Moe's Alley and KPIG Present: Ana Popovic at The Rio Theatre w/ Anthony Arya

Name: Moe's Alley and KPIG Present: Ana Popovic at The Rio Theatre w/ Anthony Arya
Start: 2025-12-03T19:00:00-08:00
Location: Rio Theatre

Schedule

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Rio Theatre | Santa Cruz, CA

Moe's Alley and KPIG present legendary blues artist Ana Popovic at The Rio Theatre with special guest Anthony Arya!
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm
$35 in advance / $40 day of the show
All Ages
*All sales are final
***This show is at The Rio Theatre - 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz - not at Moe's Alley***
ANA POPOVIC
“In the 25 years since the release of her debut record, Hometown, tail-gunning blues virtuoso Ana Popovic has proved herself a force of nature with a vintage Stratin hand.” – Guitar World
“Ana Popovic Melds Rock, Blues, and Jazz for Fiery Power” – No Depression “A badass with a silver Strat, she performs the heck out of this song [“Worked Up”], owning it with swagger and grace. … “Worked Up” captures her love of funky grooves plus the edginess of rocking guitar power. – Rock & Blues Muse
Los Angeles-based and critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Ana Popovic is set to release her highly anticipated album Dance To The Rhythm (Electric Heel Records) on September 26, 2025. Produced by Popovic and Buthel, the album showcases a groundbreaking fusion of groove, blues, funk, and soul.
Building on the success of her previous work, Dance To The Rhythm pushes boundaries, seamlessly blending infectious dance grooves (“Dance To The Rhythm” / “Sho Nuff”) with raw blues guitar and powerful lyrics. From the soulful "Soul’ution" to the funky "Hottest Ticket In Town" and the bluesy “Dwell On The Feeling”, "California Chase," the album weaves a rich tapestry of musical styles, reflecting Popovic's masterful versatility. The track “Sisters and Brothers” channels a Steely Dan-like arrangement, while “Hurt So Good” brings a contemporary mainstream flair. The ultimate jam comes in the form of a clever reimagining of Paul Simon’s "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover."
ANTHONY ARYA
Anthony Arya is an Americana performing & recording artist from the San Francisco Bay Area, California. He gained popularity at 16 after his appearance on NBC’s The Voice. Coach Adam Levine said: It blows my mind … I’m telling you right now, your whole situation, the way you engage with an audience, the way you sing — you are so special, dude. People are gonna fall madly in love with how you do it.
Since then, he has released 4 full length albums winning national awards for his songwriting. From his soulful lyrics to gritty guitar riffs, some say Anthony Arya is at the forefront of the next generation of singer / songwriter / guitar-players once defined by musical icons like Neil Young and Tom Petty.