Music scene · Pacific Grove
A quiet Monterey Peninsula town where school ensembles, church choirs, and small community concerts make up the local calendar. Working musicians look to Monterey, Carmel, and Santa Cruz for paying gigs.
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A quiet Monterey Peninsula town where school ensembles, church choirs, and small community concerts make up the local calendar. Working musicians look to Monterey, Carmel, and Santa Cruz for paying gigs.
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Pacific Grove is a quiet coastal town on the Monterey Peninsula, known for its Victorian homes and seaside setting. Local music consists mainly of school ensembles, church choirs, and small community concerts, with Monterey and Carmel musicians adding professional depth.
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