The Peacoat Project

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Written by Chip Chip

Beyond the amazing conversations about cities with extraordinary guests, and the growing network of placemakers, urbanists, scholars, artist, and community builders, one of the amazing things about the Sidewalk Ballet (in one host’s opinion) is the incredible music that comes out of the mind - and fingers of Peter Koht and the Peacoat Project.

The Peacoat Project features an expansive group of musicians who can occasionally be found performing in and around Santa Cruz, California at places like Woodhouse Brewery, Moes Alley and the Kuumbwa Jazz Center.

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The Emotion of Place - Molly Alexander
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