In an effort to improve our turn out and support our local community, we will be making the above changes as of December 1'st 2025. We ask our valued guests for patience as we work out the kinks with our new charging system and we look forward to providing a quality music and wine experience.

Join us from 7 PM - 9 PM (ish) for our weekly round of trivia with Michael Gaither! Top 3 teams win free bottle of wine and bragging rights!

This Show will be open to Wine Club Members Only starting October 14th!

Reserve now to join us for our 2nd annual Chili Cook Off Wine Club Pick Up Party! After last years success, the cook off is back by popular demand! If you or someone you know is interested in entering chili please email us at elvaquerowinery@gmail.com. Hurry! We are only accepting 8-10 chili's each day.

To reserve for the party please note that Members and 1 guests are free! Every guest or non member is $25 each. We ask our members to pick only one day to attend. WE will be tasting 16+ wines, enjoying live music, and of course, tasting lots of chili! We will have 2 'house' chili's available for eating (One Vegan and one Non Vegan) along with all the classic chili toppings so you can customize your bowl!

Upon arrival, you will receive a chili punch card and you will receive a punch for each chili you try, we ask guests to be mindful as last year we ran out of chili due to limited quantities. Casting your vote enters you into a raffle to win free win!

Additionally, we will be have limited addition EL Vaquero Chili Cook Off Shirts for our chili cookers! Top 3 chili's win free wine! First place gets 3 bottles, Second 2 bottles and third 1 bottle!

Reserve your spot to come and enjoy now, and email us if interested in cooking!

Reserve now to join us for our 2nd annual Chili Cook Off Wine Club Pick Up Party! After last years success, the cook off is back by popular demand! If you or someone you know is interested in entering chili please email us at elvaquerowinery@gmail.com. Hurry! We are only accepting 8-10 chili's each day.

To reserve for the party please note that Members and 1 guests are free! Every guest or non member is $25 each. We ask our members to pick only one day to attend. WE will be tasting 16+ wines, enjoying live music, and of course, tasting lots of chili! We will have 2 'house' chili's available for eating (One Vegan and one Non Vegan) along with all the classic chili toppings so you can customize your bowl!

Upon arrival, you will receive a chili punch card and you will receive a punch for each chili you try, we ask guests to be mindful as last year we ran out of chili due to limited quantities. Casting your vote enters you into a raffle to win free win!

Additionally, we will be have limited addition EL Vaquero Chili Cook Off Shirts for our chili cookers! Top 3 chili's win free wine! First place gets 3 bottles, Second 2 bottles and third 1 bottle!

Reserve your spot to come and enjoy now, and email us if interested in cooking!

Make Reservations for SPUN at El Vaquero at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com
SPUN is one of the top cover bands in the Santa Cruz/SF Bay Area including some of the best local musicians: Patrick Buonsante (lead vocals/guitar), Ted Welty (guitar/vocals), Daniel Vee Lewis (bass), and Andy Ziker (drums/vocals).

Members of SPUN have performed with or opened for: Smashmouth, Third Eye Blind, No Doubt, Train, Jason Bonham, The Beat Farmers, REO Speedwagon, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, The Tokens, & Mother Hips, to name a few.

As the name suggests, SPUN spins a mix of cover tunes: rock, reggae, blues, dance, & country. SPUN also has a selection of original material to bring to the table.

SPUN takes the music seriously (but not themselves) with three-part harmonies and precise instrumentation. It's all about the audience having a good time.

$10 Cover, Reservations are recommended!

Make reservations at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com to welcome back the Ripatti Rose Band for an outdoor show.

“This 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)

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 by Alex and delicious food from a local favorite quality food truck.

Singer-songwriters Craig and Keith Rayburn bring a broad range of influences to their music. Hailing from the Monterey Bay, they play songs that are a mix of folk, rock and Americana. Their voices harmonize as only brothers can, with graceful melodies, poignant singing and deft instrumentation.
The Rayburn Brothers Band has created a brand of California folk-rock that has depth and energy. Their songs convey the essence of love, longing and pain that only seasoned songwriters can express in such heartfelt terms. The Rayburn Brothers sing from the soul, touching in their audiences a chord of the human experience. Brothers Craig and Keith Rayburn grew up making music near the chaparral covered hills of L.A. Now they call the redwood canyons and crashing waves of Santa Cruz home.

Jefferson’s Revival delivers a soulful, rootsy revival of classic Americana, blending rock, blues, and heartfelt storytelling into every note. With powerful vocals, tight instrumentation, and a stage presence that connects, they don’t just cover songs — they resurrect them. Whether it’s a dusty highway ballad or a foot-stomping crowd favorite, Jefferson’s Revival brings warmth, grit, and authenticity to every show.

"Nothing gets the B-Movie Kings Rev’d Up like getting y’all up on the Dance Floor with Killer Songs, led by the dynamic Kevin Krilanovich who pours his Soul into every song💥"
The B-Movie Kings have been together almost 25 years playing classic rock and filling the dance floor and keeping it filled like no other!
The band has always been a local fan favorite playing at The Crow's Nest, The Catalyst , Sandbar, and the Cork and Fork. DID WE SAY THERE WILL BE DANCING, THERE WILL BE DANCING, LOTS OF DANCING.
$10 Cover charge at the door, we’ll have food by a quality local food truck and award winning wines.

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Swagtones bring a fun, high-energy vibe to the stage with a mix of rock, funk, and soulful grooves that get everyone moving. Known for their killer musicianship and infectious stage presence, this Santa Cruz band knows how to turn any night into a party. Come ready to dance and vibe with the Swagtones!

Featuring two powerhouse vocalists emphasizing harmony along with a tight rhythm section, guitar, keyboards, Saxophone and percussion that play with dynamic precision.

The Swag Tones rock and will keep you on the dance floor or keep a smile on your face as you sit back enjoying award winning wines!

From Bob: The Swag Tones debuted at El Vaquero Winery in a special sold out show July 4th with The Alex Lucero Band. The crowd response was great, very good music, vocals and a cool vibe to dance to. That’s why they’re back! Join the fun.

Check out a sample of the Swag Tone on our Instagram.

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Get ready for an exhilarating night of dance as the Rasquache Liberation Front (RLF) graces the stage at El Vaquero. Brace yourself for dance floor liberation with the RLF’s soulful blend of salsa, cumbia, Tex-Mex, and original tunes, infused with a touch of blues.

With seasoned veterans who've shared stages with icons like Los Lobos and Willie Nelson, the RLF will captivate you with musical prowess, delivering soaring melodies, sweet harmonies, and infectious rhythms honed alongside musical legends. Drawing from a rich array of Latin influences including Buena Vista Social Club, Flaco Jimenez, Eddie Palmieri, and Fito Olivares, the RLF's unique sound blends seamlessly with rock and blues, forming an irresistible concoction of Chicano music.

From Bob: We've got a lot of fans who come to Salsa Night with Flor de Cana, but have never heard of Rasquache Liberation Front. CHECK THEM OUT...I love these guys and I think you will also.

SPUN spins a mix of cover tunes: rock, reggae, blues, dance, funk & punk.
Spun plays Great Music From Bands Including: Van Halen, Tom Petty, Sublime, CCR, T Rex, Jet, Rolling Stones, The Ramones, Marshall Tucker Band, Queen, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Robin Trower, U2, INXS, Otis Redding, Led Zeppelin, Santana, Sugar Ray, Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix, James Gang, KC &The Sunshine Band, Daft Punk, John Cougar, Modern English, The Beatles, Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Allman Brothers, English Beat, Dick Dale, Alice In Chains, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton. Neil Young, Montrose, Everclear. James Brown. Green Day, The Clash, ACDC. Eric Burdon, Ben E King, Aerosmith, Bryan Adams, Rick James, Billy Idol

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Edge Of The West - is not just an ensemble, it's an adventure - a group quest. In the last few years the band of intrepid explorers has toured relentlessly, playing wild and remote destinations, as well as in big-city markets throughout the Western US. They have featured players such as Lacy J Dalton, Buddy Cage, Robbie Hoddinott, Barry Sless and Jerry Miller, they've opened shows for Lukas Nelson, David Nelson Band, Hard Working Americans, the Wood Bros, etc, and have played myriad festivals and club dates including top Bay Area venues such as Terrapin Crossroads, The Catalyst and Sweetwater Music Hall. And the band has honored their heroes with special tribute shows to the Grateful Dead, New Riders of the Purple Sage, and a tour commemorating the great Gram Parsons - including a party for Phil Kaufman the Road Mangler - AT the notorious and sacred Joshua Tree Inn.

El Vaquero presents our favorite Swamp Music/Blues/Americana Band - Jeffrey Halford & The Healers. Their albums are reviewed by Rolling Stone Magazine. Nashville Scene said "Halford, one of the best slide players on the planet". Last fall they played an 11 gig tour of Germany, The Netherlands and Berlin where there newest "Soul Crusader" release hit #1 on the EuroAmericana Charts. Their December 2023 Wine Club Pickup Party show was a big success with a hopping dance floor. Enjoy this great band covered extensively on KPIG radio.

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