Hold on tight as Magic Nostalgia takes you on a time-traveling journey through music - the band you never knew you really needed! Unleashing shameless, unplugged acoustic renditions of not just the classics but the best pop hits from the '80s till today, these musical maestros are here to light up your world. The energy […]
San Jose native Joe Ferrara has been entertaining audiences from Santa Cruz to San Francisco since 1968. Joe’s rich baritone voice and comfort with his audience have attracted fans of all ages. His repertoire includes over 1,500 songs from a variety of genres including Folk, Rock, Standards, and Show Tunes. Joe has been performing Sunday […]
“Songwriters in the Round” is a show featuring Gary Nobile, Nate Walker & Pete Sommer sharing original songs as well as some written by a few of our favorite writers. We do something a little different. Since we are individual artists, we each take a turn playing songs sitting on bar stools with just a […]
ABC is a three-piece band playing funked up classic rock. They've been performing around the Bay Area for several years, and they enjoy entertaining folks via their funky sound - music that's great for listening, eating, dancing, and drinking. :) Learn more at abc-band.com.
A native New Yorker, Ruth Gerson taught voice in NYC 1993-2009, as she also independently self-released several original albums. In 2009 she moved to the Bay Area and relocated her vocal coaching studio to Silicon Valley. She has since become one of the most well known and sought after vocal coaches in northern California. Ruth's […]
Fossil is comprised of local music scene veterans with combined musical experience of over 150 years! Its members have been part of previous and current local favorites such as The Hitmen, Daze on the Green, The Breaux Show, 3.2 featuring Robert Berry, and Michael Gurley's Ultrasound Band (of dada fame). Fossil has been called "the […]
Third Rail - Come enjoy a night of electrifying music with Third Rail. The guys will get you charged up with alternative and classic rock from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s
San Jose native Joe Ferrara has been entertaining audiences from Santa Cruz to San Francisco since 1968. Joe’s rich baritone voice and comfort with his audience have attracted fans of all ages. His repertoire includes over 1,500 songs from a variety of genres including Folk, Rock, Standards, and Show Tunes. Joe has been performing Sunday […]
Bay Area based Fossil Farm has been entertaining audiences with a fun and lively assortment of classic, folk, and alt-rock music for over a decade. The group puts their own modern spin on music from the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Byrds, Lumineers, Foo Fighters, Tom Petty, Chris Isaak, Fleetwood Mac, Moody Blues, Traveling Wilburys, and more.
Famous in Austria is a three piece cover band that brings a chill and loose vibe to songs from the 70s to yesterday. Made up of three dads from different decades who have worked and played together in different bands, Famous in Austria likes to surprise and entertain with their own take on familiar covers […]
Dolce Grande is a Rhythm & Blues band that plays dance covers from the Motown era, originals and new covers in the same style. Dolce Grande features the powerful vocals of well known Bay Area vocalist Lauren Halliwell, a horn section, keyboards, driving percussion and guitar and tight vocal harmony. If you like to dance […]
There’s two sides to James Coon. Two shows to see. The BIG covers. BIG Voice of Fogerty, Cougar-Mellencamp, Seger…especially tributes to Neil Diamond. …And the more Classic, intimate stylings of his own songs sprinkled throughout — a little bit Cohen, a little bit Prine — the reason half the crowd is usually fellow musicians.
Flypaper Blues a Santa Cruz-based Americana band is straight out of your grandfather's rifle barrel. A little whiskey, coffee grinds, 2-in-1 oil, and a whole lot of fiddle, driving drums, and bass rhythms. This 100% homegrown, local band brings influences from traditional bluegrass, post-punk, ragtime, to alt-country genres. Songwriting is personal, comedic, and inspired by the existential […]
The Sit-Ins are a rock cover band based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Originally formed as a one-time local supergroup, they have now been playing gigs together for well over a decade. The Sit-Ins are known for covering popular rock/pop songs while mixing in eclectic album tracks. The band members play multiple instruments while […]
Steve Kritzer is an award winning singer-songwriter, entertainer, multi-instrumentalist, instructor, and jam leader, amassing a large and loyal following at coffeehouses, wineries, festivals, and schools from the West Coast to Nashville to Europe. San Jose Mercury News called him a “man of many music”, moving effortlessly in concert between his originals, Celtic, Bluegrass, Pop, Rock, […]
Devils Tonic, an exciting new project from The Johnny Reyes Band. A power trio in the tradition of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan, it is also a blues and country band with a Tex-Mex feel. Come and join us as we play The Cats roadhouse for the first time in years
Robert Hager & The WolfPak - Local Santa Cruz high energy rock n roll Band playing classic rock hits. Packing good fun, guitar solos, harmonica, Classic Rock, soul, funk & some Latin grooves: More Cow Bell and just good ole dancing tunes.
Junebug Bayer is a local artist and show-woman from Aptos, Ca. She plays guitar, harmonica, and kazoo and is joined by drummer Pat Brown and the beautiful and talented Taylor Abbott on electric bass. Together, the trio delivers a lively mix of original tunes, folk classics, and jazz standards designed to get you dancin' and […]
Rubber Band is a Bay Area-based group specializing in the stank and funk of traditional bluegrass. With strong harmonies and dynamic performances, Rubber Band delivers an engaging experience packed with passion and precision.
B Sides band will bring you a funky beat, cool guitar licks, vocals to lift your soul, and a groovy bass player to tie it all together. Come dance and stomp out a beat with us at the Cats! We will bring you a heavy dose of the Chili Peppers, along with some other funky […]
Jackie Turner is a talented vocal recording artist with a voice and personality that will warm your heart as well as get you on the dance floor. A San Francisco native born into a musical family, she has recorded, traveled, and performed with her cousin Tony Sanders (son of legendary Meri Sanders). Her talents have […]
The Hot Rod Racing Club plays Rockabilly and Blues the way it should be played….with heart and soul and a little high octane for good measure.
ABC is a three-piece band playing funked up classic rock. They've been performing around the Bay Area for several years, and they enjoy entertaining folks via their funky sound - music that's great for listening, eating, dancing, and drinking. :) Learn more at abc-band.com.
San Jose native Joe Ferrara has been entertaining audiences from Santa Cruz to San Francisco since 1968. Joe’s rich baritone voice and comfort with his audience have attracted fans of all ages. His repertoire includes over 1,500 songs from a variety of genres including Folk, Rock, Standards, and Show Tunes. Joe has been performing Sunday […]
DJ Joe night features mix of Motown, R&B & Hip Hop. DJ Joe will be taking all song requests. Plus Karaoke on Demand - Feel like singing let DJ Joe know what song you would like to sing. Get ready for fun, singing and dancing the night away at our wide-open stage. DJ Joe aka […]
Stainless is a classic rock band that has been igniting stages across the Bay Area with their high-energy performances and timeless rock anthems. Formed by a group of seasoned musicians with a shared passion for the genre, Stainless is dedicated to delivering authentic and unforgettable live music experiences. Band Members: Steven Riley - Lead Vocals; […]
We're GMA's Place, a High School Jazz Quartet from Santa Cruz High, and we love jamming on everything jazz, from timeless standards to contemporary tunes. Whether it’s a lively event or an intimate gathering, GMA’s Place is here to share the joy of jazz with the Santa Cruz community and beyond!
“Songwriters in the Round” is a show featuring Gary Nobile, Nate Walker & Pete Sommer sharing original songs as well as some written by a few of our favorite writers. We do something a little different. Since we are individual artists, we each take a turn playing songs sitting on bar stools with just a […]
Beggars Opera returns to the Cats with Debra & Mark Harville, Tom Siebenthal, & Robert Stemplinger to perform many favorites from Clapton, VanMorrison, Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Petty, The Pretenders, Dire Straits, Paul Simon, and even a couple of Beatles, Elvis, & Rickie Nelson thrown in.
There’s two sides to James Coon. Two shows to see. The BIG covers. BIG Voice of Fogerty, Cougar-Mellencamp, Seger…especially tributes to Neil Diamond. …And the more Classic, intimate stylings of his own songs sprinkled throughout — a little bit Cohen, a little bit Prine — the reason half the crowd is usually fellow musicians.