Every Thursday we play trivia at El Vaquero Winery! No reservations are required to play and it's free! Teams can be groups of 2-6 and have the opportunity to win a free bottle of wine. We kick things off at around 7 PM and the game runs until about 8:30 or 9 PM. Wine is always available by the glass or bottle and we have the local favorite food truck, Chubby's Tacos, providing amazing Quesabirria, burritos, tacos, and more!

Rosebud will be launching their new CD AT THIS SHOW.

Rosebud is a band of veteran musicians, heavyweights, from the Bay Area and California Central Coast. The band plays a mix of original music as well as interpreting songs from the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, Van Morrison, David Lindley, and many more. The band typically mixes all these into their set, but has been known to play shows of all Grateful Dead or shows of all original music.


Rosebud features rhythm guitarist Scott Cooper, whose music can regularly be heard on KPIG radio and other stations. His debut CD reached #5 on the national jam band charts. The band is grounded by the drumming of Mark Corsolini, formerly of Dark Star Orchestra and Melvin Seals' JGB. Lead guitarist Fred Rodriguez is an in-demand soloist whose tone and taste are reminiscent of Jerry Garcia and Dickie Betts, while maintaining an identifiable and individual voice of his own. Fred played in the popular trio Three-Legged Dawg along with bassist Andy Birchett. Lastly, keyboard player Lachlan "Citizen" Kane rounds out the band with his stellar vocal harmonies, honky tonk piano and signature plaid attire.


We’ll have award winning wines and delicious food by a quality local food truck. Tickets are $10 prepaid (via El Vaquero reservation system at reservations.elvaquerowinery.com). Tickets day of the show (if available) are $15.

*Free to attend*

Join us for a one of a kind Halloween Special Trivia Night! Were partnering with Santa Cruz Native Animal Rescue for a fundraiser trivia night featuring trivia surrounding Halloween, Spooks, and all other creatures of the night.

NAR may even bring live animals for our guests to meet!

Juice Of The Barley is a high-energy band with fun and enjoyment at its core.
Playing a wide range of songs, jigs and reels spanning traditional Irish music, bluegrass, country, pop and rock, their repertoire is both familiar and yet refreshingly different at the same time, with great songs interpreted in an original way. As well as playing original material, they cover songs and tunes from a wide range of artists including The Pogues, Christy Moore, The Fureys, Elvis, The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Fleetwood Mac, U2, Green Day, Bon Jovi, The Beatles, John Denver, Don McLean and Oasis just to name a few.

Playing a mixture of banjo, mandolin, guitar, low whistle, flute, saxophone and drums, their energy and distinctive sound never fails to raise the roof and they are proud to bring out the dancer in almost everyone (even those who should probably never dance!) Their love for performing is plain to see and the fun and enjoyment they create is contagious.

The band, comprised of first and second-generation Irish musicians, captures the spontaneity and excitement of an Irish pub session and transports it to the stage. It is perhaps this easy-going appeal that makes Juice Of The Barley such fun to watch live and has allowed them to grace the stage with a wide range of well-respected musicians around the world. Having played throughout Europe, the United States and Australia over the years, the band is excited to be able to release their new live album, recorded at Wind River Studios in the Santa Cruz mountains, California.


Prepaid reservations are $10 (goes 100% to the band) via the El Vaquero ticketing system at reservations.elvaquerowinery.com seats, if available, day of the show are $15 at the door. We’ll have award winning wines and a quality local food truck.

It's a one of a kind El Vaquero Halloween Night featuring the one and the only amazing JOINT CHIEFS rocking the stage on Halloween Night!

You know them and love them, this time come dressed to impress (or scare) and participate in our annual Halloween Costume Contest. We will also be featuring wine specials, mini games, and a custom Halloween Dinner Menu from Riot Bites (a staff favorite food vendor)!

This show will SELL OUT and FAST, so book early! Book now!

Make your reservations for the Alex Lucero Band at El Vaquero Winery starring the winner of the 2023 and 2024 Good Times Best Local Solo Artist and Band award The Alex Lucero Band.

Alex Lucero might have grown up in “The Cowboy Capital of The World”, but don’t let that fool you. Despite being brought up in a very “country” esque environment in small town Oakdale, Ca, Alex actually grew up listening almost exclusively to the soulful music of the 60’s & 70’s. Artists such as Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Van Morrison and Stevie Wonder have played a huge part in his musical influences and overall feel. Alex Lucero & The Live Again Band have received incredible response across Northern California being played regularly on multiple radio stations and on permanent rotation on the well known KPIG 107 “oink” 5.

Note from Bob: With a growing local following and a reputation for electrifying live performances, El Brick is the most requested band at El Vaquero recently. They are "on a mission to bring the rockabilly revival to new heights, one dive bar at a time” (Ya gotta love that tag line…I do!) This show is a request by our Gentleman Dance Man, Mark, to celebrate his 88th birthday. Please note the special time, 4-7 pm Join us!

El Brick is a rockabilly band based in Santa Cruz, California. This energetic group is dedicated to reviving the classic sounds with a sharp edge.


The band was founded by Tim Knapp and Pat (Patio) Golliher in 2024. Mariah Martel captivates audiences with her powerhouse vocals and retro charm, blending classic rockabilly rhythms with a modern twist. Donny Campion shines on lead guitar, his sick riffs and vibrant solos captures the spirit of rockabilly legends.
Patio Golliher on bass, whose rhythmic lines lay a solid foundation for the band's infectious energy, and Zack Olsen on drums, whose driving beats are reminiscent of rockabilly greats.


We’ll have award winning wines and delicious food by a local quality food truck. Tickets are $10 prepaid (via El Vaquero reservation system at reservations.elvaquerowinery.com). Day of the show seats (if available) are $15.

Bean Creek is a bluegrass band that plays straight ahead traditional style bluegrass.

Note From Bob: These guys are excellent musicians with amazing vocals and a super fun stage presence. Henry is blessed with a classic country voice, Billy is a born entertainer and Sarah and Ella’s playing is a delight.

Enthusiasm and passion, as well as fine song choices, including rousing instrumentals and heartfelt ballads, are guaranteed to delight foot-stompin’ audiences. Dulcet harmonies and fun stage banter abounds…. get ready for some fun! Bean Creek was voted Best Band four times by the Northern California Bluegrass Society, while Billy has captured Best Vocalist 8 times since 2008. Rob has also picked up the Best Banjo Player in previous years. Band members include Billy Pitrone on guitar and vocals, Sarah Eblen on bass and vocals, Rob Horgan on banjo, E

“The Ripatti Rose band is a great rocking band with amazing guitar work by Dylan Rose and David De Silva on bass, drums by Keith Wieland and three great vocalists. Alisha Ripatti and Joscelyn Olson’s vocals cover a broad vocal spectrum beautifully from Fleetwood Mac to Heart to Led Zeppelin” - Bob Prikazsky (EVW Reviews) Ripatti Rose Band has also been selected for the 5th year of Uncork Corralitos Event Saturday October 17th.

Rooted in the Santa Cruz music scene, this talented lineup can traverse rock, blues, soul, funk, and everything in between. Be ready for a rock and roll show!
We’ll have award winning wines and delicious food. Reservations are $10 prepaid (via El Vaquero reservation system at reservations.elvaquerowinery.com). Tickets day of the show (if available) are $15.

CRUZ PATROL is a cover band in the Santa Cruz and South Bay areas that plays 90's to current Rock, Pop, and Dance Party music. CRUZ PATROL combines powerful vocals with driving guitars and moving rhythms to keep clubs and parties dancing! CRUZ PATROL plays high-energy music from bands such as No Doubt, Smash Mouth, Adele, Sublime, Walk the Moon, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Lenny Kravitz, The Offspring, Bruno Mars, OneRepublic, and Pink.

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A re-introduction. A re-debut. A revival.
You know James Durbin the singer.
Let's reintroduce you to James Durbin the
songwriter.

A catalog that's been hiding in plain sight — charted songs, millions of streams, tracks he's written for other artists. All of it real. All of it his. James Durbin Revival is a brand new band built to showcase the
originals — pulling from his solo albums Memories of a Beautiful Disaster, Celebrate, Riot on Sunset, and the critically acclaimed Homeland, plus
unreleased new music debuting live for the first time.

Feel good coastal-inspired Americana, folk rock, with a dash of roots — road-tested, Santa Cruz-raised, built for singing along. Songs about love, family, hometown pride, and life on the road, joined by a new band featuring local players Billy Reese (guitar), Malakai Lawton (bass) &
Patrick Alvidrez (drums). This is the show where you stop knowing James Durbin only as that guy
who covers songs well, and start knowing him also as the guy who's been
writing a catalog worth covering.

Don't miss the re-debut.
James Durbin Revival — Revival 2nd show
El Vaquero Winery
2901 Freedom Blvd, Corralitos, CA
Friday, November 20 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Reservations available at elvaquerowinery.com
Billy Reese — guitar • Malakai Lawton — bass • Patrick Alvidrez — drums
A re-introduction. A re-debut. A Re-revival!

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Bob O’Neill, songwriter, singer, guitarist of the legendary band SNAIL is now fronting his new original rock band, Absent Minds featuring long time collaborators Gary “Killer” Andrijasevich on drums and David Adams on bass joined by extra texture guitarist Johnny McCullough.

We’ll have award winning wines and delicious food by a quality local food truck. Tickets are $10 prepaid (via El Vaquero reservation system at reservations.elvaquerowinery.com). Tickets day of the show (if available) are $15.