An Intimate Night with Lol Tolhurst & David J
Santa Cruz experienced something truly special—an intimate night where music history met local talent in a way that felt completely unique.
Presented by Event Santa Cruz, this inaugural event brought together two iconic figures of post-punk and alternative music—Lol Tolhurst (The Cure) and David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets)—for an evening of storytelling and a unforgettable live performances.
Santa Cruz artists Trestles and Swan Porter joined Lol and David on stage playing well-known songs with a local twist
The evening began with an intimate, live interview hosted by Jennifer Otter Bickerdike and Matthew Swinnerton.
Huge thank you to our partners for making this series happen:
- City of Santa Cruz Economic Development Department
- Studio Holladay
- Lookout Santa Cruz
- Capitola Mall
- Bay Federal Credit Union
- Hotel Paradox
Thank you Hwy 17 Studios for being such an amazing host. The space was awesome and a perfect fit for our events. Can’t wait to do more with you!
The entire evening was beautifully documented by Natalie Sweeting of Through the Bird’s Eye Photography, capturing the emotion, energy, and intimacy of the event. (See images below)
This event didn’t just resonate with the audience—it also caught the attention of local media.
Read more:
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GoodTimes: Stars Tell Stories by Kristen McLaughlin
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Lookout Santa Cruz: When legends collaborate with locals by Jana Marcus
- Santa Cruz Sentinel: Singer-songwriter Swan Porter soars to new musical heights By Nick Sestanovich
About Event Santa Cruz
Event Santa Cruz is dedicated to spotlighting musicians, artists, and creative culture through live events, video storytelling, and community-driven experiences.
This event marked the beginning of a new kind of music experience—one built on collaboration, access, mentorship, and unforgettable moments between local artists, music icons and audience.
Full video interview coming out Friday, March 23.
