Join us for the Wine Garden Music Series!

Schedule of Events

Fri, Feb 7, 2025

4:00PM to 6:00PM: Two Rivers

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 vocalist with such renowned groups as The Doobie Brothers and The Little River Band. Kyle Kovalik has had a lifelong love affair with the guitar. He was heavily involved in the Northwest music scene as a player and a music industry professional.

Sat, Feb 8, 2025

2:00PM to 4:00PM: 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.

Sun, Feb 9, 2025

11:00AM to 1:00PM: Jesse DeCarlo Trio

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 and Daphne DeCarlo on bass.

Fri, Feb 14, 2025

4:00PM to 6:00PM: Jacob Chase

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 modern Indie/Alternative sonics all while making a valiant representation of those classic sounds we all know and love.

Sat, Feb 15, 2025

2:00PM to 4:00PM: 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.

Sun, Feb 16, 2025

11:00AM to 1:00PM: Miranda Perl & Adam Astrup

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 musician in jazz, blues, funk, and pop. After graduating from the same program in 2020, he's performed with renowned artists at major festivals and released his debut album, *Songs from Before*, in 2024. Both are active performers and educators in Northern California.

Fri, Feb 21, 2025

4:00PM to 6:00PM: 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.

Sat, Feb 22, 2025

2:00PM to 4:00PM: Magenta Spreen

Magenta Spreen collaborates with singer-songwriters Kristen Gradwohl (WUWU) and Talmon Owens. Together, they bring dreamy soundscapes, vocal harmonies, storytelling, and mindful melodies.

Sun, Feb 23, 2025

11:00AM to 1:00PM: 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.

Fri, Feb 28, 2025

4:00PM to 6:00PM: 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.

Date: February 7-28, 2025

Location:
Folktale Winery and Vineyards,
8940 Carmel Valley Road,
Carmel by the Sea, CA 93923.

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