Events

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 […]

Bobcat Rob is a Songwriter / Multi-Instrumentalist with a voice likened to honey drizzled over burning coals. His songs are as uplifting as they are haunting, drawing on visceral truths and common threads to weave captivating tales. Spanning a wide dynamic range, each song carries its own weight and settles deep into the listener. Check […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Longtime collaborators Keith Rayburn and Eliza Lynn James join forces with Rick Chelew to offer an intimate acoustic map of their musical journeys. With guitar, upright bass, and rich vocal […]