Live Music & Local Cuisine

Funky, Soulful, Groove Music: Matt Masih always delivers the high-quality set for all to enjoy. Stevie Wonder, Mo Town, Bruno Mars, Jack Johnson, The Beatles, and everything in between; Matt Masih is a must-see musician!

Peter Clark is a Santa Cruz musician that started playing guitar during the Folk music revival of the 1960’s. His early study of fingerpicking techniques of folk and blues artists is the basis of his musical style. Playing in bands such as the Louis and Clark Expedition and Stormin’ Norman through the 1970’s and 80’s he added Western swing, classic country, roots rock and roll, and other uniquely American styles to his musical vocabulary. Since then, he has continued to explore the world of thumbpicking through original songs, carefully curated classics, and any songs new or old that lend themselves to a tasty 6 string experience. Influences include Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, and Tommy Emmanuel. These days he can be seen at many local venues playing and singing with the guitar/harmonica duo Harpin’ and Clark.

Ted Welty (T. Rollin), guitarist and singer/songwriter, is best known as co-founder of 1990s alternative rock band Iguana Jive. The group was signed in 1994 by indie label, Maddog Record, and went on to record their first album at A&M studios. A second album was recorded and released in 1997.

Ripatti & Rose is a vocal and acoustic guitar duo featuring Alisha Ripatti & Dylan Rose - two of
Santa Cruz, California's finest young musical talents! These locally raised musicians have
teamed up to combine their wealth of skill and influences, providing both original works and
classic covers. Come enjoy their unique blend of soulful vocals, masterful guitar work, and rich
harmonies at a venue near you!

Peter Clark is a Santa Cruz musician that started playing guitar during the Folk music revival of the 1960’s. His early study of fingerpicking techniques of folk and blues artists is the basis of his musical style. Playing in bands such as the Louis and Clark Expedition and Stormin’ Norman through the 1970’s and 80’s he added Western swing, classic country, roots rock and roll, and other uniquely American styles to his musical vocabulary. Since then, he has continued to explore the world of thumbpicking through original songs, carefully curated classics, and any songs new or old that lend themselves to a tasty 6 string experience. Influences include Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, and Tommy Emmanuel. These days he can be seen at many local venues playing and singing with the guitar/harmonica duo Harpin’ and Clark.

Dan Frechette is a musical force; As anyone who has ever met him can attest, he is a living, breathing folk festival who's songwriting has been appreciated by the likes of Bob Dylan, Tim O'Brien, Doc Watson, and David Bowie. Raised in the small town of Pinawa, Manitoba, where the vast prairies meet the Canadian shield, Dan took an early obsession with music to the extreme, garnering the attention of major publishing which signed him a deal when he was just 17. To date he has recorded over 100 solo albums to date, learned to play 15 instruments across multiple genres, and has written lyrics and music to well over 1600 original songs.

Ripatti & Rose is a vocal and acoustic guitar duo featuring Alisha Ripatti & Dylan Rose - two of
Santa Cruz, California's finest young musical talents! These locally raised musicians have
teamed up to combine their wealth of skill and influences, providing both original works and
classic covers. Come enjoy their unique blend of soulful vocals, masterful guitar work, and rich
harmonies at a venue near you!

Ted Welty (T. Rollin), guitarist and singer/songwriter, is best known as co-founder of 1990s alternative rock band Iguana Jive. The group was signed in 1994 by indie label, Maddog Record, and went on to record their first album at A&M studios. A second album was recorded and released in 1997.

Ted Welty (T. Rollin), guitarist and singer/songwriter, is best known as co-founder of 1990s alternative rock band Iguana Jive. The group was signed in 1994 by indie label, Maddog Record, and went on to record their first album at A&M studios. A second album was recorded and released in 1997.

As a singer, he is by known by many as a “bourbon-esque” crooner, to others, he is a curious oracle of jazz, soul and the blues. With his fingers dancing upon the keys of the piano, Johnny Fabulous brings music and laughter through stories and song. Blending the swing of Sinatra with the soul of Ray Charles, Fabulous brings his unique style of songwriting and performance of his songs for your listening pleasure. Songs you will love, songs you’ll remember. Johnny Fabulous performs hundreds of shows for thousands of folks every year with great conviction that music and laughter is still the best medicine.

Dan Frechette is a musical force; As anyone who has ever met him can attest, he is a living, breathing folk festival who's songwriting has been appreciated by the likes of Bob Dylan, Tim O'Brien, Doc Watson, and David Bowie. Raised in the small town of Pinawa, Manitoba, where the vast prairies meet the Canadian shield, Dan took an early obsession with music to the extreme, garnering the attention of major publishing which signed him a deal when he was just 17. To date he has recorded over 100 solo albums to date, learned to play 15 instruments across multiple genres, and has written lyrics and music to well over 1600 original songs.

Raised on the Monterey Peninsula, Kyle Kovalik attended the Guitar Institute in Hollywood. Relocating to Seattle, he cut his teeth playing electric blues and rock on a plethora of stages in the Northwest. Always a fan of song-craft, Kyle wrote, recorded and performed with the Americana band Jackson Sundown, as well as adding guitar to many other artist’s projects. Currently back in his beloved Monterey, Kyle performs all over California, from LA to the Bay Area to the Sierras. His solo shows are full of fiery acoustic guitar, original songs and interesting covers. He can also be seen as half of the duo Two Rivers, featuring Richard Bryant, singer extraordinaire. If that isn’t enough, you can find Kyle playing lead guitar with the 5Star Band, as well as his new project Highway 68. 

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