Performing Artists 2013
Buy your button and "button-up" for nine hours of entertainment! Check back often for the latest updates! Classical to Jazz, Blues to Rock, Hip-Hop to Folk, we've got it! FNM 2013 has a complete line-up to delight the entire family. Click the links below the performer's photos to visit their website.
STYLE KEY:
BL=Blues | CH=Childrens' | CL=Classical | DA=Dance | FK=Folk/Celtic/Americana | FM=Film | JZ=Jazz
LT=Latin | RCH=Rock/Country/Hip-Hop | WM=World Music
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Opening Ceremony - Colton Lawn Site 1: Colton Lawn -
Free 3:00 - 4:00 PM The opening of our 19th Celebration begins with the beat of many drums from traditional to the recycled! Join us as the drummers call to us to begin the Celebration! Bringing us together as we open First Night Monterey 2013! Please
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Twilight Procession Alvarado Street, from Portola Plaza to Pearl Street 5:30 PM Join us as we process down Alvarado Street from Portola Plaza towards Pearl Street. The Procession starts at 5:30PM. First Night Monterey is first and foremost about community, so we hope you will join us in the Twilight Processional as we feature, artists, stilt walkers, dancers, giant puppets, marching moms and many other local friends and neighbors. Parade route begins at Portola Plaza down Alvarado Street (wrong way) towards Pearl.
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A Park Avenue Studio of Bellydance (DA/WM) Site
19: Conference Center Serra Ballroom 8:30 - 9:00 PM Classic belly dance with an American flair! Stylized synchronized dances of both traditional and modern styles. They are always a crowd favorite - the audience is encouraged to join in the fun, so don't be shy! |
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Abdoulaye Diallo and Tam Tam Sacre'e (WM) Site 15: Alvarado Street Wells Fargo Stage 6:30 - 7:15, 7:30 - 8:15 PM Start your New Year with a bang! Master drummer Abdoulaye Diallo, a native of Senegal, will lead his multicultural performance group in playing traditional West African rhythms guaranteed to lift your spirit and move your feet. | |
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Bayside Jazz (JZ) Site24: Conference Center Ferrante Room 9:00 - 9:30, 9:45 - 10:15, 10:30 - 11:00 PM Consisting of alumni of the Jazz Masters program, Bayside has been performing locally for over a year. Their eclectic style will have you singing along for days after the performance. |
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Black Irish Band (FK/WM) Site 14: Golden State Theater 6:30 - 7:00, 7:15 - 7:45, 8:00 - 8:30 PM A long-time favorite at First Night! This group from the historic Gold Rush country captures the spirit of the Irish, Scottish, Italian and American folk music and always leaves the audience shouting for more. |
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California Cowboys (RCH/DA) Site 19: Conference Center Serra Ballroom 6:45 - 7:30, 7:45 - 8:30 With four-part harmonies and a rowdy show, the Cowboys are The Beach Boys in boots! They are an award winning, crowd-pleasing country-dance band who have appeared in concert with many greats, including Alabama and Garth Brooks. Line Dance instruction between the sets! |
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Carmel High School Jazz Trio (CL) Site 7: Monterey Museum of Art 3:30 - 4:00, 4:15 - 4:45, 5:00 - 5:30 PM Fiddle player Peter Mellinger will lead a jazz trio of Carmel High students, including guitarist Robert Papacica and bassist Jonah Svihus. They'll play a mix of gypsy jazz and standards, with a possible side trip into Romanian folk tunes. |
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Fire in the Hamptons (DA/RCH) (Finale Performer) Site 19: Conference Center Serra Ballroom 9:00 - 9:45, 10:00 - 10:45 PM + GRAND FINALE at 11:15! Alternative dance-pop from a band originally hailing from Carmel Valley. An exciting mix of vocals, guitars and synthesizers riding on the backbone of deep house-thumping beats will keep the Conference Center dancing right into the New Year. |
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Generation Gap (RCH/BL) Site 13: Alvarado Street Rabobank Stage 6:30-7:15; 7:30-8:15 PM Generation Gap fuses blues, rock, and country to create a familiar yet unique sound. With a band member age range of 40 years and influences like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, Cream, Peter Green, Robert Johnson, and Bo Diddley there are sure to be some good times for everyone! |
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Greek Village Dancers of the Monterey Peninsula (DA/FK/WM) Site 10: Alvarado Street Galleria 7:15-7:45; 8:00-8:30; 8:45-9:15 PM These lively and vibrant dancers will perform intricate folk dances wearing stunning authentic costumes. Audience participation is welcome and simple dance steps will be taught. Opa! |
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Grumbling Ginger (FK/RCH) Site
24: Conference Center Ferrante Room 6:30 - 7:00, 7:15 - 7:45, 8:00 - 8:30 PM Experience the atmosphere of a British folk club right here in downtown Monterey. Grumbling Ginger perform original acoustic folk-rock with a Celtic twist that First Nighters love. Join them for an evening of songs, storytelling and humor.
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Horon Turkish Dance Ensemble of Monterey (DA/FK/WM) Site 10: Alvarado Street Galleria 4:45- 5:15; 6:30-7:00 PM The Horon Turkish Folk Ensemble of Monterey will perform the traditional music and folk dances from various provinces of Turkey in authentic costumes and welcome the audience join them for line dancing.
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I Cantori di Carmel (CL) Site
26: Carleton Hall (Monterey Center for Spiritual Living) 6:30-7:00; 7:15-7:45; 8:00-8:30 PM From Classical to Jazz, from Pop to Broadway, I Cantori di Carmel chorus has entertained the Monterey Peninsula with the finest in choral music for 30 years. We are proud to welcome them once again to First Night. |
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Junk Jam (CH/WM) Site 3: Pacific Street Colton Lawn 3:30 - 4:00, 4:30 - 5:00 PM Site 12: Alvarado Street Walgreens 7:00 - 7:45, 8:15 - 9:00; 9:30 - 10:15 PM No experience needed! Don the Junk Man will walk you through all the steps of making a rhythmic beat from reclaimed items, that will get Monterey jumping. The Junk Jam is musical fun for all ages. |
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Las Ramas Flamenco (DA/WM) Site 23: Conference Center Steinbeck Forum 6:45 - 7:15, 7:30 - 8:00; 8:15 - 8:45 PM Experience the excitement and passion of traditional Spanish Flamenco. This acclaimed group is making a welcome return to First Night to delight you with their vibrant music, dance and traditional costumes. | |
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Linda Arceo (FK/RCH) Site 25: Conference Center Colton Room 6:15 - 6:45, 7:00 - 7:30, 7:45 - 8:15 PM Popular local singer-songwriter Linda Arceo performs original songs that will tug at your heartstrings and get your toes tapping. Accompanied by Alison Passell on cello. | |
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MC Lars (RCH) Site
25: Conference Center Colton Rooms 1-3 8:45 - 9:15, 9:30 - 10:00; 10:15 - 10:45 PM International artist from the Monterey Peninsula has a unique voice in hip-hop and has performed at First Night since the very beginning. His rhymes are intelligent, thought provoking and funny.
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Monterey Bay Lion Dance Team & Monterey Bay Healing Tao (DA/WM) Site 10: Alvarado Street Galleria 9:45-10:15; 10:30-11:00 PM Celebrate the New Year and lift your spirits with traditional Chinese lion dancing. This dance team performs traditional Chinese Tai Chi Chuan and Lion dances to the exciting rhythms of drums, cymbals and gongs. |
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Monterey Symphony Brass Quintet (CL,JZ) Site 26: Carleton Hall (Monterey Center for Spiritual Living 3:30-4:15; 4:30-5:15 PM Five members of the Monterey Symphony brass section perform music spanning the renaissance period to the 21st Century, from Mozart to Fats Waller and more! | |
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Red Beans and Rice (BL/RCH/DA) (Finale Performer) Site 14: Golden State Theater 9:00 - 9:45, 10:00 - 10:45 PM + GRAND FINALE at 11:15! Monterey based Red Beans & Rice blends original compositions and lesser-known classics into an up-tempo danceable gumbo of New Orleans-influenced, blues-inspired music suitable for dancing or just listening. Be prepared to keep at least one foot tapping to the infectious rhythms! |
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Sambahemians (FK/WM) Site 15: Alvarado St. Wells Fargo Stage 9:00 - 9:45, 10:00 - 10:45 PM Dance to the beat of Afro-Brazilian rhythms, Caribbean calypso and Brazilian folk samba. Drum ensemble the Sambahemians will bring a Carnival atmosphere to New Year's Eve in Monterey. |
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Shinsho Mugen Daiko (WM) Site 2: Pacific Street Stage - Opening Ceremony 3:00 - 3:30, 4:00 - 4:30, 5:00 - 5:30 PM A thunderous start to our New Year's celebration! Calling us to begin the countdown to 2013, experience the exquiSite physicality of these Taiko Drummers as they perform traditional Japanese drumming. |
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Sadza Marimba (WM) Site 23: Conference Center Steinbeck Forum 9:15 - 10:00, 10:15 - 11:00 PM Get up out of your seat and dance to the ecstatic traditional music of Zimbabwe! With colorful costumes, wooden marimbas, drums and gourd shakers, Sadza will entrance fans of all ages and provide a feast for the senses. |
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Spector Dance(DA/CH) Site
23: Conference Center Steinbeck Room 3:30 - 4:00, 4:15 - 4:45 PM Spector Dance Company presents works that celebrate our local heritage, with a signature style of blending music, spoken word and visual media with dance. The group has received local, statewide, and national recognition. |
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Team CAPA - Carmel Academy of Performing Arts (DA/CH) Site
19: Conference Center Serra Ballroom 3:30 - 4:00, 4:15 - 4:45, 5:00 - 5:30 PM High-energy dancers age 5 to 17 perform jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance styles to various musical genres. |
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Trio Amanhã (JZ/LT) Site 26: Carleton Hall (Monterey Center for Spiritual Living) 9:00-9:30; 9:45- 10:15; 10:30-11:00 PM Exciting rhythms combine with beautiful melodies to create a unique and vibrant style! This Brazilian trio performs bossa nova, samba, choro and other jazz-inflected styles with vocals all sung in Portuguese. |
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The Wharf Rats (RCH) Site 13: Alvarado Street Rabobank Stage 9:15 - 10:00, 10:15 - 11:00 PM Popular local band the Wharf Rats will have Alvarado Street groovin' in the New Year with a selection of your favorite classic rock tunes from the 1960s to the present day. |
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