Thursday, September 4th
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$20 in advance / $25 day of the show
21+
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THE HEETERS
Soul, R&B and Funk from the Bay Area, California. Deep grooves, tight three-part harmonies, and songs that will uplift your spirit. The Heeters is comprised of Tom Quell (vocals/guitar) and three members of The California Honeydrops (Lorenzo Loera on keys, Miles Blackwell on bass and Beaumont Beaullieu on drums). Lorenzo and Tom co-write the songs, which have that classic soul sound & those catchy hooks--with a personality that makes them still unique and relevant within the world of modern music.
PAPIBA & FRIENDS
Papiba & Friends brings together three visionary and genre-blending musicians, each with deep roots in Santa Cruz’s vibrant music scene.
Papiba Godinho—guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter—is best known as the founder of SambaDá, one of Santa Cruz’s most beloved bands. A capoeira mestre and cultural ambassador, Papiba also runs a Brazilian cultural arts center in Santa Cruz.
Etienne Franc (aka roKsta OrKestra) is a dynamic bassist and vocalist who has performed locally and internationally for over two decades. A former member of SambaDá and Paradise Soul Savers, Etienne currently serves as musical director at Inner Light Ministries and a go-to bass player for many other bands and projects.
Gary Kehoe is a longtime staple of the Santa Cruz music community. A founding member of SambaDá and the world music group Special Fun, Gary is also known for his work with the California Honeydrops and as a sought-after drummer and percussionist across numerous local acts.
Blending rock, soul, funk, and samba, Papiba & Friends creates an electrifying sound that reflects their diverse backgrounds—from Brazil, Minnesota, and Brooklyn—and their shared passion for global grooves with a fresh, modern twist.