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Moes Alley presents a wild night of high-octane rock n roll for your soul with garage rockers The Darts and revved up East Bay shredders Hot Laundry plus Cut-Rate Druggist and DJ Archive 65!Thursday, August 21stDoors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$15 in advance / $20 day of the show21+*All sales are final - no refunds*Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.comTHE DARTSTHE DARTS formed in 2016 with the goal of making great all-girl garage-rock noise, see the world, and have a fab slumber party every night. We threw on some vintage black slips, threw off our shoes, and set out on the adventure. The lineup is: Nicole Laurenne (vocals/organ), Meliza Jackson (guitar), Christina Nunez (bass), and Mary Rose Gonzales (drums). HOT LAUNDRYHot Laundry is a San Francisco outfit kicking out a fresh new take on our beloved rock n roll. Lead singer Janette Lopez will help you forget your worries and have you howling at the moon by the end of the night.Backed up by her always lovely backup singers and dancers. Ileath Bridges and Gena Serey are 100% genuine rock n roll. Sending you back to the 1960s bad girl garage band days.The band is dishing out hi-octane rock n roll with hints of Motown, revved up guitars in the vein of MC5, and a heavy dash of delta boogie.Hot Laundry is serving up working class music. With lyrics reflecting hard work, hard times, love, and dancing all night. -Hot Laundry is rock n roll for your soul.CUT-RATE DRUGGISTBefore fate brought them together on tour in 2008, Squeaky and hal9000 Beers had been narrowly missing each others paths while traversing the music circuit. Hailing from the East Coast and Rocky Mountains, respectively, they were continually on the cusp of crossing trails before destiny finally united them on stage. Having journeyed the world through various bands, including Fabulous Disaster, Nobodys, and Year Of The Fist, their paths converged, leading to the formation of Cut-Rate Druggist.Now firmly rooted in Oakland, CA, this dynamic duo boasts over 16 years of camaraderie, having shared their musical talents in multiple bands. As the driving force behind Cut-Rate Druggist, theyve crafted a unique rock and roll experience, characterized by dual vocals intertwined with heavy drums and a bass guitar, culminating in a crushing wall of sound.

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(((folkYEAH!))) presents Legend Zeppelin live at Moes on Saturday August 23rd! Time travel with us back to the early club days of 1969/1970 for a one of a kind experience of inspired and improvised contemporary blues and psychedelic rock!*NOTE: This show was orginally booked at the Santa Cruz Vets Hall and has now been moved to Moes Alley. All tickets purchased for the Vets Hall show will be honored for the Moes Alley show.Saturday, August 23, 2025Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$25 in advance / $30 day of the show21+*All sales are final*Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com====LEGEND ZEPPELINLegend Zeppelin is hands down the greatest live rendition to the music and performance of Led Zeppelin anywhere in the world! From the unmistakeable primal screams of August Young, to the majestic, incendiary and inspired guitar work of Joshua Cuevas, to the extraordinarily mesmerizing rhythm section of Cody Tarbell and Alexis Angel, this band proves why they are more than just a tribute, but the dawning of a new era of contained chaos, sonic fusion and cosmic energy that will leave fans truly in awe of what they are witnessing before their very eyes. This isnt a typical tribute band built soley on knowing a catalog of music, but four musicians who play off of and with each other to create a unique performance each night, just as Led Zeppelin did. Leaving no detail unattended, from the stage setup built upon the same exact equipment used by Led Zeppelin down to the spontaneous energy of the songs, the Legend Zeppelin show is truly the only thing today that can be compared to actually seeing Led Zeppelin live in their time.

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Moes Alley presents the mighty Tommy Castro & The Painkillers!Sunday, August 24thDoors: 3pm / Show: 4pm$30 in advance / $35 day of the show21+*All sales are final - no refunds*Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com===TOMMY CASTRO & THE PAINKILLERSA great artist...impassioned vocals and pure inventiveness in his stellar guitar solos...He makes playing rough feel easy. Blues Music MagazineWith a sterling reputation, guitarist and vocalist Tommy Castro is one of the foremost practitioners of electric blues. Searing delivery...rousing and teeming with emotion. [He is] a sheer, soaring tour-de-force. Living BluesCastro plays gritty, string-bending blues like a runaway train....a glorious blend that rocks the soul and lifts the spirits. No DepressionSoaring vocals and swirling leads...showcasing Castros testifying, confessional vocals [and] resonant emotional power as a singer. AllMusicMultiple award-winning, California-based blues and rock sensation Tommy Castro is the guitar slinging, soul-singing leader of the telepathically tight and wildly raucous Tommy Castro s released 17 previous albums over the course of his four-decade career. Each release features its own individual sound and style, ranging from horn-fueled Rn roll. With his new album, Closer To The Bone, Castro has returned to his roots, delivering what he calls a real blues record, the way they would have made them back in the day. Closer To The Bone is the most unvarnished, straight-ahead blues release of Castros career, one that bristles with every ounce of his dynamic energy and raw emotion.

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(((folkYEAH!))) presents Twin Shadow with special guest Elk Darling!Thursday, August 28thDoors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$25 in advance / $30 day of the show21+*Tickets go on sale Friday, June 13th at 10am PT**All sales are final - no refunds*Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.comTWIN SHADOWGeorge Lewis Jr., better known by his stage name Twin Shadow, is a Dominican-born American musician, director, producer, and actor. He has released five studio albums to date: Forget (2010), Confess (2012), Eclipse (2015), Caer (2018), Twin Shadow (2021) & his 6th studio album Georgie coming in 2025 on Dom Recs.

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The Black Radio Experience PreviewQuarry Ampitheater at UC Santa CruzCarved from a former limestone quarry in the 1960s, the historic Quarry Amphitheater located at the heart of the UC Santa Cruz campus reopened after a major renovation in October 2017, welcoming its first ever night time concert with LA based rockers Chicano Batman. With a deep history of hosting legendary artists, activists and authors including Angela Davis, Ravi Shankar, Alfred Hitchcock and Cesar Chavez, the Quarry has reopened as a critical gathering space to celebrate live music and community.Referred to as the Red Rocks in the Redwoods, The Quarry is the largest outdoor venue with an existing stage and seating in the greater Santa Cruz community. The Quarry Amphitheaters unique terraced asymmetrical design allows for amazing sight-lines and multiple venue configurations from open floor to reserved seating layouts. At a maximum capacity of 2600, The Quarry now holds the opportunity to become the regions premiere outdoor destination concert venue while also retaining its value as a natural open space.More information: https://www.quarryamphitheater.comOn-Site Parking: $20 per car which includes Shuttle to the Venue. Parking Tickets are not sold in advance. ______

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Moes Alley presents a Friday night reggae dance party with Army & The 7th St. Band with Eric Cotton & One Love Bomb (featuring members of Militia of Love)!NOTE: This show was originally scheduled for June 20th. All tickets purchased for the June 20th show will be honored for the new date. Friday, August 29thDoors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$20 in advance / $25 day of the show21+ARMYArmy, born Fritzmaurice Williams on St. Croix in the Virgin Islands, began his musical journey at age five in his churchs youth choir. Exploring various musical styles, he played saxophone, joined a jazz band, and sang with local groups. Influenced by legends like Nat King Cole, Dennis Brown, and Freddie McGregor, Army developed into a well- rounded artist.He later moved to the U.S., attended New Yorks School of the Performing Arts, and after high school, enlisted in the Army and trained in HVAC. Despite his other pursuits, music called him back. Returning to the Virgin Islands, he sang backup for the Front Line band and others. Under the mentorship of Jahole, he deepened his reggae roots and eventually became lead singer of the rising X Factor Band. His talent caught the attention of Abdul Williams (Dub Rise Records) and Dean Pond (DSP Music), who quickly signed him. Armys mission is to share positive, universal messages through his music, staying true to his values and avoiding commercial trends. With unwavering dedication, he plans to continue songwriting, study piano, and focus solely on music. The journey is far from over-Army is just getting started.7th St. BAND7th Street Band has been called one of the Bay Areas best-kept musical secrets and has backed many top touring Reggae vocalists, including Sanchez, Gappy Ranks, Glenn Washington, Konshens, Warrior King, Marlon Asher, Louie Culture and Million Stylez. Over two decades, 7th Street has worked with over 70 different dynamic vocalists including: Los Rakas, Hector Roots Lewis, Reemah, Blakkamoore, Arkaingelle, Mega Banton, Norris Man, Junior Toots, Danny I, Army, Rocker T, Wadi Gad, Tuff Lion, Earl Zero, Winstrong, Binghi Ghost and the late, great Luv Fyah.ERIC COTTONSince 1986, Eric Cotton has been a powerhouse in Californias music scene, known for his dynamic stage presence, passion for reggae and ska, and unforgettable performances. In the late 80s and 90s, Eric led Rock Steady Posse, a Central Coast favorite, releasing reggae classics like Rhymin and Skankin (1990) and Fundamentals (1994). Eric is also the frontman for The Upside Ska, a high-energy ska band, and The Cheeseballs, San Franciscos premier show band renowned for their electrifying performances.Erics latest project, Eric Cotton and One Love Bomb, channels his Cali reggae roots with members of Rock Steady Posse, Cardiff Reefers, and Militia of Love. Together with Robert Melendez, Gregg Ichikawa, Efrain Cantu, and Steve Sagrero Eric continues to keep California reggae alive while exploring new horizons.

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