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 a venue where local bands could achieve popularity. Some of the local band in the 1970s were Snail, Oganookie, and Jango.
- Country
- United States
- Website
- https://www.catalystclub.com/