Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Quarry Amphitheater: Talking Heads Movie Night

The Quarry Ampitheater 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Enjoy an outdoor film screening of Talking Heads “Stop Making Sense” with the redwoods as a backdrop.  Initially released in 1984 and refinished with newly found footage for the 40th anniversary, “Stop Making Sense” is an iconic concert film that follows the legendary rock band Talking Heads during their 1983 album “Speaking in Tongues”. 

$8 – $50

Quarry Amphitheater: Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew Remain in Light Tour

The Quarry Ampitheater 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Jerry Harrison is the keyboardist and guitar player for the legendary band Talking Heads. He is a Rock N Roll Hall of Fame member and received a Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 2021. Jerry has multiple critically acclaimed solo albums, including Casual Gods. Additionally, he has an illustrious career as a record producer, working with everyone from Foo Fighters, No Doubt, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Live, amongst many others. Prior to joining Talking Heads, Jerry was a member of proto-punk pioneers The Modern Lovers.   Adrian Belew was the long-time lead singer and guitarist for legendary prog rock giants King Crimson. He has also recorded with, performed alongside, and toured with Bowie, Zappa, Talking Heads, Nine Inch Nails, Tori Amos, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, and more. Additionally, Adrian has released over 20 solo albums and was a 2005 Grammy Nominee  Adrian and Jerry, with their all-star backing band, bring you powerhouse renditions of Talking Heads classics like “Once In A Lifetime”, “Psycho Killer”, “Take Me To The River”, and selections from their respective solo careers. This is a must see performance. 

$44.50 – $99.50