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 […]
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 End and Pianos. His decision to move inspired a new collection of songs showcasing classic genres like country, jazz, and pop while blending in traditional […]
Magenta Spreen collaborates with singer-songwriters Kristen Gradwohl (WUWU) and Talmon Owens. Together, they bring dreamy soundscapes, vocal harmonies, storytelling, and mindful melodies. Live music is complimentary to our guests to enjoy during your visit with us! Check out the full upcoming lineup.
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 […]