Wine Garden Music Series
Benny Basset
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 of soulful acoustic rock to anyone who would listen. 400,000 road miles later, Benny has proven that there is no fan too far and no stage where his music cannot connect with the listener.
Live music is complimentary to our guests to enjoy during your visit with us!
Kito Rayburn
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 from his experience playing in other bands and living in the desert and on the coast for his sound, a blend of Indie, Americana, Folk, and Rock. His songs are contemplative and self-reflective, with relatable themes of change and a desire to be better for himself, others, and the world.
Live music is complimentary to our guests to enjoy during your visit with us!
Paul Contos Trio
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 Peninsula College, Paul’s talents and abilities encompass worldwide performance, recording, production, and ensemble conducting.
Live music is complimentary to our guests to enjoy during your visit with us!
Adrea Castino
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 in collaborations with producers worldwide, including KR3TURE, Hokima, and Joaquin Sun. A Santa Cruz, CA native, Adrea resides in Nashville, TN, where she is recording her debut album.
Live music is complimentary to our guests to enjoy during your visit with us!
Rory Lynch
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 Americana themes. Rory’s smooth, deep croon harkens back to the first days of Country Folk and fits nicely next to modern artists like Orville Peck and Sturgill Simpson. Recently, he has been recording at Wind River Studios with plans to release his debut full-length album in Spring 2022.
Live music is complimentary to our guests to enjoy during your visit with us!
Casey Wickstrom
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 Music Connection Magazine.
Live music is complimentary to our guests to enjoy during your visit with us!
Adrea Castino
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 in collaborations with producers worldwide, including KR3TURE, Hokima, and Joaquin Sun. A Santa Cruz, CA native, Adrea resides in Nashville, TN, where she is recording her debut album.
Live music is complimentary to our guests to enjoy during your visit with us!
Daniel Cortes
Daniel Cortès is a Monterey Bay-based multi-instrumentalist. Born and raised in Salinas, Dan was curious about music at a young age. This disposition has led him on a continuous journey of exploration and growth – musically and personally. Dan’s primary style is acoustic-based, emphasizing American roots and traditional Mexican music. He is currently working on his first major music streaming service release.
Live music is complimentary to our guests to enjoy during your visit with us!
Magenta Spreen
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. Their music is shaped by their deep connection to songwriting and singing together, drawing inspiration from artists like Elliott Smith, Neil Young, and Phoebe Bridgers. Their new single, Infinity, holds special meaning for them, as Kristen sang it to Talmon at their wedding.
Live music is complimentary to our guests to enjoy during your visit with us!
Lindsey Wall
Lindsey Wall is an Indie Folk Singer-Songwriter from Santa Cruz, California. She was first inspired to write her songs by older folk songwriters like Bob Dylan and Neil Young, but she pulls from whatever stokes a chord within her. Her songs tend to be lyrically driven by a heavy dose of emotion.
Live music is complimentary to our guests to enjoy during your visit with us!
Rory Lynch
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 Americana themes. Rory’s smooth, deep croon harkens back to the first days of Country Folk and fits nicely next to modern artists like Orville Peck and Sturgill Simpson. Recently, he has been recording at Wind River Studios with plans to release his debut full-length album in Spring 2022.
Live music is complimentary to our guests to enjoy during your visit with us!
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