Both as a solo musician, and with my New Best Friends, I’m super fortunate to regularly play local venues who bring us back again and again.
If you’d like a bit of normalcy during this strange time we all find ourselves in separately, but together (virtually, anyway), here’s a way you can keep those places going…and possibly give yourself a good excuse or two for an adult beverage in the meantime.
Click on the links below for directions and details.
Breweries
- Discretion Brewing (Soquel) – Beer is available by pickup from their drive-up stand in the parking lot. Place your order at www.toasttab.com/discretion-brewing. Open daily from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
- Corralitos Brewing (Watsonville) – Beer available for pickup. Order in advance by calling 831-728-2311 or online at www.shopcbcbeer.com. Open from Tuesday through Sunday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
- Steel Bonnet Brewing (Scotts Valley) – Beer is available by delivery only. Free delivery within a 10-mile radius. Order online at steelbon.net.
Wineries
- El Vaquero Winery (Watsonville) – Wine available for pickup. Special discounts are running through the end of April. See complete details here in their latest newsletter.
- Hallcrest Winery (Felton) – Wine available for pickup, and special case discounts are available. Check the website or call 831-335-4441 to order ahead.
- Satori Cellars (Gilroy) – Wine available for pickup, and they’re running several specials and discounts. Call 408-921-2786 for details and to place your order.
Taprooms
- Capitola Wine Bar (Capitola) – Wine club memberships and gift cards are now available for purchase online. Details here on their website.
- South Point Seascape (Aptos) – Canned craft beer and some other goodies are available for order and pickup. Call 831-661-5402 or see their website for details.
- The Ugly Mug (Soquel) – Okay, this is MUCH more than a cool spot with beer and wine on tap – it’s also one of the finest and coziest spots in the county to play…when we’re not all sheltered in place, of course. The mug is offering coffee and incredible snacks to go – Call ahead at 831-477-1341 or check the website to place your order.
Music Stores
Jansen Music (Aptos) Need a guitar, a ukulele, or just some advice and parts while you’re trying your first fret-repair on your own while sheltered at home? Jody Fonseca is at the store and available by appointment only. Call 831-724-4798 for hours and details.
Stay safe out there, everyone. And thanks for your support.