“I love connecting with people through live music because it’s one of the most powerful ways to evoke memories and emotions. It’s a great feeling when I see people bopping their heads or singing along.”

ABOUT KIP

Kip is available for parties, wedding receptions and ceremonies, and events of all types.

Kip performs solo, armed with an acoustic guitar and a loop station, which allows him to sample rhythms live and texture his performance with other melodies and guitar solos. He brings his unique style to wine bars, hotels, restaurants, and private events.  His repertoire consists of an eclectic selection of popular songs and original material.

Kip has been connecting with people through live music since he was a teenager.  MTV had Veejays, didn’t run commercials, and actually played music videos when he joined his first semi-professional band.  Since then, he’s earned a BA in Music from Berklee College of Music, written, produced and released original material on his own independent label and made hundreds of live appearances as a singer/songwriter and as a member of 90’s original band Hip Immortals.  

BAND

In 2004, Kip joined Beat Street, a favorite Santa Cruz dance band, as a lead vocalist/frontman and guitarist. They were a collective of musicians who really knew how to get parties started.  Beat Street played a wide variety of rock & soul dance anthems at weddings, events, parties and clubs all around the Bay Area. After 18 years of fun, the band parted ways in November of 2022.

To find out more about Beat Street click on the BEAT STREET link at the top of the page.

TESTIMONIALS

Kip performed for us solo for a corporate event - we had a super-amazing evening thanks to him...! - Vinay P, Google Event Coordinator

It was my lucky day when Kip agreed to play at a party at our home last fall.  We celebrated outdoors and the guests were serenaded by Kip's lovely voice and mellow guitar playing.  His sound never overwhelmed the crowd and that's a good thing, because I prefer my guests to be able to converse comfortably.  Kip was easy going and cordial; he wasn't fussy about where to set up and he definitely made a connection with the crowd.  Kip can easily play many different music types. - Rossana B

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat, Feb 3: Kip Allert solo BERNARDUS LODGE & SPA, Noon to 3:00 PM, 415 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, No Cover, https://www.bernarduslodge.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=business-listing

Fri, Feb 9: Kip Allert solo TERRACE LOUNGE, THE LODGE AT PEBBLE BEACH, 6:00 to 9:00 PM, 1700 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, No Cover, https://www.pebblebeach.com/accommodations/the-lodge-at-pebble-beach/

Sun, Feb 25: Kip Allert Solo, DE TIERRA TASTING ROOM, 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Mission & 5th, Carmel By the Sea, No Cover https://www.detierra.com/

Fri, Mar 22: Kip Allert solo HYATT REGENCY MONTEREY HOTEL, 6:00 to 9:00 PM, 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, No Cover, https://www.bernarduslodge.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=business-listing

Fri, Mar 29: Kip Allert solo TERRACE LOUNGE, THE LODGE AT PEBBLE BEACH, 6:00 to 9:00 PM, 1700 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, No Cover, https://www.pebblebeach.com/accommodations/the-lodge-at-pebble-beach/

Sun, May 12: Kip Allert Solo, MOTHER’S DAY at CAPITOLA WINE BAR, 2:00 to 5:00 PM, 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, No Cover https://capitolawinebar.com/wordpress/

Sat, May 25: Kip Allert Solo, PRIVATE PARTY, 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Watsonville

Sun, May 26: Kip Allert Solo, DE TIERRA TASTING ROOM, 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Mission & 5th, Carmel By the Sea, No Cover https://www.detierra.com/

Sun, Aug 11: Kip Allert Solo, NICHOLSON VINEYARDS SUMMER MUSIC SERIES, 1:00 to 4:30 PM, 2800 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos, https://nicholsonvineyards.com/

Sat, Oct 26: Kip Allert Solo, PRIVATE PARTY, 2:00 to 6:00 PM, Carmel By the Sea