Moe's Alley Presents: The Heeters w/ Papiba & Friends
Date and Time
Thu, Sep 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Location
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial Way
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Event Details
Moes Alley presents sou, funk and R&B from The Heeters (featuring members of The California Honeydrops) plus special guests Papiba & Friends!Thursday, September 4thDoors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$20 in advance / $25 day of the show21+*All sales are final - No Refunds*Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com====THE HEETERSSoul, R&B and Funk from the Bay Area, California. Deep grooves, tight three-part harmonies, and songs that will uplift your spirit. The Heeters is comprised of Tom Quell (vocals/guitar) and three members of The California Honeydrops (Lorenzo Loera on keys, Miles Blackwell on bass and Beaumont Beaullieu on drums). Lorenzo and Tom co-write the songs, which have that classic soul sound & those catchy hooks--with a personality that makes them still unique and relevant within the world of modern music.PAPIBA & FRIENDSPapiba s vibrant music scene.Papiba Godinhoguitarist, vocalist, and songwriteris best known as the founder of SambaD, one of Santa Cruzs most beloved bands. A capoeira mestre and cultural ambassador, Papiba also runs a Brazilian cultural arts center in Santa Cruz.Etienne Franc (aka roKsta OrKestra) is a dynamic bassist and vocalist who has performed locally and internationally for over two decades. A former member of SambaD and Paradise Soul Savers, Etienne currently serves as musical director at Inner Light Ministries and a go-to bass player for many other bands and projects.Gary Kehoe is a longtime staple of the Santa Cruz music community. A founding member of SambaD and the world music group Special Fun, Gary is also known for his work with the California Honeydrops and as a sought-after drummer and percussionist across numerous local acts.Blending rock, soul, funk, and samba, Papiba from Brazil, Minnesota, and Brooklynand their shared passion for global grooves with a fresh, modern twist.
Important Event Information
This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.
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