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Upcoming Stuff<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These days, you’ll find (and hear) Michael playing both solo and with His New Best Friends, in addition to hosting several weekly trivia nights. There’s a lot going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday October 21st
Bargetto Winery<\/a><\/strong>
3535 North Main Street, Soquel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A special, by-request theme this evening: “Happy Birthday Tom Petty.” There’ll be the usual general trivia round, a round devoted to Tom, and Michael kicks off the night early at 6:00pm<\/strong> with a half hour of live Tom Petty tunes. Game starts at 6:30pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Saturday October 24th
Crystal Bay Farm<\/a><\/strong>
40 Zils Road, Watsonville CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael and His SCARY New Best Friends bust out their seasonal, spooky holiday tunes for the first time this season. One set at 5:00pm, followed by “Thrill the World”<\/a> zombie dancers at dusk, and a wild, jammy evening with South County Band, the new incarnation of Watsonville’s beloved Apple City Slough.

Thursday October 29th
Tacos & Trivia @ El Vaquero Winery<\/a><\/strong>
2901 Freedom Blvd, Corralitos<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A seasonal edition this week, and the theme is “Creatures of the Night.” Tonight is also a fundraiser for Native Animal Rescue<\/a>. Learn about the great work this local nonprofit provides for our wild furry and feathered friends, AND answer questions about bats, owls, possums and other way cool nocturnal critters. Starts at 7:00pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday October 31st
Whale City Aptos<\/a><\/strong>
7941 Soquel Drive, Aptos<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael and his SCARY New Best Friends celebrate their favorite holiday ON HALLOWEEN night this year. Full-band show with dancing, Halloween tunes, upbeat originals and covers, costume contest, witches, antics AND great food with a full bar. Trick or Treating at 4:00pm, followed by “Thrill the World”<\/a> zombie dancers and Michael and the band at 5:30pm! No cover!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday November 18th
Buena Vista Brewing Company<\/a><\/strong>
65 Hangar Way Watsonville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael and His New Best Friends celebrate the THIRD ANNIVERSARY of the brewery with originals, covers AND a special round of Buena Vista and Beer Trivia (gift card to the winner!) at the band break. The night runs 6:00 to 9:00pm No cover!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday – Saturday, December 4th, 5th and 6th
Alladin Nursery<\/a><\/strong>
2905 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of Alladin’s annual holiday open house, Michael (and a bandmate) kick off the party each day at 4:00pm, followed by another band at 5:00pm. As always, there’ll be crafts, wine and snacks, and you’re welcome to bring anything to share. It’s a perfect way to cap off another great year of wonderful shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ongoing Trivia Nights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n