Live Music & Local Cuisine

Ripatti & Rose is a vocal and acoustic guitar duo featuring Alisha Ripatti & Dylan Rose - two of
Santa Cruz, California's finest young musical talents! These locally raised musicians have
teamed up to combine their wealth of skill and influences, providing both original works and
classic covers. Come enjoy their unique blend of soulful vocals, masterful guitar work, and rich
harmonies at a venue near you!

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.

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.

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.

Ted Welty (T. Rollin), guitarist and singer/songwriter, is best known as co-founder of 1990s alternative rock band Iguana Jive.

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.

Singer, guitarist, and composer Al James hails from Seaside, California. His music has been an integral element of his life and his rootsy, soulful delivery has an eclectic vibe flavored by influences from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder.

As a singer, he is by known by many as a “bourbon-esque” crooner, to others, he is a curious oracle of jazz, soul and the blues. With his fingers dancing upon the keys of the piano, Johnny Fabulous brings music and laughter through stories and song. Blending the swing of Sinatra with the soul of Ray Charles, Fabulous brings his unique style of songwriting and performance of his songs for your listening pleasure. Songs you will love, songs you’ll remember. Johnny Fabulous performs hundreds of shows for thousands of folks every year with great conviction that music and laughter is still the best medicine.

Dan Frechette is a musical force; As anyone who has ever met him can attest, he is a living, breathing folk festival who's songwriting has been appreciated by the likes of Bob Dylan, Tim O'Brien, Doc Watson, and David Bowie. 

Located in Santa Cruz, Ca Jordan loves to create music that makes you feel. Accompanied by his wife at times, the couple has been performing for 4+ years together and love to bring rhythm and soul to those who listen. 

Jimmy Dillon is a lifelong musician whose soulful songs, guitar work, and storytelling reflect over fifty years of dedication. Both on stage and as a musical mentor, he connects deeply with audiences and inspires musicians through his passion for music’s power to bring people together

Raised on the Monterey Peninsula, Kyle Kovalik attended the Guitar Institute in Hollywood. Relocating to Seattle, he cut his teeth playing electric blues and rock on a plethora of stages in the Northwest. Always a fan of song-craft, Kyle wrote, recorded and performed with the Americana band Jackson Sundown, as well as adding guitar to many other artist’s projects. Currently back in his beloved Monterey, Kyle performs all over California, from LA to the Bay Area to the Sierras. His solo shows are full of fiery acoustic guitar, original songs and interesting covers. He can also be seen as half of the duo Two Rivers, featuring Richard Bryant, singer extraordinaire. If that isn’t enough, you can find Kyle playing lead guitar with the 5Star Band, as well as his new project Highway 68. 

Dan Cioper has been writing and performing music since 2003. Inspired by Bob Dylan's stripped-down recordings, he picked up the guitar and began writing songs, playing clubs and coffee shops throughout Austin, TX for over a decade.

While in Austin, Cioper co-founded the Americana/folk band The Lovers and released a full-length album in 2008. He also released several solo albums, including 2011's Warrior Utopian, produced by Courtney Audain of Timbuk 3, which spans pop, reggae, and rock and was a top pick in Babysue's March 2011 review.