Sat Dec 13 2025

9:00 PM (Doors 8:00 PM)

Moe's Alley

1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz, CA 95065

$25 in advance / $30 day of show

Ages 21+

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Moe's Alley presents two nights of The Chop Tops, celebrating their two final reunion shows! Saturday night's show includes the Backyard Blues Band, The Swillbillys and The Inciters! 

Saturday, December 13th (Night 2)
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

THE CHOP TOPS
After 10 years of retirement, they are back…   

Sometimes They Come Back, and this time it’s with a red-hot reunion album Fabrikate! This final 7th addition to The Chop Tops discography covers a lot of musical ground in the genre-blurring style they’re known for. Features tracks ranging from; Spaghetti Western and Santa Cruz Surf Instrumentals, Bluegrass Tales of the Devil & Woe, Revved-Up Punk, Red-Hot Rockabilly, Jump Blues Rock'N'Roll, topped off with its Haunting Hot Rod title track! This final reunion album cruises to all the right stops along the way.
 
In 1995, Sinner formed The Chop Tops as a way to share his love of rockabilly music – but he also enjoyed other musical styles (like surf, punk, and psychobilly) and didn’t want to stop playing them completely. So, the band blended their favorite music genres to create their own wild sound. The Chop Tops even coined the phrase “Revved-Up Rockabilly” to describe their unique combination of these styles. The band took their breed of rockabilly music across the U.S. and AU to perform more than 200 shows each year throughout their second decade of touring. Thanks to their music’s unique style, blurring the lines between genres, they’ve shared the stage with legendary greats from Chuck Berry to Dead Kennedys to Dick Dale and many more! So get in your ride, step on the gas, and race down to see The Chop Tops reunion show…you’ll be glad you didn’t miss it!

The Chop Tops - Final Reunion Shows w/ Backyard Blues Band, The Swillbillys & The Inciters (Night 2)

  • The Chop Tops

    The Chop Tops

    Rockabilly

    The Chop Tops are the Revved-Up Rockabilly trio, idling at the crossroads of Rockabilly, Surf, Psychobilly, & Punk!

    In 1995, Sinner formed The Chop Tops as a way to share his love of rockabilly music – but he also enjoyed other musical styles and didn’t want to stop playing them completely. So, the band blended all of their favorite music genres to create their own wild sound. They even coined the phrase “Revved-Up Rockabilly” to describe their unique combination of these styles. Gretsch guitar extraordinaire Shelby joined the group in 1999. And slap upright bass ace Brett Black joined up in 2008. The band took their breed of rockabilly music across the U.S. and AU to perform more than 200 shows each year throughout their second decade of touring (2005-2015). They kept this demanding schedule with support from their amazing sponsors: Murray's Pomade, Lucky 13 Clothing, T.U.K. Footwear, Craviotto Drums, Gretsch Guitars, Gallien-Krueger Bass Amplifiers, and Jim Dunlop.

    The Chop Tops made their final appearance on April 3, 2015, at the 18th annual Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender. The band retired in style joined by guest performers Chantilly Lace Vincent (granddaughter of Gene Vincent) and Mario Valens (Ritchie Valens' younger brother) playing musical tribute to their idols. A decade since retiring, The Chop Tops are tuned up and set to ride again in 2025, their 30th anniversary, for a select few reunion dates. So, get in your ride, step on the gas, and race down to see Chop Tops…you’ll be glad you did!
  • Backyard Blues Band

    Backyard Blues Band

    Blues

  • The Swillbillys

    The Swillbillys

    Alternative Country

  • The Inciters

    The Inciters

    Northern Soul

    The Inciters

    The Inciters play northern soul music.

    Northern Soul takes the Motown/Stax ethic but adds a stronger back-beat with more adventurous production, and The Inciters continue this tradition in grand style. With ten members (sometimes more!) wielding drums, bass, guitar, a full horn section, and three female vocals, The Inciters have no problem filling a room with the powerful sound of soul. The three vocalists lead the band through finely crafted original songs as well as traditional soul music that will get you out of your seat and start to dance!

    The Inciters are from Santa Cruz, but travel the world in support of their internationally released records.Seeing them in their hometown is a unique experience. 

    They bring in guest singers on occasion, sometimes quite famous soul artists. And they always have as much fun on stage as the audience does!

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The Chop Tops - Final Reunion Shows w/ Backyard Blues Band, The Swillbillys & The Inciters (Night 2)

Sat Dec 13 2025 9:00 PM

(Doors 8:00 PM)

Moe's Alley Santa Cruz CA
The Chop Tops - Final Reunion Shows w/ Backyard Blues Band, The Swillbillys & The Inciters (Night 2)

$25 in advance / $30 day of show Ages 21+

Moe's Alley presents two nights of The Chop Tops, celebrating their two final reunion shows! Saturday night's show includes the Backyard Blues Band, The Swillbillys and The Inciters! 

Saturday, December 13th (Night 2)
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$25 in advance / $30 day of the show
21+

THE CHOP TOPS
After 10 years of retirement, they are back…   

Sometimes They Come Back, and this time it’s with a red-hot reunion album Fabrikate! This final 7th addition to The Chop Tops discography covers a lot of musical ground in the genre-blurring style they’re known for. Features tracks ranging from; Spaghetti Western and Santa Cruz Surf Instrumentals, Bluegrass Tales of the Devil & Woe, Revved-Up Punk, Red-Hot Rockabilly, Jump Blues Rock'N'Roll, topped off with its Haunting Hot Rod title track! This final reunion album cruises to all the right stops along the way.
 
In 1995, Sinner formed The Chop Tops as a way to share his love of rockabilly music – but he also enjoyed other musical styles (like surf, punk, and psychobilly) and didn’t want to stop playing them completely. So, the band blended their favorite music genres to create their own wild sound. The Chop Tops even coined the phrase “Revved-Up Rockabilly” to describe their unique combination of these styles. The band took their breed of rockabilly music across the U.S. and AU to perform more than 200 shows each year throughout their second decade of touring. Thanks to their music’s unique style, blurring the lines between genres, they’ve shared the stage with legendary greats from Chuck Berry to Dead Kennedys to Dick Dale and many more! So get in your ride, step on the gas, and race down to see The Chop Tops reunion show…you’ll be glad you didn’t miss it!

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

Select Tickets

Ages 21+
limit 10 per person
General Admission
$30.31 ($25.00 + $5.31 fees)

Delivery Method

ticketFast
Will Call

Terms & Conditions

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.