Monterey Bay's premier nightclub, featuring acts from around the world. Artists such as Neil Young, Papa Roach, Emmylou Harris, Ice T, Nirvana, Alanis Morissette, No Doubt, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Pearl Jam have graced the Catalyst stage in years past.The main dance hall is 5000 square feet, not including balconies, and can hold 800 people.The bar downstairs is 100 feet long, starting in the front room and extending into the concert area. A large selection of beer and liquor is offered here.Upstairs is the game room with another bar, 6 pool tables a jukebox and arcade games, as well as a lounge.
1011 Pacific Ave.
Santa Cruz, California 95060
Events:
Old Crow Medicine Show
This exuberant group of young musicians from Western North Carolina carry on the old-time traditions of Appalachia with loads of spirit.
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Avett Brothers
Considered to be infectiously enthusiastic and off the beaten folk/alt-country path, The Avett Brothers play a mixture of old-time country, bluegrass, honky-tonk and ragtime.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-08-10 21:00:00
Flogging Molly
Flogging Molly is a seven-piece Irish American Celtic punk band, which formed in Los Angeles. Their music is influenced by such bands as the Pogues, the Dubliners and Stiff Little Fingers.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-08-21 21:00:00
The Murder Junkies
The original members of the Murder Junkies have reunited in tribute to the 10 year anniversary of the death of GG Allin. Arguably, one of the most decadent performers of the early '90s, Allin&...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-08-23 21:00:00
Matisyahu
In the crowded New York reggae scene, Hasidic reggae musician Matisyahu literally stands out like no other. With his long beard and black hat, this young lyricist, MC and beatboxer is a singular perfo...
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-08-25 21:00:00
Reggae Soca Sundayz
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-08-26 20:00:00
Senseless Mingling: Hospitality/Industry Night
Come blow off some steam on Monday nights at the upstairs bar. Enjoy hall-off drinks and food and free pool.
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-08-27 20:00:00
An Evening of Music With Colby
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An Evening of Music With Colby
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An Evening of Music With Colby
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Rockers Showcase
Rockers Showcase features performances by best local bands.
Category: , 19:00:00, 2007-08-29 19:00:00
3 Up Front
The Undecided band is a high energy cover band that plays a wide variety of rock and dance music. The band formed in 2003 and consist of five dedicated musicians, a sound engineer and a band manager. ...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-08-30 21:00:00
Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams has been performing for more than 20 years. Her music is rooted in the traditional forms of country, Cajun, blues and R&B, while her lyrics are modern and direct. She returns ...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-08-31 20:00:00
Machine Head
Machine Head consists of vocalist/guitarist Robb Flynn, guitarist Logan Mader, bassist Adam Duce and drummer Chris Kontos. The group's blend of hardcore and metal surpasses other bands with a ...
Category: , 20:30:00, 2007-09-05 20:30:00
Todd Rundgren
Todd Rundgren is undoubtedly a gifted pop songwriter, but at his core Rundgren is a rock and roll maverick.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-07 21:00:00
880 South
880 South is four piece reggae rock band from San Jose, California.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-08 21:00:00
The Devil Makes Three
The Devil Makes Three play bluegrass and country music.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-14 21:00:00
The Fainting Goats
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-15 21:00:00
King Thayo
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-20 21:00:00
Steel Pulse
Steel Pulse provides a blend of straight-ahead, reggae, flamenco and Euro-pop, containing potent pleas for social reform. Wisdom's unique blend of conscious lyrics with live hip-hop and reggae...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-21 21:00:00
Against Me! / Matt & Kim / David Dondero
Ages 16+
$15 in advance/ $16 at the door
Doors open 7PM/ Show starts 8PM
Category: Music, 20:00:00, 2007-09-26 20:00:00
Dredg
Dredg is a Seattle band with a strong R&B influence.
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-09-27 20:00:00
Israel Vibration
This group of singers casts a harmonious musical spell, weaving traditional roots reggae with a mesmerizing sound and deeply spiritual message.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-28 21:00:00
Perry Farrell's Satellite Party
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-10-03 20:00:00
Robert Earl Keen
Texas songwriter Robert Earl Keen has had versions of his songs recorded by Lyle Lovett, Nanci Griffith and Joe Ely.
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-10-05 20:00:00
Redman
Redman is a former member of the WU-Tang Clan.
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-10-07 20:00:00
Social Distortion
Ages 21+
$25 in advance/ $25 at the door
Doors open 7PM/ Show starts 8PM
Category: Music, 20:00:00, 2007-10-09 20:00:00
Social Distortion
Ages 16+
$25 in advance/ $25 at the door
Doors open 7PM/ Show starts 8PM
Category: Music, 20:00:00, 2007-10-10 20:00:00
Tech N9ne
TechN9ne first became fascinated with rap in 1985. In the intervening years, Tech N9ne has had a love-hate relationship with the music business. He's recorded with such legends as 2Pac, Eminem...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-10-21 20:00:00
Sincere
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-11-15 21:00:00
New Found Glory, Pep Love
Coral Springs, FL, punk band New Found Glory formed in the summer of 1997 and is made up of vocalist Jordan Pundik, guitarists Chad Gilbert and Steve Klein, bassist Ian Grushka and drummer Cyrus Boloo...
Category: , 20:30:00, 2007-11-16 20:30:00
The Fourfits
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-11-17 21:00:00
Gwar
The Canadian sextet Three Inches of Blood evokes a throwback to heavy metal's youthful 1980s heyday. The band's Iron Maiden-like galloping riffs and solos are speeded up to thrash meta...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-11-21 20:00:00
Reed KD
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-11-24 21:00:00
Blues Traveler
Led by harmonica virtuoso John Popper, Blues Traveler has become one of the country's most popular roots-rock bands.
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-11-27 20:00:00
The Dystrict
The Dystrict is San Francisco Bay Area's most promising, up and coming alternative rock band, with hip hop, soul and reggae influences.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-11-30 21:00:00
The Concaves
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-01 21:00:00
The Ohms
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-07 21:00:00
The Thermals
The music performed by The Thermals can be best described as distorted guitars, distorted drums, distorted bass and distorted vocals that all collide into perfect, distorted pop songs. The sound is cl...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-12-09 20:00:00
Samaria
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-13 21:00:00
Archdukes
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-14 21:00:00
Ky-Mani Marley
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-15 21:00:00
The Benefits
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-20 21:00:00
Katie Garibaldi
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-21 21:00:00
Kickstarter
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-29 21:00:00
Cake
Cake creates a diverse mixture of punk sensibility, country and disco. Thanks to such songs as 'The Distance' and the group's cover of Gloria Gaynor's disco classic, &a...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-30 21:00:00
Xavier Rudd
Australian Xavier Rudd is a multi-instrumentalist delivering a unique and harmonious combination of lyrics, vocals, instruments and energy that is warm, powerful and emotive.
Category: , 20:00:00, 2008-01-08 20:00:00
Los Lobos
Best known for the hit remake of Richie Valens' 'La Bamba,' the East Los Angeles band Los Lobos incorporates traditional Mexican music with a rock 'n' roll edge...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2008-01-25 21:00:00