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Hard Pop
2025-09-26 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Cats at Los Gatos, 17533 Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos, CA, 95033, United States
Hard Pop is Los Gatos’ go-to for a guaranteed good time. We churn out high-energy sets of classic rock, pop-punk, and dance hits – everything from Taylor Swift to The Ramones. Fueled by good vibes and a little bit of chaos, we promise a night of singing, dancing, and unforgettable fun. We might not hit every note perfectly, but we’ll always hit the right chord for a party atmosphere.

Crossing Dana
2025-09-27 19:00 - 22:00
Crossing Dana is a local Los Altos, Mountain View and Peninsula band. The band performs locally a wide selection of rock, contemporary and rhythm & blues music at a variety of venues from pubs and wine bars to private parties and corporate events. Please contact us at www.crossingdana.com

Sorta Sisters
2025-09-28 17:30 - 20:30
Sorta Sisters is a musical collaboration between Jenny B-G, Kara Hermann and Kelley. They are known for performing original songs and popular covers, often with guest musicians like Kristen Lee on violin.

DJ Karaoke Night
2025-10-03 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-04 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-10 18:30 - 21:30
DJ Karaoke Night – Our DJ will be playing music and hosting karaoke night for everyone at The Cats. Everyone is welcome to participate and have fun. Step up take the stage, grab the mic, and show us what you’ve got! First 3 singers get a free beer to kick off the evening. Come for the food and stay for the fun.

ElderFlower
2025-10-05 18:00 - 20:30
Elderflower is a women-led vocal band that performs their own original music and their version of covers across genres and eras.

Hot Rod Racing Club
2025-10-11 19:00 - 22:00
The Hot Rod Racing Club plays Rockabilly and Blues the way it should be played….with heart and soul and a little high octane for good measure.

Joe Ferrara - All Day Event
2025-10-12 17:30 - 20:30
San Jose native Joe Ferrara has been entertaining audiences from Santa Cruz to San Francisco since 1968. Joe’s rich baritone voice and comfort with his audience have attracted fans of all ages. His repertoire includes over 1,500 songs from a variety of genres including Folk, Rock, Standards, and Show Tunes. Joe has been performing Sunday nights The Cats in Los Gatos since 1989. Come Join us!

Jazz Rock Revue
2025-10-17 19:00 - 22:00
Jazz Rock Revue – If you wish the era of 1970’s jazz-rock and progressive rock never ended, then this is the band for you! Joshua Cedar (guitar) transcribed and charted some of the most amazing (not to mention insanely difficult) music of this incredible era and — perhaps even more amazing — found musicians who can play it! Joshua assembled local touring and studio musicians to perform original instrumental arrangements of some of the greatest 1970’s era jazz-rock and prog rock. Joining Joshua in this endeavor are John Ettinger (Violin), Matt Lebofsky (Keyboards), Dan Feiszli (Bass), and Jon Arkin (Drums). So, join us in the celebration of the music of Rush, Genesis, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Dregs, Jeff Beck, Jean-Luc Ponty, Bruford, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Return to Forever, Gentle Giant, King Crimson, Jethro Tull, and more.

Frank Thibeaux
2025-10-18 19:00 - 22:00
Frank Thibeaux is a 2X GRAMMY NOMINATED Bass Guitarist and Songwriter. In the early 80s TEBO Co-FOUNDED the HOT East Palo Alto, CA BAND – “PRECISION” with Will Roc, Bob Dogg, Rabbit, Lakiba Pittman and others. For the past 25 years he has been doing what he loves and what he was blessed to do well: performing, producing and traveling the globe with world music Icons including: Herbie Hancock, MC HAMMER & John Lee Hooker Jr. He brings his signature blend of funky blues with a Zydeco twist. His band style is described as fun and funky

Actual Proof
2025-10-19 18:00 - 20:30
Actual Proof is a Bay Area funk, jazz, and R&B band formed after a run of packed busking sets in downtown San Jose. The band features Ryan Grubee (trumpet), Kunaal Pendse (baritone sax), Elena Hsu (vocals), Jacob Park (guitar), Kai Imaya (piano), Jackson Takizawa (bass), and Roma Smith (drums). Drawing inspiration from artists like Marcus Miller, Bruno Mars, John Mayer, Herbie Hancock, Domi & JD Beck, and Michael Brecker, their sound is tight, soulful, and always high energy. Get ready for deep grooves, explosive solos, and a high energy show.

Sundance Kid + Mark Kibort
2025-10-24 19:00 - 22:00
The Sundance Kid Band is an all-star project with more songs than you can shake a stick at. The band was founded in Oakland, CA in July 1977. Mark Kibort is an acoustic guitar player with an extensive list of songs. He is well known in the Los Gatos music scene and is in high demand. Some of his influences include John Mayer, Jack Johnson, and Dave Mathews.

The Midnight Ramblerz + Bay Blues Bandits
2025-10-25 18:30 - 22:00
The Midnight Ramblerz is a Bay Area rock band hailing out of San Jose, California. The band’s versatility in Classic, Punk, and Modern rock with a penchant for 80’s & 90’s tunes makes for a fun and eclectic show. The band’s featured musicians are Andy Do (vocals/Keys), Andy Fry (vocals/Guitar), Ray Boreham (Drums), Cuong Tram (Bass)OPENING BAND – The Bay Blues BanditsThe Bay Blues Bandits is a blues power rock trio that blends Hendrix and John Mayer tunes with the shredding technicality of Van Halen and Joe Satriani. Their guitarist, Joe, and their bassist, Richard, have played together for years, along with their drummer, Haruya.

Mark Van Haren
2025-10-26 18:00 - 20:30
As a ’70s kid on a banana-seat Schwinn, Mark Van Haren carried his transistor radio everywhere, mesmerized by the groovy tunes of the era: Stevie Wonder, Hall & Oates, Al Green, James Taylor, Steely Dan, Bill Withers – and yes, some Bacharach and Beatles, too. Come revisit ’70s pop-soul radio with Mark, who delights in being a kid again.

The Fog - Halloween
2025-10-31 19:00 - 22:00
The FOG (thefogband.com) is a five-piece band playing blues rock. Their sound blends a variety of instruments with beautiful vocal harmonies. The band has been performing all around the Bay Area (clubs, private events, festivals) for over 14 years. They love to entertain, and they play music that is great for listening, dancing, eating, and drinking. 🙂 Come check them out! They will be performing in Disco costume on Halloween night at The Cats.

Midtown Dreamers + Andrew Mackenzie
2025-11-01 19:00 - 22:00
Midtown Dreamers are a local Palo Alto folk-rock band with a passion to create music that’s uplifting, expressive, and soulful. They came together as a response to the social isolation of Covid back in the summer of 2020, and bonded over musical influences spanning from Elvis to 80’s alternative to 90’s grunge and pop. They perform regularly at the Cal Ave Farmers Market in midtown Palo Alto and at local music events, building a loyal crowd of regulars and exposing younger generations to artists such as Neil Young, REM, Tom Petty, as well as British alternative such as Radiohead, The Cure, and The Smiths. They also perform original compositions, with a demo in the works. Come out and dance, have a drink, and maybe hear some of your favorite songs!Andrew Mackenzie has been crafting his musical journey since picking up the guitar in 1993. A singer, guitarist, and songwriter, his sound is a raw blend of grit and soul—drawing inspiration from the thunderous energy of Guns N’ Roses, the grunge poetry of Nirvana, and the heartfelt storytelling of Ray LaMontagne. With decades of experience and a voice that carries both edge and emotion, Andrew continues to write and perform music that resonates deeply and authentically. Andrew will open for Midtown Dreamers.

Billy Reese
2025-11-02 18:00 - 20:30
Billy Reese & Trio will be performing at The Cats to help our guests celebrate Father’s Day. Billy Reese is a Santa Cruz-based singer and guitarist. He plays around Santa Cruz and the Bay Area all year, playing country/Americana music at bars, clubs, restaurants, events, and, festivals with his backing band or as a solo act. Billy Reese also plays lead guitar in multiple bands around the Bay Area, including the rising Indie-Folk Rock band Eyes Like Lanterns. Check Billy and his projects out on Facebook and Instagram at @billyreesemusic,

Fossil Farm
2025-11-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-12 19:00 - 22:00
Bay Area based Fossil Farm has been entertaining audiences with a fun and lively assortment of classic, folk, and alt-rock music for over a decade. The group puts their own modern spin on music from the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Byrds, Lumineers, Foo Fighters, Tom Petty, Chris Isaak, Fleetwood Mac, Moody Blues, Traveling Wilburys, and more.

Joe Ferrara
2025-11-09 17:30 - 20:30

Beggars Opera
2025-11-15 19:00 - 22:00
Beggars Opera returns to the Cats with Debra & Mark Harville, Tom Siebenthal, & Robert Stemplinger to perform many favorites from Clapton, Van Morrison, Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Petty, The Pretenders, Dire Straits, Paul Simon, and even a couple of Beatles, Elvis, & Rickie Nelson thrown in.

Harmony Lane
2025-11-16 18:00 - 20:30
Harmony Lane

Music is a time machine for your soul. Whether it’s a song you just heard recently, or from years ago, it can take you on a musical journey, and conjure up so many emotions. Harmony Lane wants to take you on that musical journey, with great songs from Classic Rock to Millennial Country. Songs from the Beatles, the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, to name a few. Sit back and relax, or get up and dance – go wherever the music takes yo

Benito Rose
2025-11-21 19:00 - 22:00
Benito Rose is a 6 piece band from the Silicon Valley in Northern California. They play all of your favorite songs from the 1960’s through the present. A remarkable rhythm section sets the foundation for high energy guitars, outstanding keyboards and rich vocal performances. Timeless Classics and Today’s Hits never fail to warm the hearts of audiences and bring dancers in the crowd to their feet! The band is praised for their set list that includes Rock, Alternative Rock, Blues, R&B, and Pop favorites.

The Jokers
2025-11-22 19:00 - 22:00
Over the past several decades, The Jokers have won over the hearts of music lovers of all ages. Performing hundreds of popular classic rock songs at a variety of venues, this talented high energy classic rock band has earned the admiration and affection of critics and fans alike.

James Coon
2025-11-23 18:00 - 20:00
There’s two sides to James Coon. Two shows to see. The BIG covers. BIG Voice of Fogerty, Cougar-Mellencamp, Seger…especially tributes to Neil Diamond. …And the more Classic, intimate stylings of his own songs sprinkled throughout — a little bit Cohen, a little bit Prine — the reason half the crowd is usually fellow musicians.

Mr. Leo Rhythm and Soul Band
2025-11-28 19:00 - 22:00
Mr. Leo Rhythm and Soul Band was established in 2017 when the drummer of the band Michael Fields started the process of creating an all around top 40 band. In addition to establishing and playing all styles of music for different genres and setting, this band entertains live music all over the Bay Area and Silicon Valley with a unique rhythm section as well as singers, which you will dance to a nonstop groove with different flavor every time you hear a show.

Mythe
2025-11-29 19:00 - 21:00
Mythe is a Bay Area rock band dedicated to performing fan-favorite deep tracks from the more explorative side of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Enjoy the music of Pink Floyd, Rush, Yes, King Crimson, The Beatles, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Iron Maiden, The Who, Cream, U2, The Police and more.

Josh Skelly
2025-11-30 18:00 - 20:00
Josh Skelly. A lively and melodic take on original folk music as well as well as some fan favorites from decades past. Smooth acoustic guitar and vocals with an occasional harmonica solo to lead the way!

Sorta Sisters
2025-12-07 18:00 - 20:00
Sorta Sisters is a musical collaboration between songwriters Jenny B-G, Kara Hermann, Kelley Adams and Kristen Lee. They are best known for their sweet harmonies and original songs. You can find out more about their music here: https://linktr.ee/sortasisters
