SANTA CRUZ — The Great Morgani elicits many different reactions from tourists and locals when they see him perform. Some stop and stare, some cross the street, and others get out their phones… ...

The Great Morgani has vanished, along with his extremely colorful costumes and accordion music.

Frank Lima, sits outside at a coffee shop in downtown Santa Cruz, on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Frank Lima is a former stockbroker, who has since transformed into The Great Morgani. The accordion ...

SANTA CRUZ — Frank Lima, better known as The Great Morgani, has been donning elaborate costumes, bejeweled platform boots and playing the accordion around Santa Cruz for the past 15 years. Fr… ...

Santa Cruz’s Frank Lima, aka the Great Morgani, reveals what’s under his costume Subscribers are entitled to 10 gift sharing articles each month.

Oh, yeah. Going downtown to see The Great Morgani had become part of our ritual during my husband’s and my frequent trips to Santa Cruz over the years.

"The Great Morgani" has left the avenue. After 17 years of entertaining on Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz, the colorful street performer is going into exile.

Of course, I’m talking about James Durbin of “American Idol” and the wildly costumed street performer the Great Morgani, aka Frank Lima.

The Great Morgani and a slew of key-tickling favorites jam it out. Published July 11, 2014•Updated on July 17, 2014 at 6:10 pm ...

As a special treat, Santa Cruz Baroque Festival Artistic Director Linda Burman-Hall may even join The Great Morgani in some accordion duets!