Summer music season launched lastmonth in Temecula Valley with a concert at Thornton Winery by Peabo Bryson.
But the Grammy winner’s recent visit to wine country isn’t the only headliner coming to the region this summer. A mix of jazz, country music and other genres will be presented.
While most wineries offer free live music year-round, ticketed events by big-name acts dominate the summer months. Some concert series, like the one at Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards, sell out rapidly.
Here’s a look ahead at the summer concerts headed to Temecula Valley in the coming months.
Champagne Jazz Series
Where: Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-699-0099. thorntonwine.com
Details: Concerts start at 7 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. General admission is first-come-first-served with lines starting two hours before show time. Season tickets ensure an assigned seat. Gourmet supper packages include assigned tables and dedicated servers.
Norman Brown, Kirk Whalum: June 8, $100, $220.
Najee, Keiko Matsui: July 6, $95, $215.
Peter White, Mindi Abair, Vincent Ingala: July 20, $95, $215.
Richard Elliot, Rick Braun: July 27, $95, $215.
Eric Benét, Paul Taylor: Aug. 3, $105, $225.
Average White Band: Aug. 24, $95, $215.
Chris Botti: Sept. 7, $125, $245.
Jeffrey Osborne, Lemek: Sept. 21, $110, $230.
Boney James, L. Young: Sept. 28, $120, $240.
Eric Darius, Marcus Anderson, Julian Vaughn, Lin Rountree: Oct. 5, $95, $215.
Brian Culbertson: Oct. 12, $120, $240.
Candy Dulfer, Brian Simpson, Marion Meadows, Steve Oliver: Oct. 13, $95, $215.
Country singer Chris Lane performs July 19 at Wilson Creek Winery’s Country Concert Series in Temecula.
(Amy Harris / Associated Press.)
Country Concert Series
Where: Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards, 35960 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 951-699-9463. wilsoncreekwinery.com.
Details: Concert starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are general admission or VIP seating with dinner and hosted bar. Attendees must be 12 years and older. Wine Club members can get discounts.
Chris Lane: July 19, $75, $200.
Dylan Scott: Sept. 18, $65, $200.
Rhythm on the Vine
Where: South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 844-428-6292. rhythmonthevine.com
Details: This year’s lineup is still being finalized, according to the resort, although a separate jazz series has been announced. Last year there were five concerts July through September with artists that included Chris Isaak.
A view of a winery in Temecula, California.
(Ron and Patty Thomas/Getty Images)
Rhythm on the Vine Jazz Series
Where: South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula. 844-428-6292. southcoastwinery.com
Details: Shows start at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. Food service is from the Vineyard Rose Restaurant; reservations required.
Chris Standring, Patrick Lamb, Gregg Karukas: July 21,
David Benoit, Lindsey Webster: Aug. 4, $65-$250.
Brian Bromberg, Paul Brown, Michael Paulo: Aug. 18, $65-$250.
JJ Sansaverino, Blake Aaron: Sept. 1, $65-$250.
Tris Imboden Yacht Stars: Sept. 15. $70-$250.
Kalapana’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert: Sept. 29, $65-$130.
Buck writes for the Southern California News Group.