Live Music & Local Cuisine

Peter Clark is a Santa Cruz musician that started playing guitar during the Folk music revival of the 1960’s. His early study of fingerpicking techniques of folk and blues artists is the basis of his musical style. Playing in bands such as the Louis and Clark Expedition and Stormin’ Norman through the 1970’s and 80’s he added Western swing, classic country, roots rock and roll, and other uniquely American styles to his musical vocabulary. Since then, he has continued to explore the world of thumbpicking through original songs, carefully curated classics, and any songs new or old that lend themselves to a tasty 6 string experience. Influences include Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, and Tommy Emmanuel. These days he can be seen at many local venues playing and singing with the guitar/harmonica duo Harpin’ and Clark.

Dan Frechette is a musical force; As anyone who has ever met him can attest, he is a living, breathing folk festival who's songwriting has been appreciated by the likes of Bob Dylan, Tim O'Brien, Doc Watson, and David Bowie. Raised in the small town of Pinawa, Manitoba, where the vast prairies meet the Canadian shield, Dan took an early obsession with music to the extreme, garnering the attention of major publishing which signed him a deal when he was just 17. To date he has recorded over 100 solo albums to date, learned to play 15 instruments across multiple genres, and has written lyrics and music to well over 1600 original songs.

Ripatti & Rose is a vocal and acoustic guitar duo featuring Alisha Ripatti & Dylan Rose - two of
Santa Cruz, California's finest young musical talents! These locally raised musicians have
teamed up to combine their wealth of skill and influences, providing both original works and
classic covers. Come enjoy their unique blend of soulful vocals, masterful guitar work, and rich
harmonies at a venue near you!

Singer, guitarist, and composer Al James hails from Seaside, California. His
music has been an integral element of his life and his rootsy, soulful
delivery has an eclectic vibe flavored by influences from Jimi Hendrix to
Stevie Wonder

Pat McCormack is a 40+ year veteran guitarist, composer, and performer whose work spans live performance, film, television, and recording. A Santa Cruz native based in Aptos, CA, he delivers feel-good instrumental music with a refined jazzy-classical style, perfect for both intimate and social settings. Career highlights include performing with Ronnie Montrose, composing for Disney/SoapNet’s 1Day With, appearing on General Hospital, and creating the music for the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s iconic Double Shot and Wipeout rides.