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Darol Anger and The Furies, Thurs May 16th

An all-star string extravaganza led by fiddle master Darol Anger will be performing at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 7:30pm. Darol has taken acoustic string music into territory which fuses elements of jazz, bluegrass,…

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Poster for the 27th Annual Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair 2013 with illustrations of two smiling men, event details, band names, and notices about no pets, alcohol, or smoking in the park.

Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair, Sat May 4th

The annual Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair will be held in San Lorenzo Park at the Duck Pond Stage in Santa Cruz on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from noon-5:00pm. A cavalcade of local bands will be featured: Homefire, The Earl White…

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An older man in a dark suit and red tie smiles slightly while holding a violin and bow against a brown studio background.

Kevin Burke and John Carty, Sat April 27th

Two members of the traditional Irish music group Patrick Street, Kevin Burke and John Carty, will be performing as a duo on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 7:30pm at the Resource Center for Nonviolence, in Santa Cruz, CA. Both are outstanding…

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Poster for the Second Annual Seabright Stringfest, featuring silhouettes of musicians with string instruments and event details, including band names, date (March 2, 2013), time, and location in Santa Cruz, California.

Seabright Stringfest March 2nd

The 2nd annual Seabright Stringfest takes place this Saturday, March 2nd outdoors on the Seabright Brewery/Java Junction patio in Santa Cruz on. This day-long FREE event is a cavalcade of bands performing from 11 AM until midnight. The day begins with a kids' show…

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A man sits on the grass beside a river, surrounded by greenery. He holds an acoustic guitar and is wearing a green shirt and jeans. Trees and bushes are in the background.

Jim Malcolm Wed Jan 30th

Scottish singer-songwriter Jim Malcolm will be performing at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 7:30pm. Former lead singer of the well-respected band Old Blind Dogs, Jim has been touring the world with his guitar and…

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A close-up of an older man with a gray beard and blue eyes, smiling gently, next to a banjo. Text at the bottom reads "Photo by Irene Young.

John McCutcheon, Fri & Sat Jan 18th-19th

The Santa Cruz Resource Center for Nonviolence celebrates the birthday of Martin Luther King with a weekend of events centered around "The Power of Songs for Social Change." John McCutcheon will be in concert Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at the…

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Seven adults pose indoors with musical instruments, including a harp, mandolin, and bodhrán. Four are seated on a light blue couch, while three stand behind them in front of a glass block wall and engraved memorial plaques.

Wake the Dead Fri, Jan 11th

The Wake the Dead band who are mostly from the SF Bay Area, blends traditional Celtic music played on acoustic instruments with the songs of the Grateful Dead. They'll be performing at Don Quixote's International Music Hall in Felton, CA on Friday, January…

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Five men in suits stand together outdoors, holding string instruments including a banjo, guitar, mandolin, and upright bass, with green leafy foliage in the background. They look seriously at the camera.

Punch Brothers Fri Nov 30th

From New York City, The Punch Brothers with Chris Thile will be in concert Friday, November 30, 2012 at 8pm at the  Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz, CA. Rooted in the rhythmic structure of bluegrass, these four virtuosic musicians take…

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Five young men pose outside on a cobblestone path, smiling and holding traditional musical instruments including a violin, flute, accordion, guitar, and concertina. A harbor is visible in the background.

Teada Sat Nov 24th

The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay presents the Irish band Teada on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 7:30pm at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA. Appearing at major music festivals around the world, Teada has now grown…

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Nuala Kennedy, Wed Oct 24th

Nuala Kennedy, talented flute player and singer from Dundalk on the east coast of Ireland, will be in concert for the first time in the Santa Cruz area on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Don Quixote's International Music Hall in…

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A group of five musicians in traditional folk clothing stand on a wooden bridge outdoors, playing instruments including a drum, string instrument, flutes, and accordion, with greenery in the background.

Kabile, Sat Oct 20th

The Kabile Bulgarian band takes its name from a small village just north of the city of Yambol in Thrace. One of the premier traditional Bulgarian bands, they are on tour in the U.S. and will be playing for a…

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Three adults stand outdoors in front of greenery. The person on the left wears a black hat and jacket, the person in the middle has long red hair and a denim jacket, and the person on the right wears a dark blazer.

Colleen Raney Band, Tues Sep 25th

The Colleen Raney Band will be playing traditional and contemporary Irish music at Don Quixote's International Music Hall in Felton, CA on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 7:30pm. Colleen was raised in Seattle, but is currently residing in Portland, and in…

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Darol Anger and The Furies, Sun Aug 19th

An all-star string extravaganza will be led by fiddler Darol Anger at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA on Sunday, August 19th, 2012 starting at 7pm. Darol has been pushing the envelope of modern American string music by combining elements of…

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Six people stand in a line against a brick wall, each holding a musical instrument including guitars, a mandolin, and an upright bass. They are dressed in formal or semi-formal attire. The photo is in black and white.

Pasatempo Thurs July 19th

From the soggy town of Seattle comes Pasatempo, a band specializing in old-style music from the Greek underworld, known as "Rebetika" along with other music from the Balkans. They'll be in concert at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA on Thursday,…

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A woman plays a tin whistle and a man sings into a microphone while playing an acoustic guitar on stage. Both musicians are focused on their performance.

Aaron Jones & Claire Mann Wed June 20th

The Celtic duo of Aaron Jones & Claire Mann will be in concert on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 7:30pm at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA. Aaron is the singer, bouzouki and guitar player in the popular band "Old Blind…

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