Music scene · Castroville

Castroville is a farming community near Monterey Bay where school bands, church choirs, and community fiestas provide the main music. Country and acoustic acts from the Salinas and Monterey area often drive in for local celebrations.

Music can be found at local churches, school auditoriums, community center rooms, and park pavilions during festivals. Small restaurants and neighborhood halls also host acoustic acts.

Local and regional artists perform here, with musicians from the nearby Salinas scene occasionally passing through.

Newcomers should join school or church music programs, ask community festival organizers about performance slots, and connect with Salinas and Monterey area musicians.