Asher Stern first played Folktale when he opened KRML’s Live in the Vines with G Love in 2017. As an acoustic blend of genres he loves, Asher Stern aims to create an atmosphere in which everyone is joyful. Between his guitar and loop pedal, he can layer tasteful bits of rhythm with his guitar while […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jesse DeCarlo has been a fixture on the Monterey 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, Cindy Alexander, and Malinda DeRouen. Jesse will perform a mixture of jazz standards and instrumental funk, accompanied by Zach McDaniel on drums […]
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 […]
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 […]