Robbie Krieger & Ray Manzareks' latest version of The Doors
also includes Brett Scallions former front man for 'Fuel', Faces bassist Phil Chen and drummer Ty Dennis performing all the great
Doors hits!

"Well, we've got the new singer. Brett Scallions from Fuel. He's going to be great! Big voice, commanding stage presence, blond spiked out hair, wears leather like it's licorice. I'm really excited about his joining the band. This is going to be serious fun. The Doors catalog and the new songs are going to be great with Brett's voice on them. I can't wait to tour and for all of you to see him. It's a new era!" - Ray Manzarek

A collaboration of celebrated musicians that plays from the rich songbook of its legendary forefathers JEFFERSON AIRPLANE and the original incarnation of JEFFERSON STARSHIP, prevails as one of the most critically acclaimed touring acts today. Steeped in the fantastic realms of science fiction and the contemporary American shadowland, JEFFERSON STARSHIP features a stellar cast of old and new players, including songwriter/guitarist/vocalist Paul Kantner, vocalist Marty Balin, both of whom founded JEFFERSON AIRPLANE and were crucial in developing the renowned "San Francisco Sound" that changed the course of pop music forever.

RockStar Alumni! From the popular CBS series RockStar Supernova/Inxs come the killer House Band with Star contestants Lukas Rossi, the winner of the Supernova season along with Storm Large and Dilana and featured from the Inxs season are Marty Casey and Ty Taylor. Now working on their own careers and having proved their vocal and performance talents, these Stars decided to get together one more time for this historic event and will perform songs from Otis Redding, Eric Burdon and more from the 60's and 70's.

Quicksilver Messenger Service was one of San Francisco's original psychedelic bands of the late 1960s. Essentially a jam band, their early albums and live shows contributed to some of the best instrumental jams of the period.

The Electric Flag was one of the premiere rock bands of the late1960s. Organized by Mike Bloomfield, Nick Gravenites and Barry Goldberg, along with musician greats, Harvey Brooks and Buddy Miles, the “Flag” astounded both critics and audiences with their searing blues and jazz based rock originals. Their albums are still selling today, and are regarded as essential music for any rock library. The flag debuted at the Monterey Pop Festival 40 years ago and will celebrate the anniversary concert with original members, Nick and Barry and Roy Blumenfeld.

Evolving out of the San Francisco rock scene of the 1960s, Big Brother and the Holding Co. was in the forefront of the psychedelic music movement. The band was formed by Peter Albin, Sam Andrew, James Gurley and Chuck Jones in San Francisco, in a Victorian mansion/boarding house owned by Peter's uncle at 1090 Page Street in the Haight-Ashbury. That house became the site of Wednesday night jam sessions which were organized by Chet Helms who was the real "Big Brother," naming the band, bringing James Gurley into the fold and later seeing that his old friend Janis Joplin came to sing with them.

In 1965, Barry McGuire's Eve Of Destruction, knocked the Beatles out of the #1 spot and voiced the heart of a generation and now, with Mason Proffit's Terry (Two Hangmen) Talbot, Barry shares his collection of songs and touching personal stories that offer an audience a rare glimpse behind the scenes of this unforgettable decade. They feature Green Green, Barry’s first hit with the New Christy Minstrels, songs and stories of his first back-up group, The Mamas and The Papas, his run as the lead in the Broadway musical, Hair, to his rich and influential encounters with Crosby Stills & Nash and The Byrds' Roger McGuinn. Terry sings and shares of
his touching friendships and encounters with John Denver and
Janis Joplin.

“I think it’s so groovy now, that people are finally gettin’ together” expresses the spirit of the 60s Peace, Love & Freedom Movement. Writer/Performer/Play Write and Recording Artist of over 30-some albums and the seminal rock-n-roll mega-hit, Reach Out in the Darkness!

Those halcyon days of the late 60's produced more than their share of San Francisco bands. Here's one who definitely left their mark. Most famous for their song White Bird, a melancholy ballad that stood out not only for its memorable vocal melody and "seize the day" message, but also for front man David Laflamme's slow-burning violin solo.

Original founding Moby Grape member, Jerry Miller, writer/performer/recording artist, has written and recorded music selling millions world-wide.

Jerry Miller is in all four accredited versions of the History of Rock & Roll, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and is known for his explosive live performance with the Jerry Miller Band, which literally electrifies the audience!

Jerry Miller has appeared across the nation, throughout Europe and is listed in Rolling Stone Magazine’s Top 100 Guitarists of all Time!

Tom Constanten is a concert musician presenting music ranging from Rock to Rachmaninoff. A member of The Grateful Dead from 1969 to 1971 he performed at the Filmores east and west and at Woodstock. Inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

Alam Khan is the son of Swara Samrat Ali Akbar Khan, one of India¡¦s legendary icons and master of the 25 stringed sarode. Alam¡¦s first public performance was in 1998 at the Spirit of India Festival that celebrated the Ali Akbar College of Music¡¦s 30th Anniversary in America. He was sixteen years old and has continued performing the north Indian classical music also popularized by Ravi Shankar during the 60¡¦s and at Monterey in ¦67.

PRICE is a pop/rock band from Miami, Florida with roots in 60's rock and R&B. It consists of brothers Chris Price (vocals/piano/guitar), Mikey Perez (guitar, vocals) and Corey Perez (bass, vocals), along with drummer Alex Ibanez. The band is currently in the studio at work on their first full-length album to be released on Geffen Records and look forward to their introduction at The Monterey Summer of Love Festival.

The Fast Camels' explosive blend of 60's psychedelia has been turning heads and opening minds in their native Glasgow since their formation in early 2005, have taken their sun-blistered, psychedelic brand of 60s power pop and freakbeats on the road to gain converts all over the UK. This year's release of their acclaimed debut album, "The Magic Optician" on Neon Tetra Records had reviewers making note of the fact that the album is a treasure trove of memorable tracks and The Fast Camels have created a record inspired by and capturing the spirit of the best of the psychedelic era whilst remaining relevant in 2007. The maiden release by Drew Sturgeon (vocals/guitar), Mark O'Connor (guitar/vocals), Marc Vallely (bass) and Stephan Mors (drums) has also captured the ears and hearts of the North American underground and college radio stations, gaining success solely through word of mouth based on the music rather than a huge marketing campaign, making them "Ones To Watch" with each new release.

The Stereoblasters play their own brand of original high intensity rock and roll and blues in the vein of The RollingStones and Led Zepplin, but with an ear towards the future. This tight outfit has played gigs all over California including the legendary Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. The Stereoblasters are tireless performers ready to rock you at the slightest provocation.

A Northern California native, Gary Cambra worked for 17 years as a member of The Tubes on both guitar and keyboards. Also touring and recording keyboardist/ guitarist for Jefferson Starship and Stephen Bishop. Composer of music for film and television projects, such as, Roseanne Barr's " Saturday Night Special" for the FOX TV network, and films such as, The Blob, Under The Gun, and many more. The Gary Cambra Band will be presenting new music from the latest CD entitled, " Tell The Truth". GARY CAMBRA- Lead vocals and Guitar, TREY SABATELLI- Drums and Vocals, DAVE MEROS- Bass Guitar, BOBBY STRICKLAND- Sax, Keyboards, and Vocals, KIM FOSCATO- Acoustic Guitar and vocals, DAVE CANNADAY- Guitar

The name Sandfly is a dedication to the knowledge and wisdom of the native populations throughout the world. Samir writes all of his songs and his band have played San Francisco's legendary Fillmore with guests such as The Roots, Eryka Badu and Femi Kuti. Sandfly has contributed to Peace Rallies in San Francisco performing their songs of hope in front of 50,000 people. SANDFLY has since performed live at radio stations and throught out San Francisco
and California.

OneStepFast is an original San Francisco based alternative rock band featuring SFSOL's singer Patrick Joseph Maloney. Patrick sings in SFSOL's Zeppelin, Mama & Papa's and Jefferson Airplane acts. On Bass is Jerry Mark a renown bass teacher and long time performer in the NOR CAL region. On Drums is Jarod Hermann who is currently preforming and touring with KARPOV an electic semi acoustic folk gypsy act. On guitar is Reid Steiner who has also been performing in the NOR CAL region for the past 5 years.

The show that is the catalyst for the Monterey Summer of Love Festival features an ensemble cast of talented musician/actors who accurately recreate the sights and sounds of the late 60'¦s with replica performances of Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Janis Joplin, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, The Mamas and the Papas, Steppenwolf and Jefferson Airplane. Be sure to catch these acts presented on both stages!

The Byrds combined the upbeat, melodic pop of the Beatles with the message-oriented lyrics of Bob Dylan into a wholly original sound that would be branded folk-rock. Second Flyte is a "TRUE" tribute band that will transport you back in time to experience the sights and sounds of a Byrds concert circa Monterey Pop. Back to an era where "flower power" and rock and roll was exploding on all fronts.

The Sun Kings, a Beatles tribute, will be performing Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in its entirety with a little help from their friends, The Liddypudlians, a Beatles tribute orchestra from Marin County. It is by far the most ambitious project that either band has yet attempted and has revved them up tremendously! A suggestion from the Festival Director to add some strings and horns to the Sun Kings¨ prompted the addition of the Liddypudlians to jointly celebrate the 40th anniversary of Sgt. Peppers on this historic stage.

Forty years ago, Pink Floyd began what was to be one of the most remarkable recording and live performance careers in the history of rock music. Celebrating the 1967 release of their first album, Piper at the Gates at the of Dawn, The Floyd Project, a tribute to Pink Floyd, recreates the powerful sounds and images that resonate in the hearts and minds of a generation.

The URS as they are known around the SF Bay Area are the Worlds greatest tribute to the Worlds greatest band! This is the testimony of anyone who's seen them live. Don't miss them in Monterey!

Created in the spirit of musical respect and historical accuracy, The RaveUps truly bring to life an authentic essence and verve of what was the original Yardbirds. Loose, high energy and with unerring power and detail, The RaveUps carry you back to the time that The Yardbirds exploded on the scene from the 60’s nightclubs of England and rock music will never forget. The RaveUps will be performing both days on both stages