The power trio plays primarily original music, with a few select covers, rooted in a meld of funk/rock/jazz/world/hip hop/dance music. Wasabi’s tunes draw from the personal journeys of its members and a revolving collection of special guests who frequently sit in on various instruments and vocals
A Faux Paws live show is an explosive roller coaster ride that brings the audience along. Virtuosity on the fiddle, mandolin, guitar and saxophone, sure, but also vulnerability, personal lyrics, tight 3-part brother harmonies, playful interplay, intricately arranged details and soaring improvisations. With the considerable success and praise the band has seen since coming out of the pandemic the Paws decided to add a 4th “Paw” on upright bass – these days usually Felix Sartori (Peter Rowan, Twisted Pine). The addition deepens the group’s already massive sound while freeing each member up for more creative expression on their various instruments.
Instagram @thefauxpawsmusic
Be Natural Music will feature their incredible youth Rock and Jazz bands at Woodhouse Blending and Brewing! Eight bands will showcase their extraordinary talents on the Live Stage!
This event is also a fundraiser; all donations collected go towards scholarships for anyone who wants to learn music, regardless of their financial situation.
Our Scholarship Fund currently supports 45 students who take private lessons and in the bands we offer. Come support our students by watching them perform, making a donation & bidding on our live auction!
About Be Natural Music: Be Natural Music is an award-winning Jazz and Rock Performance music school located in Santa Cruz & Cupertino, California. Directed by “yoga Matt,” this private music school offers private lessons on numerous instruments, Real Rock & Jazz band classes, workshops, concert performances, camps, production and more!
For more information, please visit https://www.benaturalmusic.live/.
Velour is comprised of:
Covey Potter - Smiles, hugs, sticks, toms, snare, cymbals, bass drum, rugs, the other things in his drumset, velour track suit.
Marc Sveen - Guitar(s), guitar pick(s), guitar strings, guitar cables, effects pedals, plenty of other effects pedals, attenuator, even more effects pedals, amplifier, speaker(s), velour track suit(s).
Dave Berners - Bass guitar, groovemastery, hilarious one-liners, velour track suit.
Patrick Blizinski - Keyboard(s), buttons on his keyboards, knobs on his keyboards, drawbars, inappropriate sarcasm, pedals, occasionally adventurous facial hair, velour track suit(s).
Don’t miss this powerful celebration of Amazigh heritage through music presented by the Center for the Middle East & North Africa!
Join this private evening of drinks and figure drawing with live models and instructional support for creative people of all levels and backgrounds!
Portland’s own Jay Si Proof is bringing their infectious funk, jazz, and soul-infused grooves to Woodhouse Blending & Brewing for a night of unstoppable energy on April 27.
Known for their high-vibe performances, rich horn lines, and deep-pocket rhythms, Jay Si Proof delivers a sound that’s both fresh and timeless—melding psychedelic funk, brass-driven jazz, and feel-good soul into something you can’t help but move to. Their live shows are magnetic, raw, and full of surprises, turning every performance into an all-out dance party.
If you love deep grooves, big brass energy, and music that makes you feel alive, this is the show for you. Grab your friends, grab a beer, and get ready for a night of pure funk-fueled magic at Woodhouse.
Don’t miss this one.
Celebrate the return of WindCave!
Join the summer dance party with a rare emergence of WindCave, local iconic 90's rockers performing uplifting original music with an ever-timely message.
Their high energy songs reveal many musical influences ranging from funk rock to reggae, from ballad and Americana to a few enigmatic hard-edged gems. WindCave has a song for everyone and a glow of nostalgia for those who remember their reign here during the Palookaville epoch in simpler times.
Named after the Chumash painted caves above hometown Santa Barbara, WindCave chose ever-welcoming Santa Cruz as a base between tours in the 90s. The band is stoked to bring their music home to Woodhouse for this special night.
SweetSallybringstogetherexceptionalinstrumentalskills,tightvocalharmonies,andinventivearrangements.Drawingfrombluegrass,folk,jazz,andothertraditions,theirmusicweavesoriginalsongswithfreshtakesontimelesscovers.ThebandhasperformedbothnationallyandinternationallyatfestivalsincludingHighSierraMusicFestival,DelFest,andIBMA’sWorldofBluegrass.
Instagram:@sweetsallyband
Facebook:@sweetsallymusic
Website:sweetsallyband.com
The Jenny O'Leary Quartet, led by the swinging and masterful jazz vocalist Jenny O'Leary. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, she is the daughter of children's music legend Minnie O'Leary. Joined by a trio of bass, guitar and drums, they joyfully and passionately play standards, bossa novas, blues and pop tunes.
🌙 The Midnight Reset Breathwork at Woodhouse Brewery
April 6 | 10:30 PM | Santa Cruz
Join us for a late-night breathwork journey at Woodhouse Brewery where we’ll gather under the glow of the lights, surrounded by the cool Santa Cruz night air, for a powerful community breathing experience.
As the brewery settles into the rhythm of the evening, we’ll transform the space into a container for release, connection, and nervous system reset.
Through guided breathwork, you’ll be led on a somatic journey designed to:
✨ Melt tension stored in the body
✨ Quiet the overthinking mind
✨ Unlock emotional release
✨ Access your body’s natural healing intelligence — your inner pharmacy
There is something uniquely powerful about breathing together at night. The energy is softer, deeper, and more open.
Imagine lying under the lights, the night air around you, music guiding the experience, and a room full of people dropping into presence together.
Whether you’re curious about breathwork, craving release, or simply want to experience something different and unforgettable, this evening is for you.
Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and water.
✨ Limited spots available to keep the experience intimate.
Come breathe with us in the middle of the night.
Come vibe with us inside with Resident DJ SELECTA 7 @selecta7 Along Side RUDI B @rudib7
• Reggae • Dancehall • Afrobeats • Reggaeton • Jungle • Dubstep • Remixes
No Cover 6pm-11pm
All Ages
#SantaCruz#Selecta7Sound#Outernational
Big Up & Follow Our Sponsors @thegreenspotsantacruz@zionfarmscalisantacruz
Afrobeats Santa Cruz — Season Launch at Woodhouse Blending & Brewing 🔥🌍🎶
We’re back. New season. New energy. Same movement, just bigger!!!
Afrobeats Santa Cruz returns to Woodhouse and this is the official launch of something that’s been building for a while now. Rhythm first. Movement first. The kind of night that pulls you in before you even realize it’s happening.
Expect Afrobeats at the core, with everything around it… amapiano, dancehall, global club sounds… all flowing together all night long 🌊🔥 DJs locked in, transitions smooth, energy building without forcing anything… just a steady rise until the whole room is moving.
This isn’t a one-off. This is a season. A real presence in Santa Cruz. Something you can count on. You know what you’re walking into… and you know it’s going to hit every time.
Woodhouse will be dialed… sound right, lights right, space right. Room fills up, dance floor grows, people lock in 💃🏽🕺🏽
Come early. Stay late. Bring people. Or don’t… you’ll find them here.
Season starts now!!! 🚀🔥🌍
#afrobeats #afrobeatsantacruz #woodhouseblendingandbrewing #santacruz #dance #globalmusic #amapiano #dancehall #goodenergy #nightlife #santacruzevents #livemusic #djset #community #movement #woodhouseevents
DUNIYA is an amazing West African band, comprised of musicians from Mali, USA, & India which fuses together ancient and modern sounds and instruments. Their music is highly rhythmic and extremely danceable, interspersed by moments of slower, deeply profound cultural grooves. DUNIYA is guaranteed to move your body and soul and create a unique musical experience you won't soon forget.
Lead Singer Oumou Mariko and djembe player Drissa Kone both hail from Bamako, Mali and have a deeply rooted mastery of traditional Malian music and dance. Greg Fletcher, formerly of Soul Union, arranges the music and plays a 12 stringed harp/lute from Mali called the Kamelengoni. Our newest member Srishti Biryani Oswald is a young Indian Bansuri flute phenom, adding a rich and sweet texture to the music. With Ben Isaacs on Bass and Max Rea on drum set our current lineup is a real powerhouse of diversely talented world musicians.
Papiba & Friends at Woodhouse
A night defined by rhythm, movement, and shared presence.
Papiba brings a globally influenced, percussion-forward sound that prioritizes feel over form. The music is layered, dynamic, and open-ended, creating space for both listening and participation. With Friends, the format expands into a collaborative session. Musicians interact in real time, shaping the direction of the night through response and improvisation.
The experience is less about performance and more about environment. Sound, light, and room energy align to create a setting where the audience becomes part of the atmosphere rather than separate from it.
At Woodhouse, this translates into a fluid, social space. People arrive, settle in, and gradually become engaged. Movement emerges naturally. Conversations and music coexist. The structure remains loose, but the intention is clear.
An evening centered on connection through sound.
Comedy is back at @woodhousebrews on April 16th at 730pm with a great lineup featuring @sarahshpladoh @natespearscomedy @susanmaletta and headliner @jonalcabes
Woodhouse has a great selection of 🍕and 🍻so come grab some food and drink with your laughs.
Link in bio to RSVP. It’s a free show but donations are encouraged for comics traveling to perform.
Come hang! Hope to see you there!
Get Ready to Kick Up Your Boots—Line Dancing Returns to Woodhouse!
Mark your calendars because Surf City Line Dancing is bringing the energy to Woodhouse!
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or have two left feet, this is your chance to step, stomp, and shuffle your way into a night of pure fun. With high-energy instruction, great music, and a welcoming crowd, it’s the perfect way to let loose, meet new people, and soak up that feel-good rhythm.
No experience? No problem! Surf City Line Dancing makes it easy for everyone to join in, and the only requirement is that you're ready to have a blast. So grab your friends, dust off those boots (or sneakers—whatever works!), and get ready for an unforgettable night of dancing, laughter, and great beer.
Tag your dancing crew, spread the word, and we’ll see you on the dance floor! 🤠🍻🔥
#LineDancing #SantaCruzNights #GetYourBootsOn #WoodhouseBrewing
Source:: https://surfcitylinedance.com/
Come to the Monthly Bluegrass Jam Night at Woodhouse!!!
Multiple jams throughout the night plus a house band set to keep everything locked in and moving!!! 🎻🪕
This is one of those nights where the room turns into the instrument… players rotating in and out, circles forming, tempos climbing, and that raw bluegrass energy taking over the entire space!!! ⚡️🔥
Whether you’re jumping in or just riding the wave, it hits the same. Fast, alive, and fully shared.
No cover. Just show up and get in it!!!
Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Santa Cruz
#woodhousebrewing #woodhousebrews #santacruz #santacruzmusic #livemusic #bluegrass #bluegrassjam #jamnight #acousticmusic #stringmusic #fiddle #banjo #guitar #uprightbass #community #goodvibes #centralcoast #bayareamusic #supportlocal #brewerylife
SALSA BY THE SEA will be happening at @woodhousebrews,Orchestra @salson.salas and Dj@its_dancing_time_ April/12/2026. 6-9:30pm “Get ready to set the dance floor on fire! Orquesta SalSón and DJ @its_dancing_time_ bring a sizzling Guaguanco,bachata,salsa, banda and merengue fiesta-plus a special merengue class for beginners.
No experience needed-if you’ve never danced before, or even if you have two left feet, you are absolutely welcome. Dress to impress and bring your sexy flair, sip on cold beers, enjoy delicious food, and bring your good vibes. Grab your friends, hit the dance floor, and let’s make this a night unforgettable. #salsadancing #danceparty #goodvibesonly #letsdance #community
Saturday is about to go OFF!
You already know what happens when @djkraeon and @djmonkearl step up… the room locks in, the floor fills, and suddenly it’s nothing but movement and straight nostalgia hitting from every angle.
We’re diving headfirst into the GOLDEN ERA. Classic Hip Hop and RnB, no skips, no filler, just hit after hit after hit!!! The kind of night where every track feels like a memory and every person in the room is on the same wavelength.
This is one of those Woodhouse nights. Packed, alive, and impossible to stand still. If you’ve been here before, you already feel it. If you haven’t… this is the one!!!
No cover. No excuses. Pull ALL the way up!!!
Saturday
6pm–11pm
Woodhouse
#woodhousebrewing #woodhousebrews #santacruz #santacruzlife #santacruzmusic #livemusic #hiphop #rnb #goldenera #djlife #djset #dancefloor #goodvibes #community #nightlife #centralcoast #bayareamusic #supportlocal #craftbeer #brewerylife
Join us for a memorable Easter Sunday performance! Special guests and artists on both inside and outside stages, vendors, activities for the whole family and a few surprises will turn this day and evening into a truely special celebration!
TICKETS HERE!RIZE THE PEOPLE 2026 loading 🔌🎚
Santa Cruz CA
This one is for COMMUNITY
STRENGTH & SOLIDARITY
THE POWER IN OUR UNITY
THE LIGHT THAT LEADS YOU TO OUR ARMS, THE ARMS OF LIVE MUSIC IN HONOR OF LIBERATION. COLLECTIVE LIBERATION.
Tix avail at nattalirize.com
ALL AGES, kids free, youth tix heavily discounted ✊🏽
We hope to see you and the whole family at @woodhousebrews for an epic outdoor staging, including local crafts market booths, in house food and drinks, bands, selectas, ALL di right tings! 🔊❤️💛💚
Let's Rize Together this April 5th to celebrate our capacity to Love beyond limits, to care beyond borders and to live beyond the systems version of reality...
The sky is NOT the limit, it's just the Beginning.
This genre busting jam band knows how to strut its stuff. Sugar Rooster is a hard driving, acoustic quartet, blending bluegrass, funk and rock for a highly danceable, somewhat trippy mix of originals, plus their unique Sugar Rooster take on classic cover tunes.
Learn more here! www.sugarroosterband.com
A night of Jam Music: w/ Nate Smith, Lu DiSalvo, Charlie Lindner, & Rich Raygoza Come experience Santa Cruz’s newest and yet-to-be-named jam band play some funky fresh original music at Woodhouse Brewing Friday April 3. Bring your dancing shoes, your love of live music, beer, and community, and any band name ideas you have. Featuring Nate Smith (Superblume, Master Beat) - Guitar/Vox Lu DiSalvo (Jive Machine) - Bass/Vox Charlie Lindner (Pickle Mafia) - Piano/Keys/Synth Rich Raygoza (Kentucky Mule) - Drums “You only play your first show once” See ya there, ITS GONNA BE FUN!
We are thrilled to announce the SANTA CRUZ SQUARE DANCE ✨!
5:30pm old time tunes jam (bring your instrument!)
This event is FREE (but please consider donating to support the band!) Our goal is to make this a monthly event so please come out and support us for this first one.
Join us for an upbeat lively night of Swing Dance lessons followed by the one and only Plateau Jazz Band live. Dress like it’s the roaring 20’s and don’t forget the Holiday flare!
Join us outside for another amazing Line Dance evening at Woodhouse!
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or have two left feet, this is your chance to step, stomp, and shuffle your way into a night of pure fun. With high-energy instruction, great music, and a welcoming crowd, it’s the perfect way to let loose, meet new people, and soak up that feel-good rhythm.
No experience? No problem! Surf City Line Dancing makes it easy for everyone to join in, and the only requirement is that you're ready to have a blast. So grab your friends, dust off those boots (or sneakers—whatever works!), and get ready for an unforgettable night of dancing, laughter, and great beer.
Tag your dancing crew, spread the word, and we’ll see you on the dance floor! 🤠🍻🔥
#LineDancing #SantaCruzNights #GetYourBootsOn #WoodhouseBrewing
Source:: https://surfcitylinedance.com/
Icara Music is a revolutionary song and dance force based in Los Angeles. Formed in 2024, their mission is to bridge the cultural divide between North and South America by performing in both English and Spanish. Celebrating their indigenous cultures through music, they create an irresistible dance groove influenced by legendary artists such as Fela Kuti, Manu Chao, and Jimi Hendrix. Their unique sound is a vibrant mix of Afrobeat drums, Latino bass lines, and psychedelic guitars.
Floratura invites listeners to float downstream and melt into an oasis of wonder and discovery. Drawing from a variety of influences, the California-bred band explores genres utilizing colorful harmonies, spicy, catchy melodies, and extensive improvisation. The psychedelic atmosphere creates an oasis for listening, dancing and feeling welcome.
https://www.floraturamusic.com/shows/oasis-glow-album-release-show
The Brotherhood of Freaks plays the music of the Chris Robinson Brotherhood. If you know the music of CRB, you’ll be stoked to hear it played live again by musicians who love playing these songs. If you’ve never heard CRB, it’s just great danceable music in the vein of the Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, the American rock & roll catalog, and good ol’ psychedelic music. CRB disbanded after the tragic passing of Neal Casal in 2019. Brotherhood of Freaks was formed to keep that treasure trove of musical bliss alive and rockin’. Based in Santa Cruz County, Brotherhood of Freaks are Steve Sofranko (China Cats, Stu Allen & Mars Hotel) on keyboards and vocals, Mike Cross on vocals and rhythm guitar, Mike Johnson (Cosmic Pinball, Kava Jah) on lead guitar, Paul Garcia (Puffball Collective, Slugs & Roses) on drums, and Kyle Gorath (Velour) on bass. Embracing the CRB catalog, the band lovingly plays for your listening and dancing pleasure! "Let the [music of] CRB set you free!"
Sliante!! And a happy Saint Patrick's Day to ye'! Woodhouse Brewing
and Mountain Music Productions proudly welcome the return of Celtic
rock legends, Tempest rockin' the taproom on Friday, March 13 from
7:00 to 10:00 pm!
Tix at the door or in advance $25
https://mountainmusicproductions.com/event/6393357/748515459/tempest-rocks-woodhouse
The current lineup of the band features all the original members
performing a variety of selections from the band's extensive
repertoire, sparking with vitality and energy! Wear your kilt, grab a
frosty pint, and prepare to stomp!
🚨 Don’t miss Casanostra this Wednesday!! 🚨
Catch a special performance from Deva Priyo & Jessica LaMotte, bringing cultural classics from around the world to life with virtuosic skill - from the passionate rhythms of the Gipsy Kings and the infectious beats of Cuban salsa to the timeless beauty of Bach!!
Special Guests Elijah & Bellydancers Michaela & Maleah!!
This Wed, 6 to 9pm 🎼🍻🍷💃
#woodhousebrews #casanostra #virtuosic #livemusic #strings
Phamily Time, presented by Phreeborn, is bringing Afrobeat, African Cuisine, and African Fashion to Santa Cruz on March 7th. Artists include, Tantum Ra, Ajala, DJ Monk Earl, and Phreeborn and the Phreequency.
Casual Country performs high-energy outlaw, classic & unexpected country songs guaranteed to get you dancing. Along with performing some of country's greatest songs, the band also explore deeper cuts that are often overlooked by the mainstream but carry the same excellence in songwriting. A few new original country songs have emerged as well, making their way into the sets each night!
🔊OUTERNATIONAL🔊
(((Global Bass Dance)))
• With Resident DJs SELECTA 7 @selecta7 & RUDI B @rudib7
Reggae • Dancehall • Afrobeats • Reggaeton • Jungle • Dubstep • Remixes
No Cover 6pm-11pm
All Ages
A message from Jared!!
Hello Friends!
Such amazing support for MS and my fundraising campaign for @msruntheus! I have a personal Benchmark Goal of $8,000 by Sunday Feb. 22nd. Can you help me reach that benchmark towards my $10,000 goal? Any amount goes a great way to helping those living with multiple sclerosis.
Please visit the link in my bio for more info and donations.
Much Love. 🤘🏻✌🏻
-Jared
MS Run the US • Segment 17 Runner: Jared Leake
Thursday, Feb 26, 2026
6:00 – 8:30 PM
Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Santa Cruz, California
Free Entry • Suggested $10 Donation
170 MILES • 7 DAYS • 1 RUNNER
Valparaiso, IN → Columbus Grove, OH
Jared is running for his mother and for everyone living with MS.
This relay raises awareness, support, and funding for those affected.
• Silent Auction
• Raffle Prizes ($20 tickets)
• Donation Support
• Music & Community
$10,000
All donations support MS Run the US programs, financial assistance, research, and well-being initiatives.
Soul Focus • Pacific Adventure Works • Woodhouse • Sante Adairius Rustic Ales • Cat & Cloud • Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge • Verve Coffee • Home/Work • Botanic & Luxe
(plus additional supporters)
119 Madrone St, Santa Cruz, CA
Come support by purchasing raffle tickets and bidding on silent auction items.
Announcing Santa Cruz Monthly Filmmaker Socials!
A new gathering for filmmakers, film students, actors, producers, DPs, and cine-lovers who want to see Santa Cruz’s film scene thrive. Join us for our first social this month. Link in the bio to RSVP
📅 Wednesday, Feb 25
⏰ 7–10PM
📍 Woodhouse Blending + Brewing
Come mix, mingle, and connect with fellow creators — share your projects, spark new collaborations, and help build a strong, sustainable film community on the Central Coast.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a film student, or simply passionate about storytelling, this night’s for you. We can’t wait to see you there!
With love,
The Santa Cruz Film Festival
