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Three Mile Pilot at the Catalyst

Another indie band from the ’90s reunites: Pall Jenkins, Zach Smith and Thomas Zinser play the Atrium Thursday, Aug. 23. By Aaron Carnes

Issue: August 22, 2012

China Cats’ Scott Cooper Goes Solo

The guitarist for China Cats, Intangibillies, Secret Chimp and two other bands gets a bluesy groove on with his new album, A Leg Trick. By Mat Weir

Issue: August 15, 2012

Heartless Bastards Take An ‘Arrow’

Frontwoman Erika Wennerstrom of the Heartless Bastards talks about her Americana band’s new album. They play the Rio Aug. 14. By Cat Johnson

Issue: August 8, 2012

The Pair That Dared

Indie duo Mates of State started out on a lark, and ummarried. How things change. By Aaron Carnes

Issue: June 27, 2012

Into The Blue

Mad House is out, Blue Lounge is in—and the queer-friendly Thursday night party stays. By Jacob Pierce

Issue: June 13, 2012

They Can Transform Him

Local rapper Alwa Gordon gets a break and runs with it By Aaron Carnes

Issue: June 13, 2012

Santa Cruz Days

Ahead of the Doobie Brothers’ Blues Festival show, guitarist Pat Simmons reminisces about surfing, playing with Tom Scribner on Pacific Ave. and living on Vine Hill Road. By Dan Pulcrano

Issue: May 23, 2012

Behind The Lineup

Friendships and connections behind the 2012 Santa Cruz Blues Festival lineup By Steve Palopoli

Issue: May 16, 2012

Strum Corps

From one guitar to many with the Santa Cruz Guitar Orchestra By Juan Guzman

Issue: May 16, 2012

BluesFest Trivia

Fun facts from the Santa Cruz Blues Festival By Lily Stoicheff

Issue: May 16, 2012

Good Gravy

A conversation with clown philanthropist Wavy Gravy. His May 20 Sing Out for Seva show stars Steve Earle, John Trudell and a bunch of other roots rock greats. By Kate Jacobson

Issue: May 16, 2012