The Open Heartstrings Band plays a variety of old time instrumental Americana music such as waltzes, fiddle tunes, rags, Cajun tunes, and breakdowns originating from the US, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, and more.
Upcoming Appearances 2025
Friday May 23 - Private Event
Friday June 20 - Private Event
Saturday June 21 - Westside Farmers Market - 10 am - 12:30 pm
Friday July 4 - Wilder State Park 11 am - noon
Saturday July 5 - Scotts Valley Farmers Market - 9:30 am - 12 pm
Open Heartstrings Band Musicians
Jeffrey Werner - Mandolin and Bass
Barbara Spencer - Bass and Flute
The Open Heartstrings Band performs at venues in the greater Santa Cruz CA, and in nearby mountain and coastal areas including Live Oak, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek and also outside the Santa Cruz area. Venues include Wilder Ranch, Abbott Square, Senior Living Centers, Farmers Markets, wineries, park openings, picnics, private parties, community picnics, poetry readings, a church in Boulder Creek - BCUMC, benefits, State Parks, Bluegrass Festivals, SC Juvenile Hall and with a classical orchestra!
Open Heartstrings has performed over 94 concerts since its inception in 2018.
Contact Us to enquire about our prices for your next party or event - Open Heartstrings is available for hire at events such as festivals, birthday celebrations, weddings, bar mitzvahs, holidays, parties, picnics, wineries, local organization events, fundraisers, and more. We enjoy playing at parties and wineries, indoors and outdoors.