Steve Kritzer is an award winning singer-songwriter, entertainer, multi-instrumentalist, instructor, and jam leader, amassing a large and loyal following at coffeehouses, wineries, festivals, and schools from the West Coast to Nashville to Europe. San Jose Mercury News called him a “man of many music”, moving effortlessly in concert between his originals, Celtic, Bluegrass, Pop, Rock, […]
Devils Tonic, an exciting new project from The Johnny Reyes Band. A power trio in the tradition of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan, it is also a blues and country band with a Tex-Mex feel. Come and join us as we play The Cats roadhouse for the first time in years
Robert Hager & The WolfPak - Local Santa Cruz high energy rock n roll Band playing classic rock hits. Packing good fun, guitar solos, harmonica, Classic Rock, soul, funk & some Latin grooves: More Cow Bell and just good ole dancing tunes.
Junebug Bayer is a local artist and show-woman from Aptos, Ca. She plays guitar, harmonica, and kazoo and is joined by drummer Pat Brown and the beautiful and talented Taylor Abbott on electric bass. Together, the trio delivers a lively mix of original tunes, folk classics, and jazz standards designed to get you dancin' and […]
Rubber Band is a Bay Area-based group specializing in the stank and funk of traditional bluegrass. With strong harmonies and dynamic performances, Rubber Band delivers an engaging experience packed with passion and precision.
B Sides band will bring you a funky beat, cool guitar licks, vocals to lift your soul, and a groovy bass player to tie it all together. Come dance and stomp out a beat with us at the Cats! We will bring you a heavy dose of the Chili Peppers, along with some other funky […]
Jackie Turner is a talented vocal recording artist with a voice and personality that will warm your heart as well as get you on the dance floor. A San Francisco native born into a musical family, she has recorded, traveled, and performed with her cousin Tony Sanders (son of legendary Meri Sanders). Her talents have […]
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.
ABC is a three-piece band playing funked up classic rock. They've been performing around the Bay Area for several years, and they enjoy entertaining folks via their funky sound - music that's great for listening, eating, dancing, and drinking. :) Learn more at abc-band.com.
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 […]
DJ Joe night features mix of Motown, R&B & Hip Hop. DJ Joe will be taking all song requests. Plus Karaoke on Demand - Feel like singing let DJ Joe know what song you would like to sing. Get ready for fun, singing and dancing the night away at our wide-open stage. DJ Joe aka […]
Stainless is a classic rock band that has been igniting stages across the Bay Area with their high-energy performances and timeless rock anthems. Formed by a group of seasoned musicians with a shared passion for the genre, Stainless is dedicated to delivering authentic and unforgettable live music experiences. Band Members: Steven Riley - Lead Vocals; […]
We're GMA's Place, a High School Jazz Quartet from Santa Cruz High, and we love jamming on everything jazz, from timeless standards to contemporary tunes. Whether it’s a lively event or an intimate gathering, GMA’s Place is here to share the joy of jazz with the Santa Cruz community and beyond!
“Songwriters in the Round” is a show featuring Gary Nobile, Nate Walker & Pete Sommer sharing original songs as well as some written by a few of our favorite writers. We do something a little different. Since we are individual artists, we each take a turn playing songs sitting on bar stools with just a […]
Beggars Opera returns to the Cats with Debra & Mark Harville, Tom Siebenthal, & Robert Stemplinger to perform many favorites from Clapton, VanMorrison, Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Petty, The Pretenders, Dire Straits, Paul Simon, and even a couple of Beatles, Elvis, & Rickie Nelson thrown in.
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.
Bay Area Special is a bluegrass band based in the San Jose area. The group consists of Ruby Davis (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Elijah Chen (Lead Guitar), Phil Cornish (Mandolin, Harmony Vocals), Ryan Triolo (Upright Bass), and Danny Clark (Fiddle, Harmony Vocals). Formed in 2024, the band has developed a signature sound characterized by dynamic […]
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 […]
The Uke Sisters are a duo of singer/songwriters Kara Hermann and Jenny B-G. Kara is best known for her song "Hard Hatted Woman" and construction music video. She released an album of original songs in March.Jenny B-G is an accomplished vocalist and multi-instrumentalist including violin, bass and ukulele. Together, the two women create captivating harmonies, […]
Mini BandFest - Ready to catch Santa Clara University’s hottest underground bands in one unforgettable night? 4 Bands, 1 Epic Night. Local Vibes. Get your tickets at EventBrite. Hurry! Save $3 when you buy tickets before April 30th. Featuring: One Million Beers, Willesden Green, Solace and Headliner, Dental Insurance.
Flypaper Blues a Santa Cruz-based Americana band is straight out of your grandfather's rifle barrel. A little whiskey, coffee grinds, 2-in-1 oil, and a whole lot of fiddle, driving drums, and bass rhythms. This 100% homegrown, local band brings influences from traditional bluegrass, post-punk, ragtime, to alt-country genres. Songwriting is personal, comedic, and inspired by the existential […]
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 […]
Mother's Day Special Bruch Buffet - Celebrate Mother’s Day with an unforgettable brunch experience at The Cats Los Gatos. Join us on Sunday, May 11, 2025, for a BBQ & Filipino Fusion Brunch Buffet featuring delectable dishes, Live DJ with DJ Joe Cannizzaro, and fun photo taking at our Old West photo station.
Join us for dinner with Joe Ferrara on Mother's Day. 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, […]
Sundance Kids is an exciting project from the Johnny Reyes Band. It started as a power trio in the tradition of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan, it has now evolved into a larger band with country influences and a Tex-Mex feel. Join us as we play the amazing new Cats roadhouse!Black Cat Gone will […]
Fossil is comprised of local music scene veterans with combined musical experience of over 150 years! Its members have been part of previous and current local favorites such as The Hitmen, Daze on the Green, The Breaux Show, 3.2 featuring Robert Berry, and Michael Gurley's Ultrasound Band (of dada fame). Fossil has been called "the […]
Songwriters in the Round - “Nashville Round” style show featuring Pete Sommer, Gary Nobile & we are honored to have Special Guest Steve Kritzer fill in for vacationing Nate. We will be sharing original songs as well as some written by a few of our favorite writers. We do something a little different. Since we […]
DJ Joe night features mix of Motown, R&B & Hip Hop. DJ Joe will be taking all song requests. Plus Karaoke on Demand - Feel like singing let DJ Joe know what song you would like to sing. Get ready for fun, singing and dancing the night away at our wide-open stage. DJ Joe aka […]
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 […]
Double Down Time is a blues-based stripped down and "raw" trio that performs their original music and a sprinkle of blues covers. With Julia JD on harmonica and keys, David on guitar and slide and Ms. Lisa on percussion, they "double down" on toe-tapping rhythms, memorable melodies and vocals that showcase textured harmonies. This trio […]