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Live Music & Local Cuisine

Rock out, drink up and chow down. Whether you’re a Santa Cruz local or simply hanging ten for the weekend, we invite you to join us for Live Music Nights at Jack O’Neill Restaurant. Sing and sway to some of the area’s top musicians every week as you enjoy Jack’s signature cocktails and snack on our seasonal coastal bites.

MO AMIMO Dec 1

MO AMIMO Dec 1

Dec 01, 2023 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

From acoustic to full band sound looping, Animo mixes soulful vocals, soothing acoustic riffs, with infectiously heavy bass lines, drumbeats and keys, creating a unique blend of original sound. Strumming his Fender and laying down the lines on the Roland Juno, Animo pulls in the crowd and creates a great vibe in any room. Animo has been a professional musician for over 20 years. His love of playing music has taken him across the country and out to Hawaii multiple times. His devotion to enhancing the crowd experience has had him working regularly with clubs, restaurants, and events. 

KYLE KOVALIK  - Dec 2

KYLE KOVALIK - Dec 2

Dec 02, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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. 

KYLE KOVALIK  - Dec 23

KYLE KOVALIK - Dec 23

Dec 23, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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. 

ASHER STERN Dec 3

ASHER STERN Dec 3

Dec 03, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Santa Cruz-based singer/songwriter/guitarist Asher Stern opened KRML Carmel's Live in the Vines concert with G Love back in 2017 and he currently performs at numerous venues around California and beyond. Asher enjoys creating tasteful layers of rhythm through looping on his acoustic guitar to accompany his soulful, heartfelt songs, sometimes even breaking out his harmonica. As a songwriter, he aims to create an environment that brings people joy. He covers a range of artists from Red Hot Chili Peppers to Otis Redding, Bill Withers to Van Morrison, and Bob Dylan to Bob Marley. His audience often compares his sound to Jack Johnson and early John Mayer.

TED WELTY - Dec 8

TED WELTY - Dec 8

Dec 08, 2023 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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.

JOHNNY FAB Dec 9

JOHNNY FAB Dec 9

Dec 09, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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.

TIM BRADY  Dec 10

TIM BRADY Dec 10

Dec 10, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tim Brady is a singer/songwriter from the Monterey Bay area and leader of the locally award winning Santa Cruz band Cement Ship.  The acoustic guitar style, singing tone and original songs from Tim seem to fit a wide array of crowds and genres, but maintains a natural and stripped down approach for the sound.  Honest and raw, sweet and smoky, dynamic like the sea.

 

MO AMIMO Dec 15

MO AMIMO Dec 15

Dec 15, 2023 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

From acoustic to full band sound looping, Animo mixes soulful vocals, soothing acoustic riffs, with infectiously heavy bass lines, drumbeats and keys, creating a unique blend of original sound. Strumming his Fender and laying down the lines on the Roland Juno, Animo pulls in the crowd and creates a great vibe in any room. Animo has been a professional musician for over 20 years. His love of playing music has taken him across the country and out to Hawaii multiple times. His devotion to enhancing the crowd experience has had him working regularly with clubs, restaurants, and events. 

CLAUDIO MELEGA   - Dec 16

CLAUDIO MELEGA - Dec 16

Dec 16, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Claudio Melega is an eclectic and exciting vocalist and guitarist with a vast repertoire of classic rock, blues, jazz, bossa nova, flamenco and traditional Italian music. 

SCOTT SLAUGHTER - Dec 17

SCOTT SLAUGHTER - Dec 17

Dec 17, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Called a human jukebox by his many musical friends and partners, Scott has performed professionally for over 30 years in bands, solo, or behind headline entertainers such as Huey Lewis, John Denver, Glenn Campbell, Vince Gill, Michael Bolton, Kenny G, Darius Rucker and others.

TED WELTY - Dec 22

TED WELTY - Dec 22

Dec 22, 2023 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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.

LUCAS LAWSON - Dec 29

LUCAS LAWSON - Dec 29

Dec 29, 2023 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Lucas Lawson grew up on a small farm just north of Santa Cruz where he learned how to play guitar at seven years of age. This upbringing influenced him to try to bring positive and successful change one community at a time by sharing emotion and introspection through music. Lucas pays his respects to the land, our customs, and communities through transformative lyrics and heartfelt melodies, forging a bond with listeners who have endured struggles akin to his own.

CLAUDIO MELEGA   - Dec 30

CLAUDIO MELEGA - Dec 30

Dec 30, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Claudio Melega is an eclectic and exciting vocalist and guitarist with a vast repertoire of classic rock, blues, jazz, bossa nova, flamenco and traditional Italian music. 

MO AMIMO Dec 31

MO AMIMO Dec 31

Dec 31, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

From acoustic to full band sound looping, Animo mixes soulful vocals, soothing acoustic riffs, with infectiously heavy bass lines, drumbeats and keys, creating a unique blend of original sound. Strumming his Fender and laying down the lines on the Roland Juno, Animo pulls in the crowd and creates a great vibe in any room. Animo has been a professional musician for over 20 years. His love of playing music has taken him across the country and out to Hawaii multiple times. His devotion to enhancing the crowd experience has had him working regularly with clubs, restaurants, and events. 

CLAUDIO MELEGA   - Dec 24

CLAUDIO MELEGA - Dec 24

Dec 24, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Claudio Melega is an eclectic and exciting vocalist and guitarist with a vast repertoire of classic rock, blues, jazz, bossa nova, flamenco and traditional Italian music. 

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