
Moe's Alley and KPIG Present: César Rosas (of Los Lobos) & Los Survivors w/ Volker Strifler & Gary Silva
Sat, 4 Apr, 8:00 PM PDT
Doors open
7:00 PM PDT
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Description
Moe's Alley and KPIG Radio present Los Lobos co-founder César Rosas backed by Central Coast favorites Los Survivors with special guests Volker Strifler and Gary Silva (Elvin Bishop)!
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
$40 in advance / $45 day of the show
21+
*All sales are final
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CÉSAR ROSAS
World-renowned guitarist, singer, and songwriter César Rosas, co-founder of the Grammy Award-winning band Los Lobos, is coming to the Central Coast for a series of special performances — and he’s bringing Los Survivors with him as his official backing band. This unique collaboration unites Rosas’s legendary East L.A. rock and soul sound with the Central Coast’s own powerhouse rhythm ensemble, promising an unforgettable live experience.
César Rosas is celebrated internationally for his distinctive guitar style, gritty vocals, and songwriting that helped make Los Lobos one of the most influential American bands of the past four decades. With hits like La Bamba, Will the Wolf Survive?, and Come On, Let’s Go, Rosas and Los Lobos have earned multiple Grammy Awards, widespread critical acclaim, and a permanent place in rock and roll history. His collaboration with Los Survivors offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience his artistry in an intimate setting, supported by a band that embodies the same passion and cultural roots.
LOS SURVIVORS
Los Survivors represent the best of the soul, Latin, and Central Coast music traditions — soulful, passionate, and rooted in community. With their versatile repertoire and dynamic stage presence, they continue to bring people together through the universal power of music.
Event Information
Age Limit
21+

Roots Rock
César Rosas
César Rosas
Roots Rock
World-renowned guitarist, singer, and songwriter César Rosas, co-founder of the Grammy Award-winning band Los Lobos, is coming to the Central Coast for a series of special performances — and he’s bringing Los Survivors with him as his official backing band. This unique collaboration unites Rosas’s legendary East L.A. rock and soul sound with the Central Coast’s own powerhouse rhythm ensemble, promising an unforgettable live experience.
César Rosas is celebrated internationally for his distinctive guitar style, gritty vocals, and songwriting that helped make Los Lobos one of the most influential American bands of the past four decades. With hits like La Bamba, Will the Wolf Survive?, and Come On, Let’s Go, Rosas and Los Lobos have earned multiple Grammy Awards, widespread critical acclaim, and a permanent place in rock and roll history. His collaboration with Los Survivors offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience his artistry in an intimate setting, supported by a band that embodies the same passion and cultural roots.

Latin Rock
Los Survivors
Los Survivors
Latin Rock
Los Survivors represent the best of the soul, Latin, and Central Coast music traditions — soulful, passionate, and rooted in community. With their versatile repertoire and dynamic stage presence, they continue to bring people together through the universal power of music.
Jazz
Volker Strifler Band
Volker Strifler Band
Jazz