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!

Ladies and gentlemen,we are stoked to have the Vinny Johnson Band back at El Vaquero Winery Friday! Spencer Ellison will be Rockin the Drums, Les Blues Buddha Rosenthal on Harmonica and Leroy on the Bass! and oh yeah, Vinny Johnson on guitar! Join us for an evening of Rockin Rhythm and Blues playing hits from Otis Redding, BB King, Ben Harper, Al Green and more.


Vinny will have keyboard aficionado Johnny Fabulous as his SPECIAL GUEST.


Gonna be a Funky good time! tickets are $10 in advance at reservations.elvaquerowinery.com (100% to the band) and $15 at the Door. We’ll have award winning wines and food from a quality local food truck.

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.

HEY NOW...Because your booty was meant to bounce, Extra Large is the perfect soundtrack for ‘throw your hands in the air’ fun. Voted Best Local Band in Santa Cruz County nine times running, Extra Large splices together funk gyrations, Latin spice, fun-in-the-sun reggae, and classic California rock vigor. This veteran six-piece ensemble has become a California coast staple adept at heating up dance floors, concert stages, and festivals. What sets Extra Large apart from the ‘dance band’ pack is that their dance music is original, upbeat, positive and fun! Bursting with screaming horns and steaming strings, with drums and bass bulldozing any listener’s attempt to stand still, this band continues to reign as the ultimate party starter for any upbeat occasion. Sometimes size does matter, and Extra Large dutifully fills every musical gap.​

We’ll have award winning wines and delicious food from a 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. Please carpool.

"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.

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

A re-introduction. A re-debut. A reviva.

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 — Debut Show
El Vaquero Winery
2901 Freedom Blvd, Corralitos, CA
Friday, September 25 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tickets available at reservations.elvaquerowinery.com

Make reservations for the return of PET ROXX.

PET ROXX is an authentic, fun-filled tribute to the great songs of the '70s. The roots run deep as their musical connection actually started in the '70s while attending Aptos High School together. (now that’s “Old School”!)

The group is composed of: Fred Thompson (guitar/vocals), Clay Wrede (guitar/vocals) and Rob Ouse (drums and vocals)who all graduated from Aptos High School in 1980 or 1981 and Soquel High grad Daniel V Lewis (on bass guitar). It's always like a high school reunion with these guys so join us and see some old friends or make some new ones. Favorite songs include acoustic Singer-Songwriter era songs of: America, Elton John, Cat Stevens, & Seals & Crofts and Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Tom Petty & many more!

From Bob: Enjoy a trip down memory lane with Pet Roxx, to a simpler, more gentle time of beautiful music!

Prepaid Tickets are $10 (via El Vaquero ticketing system reservations.elvaquerowinery.com). Seats, if available, day of the show are $15. We’ll have award winning wine and food by a quality local food truck.

Brace yourself for dance floor liberation with the Rasquache Liberation Front’s (RLF) soulful blend of Salsa, Cumbia, Tex-Mex, Rock 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: RLF sold out their first show at El Vaquero Winery and remains one of our most popular bands! I love their music and appreciate Cumbia music’s use of the accordion! Their following has been growing to be very diverse ethnically, I love that! If you’ve not seen them yet, at least afterwards you'll be able to say you love Cumbia music!

Prepaid tickets at reservations.elvaquerowinery.com are $10, if available, day of the show are $15. We’ll have award winning wine and food from a quality local food truck.

Brace yourself for dance floor liberation with the Rasquache Liberation Front’s (RLF) soulful blend of Salsa, Cumbia, Tex-Mex, Rock 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: RLF sold out their first show at El Vaquero Winery and remains one of our most popular bands! I love their music and appreciate Cumbia music’s use of the accordion! Their following has been growing to be very diverse ethnically, I love that! If you’ve not seen them yet, at least afterwards you'll be able to say you love Cumbia music!

Prepaid tickets at reservations.elvaquerowinery.com are $10, if available, day of the show are $15. We’ll have award winning wine and food from a quality local food truck.

Big Bad Wolf Hailing from Aptos, in Santa Cruz County, California, Big Bad Wolf howls with a special off-the-beaten-path brand of tasty and danceable blues-based classic rock from groups and artists like Creedence, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, Jon Hiatt, John Don’t Fogerty, The Hollies, and many more. A party with The Big Bad Wolf is always a high octane, rip-roaring good time.

Jefferson's John Fogerty vocals are spot on! Their “One Headlight” rendition is as good as the Wallflowers!

Prepaid reservations are $10 (via El Vaquero ticketing system at reservations.elvaquerowinery.com). Seats, if available, day of the show are $15. We’ll have award winning wine and food!

Make reservations to enjoy a Corralitos evening of classic Neil Young & CSN music.

“Not So Young” is a dedicated group of musicians that capture the mood and raw energy of the classic Neil Young songbook. Representing over 40 years of Neil Young music, “Not So Young” delivers a wide assortment from the Godfather of Grunge. Every time you see “Not So Young” perform you will be glad that you came out to “Feel the Neil”.

“Not So Young” includes Jim Rosenberg (lead vocals and guitar), David Handloff (bass) and the majority of the Fabulous Ripatti Rose Band, including Dylan Rose (guitar), Alisha Ripatti (vocals), Keith Wieland (drums) and Jocelyn Olson (keyboards). The guitar work of this band is riveting and the vocals extraordinary with 4 vocalists delivering rich harmonies of Neil and Crosby, Stills and Nash tunes.

Prepaid reservations are $10 (via El Vaquero ticketing system at reservations.elvaquerowinery.com). Seats, if available, day of the show are $15. We’ll have award winning wine and food from a quality local food truck.

SPUN is one of the top cover bands in the Santa Cruz/SF Bay Area and includes 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.

From Bob: SPUN has been a regular great performance band at EVW for 5 years, always delivering a energetic dance rock show from Fun Guy “Do You Think I’m Sexy” front man Patrick to two of the best guitarists in Santa Cruz Ted and Daniel, with Andy pulling it all together on drums.

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

SPUN is one of the top cover bands in the Santa Cruz/SF Bay Area and includes 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.

From Bob: SPUN has been a regular great performance band at EVW for 5 years, always delivering a energetic dance rock show from Fun Guy “Do You Think I’m Sexy” front man Patrick to two of the best guitarists in Santa Cruz Ted and Daniel, with Andy pulling it all together on drums.

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

Bobby Mariano and Friends are from the Monterey Bay area, a group known for their musicianship, professionalism, and dynamic delivery of Classic Rock, Soul, Pop, and Blues music.

Bobby has played at El Vaquero Winery previously as a special guest of the Joint Chiefs. He was very well received as an excellent vocalist and showman, if you enjoyed his guest appearances, come by for the Sunday show!

The Swag Tones are an energetic, genre fluid, era fluid seven piece band consisting of seasoned pro musicians that will keep you dancing with funk, soul, disco and a sprinkling AM Gold classics.

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!

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 food by a quality local food truck.