Legends: Live & Local with Lol Tolhurst & David J

Legends David J & Lol Tolhurst live—music, stories, and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations with local artist.

An Intimate Night with Lol Tolhurst & David J

Legends: Live & Local is a new live music and storytelling series from Event Santa Cruz that connects iconic, world-famous musicians with local artists—creating once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, conversations, and performances.

Our first official Legends: Live & Local event brings together two true pioneers of post-punk, Goth, and alternative music:

• Lol Tolhurst (The Cure)
• David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets)

They helped shape the sound, style, and spirit of alternative music that continues to influence generations.

Local musicians: Trestles & Swan Porter

Huge thank you to our partners for making this series happen: City of Santa Cruz Economic Development Department, Lookout Santa Cruz, Capitola Mall, Hotel Paradox, Bay Federal Credit Union, Studio Holladay and Schooner Realty

What to Expect

• Live interview & storytelling
• Special performances with David J, Lol Tolhurst with Santa Cruz local musicians
• Meet-and-greet (very limited spots)

Times:

• 6:00 - Doors Open (food and drinks for purchase)
• 6:00 - Meet-and-greet
• 7:15 - Interview starts
• 8:30 - Live performances (playing the hits!)

Hosted by Jennifer Otter Bickerdike & Matthew Swinnerton

About Event Santa Cruz

Produced by Event Santa Cruz, a local organization dedicated to spotlighting musicians, artists, and creative culture through live events, video storytelling, and community experiences.