Live Music

Hear music the way it was meant to be: live, in person. Indoors or outdoors, small venue or large, experience a unique performance and have fun being part of an audience.

Upcoming Events

Open Mic Night at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
1/23/25
 
free
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Come to Bon Ton L'Roy's every Thursday, 7pm-10pm, and share some music at our Open Mic Night. Join this friendly, supportive group of people for a fun, low-key evening of originals and covers and make some new friends.

Wednesday Jazz Night at Pearl Hour 2025

 
1/29/25
 
$10
 
Pearl Hour

Every Wednesday, Pearl Hour cocktail bar presents an evening of live jazz music featuring the Ben Herod Trio beginning at 8pm. $10 cover. Ages 21 and over only.

Hear Ben Herod on saxophone and clarinet, Zach Westfall on bass,...

The Bassment at Pearl Hour

 
2/20/25
 
$15
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents The Bassment , a Monterey based, ever-changing improvisational jam band fusing hip hop, neo-soul, and funk...with an emphasis on funk. $15 cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

Past Events

Django Reinhardt Gypsy Jazz Tribute Concert with Dave Holodiloff

 
1/19/25
 
$30/$40
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse hosts a Django Reinhardt Tribute Concert, 2pm-4pm. Cover is $30 in advance (call 831-375-6958), or $40 at the door.

Enjoy a delicious lunch and live Gypsy Jazz and Hot Club Swing with Dave Holodiloff (vocals, mandolin), Nelson Hutchison (guitar), Elijjah McCullar (violin), and Dan Robbins (bass).

The Bassment at Pearl Hour

 
12/19/24
 
$15
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents The Bassment , a Monterey based, ever-changing improvisational jam band fusing hip hop, neo-soul, and funk...with an emphasis on funk. $15 cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

Christmas Tree and Lights

Bon Ton L'Roy's Holiday Party with Alligator

 
12/14/24
 
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse is having a holiday party featuring live music with Alligator on Saturday, December 14 at 7pm. Call 831-375-6958 for reservations.

Tonight, enjoy special additions to our regular menu, seasonal decor, and listening to holiday songs performed by everyone's favorite local Blues, Zydeco, and Cajun musician, Alligator.

Turista with Alex Ramirez at Recycled Records

 
12/14/24
 
Free
 
Recycled Records

Recycled Records hosts a free performance by Turista , led by guitarist Alex Ramirez , on Saturday, December 14 at 6pm. Join us for instrumental alternative rock with a touch of psychedelic and shoegaze.

In addition, enjoy extended hours at the record shop and check out our new pressings, new arrivals, and Christmas records just in time for the holidays.

Wrockinfoose at Pearl Hour

 
12/6/24
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Wrockinfoose for a night of live New Orleans funk music on Friday, December 6, 9pm-12am. Come on out and enjoy this local, 7-piece band. Ages 21 and over only.

Night Magick at Pearl Hour

 
11/2/24
 
$30
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Night Magick, a Masquerade Ball, on Saturday, November 2, 6pm-1am. Enjoy live music by Wrockinfoose, a special New Orleans style cocktail menu, an herbal potion bar, and a late night snack. Tickets are $30.

Dave Holodiloff at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
9/20/24
 
No cover
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents singer and mandolin player Dave Holodiloff at 7pm on Saturday, September 6. No cover charge. All ages welcome!

Come enjoy an eclectic mix of Balkan, Jazz, Bluegrass, Celtic, Gypsy, Latin, Pop, Rock, and American Folk music.

Townsend's Solitaire at Recycled Records

 
7/5/24
 
Free
 
Recycled Records

Recycled Records presents an in-store performance on Friday, July 5 by Townsend's Solitaire , an awesome chamber-folk band from Seattle. They're now on tour celebrating a limited vinyl release of their debut LP, Glad To Be Alive .

Doors open at 7pm, music begins at 7:30pm. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

Al James Trio at Pearl Hour

 
6/22/24
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents the Al James Trio on Saturday, June 22, 9pm-12am. $5 cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

Al James's rootsy, soulful delivery is flavored by a variety of influences - everything from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder. His thoughtful, upbeat vocals and onstage charisma make for a great night of music.

Michael Martinez at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
6/5/24
 
No cover
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents pianist Michael Martinez on Wednesday, June 5, 7pm-9pm. No cover charge. All ages show.

Michael’s musical style is a blend between New Age and Classical, and has been described as heartfelt, cinematic, and reflective.

Michael Martinez at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
5/15/24
 
No cover
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents pianist Michael Martinez on Wednesday, May 15, 7pm-9pm. No cover charge. All ages show.

Michael’s musical style is a blend between New Age and Classical, and has been described as heartfelt, cinematic, and reflective.

The Knotty G's at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
4/27/24
 
no cover charge
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents an evening of live music featuring T he Knotty G's on Saturday, April 27 at 7pm. No cover charge. Come enjoy great music, food, and drinks!

Established in Asheville, North Carolina, this fun-loving duo travels the country sharing their soul-soaked Americana music.

Al James Trio at Pearl Hour

 
12/20/24
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents the Al James Trio on Friday, December 20, 9pm-12am. $5 cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

Al James's rootsy, soulful delivery is flavored by a variety of influences - everything from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder. His thoughtful, upbeat vocals and onstage charisma make for a great night of music.

Dave Holodiloff and Peter Mellinger at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
9/13/24
 
no cover
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents mandolin player Dave Holodiloff and violinist Peter Mellinger for a night of acoustic music for all ages on Friday, September 13, 6:30pm-8:30pm. No cover. Reservations are recommended, 831-375-6958.

Pearl Hour 5th Anniversary Celebration

 
9/7/24
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour is celebrating its 5th anniversary on Saturday, September 7. Enjoy our legendary cocktails, live music with a 7-piece jazz band playing the music of Sade, and delicious food from Oystertown beginning at 6pm - view the menu...

Dave Holodiloff at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
9/6/24
 
No cover
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents singer and mandolin player Dave Holodiloff at 7pm on Saturday, September 6. No cover charge. All ages welcome!

Come enjoy an eclectic mix of Balkan, Jazz, Bluegrass, Celtic, Gypsy, Latin, Pop, Rock, and American Folk music.

Dave Holodiloff at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
8/30/24
 
No cover
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents a night of live music featuring singer and mandolin player Dave Holodiloff at 7pm on Saturday, August 30. No cover charge. All ages welcome!

Frida Vossler at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
8/24/24
 
no cover
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents the very talented singer-songwriter Frida Vossler on Saturdays, 6pm-8pm. No cover. Enjoy an evening of delicious food and great music!

Al James Trio at Pearl Hour

 
7/12/24
 
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents the Al James Trio on Friday, July 12, 9pm-12am. $5 cover charge. Ages 21+ only.

Al James's rootsy, soulful delivery is flavored by a variety of influences - everything from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder. His thoughtful, upbeat vocals and onstage charisma make for a great night of music.

Choro das 3 at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
3/30/24
 
no cover
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse presents an evening of Brazilian music featuring Choro das 3 on Saturday, March 30 at 7pm. No cover charge. For reservations, phone 831-375-6958

Choro das 3 consists of three sisters whose instrumental music is based on the genre known as choro , which emerged in Brazil in the 19th century and became the foundation for all Brazilian music.

Dave Holodiloff Trio Plays Irish Music at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
3/16/24
 
$25/$30
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day one day early with live music by the Dave Holodiloff Trio at Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse on Saturday, March 16 at 7pm. $30 at the door, $25 in advance - call 831-375-6958 to reserve.

Tonight, hear Dave Holodiloff (mandolin, vocals) and Elijjah McCullar (fiddle, banjo), and Juneau Rowe (piano), perform a broad range of classic Celtic music. A special holiday dinner menu will be available.

Dave Holodiloff at Bon Ton L'Roy's

 
3/6/24
 
No cover
 
Bon Ton L'Roy's Lighthouse Smokehouse

Bon Ton L'Roys Lighthouse Smokehouse presents Dave Holodiloff , performing a solo acoustic set of originals, jazz, bluegrass, Latin, Celtic, pop, and more every Wednesday, 7pm-9pm. No cover. All ages.