Live Music & Local Cuisine
Rock out, drink up and chow down. Whether you’re a Santa Cruz local or simply hanging ten for the weekend, we invite you to join us for Live Music Nights at Jack O’Neill Restaurant. Sing and sway to some of the area’s top musicians every week as you enjoy Jack’s signature cocktails and snack on our seasonal coastal bites.
TED WELTY - June 23
Jun 23, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Ted Welty (T. Rollin), guitarist and singer/songwriter, is best known as co-founder of 1990s alternative rock band Iguana Jive. The group was signed in 1994 by indie label, Maddog Record, and went on to record their first album at A&M studios. A second album was recorded and released in 1997.
MO ANIMO - June 25
Jun 25, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
From acoustic to full band sound looping, Animo mixes soulful vocals, soothing acoustic riffs, with infectiously heavy bass lines, drumbeats and keys, creating a unique blend of original sound. Strumming his Fender and laying down the lines on the Roland Juno, Animo pulls in the crowd and creates a great vibe in any room. Animo has been a professional musician for over 20 years. His love of playing music has taken him across the country and out to Hawaii multiple times. His devotion to enhancing the crowd experience has had him working regularly with clubs, restaurants, and events.
PETER CLARK - June 18
Jun 18, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Peter Clark is a Santa Cruz musician that started playing guitar during the Folk music revival of the 1960’s. His early study of fingerpicking techniques of folk and blues artists is the basis of his musical style. Playing in bands such as the Louis and Clark Expedition and Stormin’ Norman through the 1970’s and 80’s he added Western swing, classic country, roots rock and roll, and other uniquely American styles to his musical vocabulary. Since then, he has continued to explore the world of thumbpicking through original songs, carefully curated classics, and any songs new or old that lend themselves to a tasty 6 string experience. Influences include Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, and Tommy Emmanuel. These days he can be seen at many local venues playing and singing with the guitar/harmonica duo Harpin’ and Clark.
HEATHER/NELSEN DUO - June 30
Jun 30, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon of intimate acoustic jazz with vocalist
Heather Norquist and guitarist Nelsen Hutchison. Heather’s voice is
subtle, warm, and delicate, bringing a gentle, expressive touch to
every song. Backed by Nelsen’s rich guitar work—shaped by his deep
roots in jazz manouche and swing—the duo blends classic swing, bossa
nova, French café music, and reimagined pop standards. Together, they
create a relaxed, melodic atmosphere perfect for close listening and
easy enjoyment.
