Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A special moment from an unforgettable night in Santa Cruz.
David J (Bauhaus / Love & Rockets) performs “No New Tale to Tell” alongside Lol Tolhurst (The Cure), joined by Santa Cruz musicians Trestles and Swan Porter.

Filmed live at Hwy17 Studios in Santa Cruz, California, this performance is part of a unique collaboration bringing together legendary artists from the post-punk and alternative era with the next wave of local talent.
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🎤 Featuring
David J – Bauhaus / Love & Rockets
Lol Tolhurst – The Cure

Trestles → https://linktr.ee/trestlesband
Swan Porter → https://linktr.ee/Swanporter

🎥 Filmed at Hwy17 Studios
hwy17studios.com

Part of a live series connecting iconic musicians with Santa Cruz artists for once-in-a-lifetime collaborations.

Huge thank you to our partners for supporting this series:
City of Santa Cruz Economic Development Department, Studio Holladay, Lookout Santa Cruz, Capitola Mall, Bay Federal Credit Union, and Hotel Paradox.

The entire evening was beautifully documented by Natalie Sweeting of Through the Bird’s Eye Photography, capturing the emotion, energy, and intimacy of the event. throughthebirdseyephotography.com/promotional

Edited by Bennett Swinnerton
Presented by Event Santa Cruz

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