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, […]
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 […]
Pruney (Thomas Burks) and the Dude (Stephen Pavlik) have been making music together for over a year. Pruney and the Dude play various musical styles, all based on their combined history. Pruney comes from West Texas, so he leans a little on the countryside, yet he grew up listening to the rock music of the […]
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 […]
Join us for a hands-on tea blending workshop with Iris from Lady of the Wood Botanicals! Discover the healing power of herbs and create your own custom summer tea blend—perfect for relaxation, energy, and warm-weather wellness. You’ll explore seasonal ingredients, learn the art of blending, and leave with your own personalized brews and the skills […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sedona is a rising pop-rock-reggae singer/songwriter based in Spokane, WA. Mentored by Pat Monahan, the lead singer of Train, she has performed with the band onstage several times during their tours, and February 2023 will mark her third time on the lineup for Sail Across the Sun, the band’s music cruise to the Caribbean. She […]
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 […]
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 […]