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Bud's at La Playa A community where jade hunting and drunken poetry readings are popular pastimes. And Bud’s is an ode to its legends.

Host to painters, musicians, writers, and all the poly-hyphenates in between, Carmel is a gathering place unlike anywhere else.

Where the light softens and the records spin. Fadeaway Sessions return to Bud’s on November 12th with on vinyl, alongsi...
11/09/2026

Where the light softens and the records spin. Fadeaway Sessions return to Bud’s on November 12th with on vinyl, alongside our kindred spirits at (((folkYEAH!))). Needle drops at 6PM. Drift in and let the sound carry you.⁠
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See Fadeaway Sessions show dates & more — link in bio.⁠ ☝️⁠
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The night is young, order another round. 🍸
11/04/2026

The night is young, order another round. 🍸

Let the needle fall. Fadeaway Sessions return to Bud’s on November 5th with curating the night, alongside (((folkYEAH!)...
11/02/2026

Let the needle fall. Fadeaway Sessions return to Bud’s on November 5th with curating the night, alongside (((folkYEAH!))). Vinyl spins at 6PM. Locals, travelers, and seekers of good sound—this one’s for you.⁠

⁠Explore upcoming Fadeaway Sessions — link in bio.👆⁠
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Join us at Bud's throughout the month of November for , where the music sets the mood and good company makes the moment....
11/01/2026

Join us at Bud's throughout the month of November for , where the music sets the mood and good company makes the moment.

November 05 · 6PM
November 12 · 6PM
November 19 · 6PM
November 24 · 6PM live performance
November 25 · 6PM

Make a night of it. Book a room at and let the evening carry on long after the needle stops.

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Somewhere between the sea and the shore, Carmel has a way of slowing you down.📸
10/26/2026

Somewhere between the sea and the shore, Carmel has a way of slowing you down.

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That feeling when your morning commute is 17 Mile Drive.
10/23/2026

That feeling when your morning commute is 17 Mile Drive.

Some things have earned their place in Carmel lore. Bud’s Burger is one of them.📸
10/19/2026

Some things have earned their place in Carmel lore. Bud’s Burger is one of them.

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Spin over and settle in. Fadeaway Sessions returns to Bud's on October 29th with a vinyl set from .sf, brought to life w...
10/16/2026

Spin over and settle in. Fadeaway Sessions returns to Bud's on October 29th with a vinyl set from .sf, brought to life with our kindred spirits at (((folkYEAH!))). Needle drops at 6PM. Locals, travelers, and curious audiophiles — come get lost in the sound.⁠
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See Fadeaway Sessions show dates & more—link in bio👆.⁠
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Event Partners: ⁠
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Carmel-by-the-Sea's The Weaver’s Studio owned by Ruth Kuster, date unknown.
10/14/2026

Carmel-by-the-Sea's The Weaver’s Studio owned by Ruth Kuster, date unknown.

Step inside and sink into the sound. October 22nd brings another Fadeaway Session to Bud’s with on vinyl, alongside our...
10/12/2026

Step inside and sink into the sound. October 22nd brings another Fadeaway Session to Bud’s with on vinyl, alongside our partners at (((folkYEAH!))). Needle drops at 6PM. If you’re listening for something real, this one’s for you.⁠
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Explore upcoming Fadeaway Sessions — link in bio.👆⁠
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Event Partners: ⁠
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Address

Camino Real At Eighth Avenue
Carmel, CA
93921

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 10pm
Tuesday 3pm - 10pm
Wednesday 3pm - 10pm
Thursday 3pm - 10pm
Friday 3pm - 10pm
Saturday 3pm - 10pm
Sunday 3pm - 10pm

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+18312936100

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