Santa Clarita City Briefs

Santa Clarita City Briefs is spotlighting performers appearing at the 2012 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, presented by Lockheed Federal Credit Union, at the Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio. The festival is running from April 19 – 22 in Santa Clarita, California.

Photo via CowBop.com

Cow Bop

Mix Mixing swingin’ grooves, thrilling improvisation, sweet vocals, acoustic western sensibilities and tons of fun, Cow Bop blew folks away on our Main Street stages last year.

Formed in 2003 by internationally-acclaimed guitarist Bruce Forman, this jazz and western swing band has toured extensively throughout the country, exciting audiences with their unique brand of American music.

Photo by Molly Morrow via CowBop.com.

Their CD, Swingin’ Out West, released in 2004, charted on Americana, Jazz, College and Adult Contemporary radio stations. Bruce’s playing was featured in Clint Eastwood’s Academy Award winning film, Million Dollar Baby.

Click to listen: Cow Bop “Back in the Saddle” mp3 and check out CowBop.com.

Click here to buy tickets.

The City block party Senses, featuring a zombie invasion is happening now in Old Town Newhall on Main Street. Food trucks include the Cheeseball Wagon, Nacho Truck and the Munchie Machine. Live music and more until 11 p.m.

The theme of the Main Street block party “Senses” this month is classic hollywood.. Swing lessons start at 7 p.m.

The 1st Thursdays Art walk is going on in Old Town Newhall.

The “Vegas” themed block party Senses is happening now in Old Town Newhall.

The beach party themed Senses event is happening now until 11 p.m. in OId Town Newhall.

Live blogging from Concerts in the Park where Eagles tribute band Hotel California is minutes away from taking the stage.

Art Walk, Farmers Market and Gourmet Trucks right now in Old Town Newhall.