Live Music & Local Cuisine

Mark Creech is a Santa Cruz based singer and guitarist. He plays acoustic classic rock—Tom Petty, James Taylor, Paul Simon, and many more. Mark plays several local venues regularly, including Capitola Wine Bar, Burrell School Vineyards, Stockwell Cellars and Cork and Fork. He also plays with the acoustic band Green Dog.

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. 

Tim Brady is a singer/songwriter from the Monterey Bay area and leader of the locally award winning Santa Cruz band Cement Ship.  The acoustic guitar style, singing tone and original songs from Tim seem to fit a wide array of crowds and genres, but maintains a natural and stripped down approach for the sound.  Honest and raw, sweet and smoky, dynamic like the sea.

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.

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!

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. 

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. 

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. 

Jim Lewin and Diana Z bring together worlds of acoustic rock, folk, reggae, bluegrass, Americana and more, featuring Diana’s lush vocals, Jim’s intricate picking, duet harmonies and a wide variety of cool. Together they make a great team, bringing out the best in each other as they spotlight their diverse influences and musical histories.

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.

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.