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!

FREE to member & 1 guest. $25 for others. Includes tasting 16 wines & food.

Make reservations for the return of the winery favorite The Hovering Bread Cats during our Summer of Love Pick Up Party!

As Derek Bodkin, the talented, whistling, fearless leader of the Breadcats said “Beautiful friendly folks will be there. Come and make some new friends. Join Derek, Brian, Tommy Michael and Jae for a festive night of eclectic originals and creative covers as we bring our fantastic jam spirit and good times groove.

Our Wine Club Pick Up is an all inclusive experience providing quality music, house made food, and a wine tasting of 16 wines!

This event is FREE for our wine club members plus 1 Guest, $25 for any additional guests. If you are a wine club member please write "MEMBER" into the NOTES section of reservation form.

Please reserve using the members name and email address for verification purposes.

Menu for our 60’s Cocktail Party meets Hippie Hummus Bar:

- Glazed Kielbasa Bites
- Grape Meatballs
- Italian Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery
- Jello
- Wine Cocktail

- Classic Hummus
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Beet Hummus
- Assorted Veggies, Chips and Pita Bread

- Tie Dye Krispie Treats
- Rainbow Sherbet
- Vanilla Ice Cream

**There are no seating requests taken for this event**

FREE to member & 1 guest. $25 for others. Includes tasting 16 wines & food.

Slowcoast, the duo of singer/songwriter Lauren Wahl and guitarist/composer Bill Walker are excited to bring their new four piece band to at El Vaquero Winery.

From Bob: The band features Lauren’s pure, soaring voice (particularly on Mazzy Starr and Chris Isaac tunes) which has made her a Vaquero Winery favorite for years.

Bill’s lyrical, inventive guitar work has grown to include bassist Ken Norton and drummer Dave Roda.

With a playlist spanning over 6 decades that includes original tunes and fresh takes on contemporary and classic pop, rock, and RnB, Slow Coast covers songs from a diverse collection of artists that includes the Beatles, Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, Hall and Oats, Portishead, Mazzy Star, Portugal The Man, Citizen Cope, Black Pumas, Norah Jones , Chris Isaac Kacey Musgraves, Amy Winehouse, Teddy Swims, and The Black Keys, and Lake Street Dive, to name a few.

Our Wine Club Pick Up is an all inclusive experience providing quality music, house made food, and a wine tasting of 16 wines!

This event is FREE for our wine club members plus 1 Guest, $25 for any additional guests. If you are a wine club member please write "MEMBER" into the NOTES section of reservation form.

Please reserve using the members name and email address for verification purposes.

Menu for our 60’s Cocktail Party meets Hippie Hummus Bar:

- Glazed Kielbasa Bites
- Grape Meatballs
- Italian Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery
- Jello
- Wine Cocktail

- Classic Hummus
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Beet Hummus
- Assorted Veggies, Chips and Pita Bread

- Tie Dye Krispie Treats
- Rainbow Sherbet
- Vanilla Ice Cream

**There are no seating requests taken for this event**

Make reservations at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com to see Touch’d Too Much AC/DC Tribute Band at El Vaquero Winery.

Local musicians agree, these guys are great, they sound just like Bon Scott era AC/DC, just close your eyes and believe your ears.

Get your reservations at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com early, They sell out most times.

The Joint Chiefs Band is a premier dance band in California, captivating audiences with electrifying performances and infectious grooves. Element of Classic R&B, Funk and Soul, creating a signature sound that keeps the dance floor alive and pulsating.

As one of the most versatile and exciting dance bands the band’s enchanting music resonates throughout Santa Cruz County and beyond!

Cover charge is $10 at the door (100% to the band). We’ll have award winning wines and food by a quality local food truck.

Remember to reserve seats at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com

“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. Cover is $10, reservations are highly recommended at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com

“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 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.

Cover is $10 at the door (100% goes to the band), we’ll have award winning wine and food from a local quality food truck. Enjoy, but first make a reservation at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com

Make reservations at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com for the debut of the Henry Warde Band at El Vaquero winery.

Henry Warde has been playing Bluegrass and Country Music for over 2 Decades. Henry has traveled and Toured with various bands over the years and is very excited to showcase his new group. The Band features Henry Warde (Guitar), Ella Warde (Fiddle), Marty Carpenter (drums), Lane Cunningham (Bass) and Charlie Joe Wallace (Pedal Steel Guitar). The band features Original music and Country Classics.

From Bob: You’re likely familiar with Henry’s previous band KPIG favorite Hank & Ella with the Fine Country Band. Known for fabulous music & dressing oh so well. Henry’s got an unforgettable classic country voice and Ella makes the fiddle dance and complements Henry with beautiful harmonies. The addition of local favorite Charlie Joe Wallace on pedal steel makes this a must see for even newbie country fans.

Don’t forget to make reservations at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com for the best tables and seats then it’s only a $10 cover at the door (goes 100% to the band). We’ll have a great quality local food truck and our award winning wines including the new Corralitos Hick’s Family Vineyard Pinot Noir!

Make reservations at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com to see FUSE. Get ready for a night with a band of talented musicians from your favorite local bands! Ted Welty (of SPUN and many others), Don Caruth (lead of the Joint Chiefs), Rob Ouse (a beast on drums from Locomotive Breath) and Ryan Price (a funky world music bass player) rock out together in this four piece group! They play great danceable rock and funk and are readily one of the best 5 bands in Santa Cruz.

The cover charge is $10 at the door (100% goes to the band). We’ll have award winning wines and a quality local food truck. Remember to make reservations at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com

The B-Movie Kings fill the dance floor and keep it filled like no other!

The B-Movie Kings have been together for almost 25 years, playing classic rock dance music and watching audiences dance and enjoy their favorite songs.

The band has always been a local fan favorite playing at The Crow's Nest, The Catalyst , Sandbar, and the Cork and Fork. THERE WILL BE DANCING, LOTS OF DANCING.

The cover charge is $10 at the door (100% goes to the band). We’ll have award winning wines and a quality local food truck. Remember to make reservations at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com

Make reservations at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com for a double header of the Surf Creeps and the Lovedogs.

Surf Creeps: The Surf Creeps have played 3 times at El Vaquero Winery to outstanding audience response! These guys totally rock surf music, rockabilly and specialize in excellent covers of Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. What more do you need? Come on out and dance to classics to your heart’s content! And welcome Santa Cruz rocking favorite the Lovedogs after a long hiatus. Welcome back boys!

Lovedogs: The Lovedogs formed on Easter Sunday, 1982—born from equal parts love for Rock & Roll. Fueled by a growing setlist of ’50s and ’60s Rock & Roll mixed with Punk, Underground, and Modern Rock, they’ve built a repertoire of 175 high-energy, crowd-pleasing songs. Today, this three-piece continues to pack venues across Santa Cruz County and the greater Monterey Bay Area—and after decades of hard work and fun, neither The Lovedogs nor their fans show any signs of slowing down.

Don’t forget to make reservations at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com Cover charge is $10 at the door (goes 100% to the band). We’ll have award winning wines and 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!

Reservations are highly recommended at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery/com Cover charge is $10 at the door. We’ll have award winning wines and food by a quality local food truck.

Band 1: 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.

Band 2: Tiger’s Tale - Deadheads already know Jerry Garcia’s infamous guitar, Tiger, which has a tiger inlay on the neck. Not only was it one of his favorite guitars, but it was also the last one he played before his death. “What sort of tales would Tiger tell if it could?” is the question local soul/rock/jam band Tiger’s Tale wishes to answer. This eclectic assortment of local musicians plays an array of Motown, soul, rock, and R&B jams from the Garcia-Saunders playbook. It’s not your average Grateful Dead cover band, but rather covers featuring tracks by Bob Dylan, J.J. Cale, Peter Rowan, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, and of course, Garcia and Hunter. -Mat Weir; Good Times Santa Cruz

Don’t forget to make reservations at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com Cover is $10 at the door. Enjoy award winning wines and food from a quality local food truck.

Welcome Sweet Voodoo back to El Vaquero Winery.

Sweet VooDoo is a solid band of seasoned players bringing super danceable rock-n-funk-n-jams to the party. The voodoo that WE do will get you moving, grooving and singing along to a mix of epic hits and rare gems from the deep vault of all-time greats like Aretha, Hendrix, Zeppelin, Santana, Joplin, and many more. We’ll rock the house and tickle your funky bone with a tight rhythm section, a shredding guitarist, and a dynamic leading lady… (who comes complete with costume changes) come check out the show!

Bob: Sweet Voodo Rocks with an energetic, charismatic, entertaining front woman who comes complete with costume changes. Be ready to dance!

$10 Cover (100% goes to the band) with award Winning Wines and a quality local food truck. Don’t forget to make reservations at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com

For nearly a decade, THE LOST BOYS featuring JAMES DURBIN have been thrilling audiences with their renditions of the greatest hits of the 70’s & 80’s. Featuring "American Idol” alum & world renowned frontman JAMES DURBIN, who's 4 octave vocal range can be experienced on full display. THE LOST BOYS perform the hits and guilty pleasures you know and love, all with the highest level of musicianship.

$20 Cover at the door (100% goes to the band) with award winning wines and a quality local food truck. Don’t forget to make reservations at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com

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.

$10 Cover, reservations are required at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com We’ll have award winning wines and a quality local food truck.

A decade ago, when locals Flor De Caña were just getting started, there were several traditional Latin bands. Nowadays, most Latin bands are fusing in other elements like ska, reggae, electronic and hip-hop. Flor De Caña, however, stays true to the sounds of authentic Cuban son and cumbia.

Enjoy an evening of friends, dancing, delicious food by SNB Food Truck (great burgers, fries and sandos) and wine and beautiful music by Flor De Caña. $10 Cover at the door, great food truck food and award winning wines.

Reservations ARE REQUIRED and available at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com

Max Gomez, an acclaimed American singer-songwriter from Taos, New Mexico, is known for his rich blend of folk and Americana, Gomez has drawn comparisons to legends like John Prine and Jackson Browne. After receiving a guitar for Christmas at age 10, he quickly took to performing in local bars throughout New Mexico. His talent caught the attention of folk-rocker Shawn Mullins, leading to a fruitful collaboration that included co-writing songs for Mullins’ albums and touring together across the U.S.
Over the years, Gomez has worked with a host of musical greats, and in late 2022, he had the honor of opening for several shows on Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp’s North American tour—an experience he describes as both inspiring and unforgettable.
Shannon McNally Dr. John once commented that she sings like Patsy Cline and Otis Redding at the same time. McNally’s talent lies there, in the seemingly disparate wide flung ends of the spectrum, landing somewhere in the warm whirlpool of good music delivered well. She is at home on any stage anywhere from Lincoln Center to the juke joints of Mississippi.
At home across the American (Americana) music spectrum, the Grammy nominee who’s live music career began on the jam band circuit of the 1990’s with bands like Derek Trucks and Railroad Earth, writes as well as she interprets the songs of others, has a top tier musicality to her craft, a soul stirring, honest and at times elegant voice that immediately grabs one by the heart strings and a troubadour’s wanderlust, not to mention as it turns out, she is also an excellent electric guitar player
Tickets are available via Snazzy Productions at https://www.snazzyproductions.com/gomezmcnally/ We’ll have award winning wines and food by a quality local food truck.

"Make your reservations today at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com for the upcoming Rasquache Liberation Front show. Their last 4 shows at El Vaquero Winery have SOLD OUT.

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. "

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At the end of a long, tough day, all we want to do is blow off some steam, and get reacquainted with the things in life that really matter to us-that's where EL comes in. Like a six-piece pressure release valve, EL is there with a cool blend of the funk, reggae riffs, latin beats, essence of jazz and soul that rejuvenates. Proclaiming their role as "fiesta facilitators", they dare us to dance (it's their motto), and we obey. Their lyrics hear our strife and speak of love, optimism and fulfillment. Frontman Russ Leal steps up to the mic. The consumate showman- generous, confident and full of energy- he is plainspoken and charismatic. "It's our goal to make you whole, by doing what we do with unadulterated soul," he sings. Why do we love you Extra Large? Because you know what we mean when we say we're tired, but you're not jaded. You give us permission to forget ourselves and relax, to rediscover fun and lightness of spirit, and as such, we are restored in the funky earnestness of your unfalteringly well-adjusted worldview.
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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.

$10 Cover, reservations are required at http://reservations.elvaquerowinery.com We’ll have award winning wines and a quality local food truck.