Send ideas to calendar@montereycountynow.com 28 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY JULY 3-9, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com known for his Led Zeppelin work, but don’t sleep on his other career projects. Drummers from across Monterey County will pay tribute to the legend in Salinas. Levee Breakers will be joined by Houseband of the Holy in a performance of nothing but the Zeppelin classics. Will there be a “Moby Dick” drum solo? You have to be there to find out—and if it’s anything like last year’s Bonzo tribute show, tickets will sell out. [EC] 8-11pm Saturday, July 5. Heirloom Pizza Co., 344 Main St., Salinas. $10/advance, $15/ door. 998-8824, heirloompizzapie.com. KISS OF LIFE Oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin all get released in the brain when you kiss someone. We’re fans of consensual kissing, no matter what gender expression you decide to smooch. But what if that feeling was captured in music? There’s probably no better singer who has done just that than Sade. Between the smooth R&B melodies and dramatically ethereal vocals, you may just think you’re back in a ’90s lounge when you hear her. Sade herself won’t be in Monterey, but a cover band featuring Monterey County’s own Malinda DeRouen taking the mic, is not far off. Her bandmates form Diamond Life for a performance right after the homecoming of DJ David Harness (see page 31), who was married at the very bar they’ll be playing at Pearl Hour. [SC] 9pm Saturday, July 5. Pearl Hour, 214 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey. $10. 657-9447, pearlhour.com. BIG GROOVES Got plans for Saturday night? Well, now you do. Fernwood Bar and Grill is hosting Windows and Richard Tripps for a show under the Big Sur stars. Windows, a Los Angeles-based band, blends California country and surf rock into a dreamy West Coast psychedelic sound. Think: a neopsych rock version of The Smiths and Babe Rainbow—or a cruisier take on the Allah-Las. They’ll be performing alongside Richard Tripps, whose music leans into the breezy and melancholic vibes, bringing an indie folk-rock edge to the evening. Catch them at Fernwood’s Resort grounds, surrounded by giant redwoods and summer night air. To those attending, drive responsibly. [KR] 8pm Saturday, July 5. Fernwood Bar and Grill, 47200 Highway 1, Big Sur. Free. fernwoodbigsur.com. Saturday, July 5 - Sunday, July 6 SOMETHING NEW EMERGES “Every day is a fresh start, a blank canvas to paint upon,” the late sports journalist Craig Sager once said. In the case of the Emerging Composers Intensive, the fresh start is on a blank piece of sheet music, a whole new direction for the future of classical music. Each summer, 10 young composers spend two weeks at Hidden Valley Seminars for creative collaboration under the guidance of renowned faculty members. They develop new chamber works and rehearse them, culminating in performances as a gift to the community. This year there are two concerts: “A Timeless Reverie” with SaintSaëns: Fantaisie for Violin and Harp, on Saturday evening; and, “Originality and Authenticity” with Mozart: Piano Quartet in G minor, on Sunday afternoon. The new music is written by the composers, and it’s performed by ECI faculty. Come hear something entirely new released into the world. [PM] HOT PICKS 6-9pm Thursday, July 3; 6:30-9:30pm Friday and Saturday, July 4-5; 11am-2pm Sunday, July 6. Terry’s Restaurant and Lounge at Cypress Inn, Lincoln and 7th, Carmel. Free. 620-7454, carmelterrys.com. Friday, July 4 INDEPENDENT FRIDAY Those who seek to celebrate the Fourth of July with their community have many options to pick from. A celebration is taking place at the Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey all day on Friday, with merchants offering specials, fun photo ops and festive patriotic decorations. Monterey County Pops is giving a 2pm concert on Friday at Devendorf Park in downtown Carmel. The City of Monterey puts on a Fourth of July parade, starting at 10am at the corner of Alvarado and Pearl streets. City of Monterey’s Big 4th of July Celebration & Backyard Food Fest starts 10:45am at Colton Hall Plaza. Monterey State Historic Park will celebrate with a living history event at 11am in the Memory Garden behind the Pacific House Museum near Custom House Plaza. There is also a Fourth of July Block Party at Marina Municipal Airport, 781 Neeson Road, Marina. The event starts at 3:30pm and features music, food vendors, safe fireworks and a kid zone. The City of Seaside is hosting its annual Red, White and Blues festival starting at 11am. This event will take place on the City Hall lawn, 440 Harcourt Ave., and will feature a petting zoo, pony rides, bungee jumpers, food and craft vendors and live music. King City celebrations start at 10am at San Lorenzo Park, 1160 Broadway St., with family fun, classic cars, food and games. Pacific Grove kicks off the festivities at 11am at Jewell Park. Compass Church’s Fireworks Show starts at 3pm at the Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 S. Main St., Salinas. All events are free and open to the public. [AP] SIP OF AMERICANA This Fourth of July weekend, Folktale Winery & Vineyards welcomes two musicians whose Americana styles ooze with the US of A. Monterey-based Kito Rayburn kicks off the night of Independence Day. The well-known musician may be front-and-center with his guitar at his performances, but that wasn’t the case until recently. Rayburn is a lifelong musician who played mainly in a support role, but when the pandemic hit, he began writing his own music that has now become his signature. The following day, Anthony Presti rolls into Folktale. With an acoustic guitar in his hands, Presti is known for tying together multiple genres into his work which is inspired by grunge and punk. [EC] 5-7pm Friday, July 4 (Kito Rayburn); 2-4pm Saturday, July 5 (Anthony Presti). Folktale Winery & Vineyards, 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. Free for winery guests. 2937500, folktalewinery.com. Saturday, July 5 GOING BONZO It’s impossible to list the greatest drummers of all time without mentioning John Bonham. He may be best Kito Rayburn plays bass and drums with several area bands. He also has a podcast, the Monterey Music Scene Podcast, which spreads the news about local bands and concerts. DANIEL DREIFUSS Carmel Bach Festival presents free community concerts. Above: The Woodwind Trio (flute, clarinet, bassoon) performing in 2024 at Harrison Memorial Library in Carmel. COURTESY OF CARMEL BACH FESTIVAL
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