Events

Join us under the stars on Friday, May 16th, as the Monterey String Quartet brings iconic film and TV scores to life—set aglow by candlelight in the enchanting setting of […]

Rory Lynch is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer in Santa Cruz, CA. He migrated to the West Coast after a stint in NYC, headlining shows at venues like The Bitter […]

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 […]

Join us for an exclusive Wine Club members-only experience, where Chef Jeff Walker will guide you through the art of sushi making. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to roll as well as master the techniques behind Futomaki, Nigiri, and Temaki. Using the freshest ingredients, you’ll discover the preparation and presentation of each. Plus, you'll […]

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 […]

Kris Angelis is a radiant new singer/songwriter living in the city that shares her name. The Los Angeles-based musician writes lyrics that read like poetry (“the rain turned to lace on the first day and the last day that I was a child”) and delivers harmonies imbued with a sense of longing. She names Brandi Carlile, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Full of Americana and northwest music, Great American Trainwreck combines melodic riffs and thoughtful lyrics to define their progressive approach to traditional genres. With influences ranging from Alison Krauss & Union Station to Blackberry Smoke, their music is original and upbeat, blending bluegrass, southern rock and classic country into a sound uniquely their own. Live […]