International performer, music educator, conductor, and mentor Paul Contos has toured Japan 23 times, Brazil for 18 years, and multiple tours in Europe, throughout the U.S., Canada, Polynesia, and elsewhere around the globe. With over thirty years in jazz performance, education, and faculty positions at UC Santa Cruz, CA State University Monterey Bay, and Monterey […]
Lindsey Wall is an Indie Folk Singer-Songwriter from Santa Cruz, California. She was first inspired to write her songs by older folk songwriters like Bob Dylan and Neil Young, but she pulls from whatever stokes a chord within her. Her songs tend to be lyrically driven by a heavy dose of emotion. Live music is complimentary to […]
Casey Wickstrom is a multi-instrumentalist and live looping artist, vocalist, music producer, writer, and film editor. He sings and plays guitar, lap slide guitar, cigar box guitar, bass, harmonica, and other instruments. His songs have charted on the Apple Music Blues charts, and he has been named one of the Top 100 Unsigned Artists by […]
Peter Barnes Martin is a full-time multi-genre musician from Rochester, New York, based in Monterey, California. His compositions and performances are influenced by jazz, indie folk, and alternative and jazz genres. Peter’s act is characterized by improvisational ability, seasoned experience, and versatility, which he draws from his time touring throughout Michigan and the Carolinas with […]
Salinas natives Jacob Chase and company bring a warm-spirited and bashful tone within free-spirited lyricism and powerful vocals. Kito Rayburn (Bassist), Alex Bezdjian (Guitar), Matthew Gonzales-Butorac (Keys/Mixer), and Adam Renteria (Drums) build a folk-derived, upbeat sound that resonates with all ages. Inspired by authentic Soul/Blues/R&B/Folk music the Dead Cassette sound has molded its way into […]
Kito Rayburn was born in Anthony, NM, and grew up in Monterey, CA, in a musical household that fostered his profound love for the craft. He has played music all of his life, mainly in a support role, as a bassist or a drummer, but started writing his music when the pandemic hit. He draws […]
Trumpet player Brian Stock grew up in a musical family as the nephew of Jake Stock, the leader of the renowned Dixieland group Jake Stock and The Abalone Stompers. Starting trumpet lessons at eight, Brian played through his school years in Monterey before earning a music degree at San Francisco State. His career includes performing […]
Step into a world where wine and mysticism collide at our exclusive Tarot & Vin Workshop, designed just for Wine Club members—with the option to bring your favorite people along. This enchanting evening blends the artistry of tarot with the depth of wine, guiding you through a curated tasting where each pour is thoughtfully paired […]
‘It is not what you play, but how you play it’ is a familiar aphorism in music. We rarely experience someone who embodies both the virtuosity and the primordial force of musical expression. Chris Lynch is one of those musicians. Multi-instrumentalist, film composer, arranger, producer, and engineer are just a handful of titles you could […]
Pruney (Thomas Burks) and the Dude (Stephen Pavlik) have been making music together for over a year. Pruney and the Dude play various musical styles, all based on their combined history. Pruney comes from West Texas, so he leans a little on the countryside, yet he grew up listening to the rock music of the […]
Jesse DeCarlo is a Monterey native and has been a fixture on the local music scene for many years. He has played guitar and bass with well-known local artists, including Dani Paige, Jim Payne, Al James, Minor Williams, Malinda DeRouen, and more. Jesse will perform a mix of instrumental jazz and funk with a stellar […]
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Two Rivers is the confluence of two musicians with diverse styles and backgrounds, creating a lovely and lively blend of vocals and guitar. From inspired original tunes to covering rare gems, Two Rivers is bound to keep you enthralled whenever you hear them. Richard Bryant’s musical career has many highlights, including years of touring as a […]
Salinas natives Jacob Chase and company bring a warm-spirited and bashful tone within free-spirited lyricism and powerful vocals. Kito Rayburn (Bassist), Alex Bezdjian (Guitar), Matthew Gonzales-Butorac (Keys/Mixer), and Adam Renteria (Drums) build a folk-derived, upbeat sound that resonates with all ages. Inspired by authentic Soul/Blues/R&B/Folk music the Dead Cassette sound has molded its way into […]
Miranda Perl, a vocalist and educator from Monterey, California, has performed at prestigious venues like the Monterey Jazz Festival and Herb Alpert’s Vibrato. A graduate of the University of Northern Colorado’s Jazz Studies program, she brings modern, innovative takes on jazz standards and classics. Guitarist and composer Adam Astrup, originally from Minnesota, is a versatile […]
You are always close to home if you live on the road. For Benny Bassett, the California native now based out of New Mexico, the past four years have proven this sentiment. After a band split in 2015, Benny strapped on his road-tested Gibson and headed out on the highways to bring his unique blend […]
Kito Rayburn was born in Anthony, NM, and grew up in Monterey, CA, in a musical household that fostered his profound love for the craft. He has played music all of his life, mainly in a support role, as a bassist or a drummer, but started writing his music when the pandemic hit. He draws […]
There’s nothing like sharing a glass of wine by the fire while incredible live music fills the air, which is why we created our Wine Club Fireside Concert Series—intimate performances in our cozy Members’ Lounge, exclusively for our members. We’re kicking things off on Saturday, March 29th, with Sara Loera, a powerhouse vocalist blending rock, […]
International performer, music educator, conductor, and mentor Paul Contos has toured Japan 23 times, Brazil for 18 years, and multiple tours in Europe, throughout the U.S., Canada, Polynesia, and elsewhere around the globe. With over thirty years in jazz performance, education, and faculty positions at UC Santa Cruz, CA State University Monterey Bay, and Monterey […]
Adrea Castiano delivers dark, confessional songs with a singular style and a voice described as sweet and haunting. Her songs have won multiple awards, including “Best Song of The Year” for 2020 and 2021 from The West Coast Songwriters Association and “Best Overall” in the 2019 Songwriters At Play song contest. She has been featured […]
Magenta Spreen is a musical duo from Central California, made up of husband and wife Kristen Gradwohl and Talmon Owens. Before forming the duo, Kristen got her start performing with founding members of The California Honeydrops and later opened for artists like Larkin Poe, while Talmon shared stages with acts like Mapache and Anthony Green. […]