Live music in Monterey, CA

An upbeat evening centered on canine companions. Enjoy live music, courtyard dining with the full Shearwater Tavern menu available, and special treats for pups. Activities are weather dependent.

Settle into a cozy spot by the fireplace and enjoy Dave Conley at the piano in the lounge. His live performance creates a warm, unhurried atmosphere that invites conversation and relaxation.

Settle in by the fireplace while Dave Conley performs at the piano inside the lounge. The music sets a relaxed tone for a comfortable, unhurried experience.

Martha Spencer brings the sound of Virginia’s Blue Ridge to the stage as a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and dancer who grew up making music with the highly regarded Spencer Family of Appalachia. She learned guitar, fiddle, banjo, bass, dulcimer, and mandolin at a young age, and she is also known for flatfoot and clog dancing. Otter Opry presents her California appearance with the Martha Spencer Trio, featuring Lucas Pasley on fiddle, banjo, and vocals, and Jake Dwyer on percussion, washboard, and dance. Praised for an authentic Appalachian spirit that blends the drive of a traditional ensemble with the ache of classic country, and noted for a fresh spin on mountain traditions that mixes country and bluegrass with lift and verve, the show promises lively tunes, heartfelt songs, and rhythmic dance. A smoked chicken dinner will be available, priced at $15 in advance or $20 later.

Settle in beside the fireplace and enjoy piano music from Dave Conley in the lounge. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with his playing creating an easy backdrop for conversation and relaxation.

Settle in by the fireplace and enjoy live piano from Dave Conley in the lounge. The warm setting creates a relaxed atmosphere for his performance.

Relax by the fireplace while listening to live piano from Dave Conley in the lounge. Performances are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Téada, a renowned Irish traditional ensemble, returns to St. Mary’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church for an afternoon of music. Grounded in the heritage of Ireland, the group brings a lineup of six seasoned players. They have headlined major festivals across North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. This appearance offers a chance to hear Irish tradition brought to life by artists with a worldwide reputation.

The Monterey Peninsula Gospel Community Choir presents 'Richard Smallwood' at Carmel Sunset Center, featuring special appearances by Dottie Jones, the original singer for Smallwood, Charrisse Nelson, lead singer of Vision, Damien Sneed of Juilliard and Howard University, John Wineglass, a violinist and Emmy Award winner, Ellaina Lewis, Seattle’s classical soprano, Rusty Watson, Northern California president of Thomas A. Dorsey’s choirs and choruses, Derrick Hall, Robin H. Williams, an international gospel soloist, Lawrence Matthews, and Martin Wood, a Chicago baritone.

At the Sardine Factory Lounge, pianist and vocalist TJ Kuenster presents a wide-ranging set that spans country, rock, and classic standards associated with Sinatra and the American songbook. The performance showcases his dual talents at the keyboard and microphone across multiple genres.