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Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE FOR DEVELOPING CAPABLE YOUNG PEOPLE
With Dr. Jane Nelsen

AVOID POWER STRUGGLES
GAIN COOPERATION
EXPERIENCE MORE JOY IN PARENTING
Parents and educators have an opportunity to learn the Adlerian philosophies and techniques of Positive Discipline from influential parenting expert and author Jane Nelsen, Ed.D.. Positive Discipline empowers children, promotes capable decision-making, and encourages the acceptance of personal responsibility. A popular and distinguished speaker, Dr. Jane Nelsen has appeared on Oprah, Sally Jessy Raphael, and Twin Cities Live, and was the featured parent expert on the National Parent Quiz with
Ben Vereen.

Show time: Parenting Information Fair 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Lecture 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Q&A 8:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Tickets $10 on sale beginning January 2, 2009 at Bookshop Santa Cruz, Kaleidoscope, Education Resource Center, Community Bridges/Live Oak Family Resource Center, the Santa Cruz Adult School and online at www.adultedreg.com
Event information: (831) 429-3966

Spanish translation services will be provided at no-cost.

Friday, January 16th, 2009

THE MEAT PUPPETS

touring their new album
Rise to Your Knees is the first album of new material to bear the Meat Puppets name since 2000, and the first in a dozen years to reunite guitarist/singer/main songwriter Curt with his brother, bassist/co-founder Cris Kirkwood, who recently rejoined the band after a lengthy struggle with substance abuse.

The 15-song album—the resurgent Meat Puppets’ first for the independent Anodyne label—boasts the same visionary fusion of complementary contrasts that originally endeared the band to a large and loyal audience in the 1980s, when they emerged from their hometown of Phoenix, Arizona to redefine the parameters of American indie rock.

support to be announced

Show time: 8:00PM , 7:15pm doors
Advance tickets $15 and $18 day of show @ Streetlight records 831-421-9200 and ticketweb.com

Friday, January 30th, 2009

AMY RAY

Touring her new album "Didn’t it Feel Kinder"

"I wanted to explore new territory, and I wanted to use a different part of my voice."

In "Didn't It Feel Kinder," Amy Ray's third solo recording and most ambitious independent effort to date, the singer-songwriter's style and lyricism reflects her many musical influences, breaking new ground for avid Indigo Girls followers and her solo career fans alike. New listeners will follow Ray far through a rich musical landscape that is both intimate and grand, like sneaking in on sound check at the Knitting Factory.
Arizona support Myspace

Show time: 8:00 PM
Advance tickets $ 15 $19 door,Streetlight records 831-421-9200 and Ticketweb
Artists web site : www.amy-ray.com

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Yard Dogs Road Show

Big Time burlesque & Vaudeville

Show time: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $18 Advance
Available at Streetlight Records or PulseProductions.net or call 423.7970

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

Tyva Kyzy

Tyva Kyzy (Daughters of Tuva) are the only all-female Tuvan throat-singing and folk music ensemble. Their distinctive music and performance bring together female harmonic vocal techniques with the extraordinary sounds of throat-singing. The group performs with a wide range of traditional and legendary folk instruments such as igil, a horse headed fiddle, the cha-khomus, a bow and arrow mouth-harp which was recently revived from legend and their signature instrument the chadagan which resembles a hammered dulcimer. Their vividly textured songs and colorful performance fill audiences with energy and awe evoking the traditions and sonic landscapes of the Central Asian steppe. To this day throat-singing by women is still considered taboo and sometimes forbidden in Tuva. Nonetheless the group has made great strides both at home and around the world, they are valued for the originality of their repertoire and the excellence of their instrumentation. With humorous joy, nurturing sweetness and thundering power, Tyva Kyzy brings something new to the overtone rich melodies and natural rhythms of today's Tuvan music.

“These rare women throat-singers go far beyond novelty and shock value. They are outstanding musicians.” Janos Gereben, SFVG

Show time: 8:00 PM
Advance tickets $15 at Streetlight Records and www.ticketweb.com and 1.866.468.3399

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

PAULA POUNDSTONE
SOLD OUT!

Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi, PAULA POUNDSTONE is famous for her razor-sharp wit and spontaneity. The Boston Globe said, “Poundstone improvises with a crowd like a Jazz musician…swinging in unexpected directions without a plan, without a net.” Paula is so quick and unassuming that audience members at her live shows often leave complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter and debating whether the random people she talked to were “plants”.

This return to Santa Cruz is brought to you by Pulse Productions in support of the Friends of the Santa Cruz public libraries.

Show time: 8:00 pm
Tickdts: $25. advance/ $40 Gold Circle (to benefit Friends of the Santa Cruz libraries)
Advance tickets at Streetlight records and www.pulseproductions.net

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

WILD CAT ADVENTURE

Our Wild Cat Adventure presentation features 5 live wild cats from Leopards, Etc.(www.leopardsetc.com) The program is sponsored by the Wild Cat Education and Conservation Fund which is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (68-0481714). The goal of the Wild Cat Education and Conservation Fund is to educate the public about the decreasing population of wild cat species around the world and to provide funding for worldwide wild cat conservation projects.

You may see a cougar, African leopard, cheetah, king cheetah, snow leopard, ocelot, Siberian lynx, Canada lynx, serval or caracal.

Each cat is shown on the stage as information about its habits, habitat and survival issues is shared with the audience. Individuals will learn what they can do to help save these magnificent animals from extinction.
Rob and Barbara Dicely are educators with over 25 years of teaching experience. They have been presenting wild cat educational programs throughout the Bay Area for over 18 years, with over 600,000 guests in attendance.

Show time: 3:00 pm
Tickets: Adults $10 children under 12 $5
You can reserve by calling 707-874-3176 or email : leopards@leopardsetc.com
tickets will also be sold at the door

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Tommy Emmanuel

Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel has a professional career that spans over four decades and continues to intersect with some of the finest musicians throughout the world. A household name in his native Australia, Tommy has garnered hundreds of thousands of loyal fans worldwide. Tommy's unique style - he calls it simply "finger style" - is akin to playing guitar the way a pianist plays piano, using all ten fingers.

Guitar legend Chet Atkins was one of the first to inspire Emmanuel to pick up the guitar as a child. Decades later, Atkins himself became one of Emmanuel's biggest fans. In 1999, Chet honored Tommy Emmanuel with the title of "Certified Guitar Player" for his lifetime contribution to the instrument, a rare honor shared by only three other people in the world (Jerry Reed, Steve Wariner and John Knowles). Atkins eventually recorded with Tommy in 1996 on "The Day the Finger Pickers Took Over the World", for which Emmanuel received his first Grammy award nomination. This was also Atkins last recording.

Show time:8:00PM
Tickets: $25 at the door
Advance tickets $ 20 @ www.ticketweb.com and Streetlight Records (831)421-9200 in santa cruz

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

JUANA MOLINA

Touring her new album " Un Dia "

Show time: 8:00 PM
Advance tickets $15 at Streetlight records in Santa Cruz 831-421-9200 or ticketweb.com and at 1.866.468.3399

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

Road to Roubaix

Presented by: The Bicycle Trip, The Amgen Tour of California - Santa Cruz, The Rio Theatre, and Masterlink Films.

Road to Roubaix "celebrates one of the most historically relevant races in the world...through the brutal, unpredictable landscape that elevates Paris- Roubaix to its epic status...masterfully capture(s) the beauty of the region through stunning panoramic views and footage of the race, riders, and the infamous cobblestones which serve as the star of the film."

Stop by Bicycle Trip to munch & mingle before the movie (4:30 to 6:30). We'll be handing out 15% off coupons at the Rio, and there will be lots of fantastic raffle prizes. so don't miss this event! We will also have a Q & A session with the directors after the film.Enjoy short films by local filmakers, a raffle with fantastic prizes and Q&A with the directors and ex- racers afterwards at The Crepe Place.

Show time: 7:00 pm doors 6:30
Tickets: $10.00
Available at: the Bicycle Trip tent at The Swift street Bicycle Festival on January 24th, and at the Bicycle Trip shop on Soquel Ave.

Friday, February 20th, 2009

DUNCAN SHEIK

The tour will feature songs from his forthcoming CD/theatre project, Whisper House, as well as Spring Awakening and his earlier recorded work. Sitting in on the tour will be Lauren Pritchard who played Ilse in the Broadway production of Spring Awakening.

Sheik wrote the music for the Tony award winning musical Spring Awakening over a period of eight years. The musical, which premiered off-Broadway in New York in May 2006, opened on Broadway to much critical acclaim in December 2006. Spring Awakening is based on the controversial German expressionist play Spring Awakening by Frank Wedekind. Sheik won two Tonys for his work on the musical —for Best Orchestration and Best Original Score (Music)—and the show won the Tony for Best Musical. The original cast recording album, released in December 2006, received the Grammy Award in 2008 for Best Musical Show Album. The guitar Sheik used to compose songs for Spring Awakening is on display at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.

Show time: 8:00 pm
Advance tickets $20 Streetlight records 831-421-9200 and www.ticketweb.com
www.duncansheik.com

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

ALEJANDRO escovedo

Show time: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $25 at the door
Advance tickets $20 at streetlight records 831-421-9200 and www.ticketweb.com
artists web site www.alejandroescovedo.com

Friday, February 27th & Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories when it comes to the Rio Theatre February 27 & 28. Journey to exotic locales, paddle the wildest waters, and climb the highest peaks. Get your tickets today and be taken away to the most captivating places on earth.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour begins immediately after the Banff Mountain Film Festival, held every November in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The tour spans the globe bringing a variety of mountain films to a wide audience from mountain guides to weekend warriors to armchair adventurers. Be moved. Be inspired. Don't miss out.

Show time: 7:00 pm
Tickets: $12 students/seinors $14 general advance $14 and $16 at the door.
Advance Ticktes Available at: Pacific Edge (454-9254) UCSC Recreation (459-2806) Sprockets (426-7623) and online at www.ucscrecreation.com

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA
SOLD OUT!

Dweezil Zappa’s ongoing homage and performance of his father’s music .

Frank Zappa (1940-1993) was an American composer who immersed himself in his craft with equal parts vision and vigor. Over the course of 80 albums—first as the leader of the Mothers Of Invention and then as a solo artist—Zappa raised the bar in a rock world that spent most of its time embracing the ordinary. His music was fearless, imbued with an impeccable sense of technique, but never, ever at the expense of emotion.

Show time: 8:00pm Doors at 7:00pm
Tickets: V.I.P. $96.00 Reserved $ 55.50 additional fees may and most likely will apply apply
Advance tickets at www.ticketmaster.com
Please note that are no advance tickets available at The Rio Theatre's ticket office, so far, all on line sales. We will update this information as we get it.
TICKETS ON SALE 1/17/09

Thursday, March 5, 2009

TIEMPO LIBRE

“Traditional Cuban classics meet soaring joyful vocals and an impressive horn and percussion section driving a booty-shaking party guaranteed to pick up your mood."
— San Francisco Spectrum

Get ready for an incendiary performance by Grammy-nominated Tiempo Libre, a white-hot Latin band that blends traditional Afro-Cuban beats with hip-hop, house, and jazz in an irresistible, dance-inducing music style called timba. When these seven extraordinary musicians began jamming during their free time (tiempo libre) back in 2001, their goal was to create the first authentic all-Cuban timba band in the US, and to share the musical heritage of their native country. In the process, they have reinterpreted and reinvigorated traditional Cuban music with a youthful, modern sound and forged a new style born from their Cuban roots and their own American experiences. Please note: There will be dancing at this event; it’s inevitable.

Show time: 7:30 pm
Tidkets: Adult $30, Gold Circle $35, Students & Seniors with ID $25, UCSC students with ID $20
Members receive $5 discount per ticket
All tickets subject to service charges
Santacruztickets.com
Artslectures.ucsc.edu
Artist web site: www.tiempolibremusic.com

Friday, March 6th, 2009

LUNAFEST

an evening of award-winning short films by, for, and about women while supporting a good cause- all proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Fund and ABC/African American Community Health Group of the Central Coast.
Filled with stories of reflection and whimsy, hope and humor, grace and perseverance, LUNAFEST films are renowned for celebrating the talents and stories of women. Our films include many off the traditional "festival circuit."

Show time: 7:00 PM
Tickets available at the Women’s Center for $5 (student) and $10 (general) or the UCSC box office and santacruztickets.com for $6.50 (student) or $12.50
Purchase tickets at tickets.ucsc.edu or at the UCSC Womens Center
For more information call 831.459.2291

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

" HOUSE OF FLOYD "

In darkened rooms, smokey concert halls or hazy laseriums, fans continue to discover the music of Pink Floyd. From the hypnotic psychedelia of Syd Barrett to the first heartbeats of Dark Side of the Moon to the dramatic fall of the Wall, Pink Floyd has continued to mesmerize its audiences for over four decades.

HOUSE OF FLOYD, a reverent tribute to Pink Floyd, captures the intoxicating sights and sounds of the original for even the most discriminating fan. HOUSE OF FLOYD pays the highest tribute to the original by accurately recreating all of the nuanced musical complexity and powerful visual imagery of Pink Floyd. The result of this obsessive attention to detail is a total Floyd production...music, lights, lasers and video. HOUSE OF FLOYD will transport you back to that mystical moment when you first discovered the enthralling world of Pink Floyd.

Show time: 8:00 PM
Advance tickets $22 at Streetlight Records in Santa Cruz 831-421-9200 and ticketweb.com and 1.866.468.3399

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

Richie Havens

Gifted with one of the most recognizable voices in popular music, Richie Havens has a soulful singing style that remains as unique and ageless as when he first emerged from the Greenwich Village folk scene in the early 1960s. It’s a voice that has inspired and electrified audiences for decades. 40 years after the Woodstock Music & Arts Fair
burned him into our collective conciousness,

Show time: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $25 tix advance at Streetlight and pulseproductions.net

Friday, March 13th, 2009

ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS

THE FAMED SCOTS FIDDLER & THE AMAZING AMERICAN CELLIST

Great local favorites at the annual cynosure event, The Valley of the Moon Fiddle Concert, for the first time in Santa Cruz, the dynamic & dazzling duo of Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas will be performing an entire evening of Scottish fiddle & cello music of unrivalled beauty, eloquence & passion. Long regarded as Scotland’s premiere fiddle ambassador, as much for his warm personality as his playing, Fraser’s concert & recording career spans over 30 years, with a lengthy list of awards & accolades. The sizzlingly-talented youngCalifornia cellist Hass first met Fraser at his Valley of the Moon Fiddle Camp. The sparks ignited there have served to fire enormously successful international tours & two CDs, one of which won the coveted Scots Trad Music Award as ‘Album of the Year.’

Show time: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $20 or $18 to Celtic Society members
Tickets on sale at More Music, 512 Front St. in downtown Santa Cruz
Reservations: (831) 336-9810 (408) 847-6982 or celtsoc@aol.com
More Info: www.celticsociety.org
Artists web site: www.alasdairfraser.com

Friday, March 20th, 2009

SPRING INTO ACTION

CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE TO STOP THE SPRAY (CASS) It’s Not Over!

The Way of Life invites you to a FREE community health education event with Tom Kerns PhD Author of Environmentally Induced Illnesses & Director of Environment & Human Rights Advisory (EHRA). As a show of support for the not for profit citizens group CASS this evening will get you informed and thinking!

The California Agricultural Department (CDFA) is waiting behind stage ramped up the next toxic event so come find out what you can do to protect your rights.

“The indiscriminate use of toxics and large scale contamination of air and water is more than an environmental problem and more than a public health problem. It is a moral problem. Poisoning people is wrong. Formal human rights documents declare that persons have moral rights -- and governments have moral duties -- and that one of the most basic is the right to a clean and healthful environment.” Tom Kern PhD (Human Rights And The Environment – www.toxipedia.org)

Speakers also include:Roy Upton, LBAM Liaison Citizens For Health: LBAM Scientific Update: Birds, Bees, and LBAM Reclassification. UCSC Professor Glen Chase: FRAUD & DECEPTION REPORT: The CDFA LBAM Eradication. And Shannon Biggs of Global Exchange: WHO DECIDES? The Santa Cruz City Ordinance - Asserting Our Inalienable Rights. Come be part of the future – Spring Into Living Green!

Show time: 7 to 9 PM
Tickets: FREE (tax deductible donations will be gratefully received)
More Information: www.cassonling.org and www.stopthespray.org

Saturday, March 21rst , 2009

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE SANTA CRUZ WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER, A FEMINIST, NON-PROFIT, PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTER, SERVING THE SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY FOR OVER 34 YEARS. WITH A STRONG COMMITMENT TO PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AFFORDABILITY, AND CULTURAL SENSITIVITY, THE SANTA CRUZ WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES QUALITY HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS OF ALL AGES, AND BOYS THROUGH AGE 18. DOWNTOWN AT 250 LOCUST STREET.

SHOW TIME: 8:00PM
TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION: $25; STUDENTS/SENIORS (60 AND OLDER) $18 WITH AN I.D.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT 425-4480

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

DAVE RAWLINGS MACHINE

with special guest GILLIAN WELCH

Show time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: $25 advance/$28 door Streetlight Records in santa Cruz and ticketweb.com
www.gillianwelch.com

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Fly Fishing Film Tour

In just its third year, the Fly Fishing Film Tour has become the outdoor and extreme fly fishing entertainment event of the year. The Film Tour will be seen in 75 cities across the nation, Santa Cruz is the only Northern California stop. The event will showcase some of the best independent outdoor film makers. The films will include footage from around the world including Russia, the Bahamas, India, Mexico, Colorado, and the Northwest along with our coastal rivers of Northern California.

The event will host a tribute to a special person in Santa Cruz fishing history. Ernie Kinzli, recently retired from the Fly Fishing business, and his shop "Ernie's Casting Pond" will be remembered by locals and many in the Fly Fishing Industry.

Show time: 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: Adults $15, Children (12 and under) $10. Tickets can be purchased from troy@orcasports.com
More information: www.flyfishingfilmtour.com or troy@orcasports.com

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

" BETWEEN THE LINES "

A film premiere to benefit the Surf Museum

Narrated by acclaimed writer and director JOHN MILIUS (Apocalypse Now-Big Wednesday), BETWEEN THE LINES explores the Vietnam War through the prism of the surfing sub-culture. This documentary film offers unique insight into the dramatic effect that the Vietnam War and draft had on young American men who rode waves.

BETWEEN THE LINES delves into the lives of two surfers who chose opposite paths, Pat Farley and Brant Page. Pat Farley, a heavy combat vet, volunteered for service in Vietnam and was discharged with a full psychiatric pension. Conversely, Brant Page evaded the draft and fled to the surf rich Hawaiian Islands where he was unceasingly pursued and eventually arrested by the FBI.

Show time: 7:00PM Doors at 6:00PM
Tickets $10 donation at Zen Trading and O'Neil Surf shop

Thursday, April 2, 2009

MIKE MARSHALL & DAROL ANGER, WITH VÄSEN

Sponsored by Barry Swenson Builder
Presented in partnership with Community Music School and the Celtic Society.

“…[Väsen] transform[s] traditional Scandinavian folk music…into sweeping improvisational sound scapes. [Their performance with] Marshall and Anger…was my pick [for] most sublime set of the festival.”
— Dan Ruby, www.festivalpreview.com

Fans of each other’s work for years, Darol Anger and mike Marshall, two major architects of new acoustic music, and Väsen, Sweden’s most influential instrumental ensemble, finally met at the 2004 Lotus World Music Festival in Bloomington, Indiana. Their co-performance there was nothing short of magical, bridging the gap between the fiddle and dance tunes of Appalachia and the nyckelharpa and polskas of Sweden, taking “folk” music in a wholly appealing new direction. In this extraordinary A&L series evening, Väsen and the Duo will once again cast their spell, combining their immense talents to weave centuries-old traditional forms into a flowing, natural fabric of sound.

Show time: 7:30 pm
Tickets: Adult $30, Gold Circle $35, Students & Seniors with ID $25, UCSC students with ID $20
A&L Members receive $5 discount per ticket
All tickets subject to service charges
Santacruztickets.com
Artslectures.ucsc.edu
Artists’ web site: www.sonicbids.com

Friday,, April 3rd, 2009

An evening with JJ CALE

JJ Cale Announces First Tour Since 2004, The Roll On Tour
JJ Cale will be hitting the road for the first time since 2004 in support of his new album, Roll On, released February 24, 2009. Rolling Stone says of the new CD "he's a model for indie-rock longevity...his bubbling guitar - as much a jam band archetype as Jerry Garcia's - glints across the shadows."

Show time: 8:00 PM
Advance tickets $27 adv/$30 door
Available at streetlight records in santa cruz & ticketweb.com
A portion of the proceeds to benefit Santa Cruz SPCA

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

LEON REDBONE

We don't know his birthday. We'd only be guessing at an alma matter. And nobody ever told us, for sure, if he went by any other name. But for the last three decades and counting, nobody could mistake him for any other performer, nor singer, nor guitarist, nor character.

Typically performing these days solo or duo with piano, Redbone's musical repertoire can hover between Dylan's "Living the Blues," Jelly Roll Morton's "I Hate a Man Like You," Eddy Arnold's "Bouquet of Roses" and the childhood folk favorite "Polly Wolly Doodle." Known more for covering other artists’ songs, the musician admits he comes up with a few tunes of his own every decade, but counters with a grin, "I think that they're all mine to begin with."

"Redbone's own low-slung, bluesy baritone recalls an older, simpler world of music - from 1899-1935. Chicago Sun.

Comedian Richard Stockton will open and M.C. the show ; host of the Planet Cruz Comedy Hour, he delivers a ballistic, unique take on the human potential movement. Sometimes wild and animated, (two years on BET’s “Live From LA” as “the white guy”) and sometimes observational and warm (“True Life Stories” for HBO,) he says his comedy is moving into “…Baby Boomer Theory. My extended adolescence has been rudely interrupted by my mid-life crisis.”

Read more about Richard Stockton at www.planetcruz.org

Show time: 8:00PM
Advance tickets $20 at Streetlight Records 831-421-9200 and ticketweb 1.866.468.339

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

ARLO GUTHRIE

The Lost World Tour

Guthrie will be playing new songs, along with a few classics. The Burns Sisters will be singing back-up. Abe will join them onstage, playing the keyboards. Terry Hall comes back as the drummer, while Bobby Sweet is the lead guitar, and Jody Lampro is the bassist.

There will be a " Meet and Greet " session after the concert, more info to come

Show time: 7:30 PM
Advance tickets $25 general and $40 Special Close to the Front section
Streetlight Records 831-421-9200 and ticketweb.com

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Lila Downs

Exploring and expressing Mexico’s rich culture, Lila Downs takes listeners on a journey that’s both intensely personal and vividly universal. With a voice that is varied in color and range, Lila Downs cuts a striking figure live as well - she embodies the spirit of her music with an emotion-drenched physicality.

Show time: 8:00 pm
Tickets $25 advance/$28 door available at Streelight and www.pulseproductions.net

www.liladowns.com

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

David Lindley and Beau Soleil

with Michael Doucet

Since forming in 1975, Grammy winners BeauSoleil have claimed their undisputed role as the most esteemed Cajun group in music. BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet take the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blend elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more into a satisfying musical recipe.

Multi-instrumentalist David Lindley performs music that redefines the word "eclectic." Lindley, well known for his many years as the featured accompanist with Jackson Browne , and leader of his own band El Rayo-X , has long championed the concept of world music. The David Lindley electro-acoustic performance effortlessly combines American folk, blues, and bluegrass traditions with elements from African, Arabic, Asian, Celtic, Malagasy, and Turkish musical sources.

Show time: 7:30 pm
Advance tickets $25 at www.snazzyproductions.com or over the phone from Patty the ticket master at (831)479-9421!

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

JAKE SHIMABUKURO

Jake Shimabukuro (shee-ma-BOO-koo-row) is fast becoming recognized as one of the world’s topukulele musicians. His virtuosity on the four-stringed instrument defies label or category. Playing jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco, and rock, Jake’s mission is to show everyone that the instrument is capable of so much more than the Hawaiian music usually associated with it. Jake has played and recorded with a treasure trove of other musicians including Jimmy Buffet, Diana Krall, Fiona Apple, Bobby McFerrin, and Ziggy Marley, just to name a few. He has also appeared on The Late Show with Conan O'Brien.

Show time: 7:30 PM
Advance tickets $25 general $40 Gold Circle
Available at Streetlight Records and www.ticketweb.com
The Santa Cruz SPCA, Santa Cruz Surf Museum and Save The Waves will be beneficiaries from the event.
www.jakeshimabukuro.com

Friday, April 10, 2009

MAESTROS IN CONCERT

featuring PANDIT SHIVKUMAR SHARMA and ZAKIR HUSSAIN

“…no one playing rhythm even approaches him.” Bill Laswell, Gloval Village Idiot on Zakir Hussain

“…he changed everything…” -Marc Shulgood – Los angeles times on Pandit Shivkumar Sharma

This season’ A&L Series members are in for a rare treat when Pandit Shivkumar Sharma and Zakir Hussain take the stage for an evening of classical Indian music. Sharma, one of India’s most popular and revered classical musicians, single-handedly created a revolution in the development and history of the santoor, bringing this little-known Kashmiri folk instrument to the classical concert halls of India and the world. Hussain, the recipient of countless national honors, is a classical tabla virtuoso of the highest order. His uncanny intuition and masterful improvisational dexterity have earned him national treasure status in India, and he has recorded and performed with dozens of international stars including Mickey Hart, George Harrison, Ali Akbar Kahn, Ravi Shankar, Van Morrison, Tito Puente, and Pharoah Sanders.

Show time: 7:30 pm
Tickets: Adult $35, Gold Circle $40, Students & Seniors with ID $30, UCSC students with ID $25
A&L Members receive $5 discount per ticket
All tickets subject to service charges
Santacruztickets.com
Artslectures.ucsc.edu
Artist’s web site: www.imgartists.com

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH Easter Celebration

We invite you to bring the whole family celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ through music and a fresh look at the ancient scriptures. Come share this special Easter holiday with your community.
There will be additional programs for preschool and elementary aged children.

Show time: 10:30am to Noon
Tickets: Free and open to all!
Contact: For more information go to: www.santacruzfaith.org or call (831)429-9000

Monday, April 13th, 2009

AMY GOODMAN

Amy Goodman is the co-founder, executive producer and host of Democracy Now!, a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on more than 450 public broadcast stations in North America.
Amy and her brother, investigative journalist David Goodman , are on a national speaking tour to mark Democracy Now!' 13th anniversary and their third book " Standing up to the madness : Ordinary Heroes in Extraordinary Times "
“The award-winning sister-brother team of Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now!, and investigative journalist David Goodman traveled the country to detail the ways in which grassroots activists have taken politics out of the hands of politicians. Standing Up to the Madness tells the stories of everyday citizens who have challenged the government and prevailed.” (democracynow.org)

Capitola Book Cafe will be offering “Standing Up to the Masses” for sale at
the event, which Amy and David will sign at the conclusion of the talk.

Democracy Now! airs each weekday morning on KUSP at 9am.
This event is a fundraiser for KUSP, Central Coast Radio

Show time: 7:30PM
Ticket: $24 for general admission, $36 for preferred seating.
Tickets are available online at KUSP.org , Capitola Book Café and brownpapertickets.com

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

FLEET FOXES

Blitzen Trapper opens

SOLD OUT!

Fleet Foxes is an indie folk band which formed in Seattle. The band consists of Robin Pecknold (vocals, guitar), Skyler Skjelset (guitar), Christian Wargo (bass, guitar, vocals), Casey Wescott (keyboards, vocals) and Josh Tillman (drums, vocals). Fleet Foxes released the six-track Fleet Foxes EP in 2006, a five-track EP, Sun Giant on April 8, 2008, and their debut full-length self-titled album, Fleet Foxes on June 3, 2008. It was given 4 stars by Rolling Stone, and compared to the likes of The Beach Boys, Animal Collective, and Crosby, Stills & Nash and Psycho Karaoke from Australia. On June 6, 2008, they received a 9.0 out of 10 in a review by Pitchfork for their self-titled LP, and on December 19th, the Sun Giant Ep and the self titled LP together shared the title of Pitchfork’s #1 album(s) of 2008.

Show time: 8:00 pm
Advance tickets $20 at Streetlight records in Santa Cruz and www.ticketweb.com

Friday, April 17th, 2009

TINARIWEN

Tinariwen are guitar-poets from the southern Sahara desert. They are icons of freedom and resistance among their own people, the nomadic Touareg of the Sahara. The word ‘Tinariwen’ is the plural of Ténéré which simply means ‘desert’, in Tamashek, the language of the Touareg.

Ibrahim Ag Alhabib, founder of the group ;
“The desert is my home. I’ve never been attracted by the idea of emigrating for Paris or Los Angeles. It’s in the desert that I feel I belong. You have to live simply in the desert. It’s the only way. Simplicity is Freedom.”

Rolling Stone Magazine's Best African Band for 2008, they are absolutely not to be missed....

Show time: 8:00 pm
Advance tickets $25 at Streetlight records 831-421-9200 and Ticketweb

Sunday, April 19th ,2009

New surf documentary : BLUEGREEN

Filmed, edited and produced in 2007 and 2008, BlueGreen approaches this question by sitting down with 13 folks who have been lucky enough, passionate enough, dedicated enough or some combination of these to look deeper into our bearing with the ocean as humans. These folks vary, from scientists to activists, athletes to enthusiasts, religious types to technological types. But they all have one thing in common. The ocean is the touchstone of their existence.

The film stars Layne Beachley, Keith Malloy, Robert August, Liz Clark, Sean Collins, Nachum Shifren and more. It is narrated by Santa Cruz's own Robert 'Wingnut' Weaver. All these folks serve up incredible surf (Layne on her way to her 7th world title) and inspiring stories about their, and our, connections to the big BlueGreen.

Show time: 7:30, Doors at 7:00 pm,
Ttickets: $8 at the door.

Additionally the Santa Cruz Surfrider Chapter will be auctioning off a brand new surfboard to help raise funds for it's local campaigns. The remaining dates of the BlueGreen West Coast Tour are posted on: www.bluegreenconnection.com

Friday, April 24th, 2009

McCOY TYNER TRIO

“…a man who, like Coltrane, refuses to stop exploring” – Jazz Times

It would be difficult to imagine the sound of jazz piano had there never been a McCoy Tyner; his pivotal contributions to the form cannot be overstated. Even before departing John Coltrane’s band in 1965, he had begun headlining dates for Impulse and Blue Note to yield masterpieces like The Real McCoy and Tender Moments. In the forty years hence, he has never settled for less than innovation, reliably maintaining a potent sense of mood and melody whether withstanding frontline forays into stellar regions or taking solo flights over the entire range of his instrument. Tyner has achieved a level of virtuosity and grace all too rare in contemporary music. Get tickets early for this certain sell out.

McCoy Tyner, piano
Gerald Cannon, bass
Eric Kamau Gravatt, drums

Show time: 8:00 PM
Advance Tickets: Gold Circle $50; General $35 • No Jazztix or Comps
Available at: Logos Books & Records, 1117 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz and online at: www,kuumbwajazz.com
Supported in part by the NEA
Sponsored by Redtree Properties, L.P.

Saturday,April 25th, 2009

VIENNA TENG

Vienna Teng is a pianist and singer-songwriter based in New York City. Teng has released three studio albums, Waking Hour (2002), Warm Strangers (2004), and Dreaming Through The Noise (2006). Her next album, Inland Territory, is slated for a 2009 release and should be the subject of this tour....
Teng's musical style incorporates folk, pop, classical piano, and a cappella influences. She uses piano as her primary instrument and charges her lyrics with emotion, narrative, and personal history. Teng is a baselinealto but sings over a wide range. From December 2006 to early 2007, she toured extensively in the United States to promote the release of her third album, Dreaming Through the Noise. Teng co-headlined with Duncan Sheik and opened for Madeleine Peyroux.

Show time: 8:00 PM
Advance tickets $22 at Streetlight Records in Santa Cruz and www.ticketweb.com
www.viennateng.com

Friday, May 1st, 2009

New Film " EVERY SECOND COUNTS "

Every Second Counts takes an inside look at the CrossFit culture and community, where time on a stopwatch reigns as the supreme measure of performance. Those who reach the elite ranks in the burgeoning sport of CrossFit push themselves beyond limitations imposed by the mind and flirt with the limits of physical capacity. Human perseverance has never voluntarily gone this far.

Every Second Counts chronicles the dramatic journey of five athletes as they prepare for and compete in the most comprehensive test of fitness on the planet, the CrossFit Games. The road to this grueling two-day program of extreme challenges reveals what it takes to be the best in the world. The climactic finish, with it's surprising turn of events, shows beyond any doubt that the winner of the CrossFit Games is the fittest person on earth.

Show time: 7:00 PM Doors at 6:30 PM
Tickets: $10 and can be purchased at www.crossfitsantacruz.com and at the door night of show
Contact: Hollis Molloy CrossFit Santa Cruz (www.crossfitsantacruz.com)
2521 mission st suite C, Santa Cruz, CA
hollismolloy@gmail.com
Phone: 831-421-2065

Saturday, May 2nd , 2009

The “Don’t Miss This Show” Show

A benefit concert to raise money for music programs in the Santa Cruz City Schools. The “Don’t Miss This Show” Show is a showcase of talented young Santa Cruz performers. Presented by Cruzville Productions under the auspices of the Santa Cruz Education Foundation, this exciting extravaganza of singers, dancers, musicians and jugglers is guaranteed to astonish and delight.

Performers include 14 year old singer/songwriter Tess Dunn, Musicscool All Stars, California State Diabolo Juggling Champion Chris Garcia, singer/guitarist Kellen Coffis, SCHS Bagpipe Corps, Te Hau Nui Polynesian Dancers, Meaningless Sax, Motion Pacific Dance Company, Mission Hill Jugglers and One Piece Breakdancers. Guest MC will be Richard Stockton from Planet Cruz, with a special performance by Grammy Award nominee Tammi Brown.

This program was developed by a small group of Santa Cruz business professionals concerned about the steadily declining budget for music programs in the schools. They decided to “put on a show” as a fundraiser to supplement state and local funding sources. Studies confirm that children who are exposed to music and music performance in school show many benefits including increased academic performance, self-esteem, concentration, self-expression and sense of connectedness to school.

Show time: 7:30 PM
Tickets: $16/18 for adults, $8/10 for students and $35 for Gold Circle and are available at Streetlight Records and the Rio Box Office (night of show only)and Ticketweb

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

CORNELIUS

with special guest Deerhoof

Show is cancelled due to travel restrictions stemming from the current outbreak of H1N1 ( swine flu )

Please contact your ticket seller for reimbursement guidelines

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

THE AVETT BROTHERS

Magnolia Electric Company supports
If you put your ear to the street, you can hear the rumble of the world in motion; people going to and from work, to school, to the grocery store. You may even hear the whisper of their living rooms, their conversation, their complaints, and if you're lucky, their laughter. If you're almost anywhere in America , you'll hear something different, something special, something you recognize but haven't heard in a long time. It is the sound of a real celebration.
What you are hearing is the love for a music. It is the unbridled outcry of support for a song that sings to the heart, that dances with the soul. The jubilation is in the theaters, the bars, the music clubs, the festivals. The love is for a band.
The songs are honest: just chords with real voices singing real melodies. But, the heart and the energy with which they are sung, is really why people are talking, and why so many sing along.
They are a reality in a world of entertainment built with smoke and mirrors, and when they play, the common man can break the mirrors and blow the smoke away, so that all that's left behind is the unwavering beauty of the songs. That's the commotion, that's the celebration, and wherever The Avett Brothers are tonight, that's what you'll find.

Show time:8:00 pm
Advance tickets $ 20 at Streetlight records in Santa Cruz and www.ticketweb.com

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

The Queer Queens of Qomedy

are back by popular demand.

This all lesbian comedy revue is on a roll and back to The Rio Theatre for their third time. The QQQ started in Santa Cruz and quickly spread to Chicago, Las Vegas, Texas, North Carolina and many cities in between. Poppy Champlin, the producer and host of this show, continues to bring new and fresh faces to Santa Cruz and this year is no different.

Poppy Champlin www.poppycockprod.com
Champlin is a veteran comic whose sharp wit and intuitive jokes can penetrate the heart of any discerning audiences funny bone. Poppy erupts onto the stage and with a hip, fearless and in your face style of comedy that persuades the crowd to come along for a ride that is highly personal and completely relate able. Rapid fire jokes mixed in with her skewed take on life, topped off with a few short comedic songs, keeps her audiences laughing and coming back for more. Poppy is not a sadist, but she is most happy when she leaves her audience screaming, crying and doubled over in pain...from laughter.

Vickie Shaw vickieshaw.com
Vickie Shaw looks like the woman next door ... All-American with blond hair, lipstick and polished nails. Once she opens her mouth, you’ll know she was born and raised in Texas and you’ll never stop laughing. Today, Vickie Shaw is a seasoned comedian hilariously addressing the triumphs and trials of being a woman, a mother and gay in America.

Jessica Kirson www.jessicakirson.com
Jessica Kirson's unique style and captivating stage presence captures the attention of audiences and club bookers everywhere she performs. Her wide variety of characters brings a diverse energy to her routine. Once you have seen her amazing talent, it is easy to understand why she was selected to perform at the Hamptons, Toyota, Marshall's Women in Comedy, Comedy Central's South Beach, Montreal, and HBO's Las Vegas comedy festivals. She has been featured on various television shows, including, Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" and "Fresh Faces," Nickelodeon', VH-1'. Oxygen, Bravo and Showtime.

Show time: 8:00 PM
Advance Tickets are $20 and $35 VIP available at Streetlight Records 939 Pacific Ave in Santa Cruz and www.ticketweb.com

For Information Contact Poppy Champlin e-mail to:Pophaha@aol.com 323-848-2041

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

LUCERO

Black Joe Lewis opens

Show moved to The Crepe Place across the street

Lucero : They're a band that doesn't have fans as much as they have diehards who come to every show and scream the words to every song from their classic albums like Tennessee and That Much Further West. They're road warriors who live in their tour van and have had their touring experiences chronicled in the Dreaming In America DVD.

They're a band that has been tagged as alt-country and punk country. They're a band that has written plenty of songs about girls and guitars, and about life, love, drinking, and life, love, and drinking while on the road. They expanded their lyrical palette on 2005's critically acclaimed Nobody's Darlings and in 2006 they re-released the hard-to-find home-recorded gem, The Attic Tapes.
But on Rebels, Rogues & Sworn Brothers, Lucero prove themselves to be something much simpler than that: a tried n true American rock n roll band.

Show time: 8:00 PM
Advanced tickets $12 at Streetlight Records and Ticketweb

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

FUEL, the film

Winner Sundance Film Festival 2008 Best documentary

America is addicted to oil....It's time for an intervention.

FUEL is an insightful portrait of America’s addiction to oil and an uplifting testament to the immediacy of new energy solutions. Director, Josh Tickell, a young activist, shuttles us on a whirlwind journey to track the rising domination of the petrochemical industry — from Rockefeller’s strategy to halt Ford’s first ethanol cars to Vice President Cheney's petrochemical company sponsored energy legislation — and reveals a gamut of available solutions to "repower America" — from vertical farms that occupy skyscrapers to algae facilities that turn wastewater into fuel. Tickell and a surprising array of environmentalists, policy makers, and entertainment notables take us through America’s complicated, often ignominious energy past and illuminate a hopeful, achievable future, where decentralized, sustainable living is not only possible, it’s imperative.

Show time: 8:00PM
Tickets: $7 adults $5 children under 12 and seniors

www.thefuelfilm.com

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

THE PRESENT

with musical guests " The Mattson2 "

Thomas Campbell's new film, shot on 16mm, explores the digitalization of the surf films, and captures the surfing traditions and landscape.

Show time: 7PM and 9PM screenings
Tidkets: $11 advance tickets at www.trimyourlifeaway.com

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

JENNY LEWIS

The Sadies open the show

Show time: 8:00 pm
Advance tickets $20 and $25 at the door Streetlight Records 831-421-9200 and Ticketweb

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Flatlanders

(Colin Gilmore Opens)

Sorry, this show has been cancelled

Sunday, May 31rst, 2009

“Out of the Blue "

This historical documentary, directed by Santa Cruz filmmaker Chris Thompson, features archival footage and interviews with the original Santa Cruz Surfing Club members.

In the late 1930's the sport of surfing finally arrived to stay in Northern California when a small group of surfers from Los Angeles in college in San Jose began to venture over to the coast and surf the frigid waters along the small beach town of Santa Cruz. The local kids soon became inspired to take up the sport for themselves with no formal instruction, making their own equipment and banding together to help each other along and overcome the elements. Eventually, more of the town's youth would join in and The Santa Cruz Surfing Club was formed, complete with a boardhouse and clubhouse that became the center of the social scene on the beach until World War II changed their lives and brought a sudden end to a memorable era in California's history.

Show time: 7:00pm show 6:30 doors
Tickets: $10 at the door night of show

Friday, June 5th, 2009

Nanci Griffith and the Blue Moon Orchestra

''Through these years, the sound has become its own with the talents of this band. The road and the years have flown by... my hair has grown blue to match the moon, the roses keep coming, and my writing has gone home to its roots."

Show time: 8 pm
Tickets: $28 in advance and available online at www.pulseproductions.net and Streetlight records in Santa Cruz.

Saturday June 6th, 2009

Iris Dement

One of the most celebrated country-folk performers of her day, singer/songwriter Iris Dement was born on January 5, 1961, in rural Paragould, AR, the youngest of 14 children. At the age of three, her devoutly religious family moved to California, where she grew up singing gospel music during her teenaged years.

Show time: 7:30 pm
Tickets: $25.00 Advance
Purchase Tickets at www.snazzyproductions.com or 831-479-9421

BRANDI CARLILE

Brandi comes back to The Rio, with a special acoustic tour and a late show...This show will start after our earlier show with Iris Dement the same evening.

Show time: 10:00 pm
Advance tickets $21 at Streetlight Records 831-421-9200 and www.ticketweb.com

artist web site : www.brandicarlile.com

Friday, June 12th, 2009

Rivers of a Lost Coast

Looking at California's current salmon and steelhead crisis through the eyes of lifelong fly fishermen, this documentary transcends its subject to tell the greater story of California's relationship to nature throughout the 20th century. With archival footage from Santa Cruz's own San Lorenzo River, this film is a must see for anyone interested in protecting and preserving our watersheds. Tom Skerritt (A River Runs Through It, ) narrates.The Seattle Times recently called it "a must see." San Francisco Chronicle: The movie "If it was needed before, it's needed now. If we only to knew what we had before, so much of it was taken away."

Show time: 7:30 PM
Tickets: $10 at the door
Contact: troy@orcasports.com 831 429 5464

Film web site: riversofalostcoast.com

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Strange Cadence: a distinct view of Shakespeare Santa Cruz

a film by CM Griffiths

In the summer of 2008, filmmaker CM Griffiths had unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Shakespeare Santa Cruz’s core staff and Company as they prepared to open their 27th season. In the filmmaker’s words, Strange Cadence: a distinct view of Shakespeare Santa Cruz “began as a simple documentary but became an amazing journey witnessing the unfolding of a dramatic season that held social redemption and a common camaraderie within a company of artists.”

One of Artistic Director Marco Barricelli’s objectives as the creative leader of Shakespeare Santa Cruz is to “pull back the curtain” on the making of great theatre. “The level of curiosity and sophistication among theatre-goers has evolved. It used to be that an audience member came and went to a performance and was perfectly satisfied within that contained experience. Now, audiences are interested in a more engaged and dynamic experience; they are eager to dig deeper and connect with the artists, to travel alongside us on our journey.”

The 2008 season documented in Strange Cadence included the productions of two Shakespeare works in the famed outdoor Glen, Romeo and Juliet and All’s Well That Ends Well, plus two contemporary works on the indoor Mainstage, the searing drama Burn This by Lanford Wilson and the Bay Area première of Itamar Moses’ Bach at Leipzig. The film will take the viewer on a three-month journey that began with the first Company meeting and wrapped up with closing night.

The film screening will be followed by a Q&A with Marco Barricelli and CM Griffiths and an Opportunity Drawing.
Show time: 7:30 PM; doors open at 7:00 PM
Suggested donation of $5-10

www.shakespearesantacruz.org

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Jimmy Herring Band

For the first time ever, legendary guitarist Jimmy Herring is hitting the road under his own name, with a hand-picked ensemble of all-star musicians in support. Pioneering a daring hybrid which crosses rock energy with the sophistication and improvisational fire of jazz, Herring's dynamic, exploratory guitar playing has been a key component of such renowned groups as the Aquarium Rescue Unit, Jazz is Dead, Project Z, and, most recently, Widespread Panic - with whom Herring plays lead guitar to this day. Much esteemed by his fellow musicians, Herring has also been called upon for stints with Phil Lesh and Friends, the Allman Brothers, and the Dead.

Show has been moved to the Kuumbwa, more info 831-423-7970

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Dave Alvin & The Guilty Women

Dave was busy down in Austin, Texas recording his latest CD with an all female band he put together for the project, The Guilty Women. The CD is tentatively titled simply DAVE ALVIN AND THE GUILTY WOMEN and will be released on Yep Roc Records. The stunning group features guitar virtuosos Cindy Cashdollar and Nina Gerber, the superb vocalist Christy McWilson, the soulful violinists Laurie Lewis and Amy Farris, legendary bassist Sarah Brown and renowned drummer Lisa Pankratz.

Show time: 7:30pm
Tickets: $22.00 Advance at www.snazzyproductions.com or 831-479-9421

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

2009 Santa Cruz Body Building & Figure Championships

Show time: 5:30 pm
Tickets: $20 worldbfa.com
More Info: worldbfanews@yahoo.com

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Richard Thompson

Show time: 8:00 pm Doors open at 7:30
Tickets: $25.00 advance/ $27.00 door
Advance Tickets at Streetlight records and www.ticketweb.com

Artist web site : www.richardthompson-music.com

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Chanting With Krishna Das

"I have been singing these chants for many years and with every day the get deeper and more powerful as the beauty and mystery of the Name unfold. May the blessings of all the Saints and Sages always be with us and by their blessings may we be strong enough in that love to carry ourselves and others through all of life's hard stuff. Sarva Mangalam." -Krishna Das

Showtime: 8 pm Doors 7:30 pm
Tickets: $25* in advance $30 at the Door
*tickets on sale at Gateways Books (831) 429-9600 and Streetlight Records 831-421-9200
service fee not included

www.krishnadas.com

Monday, July 13th, 2009

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO

Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a Grammy Award winning, South African a cappella singing group. The band has come to represent the traditional culture of South Africa in the eyes of many music fans worldwide. They are a national treasure of the new South Africa in part because they embody the traditions suppressed in the old South Africa. Ladysmith Black Mambazo brought South African Zulu vocals to attention when the appeared on Paul Simon’s multi-plantinum Graceland album. Their current album Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu, recently won the 2009 Grammy for best traditional world music

Show time: 8:00 pm, Doors open at 7:00pm
Tickets: $45 Gold Circle Seating, $30 General Admission
Advance tickets: Logos Books & Records, 1117 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz and online at: www.kuumbwajazz.org

No Jazztix or Comps

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

STEPHEN MALKMUS AND THE JICKS

Show time: 8:00 PM
Advance tickets $ 15 $18 at the door and Streetlight Records 831-421-9200 and Ticketweb

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

The Laugh It Up Comedy Crew

This wacky group of zanies feature some of the funniest comics ever seen. With credits ranging from USO tours to entertain the troops overseas, to the loneliest dive bars in America and everything in between, you're truly in for a night of great stand up comedy. So grab some friends, get some tickets, and leave the kids at home because this is one show you don't want to miss.

Show time: 8:30 pm, Doors open at 8pm
Tickets $15 in advance $20 at the door and www.ticketweb.com

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Bela Fleck & Toumani Diabate'

"In 2005, I went to Africa to play with great musicians and look into the roots of the banjo.This is the most ambitious project I have taken on, filming and recording in Mali, The Gambia, Uganda and Tanzania. Toumani Diabate and I started the tour as a duo in Oakland, California. We did 9 concerts, and they went incredibly well. He is a beautiful musician, and its wonderful to make music with him. I think you're gonna dig this one." -Bela Fleck

Show time: 8:00 pm
Tickets $38. advance/ $42. door Buy Tickets Here
Advance Tickets: Streetlight Records

artist website

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

SURFING 50 STATES

a new surf documentary

Show time: 7:00PM
Tickets: $8 adult / $5 kids

SURFING 50 STATES TEASER
PREMIERE VID
SOMEWHERE NEAR TAPACHULA TEASER
SOMEWHERE NEAR TAPACHULA BLOG
www.surfing50states.com

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

TK8 Last Ride

Movie and Music Tour

Show time: 8:00 pm
Advance Tickets: Oneill Surfshop, Arrow Surfshop, Santa Cruz Surfshop, Freeline Surfshop

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Kasey Chambers

and Shane Nicholson
Kasey Chambers (born 4 June 1976) is an Australian alternative country singer-songwriter. She is the daughter of steel guitar player Bill Chambers, and the sister of musician and producer Nash Chambers.In the 2002 ARIA Awards, Chambers won "Album of the Year", "Best Female Artist" and "Best Country Album". Barricades & Brickwalls was released in the US in 2002 peaking just outside the top 100 of the Billboard 200 album charts.

Show time: 7:30 PM
Tickets: $25.00 Advance at www.snazzyproductions.com and over the phone from Patty the ticket master at (831)479-9421!

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Midground

Premire of the world record breaking $150 motion picture.

Show time: 6:60 pm
Tickets: $5
Advance Tickets: Streetlight Records

www.midgroundmovie.com

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Freedom Riders

Presented by Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz

Freedom Riders is the story of a core group of riders who evolved from
covertly building rough and unsustainable trails, to creating a
precedent setting relationship with the Forest Service and creating
some of the best Freeride trails in the country.

This showing is a benefit to raise money for our local State Parks
district to replace the sign at the entrance of the Wilder Ranch back
country and any other capital projects.

Show time: 7:00 pm
Tickets: $10
Advance Tickets: You can buy tickets at most of the local bike shops. Specifically:
* Another Bike Shop (ABS)
* Scotts Valley Cycle Sport
* Family Cycling Center
* Sprockets
* Bicycle Trip
* Passion Trail Bikes (in Belmont)
* Spokesman
* Trailhead Cyclery (in San Jose)

mbosc.org

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

“an evening with”

Old Crow Medicine Show

Chuck Mead of BR549 is the opening

Old Crow Medicine Show (OCMS) have come full circle playing their own brand of American roots music with a rock and roll attitude. The quintet met in New York in 1998 and hit the road, traveling city to city in a van and busking in the streets. They eventually settled for a year in North Carolina, where they ran into a bit of good fortune while playing in front of a local pharmacy to an impressed Doc Watson; the folk icon promptly scheduled the band to play at his MerleFest.

Show time: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $25 advance tickets / $29 at the door / Ticketweb
Advance Tickets: Streetlight Records
Artists web site

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

REEL ROCK FILM TOUR

The fourth annual Reel Rock Film Tour showcases the best new climbing and adventures around the world.

Show time: 7:00 PM
Tickets $8 students/ $10 community in advance from Pacific Edge and Streetlight Records $10 advance and www.ticketweb.com

Full info @ reelrocktour.com

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

Doc Watson

with special guest David Holt

Show time: 8 pm
Tickets: $35.00 advance/ $38 door
Advance Tickets: Streetlight records and Ticketweb
Artist website www.docsguitar.com

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

AIMEE MANN

With thirteen new original songs, Mann is touring her seventh solo CD Smilers

Show time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: $25 general admission seated show $30 at the door
Tickets available at Streetlight records 831-421-9200 and ticketweb.com
www.aimeemann.com

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

STEVE EARLE

Solo and Acoustic

Touring his newest work Townes

JEFFREY GAINES supports

Show time: 8:00 PM
Advance tickets $30 at Streetlight Records 421-9200 and www.ticketweb.com and 1-866-468-3399

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA

ACOUSTIC SET REX CARAVAN TOUR

Show time: 8:00 PM
Advance tickets: $25 at Ticketweb

artist website www.darkstarorchestra.net

Friday, October 9th, 2009

The White Album Ensemble

The White Album Ensemble announces a special John Lennon's 69th birthday party celebration and concert- spotlighting Lennon's Beatle songs, and including selected post- Beatles solo career songs ( like " Imagine", "Instant Karma", "Free as a Bird".

The WAE has been selling out the Rio theatre consistently for 5 years now with its interpretations of Beatles music since 2004, with their debut "The White Album, Live", then 2005's "Rubber Revolver", 2006's "Sgt Peppers' Magical Mystery tour, 2007's "Let Abbey Road Be" , 2008's "Across the Universe ( songs from the film)", as well as their traditional "White Christmas' 'New Year's Eve Eve', and 'New Years Eve Eve Eve' December 29, and 30th shows.
Drew Harrison joins the WAE as special guest Lennon Vocalist featured in this Lennon celebration .

Show time: 8:00 PM ,7:15 PM doors
Advance tickets $25 General and $40 Gold Lennon Circle at Streetlight records 831-421-9200 and Ticketweb

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Ani DiFranco

SOLD OUT

Show time: 8:00 pm
Tickets on sale in July 13th at www.ticketweb.com
Watch this spot for details!
artist website

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Supercharged, the life and times of Tim Brauch

Produced and Directed by Pete Koff

An inspiring documentary celebrating the life and skateboarding career of the late/great Tim ‘Beans’ Brauch. From the legacy he left behind, to his induction into the Smithsonian Institute.

Film Description:
On May 9, 1999 at the young age of 25, Tim passed away of sudden cardiac arrest.
Tim was a professional skateboarder and an inspirational friend to all who met him. Tim had practically
conquered the skating world and accomplished more than anyone thought possible. The Tim Brauch
Documentary is an inspiring in-depth documentary that celebrates the life of Tim Brauch. Composed by a
community of friends and family, this film explores Tim's intriguing life. Learn the legend of Tim, who he
was and why he became such a big role model for future generations.

Show time: 7:00PM doors Show at 7:30PM
Tickets: $10 for adults, $6 for kids and seniors
Advance tickets: Ticketweb
Website for the film: www,timbrauch.blogspot.com

Friday, October 16th, 2009

The Edge of Never

THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

YO LA TENGO

Touring their new album Popular Songs
Yo La Tengo are Georgia Hubley, Ira Kaplan, and James McNew.

Endless Boogie supports.

Show time: 8:00PM
Advance tickets $20 at Streetlight Records and www.ticketweb.com

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

David Bromberg

with The Angel Band

An American musician and singer-songwriter. Bromberg has an eclectic style, playing bluegrass, blues, folk, jazz, country and western, and rock & roll equally well. He is known for his quirky, humorous lyrics, and the ability to play rhythm and lead guitar at the same time. He was nominated for a Grammy in 2008. Artist's web site

Show time: 7:00 PM
Tickets: $26.00 Advance Purchase Tickets
Snazzy Concert Ticket Information - (831) 479 - 9421

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Film premiere : NWD 10 Dust & Bones

Presented by The Bicycle Trip

Show time: 7PM
Tickets $10 at The Trip or door night of show

“All proceeds go to support ‘Project Bike Trip - Bike shop at School’ - FREE RAFFLE & Prize Toss after the Movie”www.bicycletrip.com & www.projectbiketrip.com
Bicycle trip has moved near to Whole Foods – now at 1001 Soquel Ave, - Same reliable friendly Service & Prices, with a bigger sales floor - check us out.

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

PACIFIC RIM FILM FESTIVAL

All screenings are FREE OF CHARGE and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served. For further information go towww.pacrimfilmfestival.org.

1:00 pm Black Grace (New Zealand, 2007, 56 min., English)
When Black Grace, a dance troupe of Pacific Islander and Maori men, first burst onto the New Zealand stage in 1995 they were a revelation. Fusing traditional Pacific and contemporary dance forms with athleticism and grace, they electrified audiences. Led by Artistic Director Neil Ieremia, Black Grace evolved from a crew of Neil’s “mates” into one of New Zealand’s national treasures and conquered the world’s dance festivals culminating with Jacob’s Pillow in the Berkshire hills of Massachusetts. This film follows Black Grace’s journey from Cannon’s Creek, a small town outside of Wellington, New Zealand to the prestigious Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, the oldest one of its kind in North America.

2:15 pm Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority (USA, 2008, 57 min., English)
Sponsored by Watsonville/Santa Cruz JACL
In 1965, Patsy Takemoto Mink became the first woman of color in the United States Congress. Seven years later, she ran for the US presidency and was the driving force behind Title IX, an Education Amendment that became landmark legislation transforming women’s opportunities in higher education and athletics. Mink was an Asian American woman who fought racism and sexism while redefining US politics, and her tumultuous and often lonely political journey reveals what can be at stake for female politicians that defy expectations, push limits and adhere to their principles. This film illuminates how Mink’s daring to remain “ahead of the majority” in her beliefs enabled groundbreaking changes for the rights of the disenfranchised. A woman of the people as well as a pioneer, a patriot and also an outcast, Patsy Mink’s intriguing story embodies the history, ideals and spirit of America.

3:30 pm Hawai’i A Voice for Sovereignty (USA, 83 min., English)
Hawaii A Voice for Sovereignty , is a journey led by the indigenous people themselves, which takes the viewer into rarely seen ancient lifestyles where spirituality, culture, and care for the land form a sacred and sustaining bond between humankind and the
natural world. We experience their quest to maintain their self-sustainability through their culture, spirituality and connection to the land and natural resources. Cultural, social, economic, and ecological issues of the Hawaiians and their relationship to the land has been at the forefront of the native Hawaiians struggles since the takeover by the United States in 1893 and is at the forefront of their goals to prevent their culture and people from vanishing today.

7:00 pm Water (Canada/India, 2005, 117 min., Hindi with English sub-titles)
Sponsored by Staff of Life
Set in 1938 in the twilight of colonial India, this film focuses on a group of women condemned to spend the rest of their lives in an ashram on the banks of the Ganges because they are widows. WATER, the third in the Elements Trilogy of films by writer and director Deepa Mehta, is a controversial piece portraying the institutionalized oppression of an entire class of women and the way patriarchal imperatives inform religious belief. Serene on the surface yet roiling underneath, the film neatly parallels the plight of widows under Hindu fundamentalism to that of India under British colonialism. Though Gandhi and his followers are an insistent background presence, the movie is never didactic, trusting the simple rhythms of the women's lives to
tell their story.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

The 21st Annual Pacific Rim Film Festival Benefit Event Featuring Native Hawaiian hula performed by Ka Lei Wehi O Ka Mailelauloa - The Hula School of Santa Cruz followed by Rick Bacigalupi‘s documentary film

“Toward Living Pono”

"Toward Living Pono" is an hour-long documentary that follows internationally acclaimed film and stage actor Jason Scott Lee on his intentional journey from mega-movie stardom to living sustainably on his off-the-grid taro farm 4,000 feet up the slopes of Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii. The camera tags along with Jason as he goes about his work, whether he's driving through busy downtown Singapore on the way to the next film shoot or tending his remote taro patches using only the methods of natural farming. An intimate portrait of one of Hawaii's most beloved celebrities, the story encompasses the universal issues Jason is confronting: Materialism and alienation in western society, environmental stewardship, preservation of indigenous culture, youth advocacy, and living pono - with the traditional values of righteousness and respect for ancestors, neighbors and the sacred land.

Show time: 7pm
Tickets: $15 Available at Bookshop Santa Cruz, Logos Books and Records, Aloha Island Grille and brownpapertickets.com
For more information visit our website: www.pacrimfilmfestival.org

Thursday October 22nd, 2009

Blind Pilot

Opening: Mimicking Birds

The band Blind Pilot literally rode a pair of bicycles to success. The folk-pop outfit, formed by singer-guitarist Israel Nebeker and drummer Ryan Dobrowski, has taken two bike tours, playing its music all along the West Coast. The first of these two tours was supposed to run from Vancouver all the way down to the Mexican border. Unfortunately, the trip was cut short when the band's bikes were stolen outside San Francisco's Museum of Modern Art. Blind Pilot is on another tour now, with six members, and this time they're all traveling by van. The band seems to bring a similar philosophy as its bike tours, making the most out of available resources. Despite the challenges of the road, Blind Pilot has found its own set of rewards along the way.

Show time: 8 pm
Tickets: $15.75
Advance tickets: ticketweb.com & Streetlight Records
Band Website: www.blindpilotmusic.wordpress.com

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Jack Johnson en Concert

In the summer of 2008 Jack Johnson took a trip through Europe playing everywhere from historical venues to classic outdoor stages making it the biggest tour of his career. The ﬁlm is a collection of live performances with Jack’s quartet along with special appearances by G. Love, Ben Harper, Mason Jennings, Neil Halstead and Matt Costa. website: www.jackjohnsonmusic.com

Show time: 7:00 pm
Tickets: Gen $10, Students $7
Advance tickets at www.ticketweb.com and Streetlight Records

Friday November 6th, 2009

Little Dragon

Gothenburg, Sweden is a hotbed of diverse and escalating musical talent. From the mighty Soundtrack of Our Lives to idiosyncratic songsmiths José González and Jens Lekman, through to the unpredictable pop styles from the likes of Love is All and Audrey, not to mention the infamous black metal scene, Gothenburg now boasts the dynamic, organically soulful pop sounds of Little Dragon.

Featuring radiant vocalist Yukimi Nagano and her close high school friends Erik Bodin (drums), Fredrick Källgren (bass) and Håkan Wirenstrand (keyboards), Little Dragon stepped into the spotlight with the release of their first double A-side single on Peacefrog (home to José and Findlay Brown), ‘Twice’/’Test’. Little Dragon take tired musical traces and styles, give them a shot in the arm to leave us with something fresh and positive.

Show time: 8 pm
Tickets: $12.60
Advance Tickets: Ticketweb and Streetlight
Band Website: www.little-dragon.se

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

WILD CAT ADVENTURE

Our Wild Cat Adventure presentation features 5 live wild cats. The program is sponsored by the Wild Cat Education and Conservation Fund which is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (68-0481714). The goal of the Wild Cat Education and Conservation Fund is to educate the public about the decreasing population of wild cat species around the world, to provide funding for worldwide wild cat conservation projects and to provide safe refuge for captive born wild cats.

You may see a cougar, king cheetah, Canada lynx, serval, Geoffroy’s cat or caracal.

Each cat is shown on the stage as information about its habits, habitat and survival issues is shared with the audience. Individuals will learn what they can do to help save these magnificent animals from extinction.

Rob and Barbara Dicely are educators with over 25 years of teaching experience. They have been presenting wild cat educational programs throughout the Bay Area for over 19 years, with over 600,000 guests in attendance.

Show time: 3 PM
Tickets: adults - $10 children under 12 - $5
To reserve tickets call 707.874.3176 or email leopards@leopardsetc.com
Space permitting, tickets will be available at the door.

We appreciate your help in spreading the word and helping to save these beautiful animals.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Milton Nascimento

with special guest Claudia Acuña opening

"...frequently acclaimed as Brazil's greatest musician." - All About JazzMilton Nascimento's many collaborations with Herbie Hancock, dating back to the 1969 CTI album Courage, have made an indelible mark on the history of both jazz and Brazilian music. As a singer/songwriter, Nascimento weaves a startling blend of musical influences, including Brazilian and African folk strains, European classical music, and the Brazilian bossa nova. His Portuguese lyrics range from themes of universal love and the spiritual unification of the child and adult, to expressions of the struggle of oppressed people in Latin America and throughout the world. An international array of artists has covered his songs, but with a gorgeous multi-octave voice and sumptuous melodic imagination the Brazilian superstar is the most effective interpreter of his own music. Chilean singer/songwriter Claudia Acuña opens the show.

Show Time: 7:30 pm
Tickets: $52 Gold Circle, $37 General Admission *
Tickets available at: Logos Books & Records, Steetlight Records, kuumbwajazz.org, pulseproductions.net

* Includes tax. Service charges not included.

Thursday, November, 12th, 2009

An Evening with Comedian Christopher Titus

benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz

Christopher Titus jokes about things most comics would find impossible to make funny. Custody battles, insanity, family suicides, heart attacks, and fist fighting his father are all topics to be confronted, not hidden from. "I think our collective psychosis is hilarious. With the world moving as fast as it is, if we weren't dysfunctional, we couldn't function," says Titus.

Christopher is the most rare of comics in that his material is edgy and pushes the envelope, but still accessible and meaningful to the common audience. After years of experimentation with dark and personal storytelling, he debuted his one man show, "Norman Rockwell Is Bleeding" at the Hudson Theater in Los Angeles. The packed house gave him a standing ovation. Already a standout at the 1996, 1997 and 1999 Montreal's Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, in 2000 Christopher brought Norman Rockwell to the Festival for a sold-out run at the prestigious Centaur Theatre.

Titus was the star, executive producer and co-creator of the Fox sitcom “Titus,” which ran from 2000-2002. Time called Titus “brutal, hilarious and audacious,” while Newsday called him “TV’s most original comic voice since Seinfeld.”

Show time: 8pm with doors opening at 7:30pm
General Admission Tickets: $25 advance/$30 at the door
VIP Tickets: $100 advance/$125 at the door
VIP tickets include: elegant pre-party reception with appetizers & cocktails, silent auction, early entry to show, and meet & greet with Christopher Titus after the show. VIP pre-party 5-7pm, early entry to show 7:15pm
Advance tickets: ticketweb.com & Streetlight Records
Christopher Titus website: www.christophertitus.com

Friday, November 13th, 2009

New film by Creature : HESH LAW

Show time: 7:30PM and 9:00PM screenings
7:30 PM screening is for all ages and the 9:00PM show is 18 years old and up and will showcase a horror flick.
Tickets: Both screenings are free...

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

GREAT BIG SEA

Show time: 8:00 PM (Doors open at: 7:00 PM)
Tickets: All Ages. $25.00 Advance. $30.00 Day Of Show.
Advance Tickets available from TicketMaster

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

MARIZA

Mariza’s latest album “Terra” is the first masterpiece of a new breathing cycle. Mariza sums it all up in one word: “truth”. And she adds: “During seven years of international tours, I had the chance of discovering other peoples and cultures. I watched and I listened. I learned. This is my moment. This is my truth. I’ve always been true to myself, and I’ve always been true to my fans. And I wanted this album to show them my progress as a singer and a human being. My two previous albums, ‘Transparente’ and ‘Concerto Em Lisboa’ were like the end of a cycle to me. This new album, I’ve decided to call it ‘Terra’. Why? Maybe because I always have my feet firmly planted on the ground, and also because recording it was like going on a musical journey. Inevitably...”

Show time: 8:00 PM
Advance tickets: Gold Section $50.00 General $35 available now at Streetlight Records 421-9200
Online at: www.ticketweb.com and 1-866-468-3399

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Recalling a Buddha

Recalling a Buddha is a feature-length documentary on the life and activity of the Sixteenth Karmapa of Tibetan Buddhism. It closely looks at enlightened qualities and places them in the context of historical events such as the fall of Tibet and Buddhism's migration to the West. How Karmapa lived and how he died gives us the example of an awakened being: a person with a noble heart.

Show time: 8:00 pm
Tidkets: $10 at the door night of show
For more information: www.karmapaxvi.com

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 and Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

WARREN MILLER' DYNASTY

Warren Miller’s Dynasty, the largest action sports film on the planet, is coming to kick off your winter sports season for the 60th year! Warren Miller film premiers are an experience and a phenomenon not to be missed! Come and celebrate … 60 Years of Breaking Trail! Check out WarrenMiller.com.

Show times: 8PM both shows
Tickets available: Tickets are $18. Groups of 12 or more are $17. DISCOUNTED TICKETS! Buy 12 or more tickets and get $1 off every ticket PLUS Warren Miller DVDs and SWAG. The more tickets you buy, the more stuff you get. CALL NOW: (800) 523-7117! Helm of Sun Valley in Capitola (831) 462-6800, Ticketmaster and at the door on the night of the show.

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

RINGING UP

Music of Three Worlds 20th Anniversary DVD release

Free Premiere BELL CONCERT VIDEO Directed and Edited by Eric Thiermann

Sonos Handbell Ensemble James Meredith, Artistic Director
Featuring cellist Emil Miland
Sonos leads us through music of three worlds: Europe, Asia and America. With stunning virtuosity this contemporary ensemble performs the famous Bach Toccata in D Minor, Gershwins’s beloved Porgy and Bess, James Meredith’s groundbreaking Kodo Tryptich and Smirti, his hauntingly intense elegy on the bombing of the World Trade Center with cellist Emil Miland, and more.

Throughout a two-decade history, this touring and recording group has attracted the attention of a wide range of composers and performing artists. Grammy-winning composer Libby Larsen wrote Hell’s Belles for Sonos and Grammy-nominated super star mezzo-soprano, Frederica von Stade. Sonos premiered Yahweh, a major work by Daniel Feinsmith for string quartet and bells with the Grammy-winning Kronos Quartet. Virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier masterfully combined handbells, gamelan orchestra and drums for Sonos, Pusaka Sunda and San Jose Taiko in Navigator Tree that was featured on a PBS documentary. Many other composers like Berkeley’s Ellen Hoffmann and William Ludtke as well as Britain’s Ian Hÿtch have contributed substantial works for Sonos to perform with orchestra. Running time: 64 minutes

Show time: 4 PM
ADMISSIOM FREE

Their music stunned us all. The four thousand audience members went wild, just as we knew they would
Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion’

critically disarming.
Allan Ulrich, San Francisco Examiner

the ease and precision with which the players combine their individual notes into long melodies is remarkable.
Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle

Fantastic!
Grammy-nominated mezzo-soprano, Frederica von Stade

Sonos blew me away.
Grammy-winning American composer, Libby Larsen

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA

Dweezil Zappa’s ongoing homage and performance of his father’s music .

Show time: 7:30 pm, Doors 6:30 pm
Tickets: V.I.P. $99.50 Reserved $ 59.50 additional fees may and most likely will apply
Advance tickets at Ticketmaster ONLY
Please note that are no advance tickets available at The Rio Theatre's ticket office.

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

KARLA BONOFF

with Kenny Edwards and Nina Gerber
Tess Dunn opens

Tess Dunn is a 14-year old phenom. A singer-songwriter from Santa Cruz, Tess has an alternative sound, and her raspy vocals and mature piano compositions transcend her years. More.....

Show time: 8pm, 7:15 pm doors
Tickets: $28 door
Advance Tickets: $25 advance at Streetlight Records 831-421-9200 and www.ticketweb.com
Artist website www.karlabonoff.com

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

8pm - Surf Film Lost Prophets-Search for the Collective

7pm Live Performance by Lee Koch

Some people live life asleep, only dreaming there awake. Amongst the unstoppable trend of surf globalization there are certain individuals who have found a way of waking up. Cinematically stunning Lost Prophets portrays a vivid picture of lives intertwined by adventure, balance, dedication and connection, bridging the generations. Travel the world with the lost prophets as their stories unfold during some of the best waves documented in the past decade.

Artist's Bio: Nathan Apffel a "Emmy Award" winning director for his show FINS on Fuel TV. Lost Prophets is Nathan\'s first big breakaway project winning him "Breakout director of the year" in this years California Surf Film festival.

Show Time: 7 pm live performance, 8 pm film
Ticket Prices: $10.00
Event/Artist's Web site: www.lostprophetsthefilm.com

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

SON VOLT

Touring the new album AMERICAN CENTRAL DUST .
Sera Cahoone supports

Show time: 7:15 pm doors and 8:00 pm show
Advance tickets $20 at Streetlight Records 831-421-9200 and Ticketweb

Friday, Dec. 11th, 2009

Todd Snider

Snider is a vociferous musician whose fans know him to be quite the workhorse. His acclaimed 2006 release, The Devil You Know found the barefoot troubadour performing live on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with David Letterman and the CD appeared on numerous year-end Top 10 lists including Spin, Blender and Rolling Stone.

Show time: 7:30 PM
Tickets: $25.00 Advance
Purchase Tickets Online www.snazzyproductions.com

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

5TH ANNUAL "AN ALTARED CHRISTMAS" CONCERT

A dark and comedic yet rollicking and winsome celebration of classic Holiday tunes morphed into minor keys, the 5th annual ‘An Altared Christmas’ hits the Rio Theatre stage again this year.

Produced by multi-instrumentalist Rhan Wilson (ROMP, Thoth, Patrick Landeza Project, Flight), this show features fellow ROMP members Olaf Schiappacasse (Warmth, Rain, Chuck Berry, The Drifters), Matt Bohn (Hot Club Pacific, Patrick Landeza Project), and Patti Maxine (Patrick Landeza Project, Eddie Kamae, John Cruz), as well as the wonderful and soulful Grammy nominee Tammi Brown (Sista Monica, Stanley Jordan, Spryo Gyra), Richard Stockton (prolific comedian/producer of ‘The Planet Cruz Comedy Hour’), Celina Gutierrez, David Wallis, Ukulele Dick, Rick Zeek, Kyle Gorath, and San Francisco’s Janet Roitz and Mark Edwards (Neverland, Instant Bro).

This “alternate-universe” rock concert extravaganza will again include “The Heavenly Bliss Impromptu Gospel Choir” and the inevitable protest from incensed local reindeer advocates.

All in all, over two dozen gregariously-festooned musicians, singers, and actors will sleigh-ride you through a snowballing minor key Christmas that Grandma never could have imagined.

Show time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: $21 advance ( $25 at the door ) available online at: www.altaredchristmas.com as well as Streetlight Records and www.ticketweb.com

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

The Jesus Factor

The Jesus Factor takes an unconventional, and often times humorous, look at family, sex, gender, religion, and love etiquette… or lack thereof. Johnny, disowned by his born again Christian family due to his choices in life, love, wardrobe and accessories, left Fresno and built himself a good life in Santa Cruz. With a job he loves, good friends, good music, good herb, the support of a devoted girlfriend, he has become the man he was destined to be. When his sister calls and leaves a brief phone message telling him their mother died, Johnny, against the wishes of his girlfriend, decides they will attend the funeral. Uninvited they brave Fresno and the Bible in one last attempt to inspire them to Love Thy Brother.
The Jesus Factor, written and directed by local award winning filmmaker Cheri Lovedog, (Prey for Rock and Roll, Hollywood Trash and Tinsel), will be showing one evening only at the Rio Theatre.

Show Time: 6:30
Tickets: $8 night of show, $6 advance, $5 students
Advance tickets: Lovedog Tattoo Studio (831) 295-4112 and online here

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

End of the Line Film Screening

Where have all the fish gone?

The End of the Line story is based on a book written by Charles Clover, environmental editor of London’s Daily Telegraph, who showed that fishing with modern technology has put us in a dire situation where we are very close to destroying entire ocean ecosystems. In a single human lifetime, we have brought about huge changes in the ocean, through overfishing and destructive fishing practices. This film, along with FishWise and Save our Shores, offers solutions to this problem and ways to get involved in the fight for fisheries worldwide.

The film will be introduced by our Assemblymember Bill Monning, a supporter of sustainable fisheries who recently sponsored and help pass bill AB 1217 to support the certification and marketing of sustainable California fisheries. The film will be followed by a panel discussion on fisheries issues with local experts in science, policy, market based efforts and seafood entrepreneurship. To finish off the evening, we will have a raffle with some great prizes from the organizations involved.

Show Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Ticket Prices: $3
Sponsors of this event: Save Our Shores, FishWise, Ocean Conservancy, Greenpeace and New Leaf Community Market.
Event/Artist's Web site: saveourshores.org, fishwise.org

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Amgen Tour of California Santa Cruz Movie night

Local premiere feature: "Where Are You Go"
Special guest presentation by: Craig Calfee of Bamboosera Bikes and local filmmaker Brian Vernor.

The local premier of the film Where Are You Go, the story of the fourth-month Tour d’Afrique. Local Filmmaker Brian Vernor takes viewers on the world’s largest bicycle race and expedition between Cairo, Egypt and Cape Town, South Africa. Traveling more than 70 miles per day, 50 racers and expedition riders experienced the boundless Nubian desert of Sudan, the great majesty of Victoria Falls, and finally the cold rush of the Atlantic Ocean.

Local AMGEN tour merchandise and a limited edition sticker will be available at the event. Meet the filmmaker and Craig Calfee of Bamboosera Bikes!

Show time: 7:00 pm, Doors open at 6pm
Tickets sold in advance $15 at The Bike Trip and on-line (santacruztickets.com)
Tickets sold day of event starting at 5pm at The Rio $20

film website
local tour website

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

The 'White' Album live!!

The White Album Ensemble returns to it's Rio Theatre roots, their very first show of 2004 and namesake revisited, the Beatles' "White" album, reproduced in its entirety and original running order.
As they approach the project with fresh ears, and 5 years of having done all the other post-touring era Beatles albums from "Rubber Soul" to "Let It Be", they've decided to use 'real' instruments as much as possible, strings, harp, and horns. Santa Cruz' own Barry Phillips will lead the quartet, he is a regular with Ravi Shankar, and has performed on cello with Sir Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, and Ringo Starr on the "Concert for George". Special guests will include timb Harris of Estradasphere on violin and trumpet, Ella Bacon on Viola, Esther Centers on violin, Jesse Autumn on harp, and many more. From the rocking "Back in the USSR" 's horns, to the powdered wig baroque charm of "Piggies" or "Martha My Dear"- once again, no expense (except perhaps a real jet landing) is spared in pursuit of your listening pleasure.

A raffle benefitting Guitars, not Guns, and Musicscool scholarship fund will be held. 60's attire, fringe, paisley, kaleidoscopic sunglasses highly recommended!

Show time: doors at 7 PM, show at 8 PM.
Tickets: www.ticketweb.com
Advance Tickets: available at Streetlight records, Santa Cruz

Wednesday, December 30th- New Years Eve's Eve 2009

"Beatles and Beyond"

For this show, the band mixes up some of their, and your favorite Beatles songs with solo hits by Ringo Starr, George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney - including "Live and Let Die" from the James Bond film, "Instant Karma", "Isn't It A Pity", "Photograph", and many more. As 'Abbey Road" was the last real Beatles record, this represents a '70s imaginary Beatles record. They will complete the cycle of group, breakup, and solo careers; with arguably the 'last' Beatles song, the posthumously recorded and co- written "Free as a Bird", John Lennon's demo that the rest overdubbed and contributed to in the 90's for the Anthology.

A raffle benefitting Guitars, not Guns, and Musicscool scholarship fund will be held. 60's attire, fringe, paisley, kaleidoscopic sunglasses highly recommended!

Show time: doors at 7 PM, show at 8 PM.
Tickets: www.ticketweb.com
Advance Tickets: available at Streetlight records, Santa Cruz

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

A New Year's Celebration with

Antsy McClain & the Trailer Park Troubadours

Say “Good-bye” to 2009 and “Hello” to 2010 with Antsy & the Troubadours as they bring new music from TWO new CD’s this year! And of course, they’ll be singing hours of classic songs you already know and love! Antsy McClain’s recent CD’s, both released in 2009, feature some of his most humorous, poignant and inspiring songs yet. These songs feature special guest artists such as world-wide guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel and national champion guitarists Edgar Cruz and Pete Huttlinger. In addition, even more of Antsy’s friends joined the fun including Nashville studio aces Matt Rollings (Mary Chapin Carpenter, Lyle Lovett and hundreds of hits!), Bee Speers (Willie Nelson) and Richie Albright (Waylon Jennings Band). Titled The Beige Album and Limited Edition Prince, these CD’s bring Antsy’s fans deeper into his world, where Antsy excavates every day life for the jewels of joy, laughter, love and gratitude.

Show Time: 8:00 pm
Advance Tickets: $ 27.50 General Admission and $ 37.50 Gold Circle
Available at Streetlight Records 831-421-9200 and www.ticketweb.com

Rio Theatre Events

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE FOR DEVELOPING CAPABLE YOUNG PEOPLE With Dr. Jane Nelsen

Friday, January 16th, 2009

THE MEAT PUPPETS

Friday, January 30th, 2009

AMY RAY

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Yard Dogs Road Show

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

Tyva Kyzy

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

PAULA POUNDSTONE SOLD OUT!

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

WILD CAT ADVENTURE

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Tommy Emmanuel

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

JUANA MOLINA

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

Road to Roubaix

Friday, February 20th, 2009

DUNCAN SHEIK

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

ALEJANDRO escovedo

Friday, February 27th & Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA SOLD OUT!

Thursday, March 5, 2009

TIEMPO LIBRE

Friday, March 6th, 2009

LUNAFEST

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

" HOUSE OF FLOYD "

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

Richie Havens

Friday, March 13th, 2009

ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS

Friday, March 20th, 2009

SPRING INTO ACTION

Saturday, March 21rst , 2009

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

DAVE RAWLINGS MACHINE

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Fly Fishing Film Tour

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

" BETWEEN THE LINES "

Thursday, April 2, 2009

MIKE MARSHALL & DAROL ANGER, WITH VÄSEN

Friday,, April 3rd, 2009

An evening with JJ CALE

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

LEON REDBONE

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

ARLO GUTHRIE

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Lila Downs

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

David Lindley and Beau Soleil

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

JAKE SHIMABUKURO

Friday, April 10, 2009

MAESTROS IN CONCERT

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH Easter Celebration

Monday, April 13th, 2009

AMY GOODMAN

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

FLEET FOXES

SOLD OUT!

Friday, April 17th, 2009

TINARIWEN

Sunday, April 19th ,2009

New surf documentary : BLUEGREEN

Friday, April 24th, 2009

McCOY TYNER TRIO

Saturday,April 25th, 2009

VIENNA TENG

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE FOR DEVELOPING CAPABLE YOUNG PEOPLE
With Dr. Jane Nelsen

PAULA POUNDSTONE
SOLD OUT!

ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA
SOLD OUT!