Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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🎵 The soundtrack to Santa Cruz summer starts May 29. Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays returns with FREE live music every Friday through Aug 28. Full lineup + info: eventsantacruz.com/event/event-santa-cruz-midtown-fridays-summer-block-party-2026


Alex Lucero Band takes the stage to accept the 2025 NEXTies Award for Band of the Year, honoring their impact on Santa Cruz County’s music scene through powerful songwriting, unforgettable live performances, and deep community involvement.

The NEXTies Awards celebrate the artists, musicians, creatives, and changemakers who help make Santa Cruz such a vibrant place to live, work, and create.

👏 Huge congratulations to Alex Lucero Band and all of the 2025 NEXTies winners.

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