Come and join the Hovering Breadcat band as they bring their special sound to Pacific Grove's Good Old Days street festival. Start your Sunday with some exceptional tunes, good vibes and lots of friends. Free entertainment throughout the day.
Derek Bodkin is a Monterey Bay California based Singer Songwriter. His eclectic Musical history ranges from playing drums with some of the Bay Area's hottest improv jam-fusion artists to playing fingerstyle guitar and bluegrass banjo with many shining folk rock artists touring today. Derek brings a special 'mojo' to the stage to make the listener feel right at home. In September 2017, Derek competed in the Master's of Musical Whistling competition held in Los Angeles and won 5 trophies, including Masters of Musical Whistling WORLD CHAMPION 2017.
On his first solo album, “True Story”, Derek shares his love for Musical tradition, collaboration, and storytelling as well as a penchant for memorable melody writing. He brings these songs to life with the help of his most talented friends known as "The Hovering Breadcat Folk Ensemble". Through his music, this songsmith will find his way into your head and heart. His newest album "Hooptie" is now available.
Derek Just completed a tour with Cirque Du Soleil's arena show “Corteo”. An amazing experience!
The Hovering Breadcat Band is a spirited group of fun people who take any song and make it their own. The band has an array of creative covers and thought promoting originals. See our Press Kit tab for a full description of the band!
Purchase downloads of the albums "True Story" and "Hooptie" here: https://www.derekbodkin.com/music
Enjoy!
Previous events
First Friday meets Hovering Breadcat meets Good Old Days - doesn't get much better than that! Come on down and celebrate all the good ol fun we have on offer, these guys put the F in Fun and the W in Whistle. No cover.
Hovering Breadcat transforms into THE MONTEREY PIRATE BAND for this iconic coastal event. Sea shanties and Irish drinking songs turn into running songs. Breadcats become buccaneers, cheering the runners in the last miles of this challenging race. Give us a wave if you're fortunate enough to be on the course.
Come join The City of Seaside and our friends at Sustainable Seaside to celebrate Earth Day 2026. Festivities begin at 1pm on the Seaside City Hall lawn. The Breadcat duo plays at 3pm. Fun activities for kids. Eco friendly event full of good hometown vibes.
The City of Carmel celebrates Earth Day with family friendly activities, tree planting and good vibes from Hovering Breadcat. Free entertainment and community festivities.
Hovering Breadcat returns to the Salty Seal for a spirited Saint Patrick's Day celebration, with Irish sing-a-longs, sea shanties, award winning whistling and plenty of tomfoolery. No cover.
Event details in the works
PG comes alive with Mardi Gras celebrations, a brass band parade at 5pm and Hovering Breadcat rolling out the good times at 8pm, at Hops and Fog on Lighthouse Ave. Come join the revelers and laissez les bons temps rouler.
Hovering Breadcat returns to the Row in 2026! Put on your dancing shoes and finish January, 2026 with eclectic groove, good friends and libations. No cover.
Breadcats join holiday revelers in Pacific Grove to lead the 2025 Santa Con on Lighthouse Ave!! Mark your calendars for Dec 13 from 5-10pm at Hops and Fog Brew pub, with a special snowball fight at 5:45pm. We'll be caroling Breadcat style down the avenue with festive stops along the way. Holiday garb encouraged. Also - an opportunity to contribute to the Toy Drive for the Monterey Peninsula Autism Support Group!!!
Come celebrate First Friday in downtown PG with amazing beer and great music. All Ages. No cover, just good times.
Songwriter showcases are a fantastic way to see a special collection of original music from different artists joining together in one performance. This event will be a 'songs in the round' where each songwriter plays one original song at a time then passes the spotlight to the next. A wonderful mixture of fun songs and love of original music as a collaboration. Please bring your own comfortable folding chair and bottle of wine or beverage to share. Many people enjoy bringing their own food to enjoy as well, which usually becomes a bit of a 'pot luck'. "Absolute Joy Desserts" will be present baking cookies for purchase. Plenty of street parking. Wear Layers (just in case). There will be a Bonfire near the end of the show as well for those who'd like to stay and play a bit more. $20 per person Suggested Donation - all proceeds go to performers.
Two of a Kind: Songwriters Michael Gaither and Derek Bodkin
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The Crepe Place Santa Cruz, 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Michael Gaither and Derek Bodkin team up for a song pull of original songs, outdoors on the intimate Garden Stage: Two guys. Two guitars. Two banjos. Two cajons. Stories and laughter. Audience interaction. Antics will ensue. Free show!
Come celebrate the summer at El Vaquero Winery in beautiful Corralitos. Enjoy amazing food and wines while grooving to the eclectic sounds of HBC. Wine Club members can pick up their quarterly wine orders. $25 includes food and wine tasting. Free admission for El Vaquero Wine Club members.
Join the GB60 celebrations with Hovering Breadcat in the Haight. World champion whistling, spirited bluegrass, Irish drinking tunes and some GD favorites. Admission is free. Grab a pint and let there be music to fill the air.
Hovering Breadcat performs. Opener - Jim Phelps
Second Saturdays Salvio in Concord California. Local Artisans, Live Music, Beer Garden. Event time 4pm to 10pm. Music 7pm to 10pm
Hovering Breadcat kicks off Redwood Ramble with a Thursday afternoon set in the ampitheater. Join us for this festival kickoff party. Cheers!
Hovering Breadcat returns to the El Vaquero Winery in Corralitos, California! We are performing at one of their very exciting Wine Club Pickup Parties - and if you're not a club member - you're invited to come and partake in a variety of excellent wines and food - for one ticket price of $25. Beautiful friendly folks will be there. Come and make some new friends. Join Derek, Brian, Tommy Michael and Jae for a festive night of eclectic originals and creative covers as we bring our fantastic jam spirit and good times groove.
Members may bring one guest. Non members $25 admission for FOOD and DRINK!
Hovering Breadcat Trio brings our special acoustic groove to the Fireside Sessions at Big Basin Vineyards! Join Derek, Brian and Tommy for good friends and good laughs in this time honored vineyard in a beautiful setting with fantastic wine selections! 6:30pm. Reservations are recommended. 830 Memory Lane Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (831) 621-8028 information@bigbasinvineyards.com www.bigbasinvineyards.com/events/fireside-fridays/