Live seated concert tonight at the I.O.O.F Boulder Creek. Tickets at the door or at Brown Paper Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ev…
Doors: 6:30 PM Show 7:30 PM 18+ $20.00
Live Music Local – Get Out Productions
By Julie Horner & Traci-lin Buntz
Standing under a dripping awning in front of Loch Dog Business Center in downtown Boulder Creek, I met up with Traci-lin Buntz, founder of Get Out Productions, to talk about how Boulder Creek has become a steaming hot hub for talent. Her new event production company, based in the Santa Cruz Mountains, will bring live music to Boulder Creek and all of San Lorenzo Valley. “I want to expand the range of opportunities for music fans in our area to see live music without having to make the drive to SF or even to Santa Cruz.”
“I was promoting shows under Blackbird Presents and working over the hill at Club Fox and the Kuumbwa in Santa Cruz, and even though these are beautiful venues, I want to spend the time and effort to bring music to my own community.” A recent success added fuel to the fire. “I organized the Homegrown at the Hayloft event at the newly renovated Odd Fellows Hall in Boulder Creek in May of 2016. With the support of the community and our local sponsors, the show sold out and was a success in raising money for a friend fighting cancer.”
She has already started partnering with a variety of local entities to host more events in innovative venues throughout the valley. “Our first project is a series of live events called Music in the Mountains, which will kick off with a launch party/concert on February 22 at the I.O.O.F. I am excited to host our first official Get Out Productions event here and show off this beautiful historic building in the heart of our downtown.” Her goal is to have one concert per quarter in various venues in Boulder Creek. “The frequency and success of the events will depend on the support we receive from our community…if people buy tickets, the series will continue to grow.” She adds that she’s already received enthusiastic backing from Boulder Creek Business Association, Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District, Santa Cruz Mountain Bulletin, New Leaf Market, BC Pizza, and more.
With a background in theater and a passion for sharing her love of live music with others, Traci-lin’s vision for Get Out Productions aims to attract nationally touring artists on their way between LA and SF in addition to supporting home-grown music. “There’s so much local talent in our mountains.”
Get Out Productions presents Ike Reilly with The Coffis Brothers on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. On Facebook: www.facebook.com/getoutprods/
Copyright 2017 Julie Horner
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