Jamaican reggae sensation Alex Shirley leads this popular band, playing original songs and classic Bob Marley covers, and the latest dancehall and reggaeton versions . 

The Monterey Bay's premier reggae and world music group, Jonah and the Whalewatchers continue to bring positive musical conciousness and culture to dancehalls and festivals across California and the western US. 

Give "Without Love"  a listen.

John is a superb blues-rock guitarist, a composer of many styles, a producer, arranger and teacher. His musical experience spans rock to folk, worldbeat to classical, jazz and blues. 

Enjoy  JOHNSHERRY.COM

Jana Heller has recently returned to the United States after fifteen years living and playing in England. There, after producing two independently released cassettes entitled Mad Waltzing and Twist and Turn, she signed in 1995 to Cycle Records and released her first CD Laughing in Crime. The album has received airplay in the UK and across Europe as well as in the United States. It has attracted interest and acclaim from the music press:

Mike Beck now makes his home back in California where he grew up, living on MT. Toro outside Salinas on The Dorrance Ranch. He travels all over the U.S. and Europe , playing his music and doing Horsemanship Clinics. If you are interested in having him come to your town to do a concert or clinic, contact Mike at mikebeck@mikebeck.com or call 1-831-484-2810. See Mike's Official Website CLICK HERE !

Renegade Austin,Texas singer/ songwriter Bently James recently recorded his latest CD "Beer, Bombs and Broken Hearts" in Monterey,California.  His songs reflect the emotions brought on by breakups and letdowns.

click on Bently's photo for his site.

The songs on her first CD cover a diverse spectrum of colors: shades of sensual rock, vivid pop hooks, blue notes and hues of country, folk, cabaret and jazz.

  "To me, writing music is my meditation, my therapy. It's a constant in my life and it's my release."  - visit Sahra's website  CLICK HERE !

Jamaican reggae sensation Alex Shirley leads this popular band, playing everything from original songs to classic Bob Marley covers to the latest dancehall versions . 

The Monterey Bay's premier reggae and world music group, Jonah and the Whalewatchers continue to bring positive musical conciousness and culture to dancehalls and festivals across California and the western US. 

Give "Without Love"  a listen.

http://www.myspace.com/jonahandthewhalewatchers

"Out of California's Central Coast comes a band respectfully borrowing traditional sounds of the Bayou and blending them with their own West Coast roots."   Sleepy John Sandidge - KPIG Radio

Listen or Download: this rootsy song  "Aiiee!" 

Visit us on Myspace at www.myspace.com/cachaguaplayboys

 Named for the wheel of fate by her hippie parents, young up-and-coming singer Karma has been compared to everyone from Janis Joplin to Chrissie Hynde with a blasting backup band reminiscent of the Black Crowes. To wit: this girl rocks.

longtime Monterey Peninsula resident Bryan Diamond, renowned for his note-perfect covers of classic rock songs, executed using just his acoustic guitar and voice, has completed a CD of original compositions.

click on Bryan's photo to see his website!

The flare was brighter, at it's peak, than all the stars in the galaxy combined.

Real to Reel Recording Studio owner/producer Gary Souza devoted a year of his time to the recording of this 20-song CD dedicated to the music of Ray Charles.

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voted Monterey County's best band!

Click on photo to check out their official site.

rizorkestra one-man-roots-blues-band
composer, performer, instrument collector, musicologist

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Monterey California's diverse cultures have combined to produce yet another gem: Here is Captain Worldbeat's latest South Indian dancefloor remix of the Ancient Rhythm WorldBeat101mix2

California's Central Coast songwriting sensation Velvet Brown and The Waite

Her new release includes  "Love You Baby"

This artist is known worldwide for his distinctive guitar and squeezebox style. Take a trip to the land of crawfish pie and gumbo with "She Zydeco" .   Currently, Alligator lives and plays in Monterey and Lake Tahoe, California.

Jay is well-known for writing smart folk tunes like "Soul Cry"

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R A S   B A R N A B A S and Rhodes Street Rude Boys

Hot new Dancehall Artist! Check out the new, uptempo, single release:   "Ras Barnabas meets Jonah and the Whalewatchers - Jahman Walking" .  Produced by promotionwest.com and recorded in Monterey, CA

Check out Ras Barnabas with Rhodes Street Rude Boys.

Samantha is an amazing talent! She's a great singer, a great writer, and a great player. There's nothing she can't do.

A diversely talented singer and healer.

Enjoy "Cinderella Song" ,produced and written by Bill Speacht and FLOW.

This popular west coast group, led by Jim Lambertson and Hiram Fernandez, is still going strong, putting the finishing touches on their 2nd CD and bassist Dave Phillips is building his own recording studio! Here's a song from their first album. Enjoy "Just Getaway"

Bandleader Ernesto Pomareda now makes his home on the west coast of California, bringing us the joyful music of Peru.  Relax and enjoy this inspirational live rendition of  La Candelaria

Doctor Vivid features a producer/composer with an extensive percussion/drumming background. Doctor Vivid is poised to strike dance into the hearts of club aficianados and mp3 enthusiasts around the world. Doctor Vivid can be heard on numerous international mp3 sites.

Brazilian funk rockers Bat Makumba take their listeners on a percussive joyride through the rocky backroads of Brazilian popular music. www.batmakumba.com

From roots reggae to dancehall, Tony does it all!

Please enjoy:  Cry, Cry, Cry  from Tony Miles' album "What's Up ?"  

Based in San Diego, California, Liquid Blue is a new international sensation, performing at clubs, theaters, arenas and stadiums worldwide. Their World Tour has taken the band to over 60 countries on all 6 continents.

visit Liquid Blue website for song files!