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Redwood Mountain Faire
This beloved annual two-day, family-friendly music and arts festival held at Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton, California is a major community-focused fundraiser. Featuring dozens of bands on several stages, the 2026 festival happens May 30 & 31.
Redwood Express w/ Tiger’s Tale
Don’t miss this jammin’ double-header at El Vaquero Winery on Friday, June 5th! Featuring two of the Santa Cruz Area’s finest danceable jam bands, Redwood Express and Tiger’s Tale!
China Cats at the Vets Hall
Santa Cruz area premier Grateful Dead tribute the China Cats enjoy a monthly residency at the Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building. The next show is Saturday, May 23, 2026!
Sterno Canned Heat Tribute at Henflings Tavern
Sterno A Tribute to Canned Heat – Celebrating Canned Heat’s unforgettable sound! 🍺💃🎸
Catch the band at Henflings on Friday, May 15 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. No cover! Kitchen open late!
Sterno is a Canned Heat tribute band founded in 2025 by Jimmy Palafox, noted Canned Heat historian and protégé of original drummer Fito de la Parra. Palafox formed the group not only to celebrate Canned Heat’s unforgettable sound but also to honor the band’s late great visionaries Alan “Blind Owl” Wilson and Bob “The Bear” Hite, along with the many members who came and went through its storied history.
New Music Spotlight: Wolf Jett
Wolf Jett released their 3rd album “Letting Go” on April 2, 2026. Front man Chris Jones said the album is the culmination of the band’s four year collaboration with producer Jonathan Kirchner and features all-original songs that infuse folk, soul, and Americana into what the band calls ‘Cosmic Mountain Music.’
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