Bali Resort and Retreat, a 40-room five-star boutique hotel nestled among 700-year-old rice fields in Ubud. A playground for the soul, the resort draws international wellnes

(((folkYEAH!))) presents The Mother Hips with special guests TBA!Friday, October 30th, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$37 in advance / $40 day of the show21+* All sales are final * Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====THE MOTHER HIPSSan Francisco, CA: The Mother Hips are back with a new album, When We Disappear, a compelling new studio album released January 27, 2023 on Blue Rose. Based in Northern California, the Hips headed to New Mexico, spending time at Ghost Ranch before settling in at Jono Mansons Kitchen Sink studio in Sante Fe in late 2021 for the sessions. Self-produced, When We Disappear features nine new tracks co-written by co-founders Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono a collection of lit-psych rock songs Inspired by psychology and literature as well as a raw, garagey cover of Buffy St. Maries 1964 addiction song Codine.Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as one of the Bay Areas most beloved live outfits, The Mother Hips headline and festival performances have became the stuff of legend, finding them sharing stages with everyone from Johnny Cash and Wilco to Lucinda Williams and The Black Crowes. Rolling Stone called the band divinely inspired, while Pitchfork praised their rootsy mix of 70s rock and power pop, and The New Yorker lauded their ability to sing it sweet and play it dirty.

Moes Alley Halloween Bash 26 featuring the one and only High Step Society plus local faves Floratura! Wear your finest costume and get ready to dance the night away - were DYING to see you!Saturday, October 31, 2025Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$25 in advance / $30 day of show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====HIGH STEP SOCIETYHigh Step Society is a high-flying, beat-dropping, big band dance party with an ear to the past, and both feet on the gas. Sultry and effervescent, low-down, dirty and mean, this dynamic EDM-infused seven-piece band is bringing jazz back to the dance floor where it belongs.Based out of Portland, OR, and New Orleans, LA, High Step Society has been a favorite of the US festival scene since its creation in 2015, touring year-round and sharing stages with a wide range of acts from Beats Antique and The Polish Ambassador to Zion I and Dirtwire. Their fusion of hard-hitting beats with seductive vocals and horns has made them a top performance choice for dancers and burlesque and circus artists worldwide. Capturing the spirit of the Jazz Age and launching it a century forward, this band breaks down the divisions between us and replaces them with the irresistible urge to dance together. High stepping is a state of mind, and a society to be a part of. Dress yourself up nice, jump on the dance floor and lift your best foot towards the sky. Lets ride this wave together towards better times.FLORATURAFloratura invites listeners to float down stream and melt into an oasis of wonder and discovery. Seamlessly blending soaring jam-band vibes and bouncy neo-soul. Floraturas electrifying live shows combine uplifting narratives with intricate layers of grooves and textures. Drawing from a variety of influences, the California-bred band explores genr

Moes Alley presents singer-songwriter Andrew Duhon for a special Sunday matinee show!* Note: This show is mostly seated *Sunday, November 1, 2026Doors: 2pm / Show: 3pm$30 in advance / $35 day of the show21+* Tickets on sale Friday, June 12th at 10am PT ** No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====ANDREW DUHONBorn, raised, shaped, and inspired by his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana, Andrew Duhon tours performing songs that are as much about recognizing our shared stories as they are about telling his own. Rounding out the touring trio are two of his most trusted collaboratorsMyles Weeks (James Hunter Six, Eric Lindell) on bass and Jim Kolacek (Feufollett) on drums. Blending the gritty, bluesy, folksy, country sounds of his home with the experience of traversing the country and immersing himself in the broad array of cultures across the American landscape, Andrews music creates real connection between former strangers through song. As he puts it, When a song written by a stranger heals you, even in the smallest way, thats a connection beyond entertainment.Andrew has shared stages with Guster, Blind Pilot, and Amos Lee, among others, and has performed at major festivals across the US including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Milwaukee Summerfest, Bonnaroo, and Americanafest. His music has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, Jam In The Van, Meat Church, as well as in Glide Magazine, No Depression, and American Songwriter.