Dark Ride

Mothfest 2025 celebrates the life of beloved Santa Cruz musician Dan Lamothe with a special event featuring music from Mad Marge, Fulminante, Dark Ride and Diggin' Trails plus specialty drinks and more! Proceeds from ticket and raffle sales will go to local charities in Dan's name. Saturday, May 31st Doors: 7pm / Music: 8pm $15 in advance / $20 day of the show 21+ MAD MARGE Mad Marge of the infamous psychobilly group "Mad Marge and the Stonecutters" have returned, along with guitarist Matt Romero and bassist Edgar Villareal from The Stonecutters fame. Bringing along with them long time friend Brent Ventimiglia from thrash metal gurus "Thrashquatch" FULMINANTE ¡Santa Cruz, California based Latin Punk Party! Danceable, drinkable music. ¡Your new favorite banD! DARK RIDE The Bay Area's premiere "Horror-Punk" band, Dark Ride has quickly established a following with their melodic, punk-rock anthems influenced by the likes of The Misfits, AFI and Alkaline Trio. Since the release of their debut EP in 2021 has played all over the US and will soon be releasing their first full length record "Blade Manor". The passion project of Santa Cruz native Emilio Menze (Stellar Corpses, Ambivalence, Plan 9). DIGGIN' TRAILS Diggin Trails is a five-piece Americana rock n' roll band hailing from Santa Cruz, California. With a diverse lineup of talented musicians, the band blends elements of country, rock, bluegrass and punk to create their unique and captivating sound.