Legends: Live & Local with David J & Lol Tolhurst

Legends: Live & Local is a new live music and storytelling series from Event Santa Cruz that connects iconic, world-famous musicians with local artists—creating once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, conversations, and performances.

Our first official Legends: Live & Local event brings together two true pioneers of post-punk, Goth, and alternative music:

• David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets)
• Lol Tolhurst (The Cure)

They helped shape the sound, style, and spirit of alternative music that continues to influence generations.

Local musicians TBA soon

Huge thank you to our partners for making this series happen: City of Santa Cruz Economic Development Department, Lookout Santa Cruz, Capitola Mall, Bay, Bay Federal Credit Union, and Schooner Realty

• Live interview & storytelling
• Special performances with David J, Lol Tolhurst with Santa Cruz local musicians
• Meet-and-greet (very limited spots)

• 6:00 - Doors Open (food and drinks for purchase)
• 6:00 - Meet-and-greet
• 7:15 - Interview starts
• 8:00 - Live performances (playing the hits!)

Hosted by Jennifer Otter Bickerdike & Matthew Swinnerton

Produced by Event Santa Cruz, a local organization dedicated to spotlighting musicians, artists, and creative culture through live events, video storytelling, and community experiences.

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