Who's New at First Night Monterey 2026??
WROCKINFOOSE
**FINALE BAND** Wrockinfoose delivers a groove that’s soulful, smooth, and guaranteed to get you moving!
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WROCKINFOOSE
Wrockinfoose is a band made up of some Monterey’s finest. They bring a blend of original music and obscure covers. Their music is at times genré bending, but mostly steeped in American roots music, and often tinged with a strong and steady New Orleans R&B/funk.
ZACK FREITAS BAND
A passionate rock/pop songwriter from Monterey with indie/alt leanings! Freitas crafts soundscapes that hit hard and heal deep.
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ZACK FREITAS BAND
An indie alt-rock powerhouse; the grit of Nirvana and Foo Fighters with a modern, introspective edge. His guitar-driven anthems explode with distorted riffs, melodic hooks, and lyrics that unpack heartbreak, mental battles, and the wild ride of life on the road. From headbanging choruses to haunting acoustic confessions, Freitas crafts soundscapes that hit hard and heal deep. Ready to feel alive?
BAD MACHINE
Crashing onto the rock scene like a thunderstorm of raw power, soul, and unrelenting energy!
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BAD MACHINE
Bad Machine isn’t just playing music—they’re reigniting the raw electricity that once defined rock's golden age. Joao Brandi's explosive playing powers the band's signature sound. Bad Machine is crafting original tracks instantly iconic, built on unforgettable riffs, driving grooves, and lyrics that cut straight to the heart.
SOUTHBOUND 101
Southbound 101 brings high-energy, crowd-pleasing country music wherever the road leads!
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SOUTHBOUND 101
High-energy country hits that keep the dance floor moving. Formed in early 2020, Southbound 101 brings together some of the Bay Area’s top country musicians. Whether you’re line dancing, boot-scootin', or two-stepping - Southbound 101 plays the kind of country music that gets everyone out of their seats and onto the dance floor!
EVERYDAY PEOPLE
**FINALE BAND** An irresistible fusion of Classic Latin Rock, Latin Jazz, R&B, Funk, Old School, and Tejano-style Cumbias.
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EVERYDAY PEOPLE
Everyday People is an electrifying band out of Salinas, delivering a powerful blend of sound spanning generations and genres. Known for high-energy performances and smooth, crowd-moving grooves, they’ve become a staple on dance floors throughout the Central Coast and beyond.
KEVIN O’NEAL QUARTET
A jazz ensemble, presenting stunning new music: Unusual Business for these unusual times.
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KEVIN O’NEAL QUARTET
Kevin O’Neal is a Grammy winning band leader, bassist, composer, producer and educator. He leads a band with stunningly original compositions and arrangements. Quartet members are Robert Turner, a gifted pianist that literally sings with his fingers; Sacramento saxophonist-flutist Darius Babazadeh; and Skylar Campbell, a young drummer from Monterey.