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!

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.

***This is an OPEN SEATING EVENT****

Only Lounge seats will be held for this event otherwise all tables and chairs are open seating.

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

Jefferson’s Revival is comin’ up around the bend with a heavy dose of Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), John Fogerty and a few other rock favorites. Jefferson’s Revival is a CCR tribute band composed of three veteran musicians who perform regularly in the Santa Cruz area. If you like CCR and want a rocking good time, come catch Jefferson’s Revival. Jefferson sound just like the real thing, close your eyes and believe.


From Bob: Jefferson's Revival is very popular with our dedicated dance followers.


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, specifically Mattia Pizza.

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.

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.

*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!

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.