Events

3:00-5:00pm

Joel Martin‘s Grateful Zone – Acoustic one man show featuring Joel Martin

Joel Martin is a professionally touring solo performer who has performed over 250 solo shows since the end of 2022! His sets are high energy, featuring an uncommonly large acoustic guitar sound, extremely fun song selections and use of creative looping to add to the grooving. In Los Angeles he leads the Grateful Dead tribute band Grateful To The Core.

3:00-5:00pm

The Owls are Bob O’Neill—songwriter & founding member of Snail—on vocals & guitar, Craig Owens–bass player and vocalist extraordinaire and Harpin Jonny– virtuoso harmonica player & vocalist in the Larry Hosford band and many others.

This unique trio has come together to create a brilliant balance of blues, R&B, and original tunes. The Owls will take you on a fascinating musical flight!

Every Monday our brewers select a Keg of Honor, and YOU enjoy $5 pours* until it’s gone!

Movies in the Taproom Every Monday! Pop in for a beer and see what our Beer Bestower selected for the big screen!

5:45pm start time

Now Showing: Spinal Tap

Next Trivia Night: 1/27
6:00-7:30pm
Hosted by Michael Cahalan

5:30-7:30pm

Santa Cruz’s own Free Elements brings their signature blend of Cali-style lounge rock to the stage, creating a laid-back and irresistibly groovy vibe. Known for generating a good time and a tight sound, they put a fresh spin on classic covers and add some original tunes along the way. The band features Diane Rigoli on guitar/vocals, Aaron Wayne on guitar/accordion/vocals, Ron Beebe on bass/harmonica/vocals and Dag Dascher on drums/congas.

3:00-5:00pm

High energy covers of favorites from all genres and eras

3:00-5:00pm

The BACK PORCH BOYS dig into the glorious roots of American music from the Delta blues in Mississippi to New Orleans up to Memphis over to Austin and jumpin’ to Chicago. Singer-guitarist RICH COWAN and harmonica enthusiast VIRGIL THRASHER put their combined 90 odd years of playing music on display. You will hear the likes of Tampa Red, Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Fats Domino among other icons from the early days.

5:30-7:30pm

With a big map and no planned destination, this trio of seasoned improvisers from the jazz and jam band worlds use song and structure the way spacecrafts use planets: not to land and stay, but to SLINGSHOT around and be propelled back out into the galaxy. During this mostly-improv show, a familiar song could materialize at any time. Or not. All we can promise is that nobody knows what’s going to happen.

Slingshot is:

Guitar and Vocals: Matt Hartle (China Cats, Painted Mandolin, Shady Groove, Grateful Sundays with Matt Hartle and Friends)
Bass: Pete Novembre (OM Trio, Coffee Zombie Collective, Aza, Elephino)
Drums: Bret Bailey (Shady Groove, Elephino, Cosmic Pinball, BlissNinnies)

5:30-7:30pm

Local Honey is a Santa Cruz-based band that drips with honey sweet harmony and hums with tight, inventive musicianship. Local Honey’s repertoire pays homage to some of the the big voices of the last seven decades, including Big Mama Thornton, Rachael Price, Gladys Knight, Stevie Nicks, Grace Slick, and Amy Winehouse, among other divas. They seek out feel-good songs with strong vocals and infectious beats and make them their own. Though Local Honey is a new band, all of them are veterans of the Santa Cruz and Monterey music scenes. Members have worked with Honeytone, Ten O’Clock Lunch, Come Together, Backyard Birds, Menage, and Bay Bop. Over the years they’ve played in different combinations at many venues, including Michael’s on Main, Chaminade, Davenport Roadhouse, Hallcrest Vineyards, Joe’s Bar and the Food Lounge.

3:00-5:00pm

Redwood Express – Americana Roots rock band with members of The China Cats, Rosebud & Grandpa’s Chili.

3:00-5:00pm

Lefty Rosa was born in Santa Cruz county but has traveled far and wide to perfect its dreamy brand of original Americana music. It features Ezzie DeGiovanni (acoustic guitar/vocals), Joel Murach (Telecaster/vocals/harmonica), Chris Weinress (upright bass), and Tom Murach (drums).

5:30-7:30pm

Junebug Bayer is a singer/songwriter from Santa Cruz, California who specializes in folk-fusion fingerstyle guitar, occasionally adding harmonica, tap dance, autoharp, kazoo, ukulele, and banjo into the mix. Costumes encouraged!

3:00-5:00pm

Santa Cruz’s own Free Elements brings their signature blend of Cali-style lounge rock to the stage, creating a laid-back and irresistibly groovy vibe. Known for generating a good time and a tight sound, they put a fresh spin on classic covers and add some original tunes along the way. The band features Diane Rigoli on guitar/vocals, Aaron Wayne on guitar/accordion/vocals, Ron Beebe on bass/harmonica/vocals and Dag Dascher on drums/congas.

3:00-5:00pm

Acoustic “Americana Pop” music with sing along choruses…Original music, super fun songs!

6:00-8:00pm

Paint & Sip Workshop ~ Acrylic Local Landscape

Activate your senses w/ a multi sensory creative experience hosted by Art Is The Deeper You.

Live sitar music by Alex Royat

$45 or 2 for $80
RSVP: Text “BREW” to 818-489-0988

Get 1/2 off your 1st beer!

5:30-7:30pm

Alecia Haselton: Alt-folk/rock a la Jewel, The Cranberries, Alanis Morissette

Singer and musician Alecia Haselton is excited to be back in her hometown for this show, visiting from Nashville where she now sings professionally full time. She plays original music and covers, and is happy to play any song request! Her originals can be found online wherever you listen to music.

3:00-5:00pm

Live music in the Beer Garden from local surfboard crafter, Ashley Lloyd

Photo cred: Dave Brown

3:00-5:00pm

Originals and classic tunes from the great folk, blues and rock piano players.

5:30-7:30pm

If Funkadelic and Thievery Corporation had a bastard love child that grew up listening to Pink Floyd, their new favorite band would be Bionic Squid. With this funky instrumental quartet, every show is a psychedelic dance party. Soaring guitars and keyboards swim through a cascading soundscape over driving grooves from drums and bass. With a mix of original jams and covers, Bionic Squid will take you on a voyage to the depths and keep you dancing like an octopus hailing a taxi.  

Bionic Squid is Pete Novembre, Mike Johnson, Josh Salesin, and Bret Bailey. 

3:00-5:00pm

Step back into the golden era of ‘70s pop-soul with Mark Van Haren – guitarist, vocalist, and lifelong devotee of the music that made AM radio magic. As a banana-seat Schwinn–riding kid of the ‘70s, Mark grew up with a portable radio glued to his side and a soundtrack full of Stevie Wonder, Hall & Oates, Al Green, James Taylor, Steely Dan, Bill Withers – and of course, some Bacharach and Beatles for good measure. The pop-soul of the ’70s captures a moment in music history when melody, musicianship, and heart shared the same airwaves. Mark’s sets balance warm vocals, rhythmic guitar work, and a love of “harmonic complexity” – utilizing rich chords and progressions to create emotional depth. Mark’s repertoire is highly curated and designed for connection. He loves bringing back familiar-but-forgotten gems – like Player’s “Baby Come Back” – that make audiences light up with recognition, while also slipping in soulful deep cuts like Stevie Wonder’s “Knocks Me Off My Feet.” Whether it’s a radio hit or a hidden treasure, Mark aims for songs that possess a soulful core and make the audience feel something.

3:00-5:00pm

The BACK PORCH BOYS dig into the glorious roots of American music from the Delta blues in Mississippi to New Orleans up to Memphis over to Austin and jumpin’ to Chicago. Singer-guitarist RICH COWAN and harmonica enthusiast VIRGIL THRASHER put their combined 90 odd years of playing music on display. You will hear the likes of Tampa Red, Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Fats Domino among other icons from the early days.

5:30-7:30pm
Every 1st Thursday of the Month!

About Matt Hartle:

As the lead guitarist for the China Cats and Painted Mandolin, Matt Hartle has established himself as the preeminent jam band guitarist for Santa Cruz and the Bay Area. You can also find him hosting a weekly deep dead jam, where he welcomes Bay Area players for Grateful Sunday shenanigans. Matt’s unique voice and intricate playing style always gets the audience on their feet and feeling their groove. You’ll be dancing to songs from legends like Jerry Garcia, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, as well as rock, blues, jazz, americana, and of course some Matt Hartle originals. Stop by for a “Thursday after work” brew and some hot hartle licks when Matt returns to Discretion Brewing for 1st Thursdays of the month.

5:30-7:30pm

Local Honey is a Santa Cruz-based band that drips with honey sweet harmony and hums with tight, inventive musicianship. Local Honey’s repertoire pays homage to some of the the big voices of the last seven decades, including Big Mama Thornton, Rachael Price, Gladys Knight, Stevie Nicks, Grace Slick, and Amy Winehouse, among other divas. They seek out feel-good songs with strong vocals and infectious beats and make them their own. Though Local Honey is a new band, all of them are veterans of the Santa Cruz and Monterey music scenes. Members have worked with Honeytone, Ten O’Clock Lunch, Come Together, Backyard Birds, Menage, and Bay Bop. Over the years they’ve played in different combinations at many venues, including Michael’s on Main, Chaminade, Davenport Roadhouse, Hallcrest Vineyards, Joe’s Bar and the Food Lounge.

12-9pm
Celebrate 13 years of Discretion (rain or shine!)

Enjoy the company of a Discretion-loving community in an our expanded, heated Beer Garden (dog & family-friendly).

Live Music throughout the day:

• 12-2: Back Porch Boys – blues roots featuring Rich Cowan on vocals & guitar and Virgil Thrasher on harmonica
• 3-5: Marin County Breakdown – family band playing contemporary and traditional bluegrass, plus some old time, country, blues, rock, and jazz
• 6-8: Love Creek – psychedelic funky jams

Celebratory Beer Releases:

• Anniversary 2026 – TBD!
• Submarine Canyon (Meyer Lemon & Sea Salt IPA — benefit beer for Save Our Shores)

Interactive Save Our Shores Table:
Staff on site

Commemorative Pint Glasses:
$8 glass only | $12 w/ beer fill

Outdoor Cash Bar:
Selling Anniversary 2026 & Submarine Canyon on tap and in 16oz cans to-go

Italian Food For Purchase from Sugo

Corn Hole & Other Beer Garden Games

Join the convo and see who’s attending, on the Official FB Event Page!

3:00-5:00pm

Acoustic “Americana Pop” music with sing along choruses…Original music, super fun songs!

5:30-7:30pm

BluZio is a Santa Cruz-based band playing down-home blues from the Delta to electrified Chicago blues and jazz standards.

5:30-7:30pm

Hailing from the vibrant Monterey Bay Area music scene, JAM and the Buttered Biscuits have been serving up a delicious blend of bluesy funk rock music since the Fall of 2024. Formed to bring frontman Jeffrey A. Meyer’s (JAM) two solo albums to the stage, the recipe has been evolving ever since. While Meyer’s “Wilder Times” and “Colors of the Mind” albums served as the basis of the repertoire, the group has added a new flavor to the work and new songs along the way.

Leo MacDonald was among the first to join—bringing smooth buttery bass lines—with drummer, Cliff Nichols, and his driving rhythmic grooves on the pots and pans following closely behind. Meyer’s guitar and vocals are complemented by Fernando Giraldo’s fiery lead guitar work and the indispensable blues and country seasoning provided by Brad Kava on harmonica.

With their Monterey Bay roots, JAM and the Buttered Biscuits are a must see act on California’s Central Coast. You can catch them up and down the coast including Santa Cruz, Monterey, the San Francisco Bay Area, Morro Bay and beyond.