Events

Monterey County local Victoria Lynn is a science teacher by day and a musician at heart who sings original Americana/folk music rooted in self-love, hope, humor, and reflection. She recently recorded an album with Sierra Ferrell’s band and is on a quest to share her tunes far and wide before its release. Music is complimentary […]

Performing together since 2024, Taylor Safina and Jesse DeCarlo have brought their eclectic mix of funk, soul, and rock to audiences across the Monterey Bay area. At their shows, you can hear beautifully arranged originals as well as covers spanning multiple eras and styles, featuring Taylor’s rich voice and masterful keyboard work, and Jesse’s exceptional […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 harmonies, the Central Coast trio explores Keith’s original songs, new discoveries, and cherished classics that call to them. The trio is at home on stage, […]

Raison d'etre (Thomas Burks & Stephen Pavlik) has been making music together for over a year. They play various musical styles, all based on their combined history. Thomas comes from West Texas, so he leans a little on the countryside, yet he grew up listening to the rock music of the 60s, 70s, and beyond. […]

You are always close to home if you live on the road. For Benny Bassett, the California native now based out of New Mexico, the past four years have proven this sentiment. After a band split in 2015, Benny strapped on his road-tested Gibson and headed out on the highways to bring his unique blend […]

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 […]

Born and raised in Monterey, Brice studied at CSU Northridge, majored in Jazz Guitar, and later earned a master’s degree from CalArts. He's toured up and down the West Coast as a professional musician. Music is complimentary for our guests to enjoy during your visit with us; reservations recommended! Check out the full upcoming lineup.

Trianna is a singer-songwriter out of Santa Cruz, blending smooth R&B vibes with a Pop-Funk edge. Think Erykah Badu meets Amy Winehouse with a fresh twist. Growing up in a family of folk and World music, she brings a unique flavor to everything she touches—soulful, engaging, and always groovy. Music is complimentary for our guests […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]