SYV Buzz

Upcoming events in the Santa Ynez Valley

Solvang, Buellton, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Los Alamos, and all the wine country in between are home to some great entertainment venues — whether your idea of entertainment is a live band, a bottle of Pinot Noir, or both.

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Live music and wine tasting

ALL EVENTS  |  MUSIC ONLY  |  WINE ONLY

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam
8 pm
Sing your song. — Maverick Saloon


Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker
4 – 7 pm
Acoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Whitcraft Winery takeover at Mattie's Tavern with live music from Shawn Jones
5 – 7 pm
Wine and music. — Mattei's Tavern

Live music in Santa Ynez with Cheryl Wheeler & Kenny White
7 pm
Tales from the Tavern. — Maverick Saloon


Thursday, April 3, 2025

Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez
8:30 – 11:30 pm
It's your turn. — Maverick Saloon


Friday, April 4, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Shawn Jones
4 pm – 7 am
Blues/rock/Americana. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music in Los Olivos with Mia Girard
4:30 – 6 pm
Acoustic classics in an intimate setting. — SAMsARA Wine Co.

Live music in Solvang with JD Goodwin & Arsen Giorgio
7 pm
Details not available. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Solvang with Kathleen Sieck & The Paradise Road
8 – 11 pm
Classic rock and Americana. — Lost Chord Guitars


Saturday, April 5, 2025

Live music with Lindsey Marie
11 am
Foxen's 40th Anniversary Weekend Celebration. — Foxen Vineyard & Winery

Live music in Buellton with Nataly Lola
12 – 4 pm
Singer/songwriter. — Vega Vineyard & Farm

Live music in Los Olivos with CRV
12 – 4 pm
Country and rock. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music with Cuyama Mama & the Hot Flashes with special guest The Real John Gary
1:30 – 4:30 pm
The most rockin', foot stompin', apron flauntin' musical act in the Cuyama Valley. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music in Buellton with Different Strings
2 – 6 pm
Rock, adult contemporary, and classic rock. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music with Out of the Blue
3 – 6 pm
Classic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Ozomatli live in Solvang
7 – 9 pm
Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global sounds. — Solvang Festival Theater

Live music in Solvang with Kelp
7 – 10 pm
Surf music. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Santa Ynez with Carmen & the Renegade Vigilantes
8:30 pm
Country and rock music. — Maverick Saloon


Sunday, April 6, 2025

Live music with Will Breman
11 am
Foxen's 40th Anniversary Weekend Celebration. — Foxen Vineyard & Winery

Live music in Buellton with Manny Mestas
12 – 4 pm
Classical/Spanish guitarist. — Vega Vineyard & Farm

Live music in Los Olivos with Nataly Lola
12 – 4 pm
Singer/songwriter. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music with the Traveling Hurtados
1 – 4 pm
Details not available. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music in Santa Ynez with Grey Bear Erickson
1 – 4 pm
Guitar. — Sunstone Winery

Live music from Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Guitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music in Buellton with Michael Keeney
2 – 6 pm
Songwriter. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music in Santa Ynez with Jared Nels
3 – 7 pm
Santa Barbara singer/songwriter. — Maverick Saloon


Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam
8 pm
Sing your song. — Maverick Saloon


Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Bill Rotella
4 – 7 pm
Americana singer and guitarist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Brander Vineyard takeover at Mattie's Tavern with live music TBD
5 – 7 pm
Wine and music. — Mattei's Tavern


Thursday, April 10, 2025

Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez
8:30 – 11:30 pm
It's your turn. — Maverick Saloon


Friday, April 11, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Victor Valencia
4 – 7 pm
Covers and originals in English & Spanish. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Corkscrew Comedy Festival in Santa Ynez
6 – 9 pm
Live comedy. — Maverick Saloon

Live music in Solvang with Cynthia Ford
7 – 11 pm
Country/Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Solvang with Shawn Jones
8 – 11 pm
Blues/rock/Americana. — Lost Chord Guitars

Live music in Santa Ynez with the Jimi Nelson Band
9:30 – 11:45 pm
Classic and modern country. — Maverick Saloon


Saturday, April 12, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Adrian Galysh
12 – 4 pm
Acoustic guitar. — Vega Vineyard & Farm

Live music at Sean Wiggins' Birthday Bash
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Originals and classic covers. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music with Adrian Floy & THC
3 – 6 pm
Reggae. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Corkscrew Comedy Festival
6 – 9 pm
At locations around the valley. — Brander Winery & Vineyard

Live music in Solvang with the Ray Jaurique Trio
7 – 10 pm
Original roots and blues. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Solvang with Steven McClintock with Warren Sellers and Arwen Lewis
8 – 11 pm
Singer-songwriters. — Lost Chord Guitars

Live music in Santa Ynez with the Tex Pistols
8:30 – 11:30 pm
Blues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Maverick Saloon


Sunday, April 13, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Kenny Taylor
12 – 4 pm
Paso Robles singer-songwriter. — Vega Vineyard & Farm

Live music from Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Guitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern


Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam
8 pm
Sing your song. — Maverick Saloon


Thursday, April 17, 2025

Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez
8:30 – 11:30 pm
It's your turn. — Maverick Saloon


Friday, April 18, 2025

Live music in Solvang with Skunk Puppy
7 – 10 pm
Rock, blues, pop, reggae, and Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Santa Ynez with the Molly Ringwald Project
9 pm
'80s music. — Maverick Saloon


Saturday, April 19, 2025

Rosé Soirée in Los Olivos
11 am
A celebration of rosé wines, brunch inspired bites, and an elegant, pink-themed event in preparation for the season ahead. — Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard

Live music in Los Olivos with Jayden Secor
12 – 4 pm
Rock, country, and blues. With Danny’s Pop Up Pizza. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music with Bobby, Finn, and Dave (BFD)
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Classic rock. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music with The T-Bone Ramblers
3 – 6 pm
Classic rock & Americana. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music in Solvang with Skunk Puppy
7 – 10 pm
Rock, blues, pop, reggae, and Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge


Sunday, April 20, 2025

Live music in Los Olivos with Adrian Galysh
12 – 4 pm
Acoustic guitar. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music with the Traveling Hurtados
1 – 4 pm
Details not available. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music from Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Guitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern


Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam
8 pm
Sing your song. — Maverick Saloon


Thursday, April 24, 2025

Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez
8:30 – 11:30 pm
It's your turn. — Maverick Saloon


Saturday, April 26, 2025

Live music with the Honeysuckle Possums
1:30 – 4:30 pm
No details. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music from Tony Buck & the Cadillac Angels
4 – 7 pm
Midwestern roots and California surf by the water. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music in Santa Ynez with Flannel 101
9 pm
90s rock. — Maverick Saloon


Sunday, April 27, 2025

Live music with Barry McGuire
1 – 4 pm
Eclectic mix of music on acoustic guitar. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music with Teresa Russell
1:30 – 4:30 pm
No details. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music in Santa Ynez with Jared Nels
3 – 7 pm
Santa Barbara singer/songwriter. — Maverick Saloon


Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam
8 pm
Sing your song. — Maverick Saloon


Thursday, May 1, 2025

Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez
8:30 – 11:30 pm
It's your turn. — Maverick Saloon


Sunday, June 8, 2025

Live music in Solvang with Doublewide Kings
3 pm
Originals and covers featuring roots rock, Americana, country blues, and the glory days of '70s FM radio. — Theaterfest Garden

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We try to keep our events list as comprehensive and up-to-date as possible, but we encourage you to verify with the artist or venue websites for possible changes or cancellations. Thanks!