Please join the Breadcat for great beers and a warm community, enjoying everything Pacific Grove has to offer. Dance. Drink. Be yourself. No cover charge. Just good vibes.
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!
Come and join HBC for another night of foot-stomping, hand clapping drinking songs and jam favorites. No cover.
City of Carmel Annual Halloween and Birthday Celebration
Devendorf Park, Ocean Ave and Junipero St, Carmel by the Seas
Rumor has it that HBC's Monterey Pirate Band will be swashbuckling through town to help the City of Carmel celebrate its 110th birthday on Halloween. Bring the family and enjoy a stellar day in the park.