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 […]
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 […]
Magenta Spreen is a musical duo from Central California, made up of husband and wife Kristen Gradwohl and Talmon Owens. Before forming the duo, Kristen got her start performing with founding members of The California Honeydrops and later opened for artists like Larkin Poe, while Talmon shared stages with acts like Mapache and Anthony Green. […]
The ultimate soirée of the season, unfolding in the stunning Rosé Vineyard at Folktale Winery. This isn’t just an event; it’s the golden hour experience you’ve been dreaming of. As the sun dips behind the vines, let DJ Sol transport you with a mesmerizing mix of modern house, deep vibes, and luxe lounge beats — the […]
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 […]
This exclusive event is for Folktale Wine Club members. Members are welcome to bring guests, but at least one person in each party must be a member. Get ready for a wine pick-up party like no other—our Summer Luau is turning up the heat! Join us for island vibes, live beats from DJ Sol, tropical […]
Join us for a hands-on Cheese and Charcuterie Class that brings the art of crafting the perfect board to life, from the very first curd to the final flourish. This immersive workshop will guide you through the process of making cheeses and more. Then, it’s your turn to shine in our Charcuterie Board Competition, where […]
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 […]
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 […]
Canadian-American Roots-Folk duo Dan Frechette & Laurel Thomsen are celebrated for their prodigious musicianship and standout songwriting. Meeting in 2012 through a chance YouTube sighting, their once-in-a-lifetime musical chemistry has led to five albums and extensive tours across North America and Europe. Blending soaring violin, diverse guitar styles, compelling storytelling, and heartfelt harmonies, their performances […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Singer, guitarist, and composer Al James hails from Seaside, California. His music has been an integral element of his life, and his rootsy, soulful delivery has an eclectic vibe flavored by influences from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder. His renditions of others and his compositions have a flair and energy of their own . . […]
Magenta Spreen is a musical duo from Central California, made up of husband and wife Kristen Gradwohl and Talmon Owens. Before forming the duo, Kristen got her start performing with founding members of The California Honeydrops and later opened for artists like Larkin Poe, while Talmon shared stages with acts like Mapache and Anthony Green. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Indie folk-rock singer/songwriter Anthony Presti blends thoughtful lyrics, catchy hooks, and a range of musical influences shaped by a life spent between Seattle’s grunge roots, Northern California’s punk scene, and travels across the West Coast. After a decade in a hardcore band, Presti launched his solo career in San Francisco, drawing inspiration from Chris Cornell, […]