Jonathan Franzen, who stayed and wrote in a cabin in Boulder Creek for almost 10 years until two years ago, recently graced the cover of TIME Magazine.
His new book Freedom is a great read.
CLick HERE for a recenet interview he did with the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Ben Laney was born in a small town in New Mexico in 1950. When he was young his family moved to California where he learned to play the guitar and later the harmonica. Ben has six children: Jennifer, Benjamin, Jamin, Angel, Dylan and Zimmerman, who sing and play various instruments. His children live in California in and around Boulder Creek.
Ben wrote many songs, and played on the streets of Santa Cruz. He opened shows for Larry Gatlin and Jeanie Fricke just to name a couple, and also made it to the top 10 on the Wrangler Star search. Ben recorded two CD’s, one which will be released, on Oct. 17. Ben made his home in Boulder Creek, a place that he loved and even wrote a song about titled “Here In These Hills.” He died at an early age of 59, and is deeply missed.
We will never forget the joy Ben and his songs brought to us all.
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“Stand-Up Chameleon” Jackson Gillman will be appearing on Wednesday, October 6 at 6 pm in the Boulder Creek Library children’s room.
Gillman incorporates comedy, drama, music, dance, mime and sign language in an intimate style of theater celebrating the fall season. The Boulder Creek Chapter of the Friends of the Library is proud to bring you this free all-ages show.
For info visit http://www.JacksonGillman.com
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Looks like Star is moving out of Boulder Creek an dheadng to Scotts Valley.
Good news for those going “over the hill” to San Jose, San Francisco or where ever. The top of Bear Creek Road (once the “sketchiest” part) has been widened and repaved. It’s MUCH better.
Thanks for sending in this video!
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Looks like the closure of Highway 9 yesterday may have been caused by a drunken crash by a Boulder Creek resident. . . . .at 9:00 a.m. !
The Santa Cruz Sentinel has more details HERE
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The Friday night music series at Joe’s Bar in Boulder Creek is rapidly becoming a favorite venue for bands and audience alike. With a casual and intimate atmosphere and warm, supportive staff and owners, it is hardly possible to have anything but a great Friday night out, dancing, playing pool, enjoying the music and having fun with the local crowd. All shows are from 8:30 to midnight and there is never a cover – although everybody is encouraged to bring a few bucks to throw into the tip jar for the musicians. Come on by and see for yourself how much fun it is to enjoy great music in your own home town!
Upcoming:
9/17- Blackwater Station- Members of a popular local band from the 90’s “House of Cards” have teamed up for a great roadhouse experience.
9/24- Vito and Friends- Vito, Keith, Eric, Frankie and pals.
10/1- Upcreek Drifters- Thursday nights they play great acoustic based music at the brewery. They’re swimming upstream to Joe’s on Friday.
10/8- Hammond B-3 virtuoso Jan Hagge is bringing something special. Check out a track from Jan at the Boulder Creek Listening Corner
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