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The Catalyst is a nightclub located at 1011 Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz, California. The club has hosted big-name artists such as Neil Young, Pearl Jam, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Emmylou Harris, Phish, Iggy Pop, and Nirvana. The Catalyst was also where local bands could achieve popularity. Some of the local band in the 1970s were Snail, Oganookie, and Jango.
The Catalyst moved to its current location in 1976 from within the St. George Hotel on Front Street. The main hall is 5,000 square feet (460 m2) and can hold 800 people. [1] [2] [3]