Reservations

Monterey Live
Monterey, CA 93940
Mambo Tropical is a non-stop journey through some of the hottest contemporary and classic latin sounds of our time featuring the riviting vocals of Yvette Watts and the mystic melodies of flautist Teresa Orozco.

The Horn Section includes John Halbleib on Trumpet, Ric Feliciano and Scott Knipplmeir on Trombone. The Rhythm Section has Joaquin Pla on Timbales, Shane Cantanho on Piano, Jim Polizzi on Bass, with Aaron Szabo and Vince Ponciano on Percussion.

Mambo’s playlist goes well beyond their Salsa roots, electrifying crowds with the diversity to easily switch from an afro-cuban standard, to the hottest new reggaeton beats!
Click here for MAMBO TROPICAL’S Web site

($10.00 day of show)

Monterey Live
Monterey, CA 93940
Somos is a Latin Funk Fusion force of Chicano Soul. It is a synthesis of eight musical souls, each one adding a unique taste of their own. The original songs are filled with the powers of freedom and individuality; much needed aspects during a time when both seem to be quickly fading. The slick rhythms of this all-original band reviving the 70s Latin Funk scene are lead by Emiliano Valdez on lead vocals and rhythm guitars. Highlighting the music are the soul searing lead guitars by David Nino Silva and the booty infecting back-beat grooves of Brandon Guevara on drums and Mario Perea on bass. Also featured, are the super-soul duo background singers Katrina Valdez, and Jeremiah Martinez, who always bring down the house with their ever-funktified vocals and ass-shaking extravaganza. Somos is on a mission to revolutionize music back to the day when the beats and grooves were living in the real and spreading a positive groove consciousness for all to enjoy.

Monterey Live
Monterey, CA 93940

The Monterey Peninsula’s very own 17-piece big band, The SRO Big Band, will perform for your dancing and listening pleasure. Enjoy the Big Band sounds of 40’s and 50’s Swing, big band Jazz arrangements, Latin standards and more. This very special band is the dreamchild of trumpeters Corren Hileman and Mario Iglesias who have brought together a group of talented musicians from the Monterey Peninsula and beyond to produce exciting big band sounds.

SRO Big Band plays Monterey Live from 8:00 to 10:00. Dance lessons by Vinnie and Barbara Apicella from 7:30 to 8:00.

$12.00
($15.00 day of show)
JOHN KEAWE

Monterey Live
Monterey, CA 93940

John Keawe is a songwriter and slack-key guitarist who was born on the Big Island of Hawaii, in the little town of Hawi in North Kohala. John grew up with rock and roll music and enjoyed listening to singer/songwriters. After a four-year tour in the Navy, John returned to his home and was drawn to the sound of Hawaiian slack-key. He listened and watched and taught himself to play this style of music. Through the years, he has developed his own distinct style. About the same time, John began to perform publicly and also composing his own songs. Two of his early compositions “Ka`auhuhu Homestead” and “Big Island Magic” were chosen for album cuts on projects that involved various artists.Through the years, John has released seven recordings.
Click here for JOHN KEAWE’S Web site

$5.00
DOWNTOWN JAMES BROWN

21 & Over ONLY – ID Required

Monterey Live
Monterey, CA 93940
Get FUNKIFIED and MYSTIFIED by The Band that makes you stand and groove. Led by veteran L.A. C.A. studio drummer, Kim Edmundson – the BOSS of the beat, and fronted by the smoothest of smooth, vocalist Burnin’ Vernon Davis. Downtown James Brown will feature popular hits by the master of the “feel-good” as well as never before released material from the J.B. C.D. “Jungle Groove” plus all your Motown favorites. The incredible and indispensable horn section will feature Brian Stock on trumpet, Dave Eaton on the baritone sax, and Stu Reynolds will be on da saxes. The Man of the keys is David “Dasher” Kempton, Paul Mancuso will be hammerin’ away on his ax and Randy Uchida will help keep the beat with his bass. Don’t be a FOOL and miss this new and COOL James Brown review.

$5.00
DOWNTOWN JAMES BROWN

21 & Over ONLY – ID Required

Monterey Live
Monterey, CA 93940
Get FUNKIFIED and MYSTIFIED by The Band that makes you stand and groove. Led by veteran L.A. C.A. studio drummer, Kim Edmundson – the BOSS of the beat, and fronted by the smoothest of smooth, vocalist Burnin’ Vernon Davis. Downtown James Brown will feature popular hits by the master of the “feel-good” as well as never before released material from the J.B. C.D. “Jungle Groove” plus all your Motown favorites. The incredible and indispensable horn section will feature Brian Stock on trumpet, Dave Eaton on the baritone sax, and Stu Reynolds will be on da saxes. The Man of the keys is David “Dasher” Kempton, Paul Mancuso will be hammerin’ away on his ax and Randy Uchida will help keep the beat with his bass. Don’t be a FOOL and miss this new and COOL James Brown review.