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Must-See Live Music & Events Happening This Week!

By aimee yang
Must-See Live Music & Events Happening This Week!

DEATH AND SAXES Tenor Sax player John Bouwsma leads a jazz band. The band includes Harrison Brand on guitar, Jamie Brudnick on double bass, and drummer Ben Sibley. This concert is a great way to relax after Christmas. You can enjoy Discretion Brewing’s drinks or choose from non-alcoholic options. No need to sing holiday songs if you don’t want to. KEITH LOWELL JENSEN

INFO: 5:30pm, Discretion Brewing, 2703 41st Ave, Soquel. Free. 316-0662.

JAM BAND

EDGE OF THE WEST This band plays “cosmic country jam.” The musicians have played with famous artists like Todd Snider and Jefferson Starship. They play original songs and covers from the 1970s. You might hear new favorites! KLJ

INFO: 6pm, El Vaquero Winery, 2901 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville. $10. 607-8118.

HOLIDAYS

KWANZAA CELEBRATION Join the Kwanzaa celebration at MAH. It is a time for unity and purpose. There will be music, local speakers, and candle lighting. Everyone is welcome! ISABELLA MARIE SANGALINE

INFO: Noon, The MAH, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz. Free. 429-1964.

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Discretion/dɪˈskrɛʃən/noun
The quality of having or showing discernment or good judgment.

Celebration/ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/noun
The act of marking a special event or occasion with festivities.

Unity/ˈjuːnɪti/noun
The state of being united or joined as a whole.

Cosmic/ˈkɒzmɪk/adjective
Relating to the universe especially as distinct from the Earth.

Original/əˈrɪdʒənl/adjective
Present or existing from the beginning; first or earliest.

Options/ˈɒpʃənz/noun
Choices or alternatives available in a particular situation.
Vocabulary Learning

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Who is the tenor sax player that leads a jazz band?
Harrison Brand
John Bouwsma
Jamie Brudnick
Ben Sibley
Which band plays "cosmic country jam" and covers songs from the 1970s?
Edge of the West
Kwanzaa Celebration
Keith Lowell Jensen
Discretion Brewing
Where is the Kwanzaa celebration taking place?
El Vaquero Winery
Discretion Brewing
The MAH
Edg of the West
Which instrument does Jamie Brudnick play in the jazz band?
Guitar
Double Bass
Drums
Tenor Sax
Which band member plays the guitar?
John Bouwsma
Harrison Brand
Jamie Brudnick
Ben Sibley
What time is the Edge of the West performance?
5:30pm
6pm
Noon
9pm
The Kwanzaa celebration involves candle lighting.
Discretion Brewing offers non-alcoholic options during the concert.
The Edge of the West band members have not played with famous artists.
The Kwanzaa celebration is a ticketed event.
The Kwanzaa celebration at MAH welcomes everyone.
The Edge of the West band plays only original songs.
The concert at Discretion Brewing is a great way to relax after .
The Edge of the West band plays covers from the .
The Kwanzaa celebration at MAH is a time for unity and .
Edge of the West performs at Winery.
The concert at Discretion Brewing is free to attend, no required.
The musicians of Edge of the West have played with famous artists like Todd Snider and Jefferson .
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Test Your Understanding

Start Quiz
Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
ON
Accent
Discretion/dɪˈskrɛʃən/noun
The quality of having or showing discernment or good judgment.
Celebration/ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/noun
The act of marking a special event or occasion with festivities.
Unity/ˈjuːnɪti/noun
The state of being united or joined as a whole.
Cosmic/ˈkɒzmɪk/adjective
Relating to the universe especially as distinct from the Earth.
Original/əˈrɪdʒənl/adjective
Present or existing from the beginning; first or earliest.
Options/ˈɒpʃənz/noun
Choices or alternatives available in a particular situation.
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

Who is the tenor sax player that leads a jazz band?
Harrison Brand
John Bouwsma
Jamie Brudnick
Ben Sibley
Which band plays "cosmic country jam" and covers songs from the 1970s?
Edge of the West
Kwanzaa Celebration
Keith Lowell Jensen
Discretion Brewing
Where is the Kwanzaa celebration taking place?
El Vaquero Winery
Discretion Brewing
The MAH
Edg of the West
Which instrument does Jamie Brudnick play in the jazz band?
Guitar
Double Bass
Drums
Tenor Sax
Which band member plays the guitar?
John Bouwsma
Harrison Brand
Jamie Brudnick
Ben Sibley
What time is the Edge of the West performance?
5:30pm
6pm
Noon
9pm
The Kwanzaa celebration involves candle lighting.
Discretion Brewing offers non-alcoholic options during the concert.
The Edge of the West band members have not played with famous artists.
The Kwanzaa celebration is a ticketed event.
The Kwanzaa celebration at MAH welcomes everyone.
The Edge of the West band plays only original songs.
The concert at Discretion Brewing is a great way to relax after .
The Edge of the West band plays covers from the .
The Kwanzaa celebration at MAH is a time for unity and .
Edge of the West performs at Winery.
The concert at Discretion Brewing is free to attend, no required.
The musicians of Edge of the West have played with famous artists like Todd Snider and Jefferson .
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