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Nigel Armstrong, the Santa Cruz Symphony's new Concertmaster.

Nigel Armstrong: Santa Cruz Symphony’s Concertmaster

On October 22nd, the community was officially introduced to the Santa Cruz Symphony’s new Concertmaster, Nigel Armstrong, in an evening performance at Cabrillo College’s Samper Recital Hall. Accompanied by guest artist Elizabeth Dorman on piano, and the Symphony’s Music Director Daniel Stewart on viola, Armstrong’s dynamic presentation as a solo violinist defines why the Santa […]

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The Santa Cruz Symphony

The Santa Cruz Symphony

In March 1958, a group of local musicians placed an ad in the Santa Cruz Sentinel calling for symphony orchestra members. What started as a small gathering of six quickly grew to a group of seventy musicians. After only ten rehearsals, the group presented their first concert at the Civic Auditorium, receiving a standing ovation […]

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Judo No is performing their debut show at Moe's Alley Thursday August 11th, 2016.

Judo No – Featured Artist

Mark your calendars for the debut show of Judo No: Full Contact Beats, at Moe’s Alley this Thursday, August 11th, 2016. In their own words, the band shares about their music: “JUDO NO puts the non in non-traditional.  By tastelessly twisting ancient rhythmic patterns from around the globe, and only constructing vocal harmonies deemed illegal by the […]

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Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

In early 1975, locals Tim Jackson, Rich Wills, and Sheba Burney banded together to form a nonprofit organization and open a venue for live jazz music. The trio sold items at the flea market, and with $250 formed the Kuumbwa Jazz Society. After a few years of local fundraising concerts, the group secured a home […]

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Jesse Autumn Featured

Jesse Autumn: Featured Musician

Just as some visual artists use music for inspiration while they draw, paint or sculpt, Jesse Autumn uses visual art as inspiration for her music. When she enters the recording studio, the local harpist/pianist/vocalist adorns her piano with images that fuel her imagination. “I bring little tiny postcards of paintings that I’m really into, or […]

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Samba Stilt Circus

Performer Spotlight: Samba Stilt Circus

Samba Stilt Circus is a creative group of dancers, circus artists, stilt walkers,and musicians. The troupe has been performing together since 2006. Samba Stilt Circus mixes traditional Brazilian rhythms with original music using percussion instruments.

 Samba stilt circus brings the creative, musical, and theatrical spirit of Santa Cruz to events both near and far.The mission […]

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