Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Hijinx is back for their third appearance at the Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party!

We caught up with Beau from Hijinx to talk about the band's biggest musical influences, what makes the Santa Cruz music scene so special, their unforgettable sold-out show with The Expendables at The Catalyst, and why they love coming back to Midtown Fridays year after year.
If you're a fan of reggae rock, local music, and the Santa Cruz community, this interview is for you.

In this interview:
• The artists who inspired Hijinx
• Growing up in Santa Cruz's reggae scene
• How the band describes its sound
• Their favorite shows they've ever played
• Why they keep coming back to Midtown Fridays

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📍 Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party
🗓 Fridays • May–August
📍 1111 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA
🎟 FREE • Family Friendly

Filmed by Natalie Sweeting

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