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Monterey International Pop Festival announces its star-laden lineup.
Arts & Culture

Monterey International Pop Festival announces its star-laden lineup.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Apr 17, 2017

Few concerts in the history of music can claim close to the amount of influence and impact as Monterey Pop.

In 2017, Monterey County is prominent among California's best music festivals.
Music

In 2017, Monterey County is prominent among California's best music festivals.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Dec 29, 2016

News flash: The year to come is full of uncertainty. But at least one thing is guaranteed. Monterey County’s – and Northern California’s – mus…

The music guide for the 15th Annual West End Celebration.
Music

The music guide for the 15th Annual West End Celebration.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Aug 25, 2016

An hour-long cornucopia of bizarre sketches intertwined with music videos called Elephant Parts earned The Monkees founding member Michael Nes…

In its eighth year, the beloved boutique music fest stays true to its roots in Big Sur.
Music

In its eighth year, the beloved boutique music fest stays true to its roots in Big Sur.

  • Adam Joseph
  • May 19, 2016

One of the best ways to tell Hipnic has become an institution is through all the various well-established traditions. Event co-founder/Mother …

Jackie Greene's vocals come alive at Golden State Theatre.
Music

Jackie Greene's vocals come alive at Golden State Theatre.

  • Paul Fried
  • Mar 17, 2016

Jackie Greene climbs higher with seventh studio album, visits Golden State Theatre.

Best local live music offerings for 2016.
Music

Best local live music offerings for 2016.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Dec 31, 2015

Assembling 2016's best live music offerings on the Monterey Peninsula.

Definitive music guide to the 14th annual West End Celebration in Sand City.
Music

Definitive music guide to the 14th annual West End Celebration in Sand City.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Aug 20, 2015

The kitchen light in Lech Wierzynski’s house hadn’t worked in eight years. But suddenly, the moment the California Honeydrops finished recordi…

The California Honeydrops, Jackie Bristow, Lillie Lemon (full lineup revealed) top Sand City's 2015 West End Celebration.
Music

The California Honeydrops, Jackie Bristow, Lillie Lemon (full lineup revealed) top Sand City's 2015 West End Celebration.

  • Adam Joseph
  • May 20, 2015

In a world where it's becoming increasingly more difficult to get anything for free, the 14th annual West End Celebration continues to gift th…

In the era of mega music fests, Hipnic keeps it intimate – and thoroughly rocking.
Music

In the era of mega music fests, Hipnic keeps it intimate – and thoroughly rocking.

  • May 14, 2015

A couple of years back Hipnic organizer Britt Govea of (((folkYEAH!))) Presents described the three-day boutique music festival as “good times…

The Coffis Brothers finish out the best year of their career.
Music

The Coffis Brothers finish out the best year of their career.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Dec 25, 2014

The year gone by has been big for the Coffis Brothers & The Mountain Men, their biggest yet. On Halloween, the Americana rockers opened fo…

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