Upcoming events
Eli Mabanza
The music of Elie Mabanza originates from his roots in Congo Brazzaville, Africa. It is largely influenced by his love of rhythm and harmony, as well as a need to tell his stories through song
Dan Frechette
Dan's signature guitar playing style is a beaming nod to the the great guitar masters: Pete Townshend, Norman Blake and Doc Watson. Dan Frechette is equally at home in the spotlight as he is as a session and backup player, able to change styles to suit an audience or recording situation at the drop of a tip in his hat.
Comedy Night
Come hang out in the garden and have some laughs, EVERY MONDAY NIGHT.
Featuring comedians from all over the Bay Area and beyond.
Trivia Night
Trivia is BACK every Wednesday starting Janurary 15th, hosted at front and cooper inside of Abbott Square!
Come test your knowledge, win some prizes and have some hand crafted cocktails!
Ancestree
Come down for this reggae party
https://www.instagram.com/ancestree/
https://www.youtube.com/@ancestreereggae
The Trolley Drops - 1st Sundays
The Trolley Drops play hokum blues and novelty tunes from the 20s and 30s. Vocally rich, carefree, and infectiously fun, this good time dance music, often known as Jug Band Music, blends the call and response of gospel with the drive of the delta blues and the ruckus sounds of New Orleans Jazz. The line up currently includes bass, banjo, guitar, clarinet, trumpet, and trombone with kazoo, washboard and jug players occasionally sitting in...our motto is: The more the merrier… Jug till you Drop…..
Comedy Night
Come hang out in the garden and have some laughs, EVERY MONDAY NIGHT.
Featuring comedians from all over the Bay Area and beyond.
Trivia Night
Trivia is BACK every Wednesday starting Janurary 15th, hosted at front and cooper inside of Abbott Square!
Come test your knowledge, win some prizes and have some hand crafted cocktails!
SambaDa
SambaDá will move through you and create an energy that is undeniable through downtown Santa Cruz. Do not miss this one!
SambaDá musically unites the Americas, drawing from percussion-based styles of South and Central American samba and salsa, and blending them with the funk celebrating the roots of Brazilian and Afro-Brazilian song!
Made possible by Abbott Square Market and these amazing musicians.
Free and all ages
Big Thangs Pisces Dance Party
Father Taj presents “Big Thangs” it's going to be a party. 4 epic djs from 4-10pm. Come down and dance!
Comedy Night
Come hang out in the garden and have some laughs, EVERY MONDAY NIGHT.
Featuring comedians from all over the Bay Area and beyond.
Hosted by Brian Snyder
Trivia Night
Trivia is BACK every Wednesday starting Janurary 15th, hosted at front and cooper inside of Abbott Square!
Come test your knowledge, win some prizes and have some hand crafted cocktails!
Surf Creeps
The Surf Creeps is a surf, rockabilly aka surfabilly trio from Santa Cruz CA. All 3 members come from highly acclaimed bands from the San Fransisco Bay area
This is an indoor show, so come down and get a break from the weather.
You won't want to miss these guys!
Joint Chiefs
R&B Funk & Soul
If you make it to a Joint Chiefs show it's always a Good time Dance Party !!
Comedy Night
Come hang out in the garden and have some laughs, EVERY MONDAY NIGHT.
Featuring comedians from all over the Bay Area and beyond.
Trivia Night
Trivia is BACK every Wednesday starting Janurary 15th, hosted at front and cooper inside of Abbott Square!
Come test your knowledge, win some prizes and have some hand crafted cocktails!
Alternative Zen Blues Trial
The distinguished purveyors of fine blackstrap funk are bringing the full experience of in-the-moment, rock/blues/funk-based improvisation to Abbott Square in Santa Cruz.
Comedy Night
Come hang out in the garden and have some laughs, EVERY MONDAY NIGHT.
Featuring comedians from all over the Bay Area and beyond.
Trivia Night
Trivia is BACK every Wednesday starting Janurary 15th, hosted at front and cooper inside of Abbott Square!
Come test your knowledge, win some prizes and have some hand crafted cocktails!
Rasquache Liberation Front
Originals & Covers
Come Dance to cosmic cumbias, rock-son jarocho & Mexican-Americana!
Comedy Night
Come hang out in the garden and have some laughs, EVERY MONDAY NIGHT.
Featuring comedians from all over the Bay Area and beyond.
Trivia Night
Trivia is BACK every Wednesday starting Janurary 15th, hosted at front and cooper inside of Abbott Square!
Come test your knowledge, win some prizes and have some hand crafted cocktails!
Comedy Night
Come hang out in the garden and have some laughs, EVERY MONDAY NIGHT.
Featuring comedians from all over the Bay Area and beyond.
The Rumba Madre
The Rumba Madre brings mixes sounds from all around the world to bring you some fresh and very original music.
All you need is crafts!
All You Need is...Crafts!
Tired of the same old Valentine's Day routine?
Join us for an evening of fun and creativity at our "All You Need is Crafts" event!
Check-in between 5:30-6PM
Craft and photos stations run from 6-8PM.
Get crafty and unleash your inner artist with:
Simple Embroidery: Bring a piece of clothing from home and learn a basic design.
Decoupage Magic: Transform ordinary mason jars into enchanting mini lanterns.
Magnetic Mayhem: Create adorable or sassy magnets to share with your peeps.
Mall Photos: Pose with friends with our retro mall inspired backdrop and photographer.
Tickets are limited!
All You Need is...Crafts is an all ages event, but better suited for mature participants.
Tickets found here on eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1206250179759/?aff=oddtdtcreator
Trivia Night
Trivia is BACK every Wednesday starting Janurary 15th, hosted at front and cooper inside of Abbott Square!
Come test your knowledge, win some prizes and have some hand crafted cocktails!
Comedy Night
Come hang out in the garden and have some laughs, EVERY MONDAY NIGHT.
Featuring comedians from all over the Bay Area and beyond.
Robert Hager and The Wolf Pack
Robert Hager and the Wolf Pack is a high energy rock and blues band from Santa Cruz California. Robert Hager is a veteran of the San Francisco Bay Area and Santa Cruz music scene. He is a multi-instrumentalist and master of the Stratocaster and Harmonica. Karen Wolf lead vocals, Craig Underwood drums and Randal Rogers on bass.
Afro HiLife
Tropical Fusion, Afro Funk, Soukous, HiLife, Afro Reggae, Afro Beat
AfroHiLife is a band formed in Santa Cruz CA - The band performs music that will get you dancing ; whether it’s a slow Tropical ballad or a pumping Soukous the band’s hypno-rhythms will take you for a journey.
Trivia Night
Trivia is BACK every Wednesday starting Janurary 15th, hosted at front and cooper inside of Abbott Square!
Come test your knowledge, win some prizes and have some hand crafted cocktails!
Comedy Night
Come hang out in the garden and have some laughs, EVERY MONDAY NIGHT.
Featuring comedians from all over the Bay Area and beyond.
Itziar's Salsa and Afrobeats!
Come groove with us for a night of salsa and afrobeats from 7-9pm, with DJ Itziar on the decks!
Trivia Night
Trivia is BACK every Wednesday starting Janurary 15th, hosted at front and cooper inside of Abbott Square!
Come test your knowledge, win some prizes and have some hand crafted cocktails!
Trianna Feruza
Trianna Feruza showcase seeks to deliver an epic performance involving musicianship, powerhouse vocals, and thought-provoking lyrics with a theatrical storytelling arc.
Trivia Night
Trivia is BACK every Wednesday starting Janurary 15th, hosted at front and cooper inside of Abbott Square!
Come test your knowledge, win some prizes and have some hand crafted cocktails!
Trivia Night
Trivia is BACK every Wednesday starting Janurary 15th, hosted at front and cooper inside of Abbott Square!
Come test your knowledge, win some prizes and have some hand crafted cocktails!
The Plateau Jazz Band
New Orleans influenced, preservation hall inspired, swinging hot jazz.
Funk Yard
Get ready for a night of pure funk as Funk Yard brings their electrifying grooves to Abbott Square on Friday. Known for their high-energy performances and dynamic sound, this is a show you don’t want to miss.
Jive Machine
Don't miss this opportunity. Horns, reggae, classic rock... it's an all out party when Jive Machine sets the stage.
Jive Machine takes listeners on a sonic roller coaster that fuses elements of funk, rock, and blues. The band is defined by infectious grooves, crisp horn lines, tasteful lead guitar virtuosity, and contagious energy.
www.jivemachine.com
NYE party feat Familia De La Calle & Dj Jahi
Get ready for an unforgettable NYE celebration! The lively rythms of Familia De La Calle will fill the air with salsa, cumbia, merengue, and more, setting the perfect tone for the night. To keep the energy high, Dj Jahi will take over, spinning the hottest tracks to keep the party going strong! Let's come together to celebrate the incredible community we've built and ring in the new year with joy and excitment!
Brent Pierce and The Acid Grass Boys
Brent Pierce and his Acid Grass Boys bring a high energy and fun filled show. Playing original and classic bluegrass, country, and rock songs. There’s something for everyone. They’ll get your toe tapping and dancing. Plenty of fun and wholesome good time
The Surf Creeps
The Surf Creeps is a surf, rockabilly aka surfabilly trio from Santa Cruz CA. All 3 members come from highly acclaimed bands from the San Fransisco Bay area
You won't want to miss these guys!
Jianna and The Cruzers
We are a multi-genre band revolving around soul, funk, and pop with some sprinkles of rock and country influence. In addition to a variety of covers, we also perform originals written by Jianna Andrews, Malakai Lawton, Alex Bahler, and Quinn Becker. You can guarantee a great jam sesh, dancing, and a lot of laughs attending one of our shows
Alex Lucero and the Live Again Band
Abbott Square... You're in for a treat! Both the band and the amazing offerings here at the market.
Alex Lucero & The Live Again Band is a 5-piece band crossing genres ranging from; Soul, Funk, Jazz, Americana and beyond. The band has independently released five all original albums comprised of both studio and live performances, with their latest Single entitled "Don't Look Back" released on July 18th 2022. Alex Lucero & The Live Again Band have received incredible response across California being played regularly on multiple radio stations and on permanent rotation on the well known KPIG 107 “oink” 5. With a steamrolling effect of success over the past few years, releasing multiple albums, including their latest release "Opportunity", the band continues to evolve crossing over more genres and appealing to all ages and all walks of life.
Groove Objective
Groove, Rock, Soul, R&B and everything in between
The Groove Objective is a 6 piece Groove, Soul, Rock, Blues, Pop, Fusion, and everything in-between band; we even play World Music. Our instrumentation includes Lead vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Trumpet, Bass, and Drums. Our focus is on deep tracks and new arrangements and Da Groove. We are musically, culturally, and internationally diverse thus adding a melting pot of flavors and styles to our music and creating funky and soulful sounds that warm our audiences' hearts.
Matt Masih and The Messengers
Feel the funk, feed your soul, find that groove and jam out here at Abbott Square Market. You won't want to miss this group! They definitely bring that need to dance energy!
Free and all ages - provided by Abbott Square Market. Grab a bite and enjoy yourself!
**FULL BAND | FUNK , SOUL, GROOVE**
To find out more:
www.fb.com/mattmasihmusic
Billy Reese
Billy Reese is an Santa Cruz-based singer and guitarist. He plays around Santa Cruz and the Bay Area all year long, playing country/americana music at bars, clubs, restaurants, events, and, festivals with his backing band or as a solo act. Billy Reese also plays lead guitar in multiple bands around the Bay Area, including the rising Indie-Folk Rock band Eyes Like Lanterns. Check Billy and his projects out on facebook and instagram at @billyreesemusic!
