Beth Peerless

Monterey

Music Columnist & Writer at The Monterey County Herald

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Beth Peerless, Where it’s at: A full docket at the Sunset Center

1 week ago | montereyherald.com | Beth Peerless

Sunset Cultural Center has released its upcoming 2025/26 Sunset Presents Season schedule of events with ticket on sale dates offered in tiers, from top Bravo! members through to the general public. The curated series is created by Artistic Director Christine Sandin and managed by the nonprofit organization that oversees the many artistic events that take place throughout the Sunset Center complex, located at San Carlos and 9th in Carmel.
Beth Peerless, Where it’s at: Matt the Electrician returns to America’s Last Hometown

3 weeks ago | montereyherald.com | Beth Peerless

Pop & Hiss in Pacific Grove has some interesting musical adventures in the coming weeks. What caught my attention first was this Thursday’s concert with Matt the Electrician, a name I was familiar with from a number of other shows around the state over the years. Turns out the Austin-based musician, whose given name is Matt Severs, has a connection to our corner of the world. He grew up in Pacific Grove and his first gig while in high school was at a cafe called Bittersweet.
Beth Peerless, Where it’s at: The Cali Roots experience

1 month ago | montereyherald.com | Beth Peerless

Since 2010, the California Roots Music & Arts Festival has grown to be an integral part of the local community while at the same time drawing attendees from out of town who contribute to the local economy in a number of ways. Well-known as a multi-cultural, youthful celebration of music, togetherness and the freedom to enjoy a lifestyle that includes smoking marijuana, Cali Roots as it is affectionately known, has served as the model for this type of festival elsewhere.
Beth Peerless, Where it’s at: Climbing the stairway to heaven with Zepparella

1 month ago | montereyherald.com | Beth Peerless

Tribute bands. You either love ‘em or hate ’em. But what would we do without them? There are some mighty fine musicians contributing to our collective need to relive the past and to hear classic songs in a live setting. While the majority of tribute bands are picking up the slack where the original musicians left off, either because of retirement or a death in the group, some are out there in a parallel universe to the originals.
Beth Peerless, Where it’s at: A full menu of May music

1 month ago | montereyherald.com | Beth Peerless

Horoscopes May 7, 2025: Alexander Ludwig, offer what you can and nothing more
Beth Peerless, Where it’s at: Southern rocker makes Golden State stop

2 months ago | montereyherald.com | Beth Peerless

Grammy Award-winning artist Warren Haynes, 65, encapsulates the vibe of rock history’s top two jam bands of all time. That’s because the remarkable guitarist has been a part of those bands after the legendary leaders, who are remembered as among the best innovative guitarists in history, had departed this world far too early.
Beth Peerless, Where it’s at: Monterey Jazz Festival tickets go on sale

2 months ago | montereyherald.com | Beth Peerless

The run up to the 68th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival has begun in earnest with the recent announcement of the festival’s artist lineup for the Sept. 26-28 event to be held at the Monterey Fair & Event Center. Just like it has since its inception in 1958. This Friday, three-day packages (both arena and grounds) go on sale to the general public and single-day tickets will be available starting May 8. To be notified of the times, sign up on the website at www.montereyjazz.org.
Beth Peerless, Where it’s at: A block party at the Monterey Museum of Art

Mar 19, 2025 | montereyherald.com | Beth Peerless

Fast becoming the art and music party of the year, the Monterey Museum of Art’s Third Annual Block Party takes place April 5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., with an additional dance party later in the evening. The afternoon session is free and open to the public, and involves a music stage, art organization booths and artisans with wares to sell along Calle Principal bordering the backside of the Museum. The community is invited free of charge to experience the Museum’s current exhibitions on display.
Beth Peerless, Where it’s at: Music events around the county

Mar 5, 2025 | montereyherald.com | Beth Peerless

Despite there being at least 11 different towns, the residents of the Monterey Peninsula are all one. While we tend to go about our business closer to home in our given towns, generally speaking there is nothing that would stop a music fan from driving anywhere in Monterey County, let alone the Peninsula, to hear a band of interest.
Beth Peerless, Where it’s at: The new wave at Wave Street

Feb 19, 2025 | montereyherald.com | Beth Peerless

The performance room at Wave Street Studios is really picking up steam with independent music bookings from local bands looking to play outside of the bar scene. It’s probably the closest we have to the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz. It took owner Rhett Allen Smith some time to establish his vision after he teamed with Louis Castellani to purchase the property and build the recording studio in 2002.

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