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RIO THEATRE

1205 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

EAGLES TRIBUTE - 'TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT'


Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as "Take It To The Limit" brings to life your favorite Eagles hits, including classics like ...



Jazz Composer Pat Metheny to Release First Major Album in Six Years


by Josh Sharpe - January 09, 2026

Jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny is set to release his first major studio album in six years, Side-Eye III+, on his newly launched record label, Uniquity Music. Take a look at upcoming tour dates and listen to the album’s first single, “In On It,” available now....

Gov’t Mule Details 2026 Headlining Tour Dates


by Josh Sharpe - December 09, 2025

Gov’t Mule, led by guitar legend, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes, has announced their initial touring plans for 2026. The quartet will headline a handful of dates this spring starting March 27th in Denver at Mission Ballroom...

Interview: Dallas Smith, Camille Stopps, and Joel Stewart on Bringing SOUL’S ROAD to the Screen


by Alyson Eng - October 02, 2025

Vancouver audiences gathered at the Rio Theatre on September 28 for an exclusive one-night-only screening of SOUL’S ROAD, the new Canadian drama directed by Joel Stewart and starring country music star Dallas Smith in his acting debut. Shot in Alberta and produced by Dept. 9 Studios, the 101-minute ...

Video: Stephen Colbert Performs 'Off Broadway' with Rachael & Vilray on THE LATE SHOW


by Josh Sharpe - July 30, 2025

On July 29, Rachael & Vilray were joined by special guest vocalist Stephen Colbert on the duo's new song “Off Broadway.”  Check out the performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert here. ...

Video: Stephen Colbert Performs 'Off Broadway' with Rachael & Vilray on THE LATE SHOW


by Josh Sharpe - July 30, 2025

On July 29, Rachael & Vilray were joined by special guest vocalist Stephen Colbert on the duo's new song “Off Broadway.”  Check out the performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert here. ...

Craig Finn and Patterson Hood Celebrate New Solo Albums with Co-Headline Tour


by Josh Sharpe - June 17, 2025

Craig Finn and Patterson Hood have announced plans for a very special co-headline tour. The shows get underway with a two-night stand at Seattle, WA’s Tractor Tavern on November 5-6 and then travel through the month....

The Brian Jonestown Massacre to Embark on North American Tour This Fall


by Josh Sharpe - April 01, 2025

Following a hugely successful UK and Europe tour earlier this year, The Brian Jonestown Massacre will return to North America this fall for an extensive run of live shows....

Little Feat to Release New Album 'Strike Up The Band; First Single Available Now


by Josh Sharpe - March 13, 2025

Little Feat return with a dynamic new album, Strike Up The Band, set for release May 9 via Hot Tomato. Ahead of the album, they have released their new single, “Too High To Cut My Hair.' Listen to it here!...

Chor Leoni Announces POPCAPPELLA 3D, A New Multisensory Experience Concert


by A.A. Cristi - February 05, 2025

From March 7 to 9, 2025, the award-winning choral group Chor Leoni will bring its unique pop music choral experience, PopCappella 3D, to Vancouver's iconic Rio Theatre. ...

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