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!

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.

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.

FishHook delivers a double dose of high-energy musical magic! For an electrifying musical experience that echoes the charm of historic rock bands, catch FishHook! The band that never lets off the gas. They’re one of the best dance bands in Santa Cruz…no lie! Maybe they’ll take a break this time…but I doubt it… they played 3 hours straight last time.

From Bob: Fishhook Delivers What They Advertise. They are excellent musicians and a very FUN band.

Audience favorite tunes they play include tunes by The Beatles, The Stones, The Cure, Tom Petty, The Cars, Cheap Trick, CCR, Aerosmith, The Clash, Queen, Sublime, Green Day, and much, much more.

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.

Santa Cruz local, and Central Coast singer songwriter Gary Blackburn, along with talented musicians, Kevin Taylor on Keyboards, and Sean Woodward on Electric Guitar & Mandolin will make you want to get up and dance!


Gary brings together his smooth vocals, and stylized guitar picking to his original compositions and great cover tunes in the Country Rock, Folk Blues genres. Blending old school with contemporary, the Gary Blackburn Trio will weave a memorable musical performance of songs that tell stories of love, forgiveness, and the paths that we choose, in what Gary likes to call, “Americana with an Edge.” Gary’s original songs have been featured on Santa Cruz County radio stations, and the Gary Blackburn Trio has been performing throughout the Central Coast and Bay Area. They are ready to rock for y’all!


Artist sights and sounds: https://garyblackburnmusic.com

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.

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.

The Joint Chiefs Band is the premier dance band in the Santa Cruz area, 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!

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.

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.