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Chris Rene Rocked the Vote Friday for City Council Candidate Pamela Comstock

The star of TV's 'X Factor' played with a host of other big name musicians. For a night Santa Cruz felt like Hollywood.

Pam Comstock's campaign event Friday was like none in recent memory.

Held on top of the Rittenhouse building, it featured singer Chris Rene, Cruz Matik, featuring former New York Giant Reggie Stephens and Jason Williams, and Ribsy's Nickel, which also features Williams singing.

"This raises the bar higher than ever," said City Councilman David Terrazas.

The show cost $35 in donations to Comstock's campaign. Comstock, who works for the software company that makes Auto-Tune, is running for the first time. She was a founder of the neighborhood group Take Back Santa Cruz, which has worked to represent families and safe neighborhoods.

Her husband, Craig, a movie assistant director, helped organize this benefit.

Check the videos and pictures to the right.

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Pat Dowling May 5, 2013 at 02:15 pm
Once upon a time the world's greatest R & R band....now....well, let's just say the Stones areRead More another sad example of what happens when greed trumps musicianship and respect for fans....
Uncle Frenchfrie April 4, 2013 at 05:09 pm
No I would not. I saw them at Candlestick and they were "OK" in '81. Would have loved toRead More have see them with Mick Taylor on guitar. They would be a great Summer series Santa Cruz Boardwalk show these days.
Colleen Clark April 4, 2013 at 04:15 pm
I saw them in 65 and they were worth the $15.00 tickets then and I am not sure I'd pay $400.00 bucksRead More today..but they were awesome in 65….and still are…Enjoy to those who will pay $7000.00 for a ticket~!~~~
Bug Menot March 31, 2013 at 04:01 am
I like the sound of James' new music and believe he has shown significant growth between his debutRead More album and his second. But to say he was "the real winner of his season of 'American Idol'" is disingenuous. He faltered down the stretch compared to the other finalists.
Debbie Hayes March 29, 2013 at 06:11 am
He is such an attractive and lovely young man, tho I am old enough to be his grandmother I stillRead More feel so passionate about James Durbin and his sexy hair and rock music. Makes me feel young again!
Kathy Smith March 26, 2013 at 07:40 pm
This show was exceptional, James is a natural on stage and shines with the brightest stars. I amRead More proud to say I was hooked and reeled in from the first notes sang during Idol auditions. As a life long lover of a variety of music I can safely say I see nothing but great things in this young man's future. He had me first as a singer,soon thereafter as a performer and now as James DURBIN, singer, song writer, performer and artist. He continues to grow and push himself toward stardom and I am proud to be Right Behind him all the way.