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 […]

Katherine Lavin is a singer/songwriter from Pacific Grove, CA.  She has been performing around the Monterey Peninsula since 2017. To date, she has written more than 80 original songs and performs regularly as a solo artist or with The Katherine Lavin Band at various venues and music festivals. She was the highlighted musician in the […]

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. Each evening includes a post-show meet-and-greet with the artist, making it a truly personal experience you […]

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 […]

Savor a magical summer evening in Folktale’s Rosé Vineyard. Begin with a glass of Folktale wine as you wander the vines, bathed in the golden Carmel Valley sunset. Then, settle in for a thoughtfully curated four-course dinner, where each dish is paired to perfection with wines that showcase the art of contrast with unexpected combinations […]

Each Regional All-Star ensemble features talented students from across Monterey County. Our All-Star ensembles rehearse twice monthly while working on ensemble skills, and in the summer, they get to perform across Monterey County and far beyond, testing their chops on the bandstand while bringing great jazz music to the community. They have performed at prestigious […]

Daniel Cortès is a Monterey Bay-based multi-instrumentalist. Born and raised in Salinas, Dan was curious about music at a young age. This disposition has led him on a continuous journey of exploration and growth – musically and personally. Dan’s primary style is acoustic-based, emphasizing American roots and traditional Mexican music. He is currently working on […]