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From East Cliff to Eagles: Coffee Conspiracy serves backstage for big-name acts like Billie Eilish, Metallica

Santa Cruz coffee entrepreneur Eddie Alaniz turned his pandemic-born business, Coffee Conspiracy Co., from a small East Cliff Drive cart into a backstage staple for some of the world’s biggest touring acts, thanks to persistence, lucky breaks and a Santa Cruz connection with Live Nation. In 2025, his coffee cart served at 17 major concerts for artists like Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Metallica, providing both financial stability and a springboard for expanding his café and brand.

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Coffee Case File 029 Status: DECLASSIFIED

Case File 29 has officially been declassified. This drop is a washed single origin coffee from Caranavi, Bolivia, with tasting notes of chocolate fudge, brownie, and dark red fruit. It’s a solid, traditional profile and a great example of how good Bolivian coffee can be.

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