Music scene · Scotts Valley
A small city in the Santa Cruz Mountains where acoustic and rock acts play local cafes, with beachside clubs in Santa Cruz a short drive down the hill.
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A small city in the Santa Cruz Mountains where acoustic and rock acts play local cafes, with beachside clubs in Santa Cruz a short drive down the hill.
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Scotts Valley, California, sits in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Monterey Bay. Music in this small city includes school bands, church choirs, and acoustic and rock acts at local cafes. Santa Cruz musicians often drive up the hill for intimate shows and private events.
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