Don’t get us wrong: we love packing the car up for beach outings and road tripping it to family camping excursions, but summer vacation can sometimes feel like a whole lot of work. This summer, be sure to make time to drink, dance and be merry at a plethora of Paso Robles Wineries, many of which host free outdoor concerts throughout the warm summer months. The allure is obvious. 1) You’ll enjoy great wine, and 2) all you have to do is show up! So throw on a pair of flip-flops and grab your best buds. These concerts are carefree, casual, and easy … just like summer should be.
Sunday Concerts at Four Lanterns
Located on 35 acres on the Westside of Paso Robles in the formidable Willow Creek AVA, Four Lanterns in known for incredible Rhone wines in a truly scenic setting. This summer, get ready for tons of live outdoor music and food from the Hurricane Kitchen Gourmet Food Truck, 
purveyor of chef-driven farm-to-table goodness. Check out their killer Sunday Concert Series for country, rock, folk, and more. While you’re there, take our advice and try the winery’s fresh, dry 2015 Apricity Picpoul Blanc, as crisp as it is refreshing.
Directions: speedfind.com/FourLanternsWinery
Music at Four Lanterns:
June 12: 1-4pm: Kenny Taylor
June 26: 1-4pm: Rewind
July 3: 1-4pm: Callie Twisselman
July 10: 6-8pm: The Small Kicks
July 17: 1-4pm: Bear Market Riot
August 7: 1-4pm: Noach Tangeras
August 28: 1-4pm: One Time Spaceman
Saturday Concerts at Pelleterie
Elegant Italian style wines meet a funky fresh farmhouse feel at Pelletiere, located off Highway 46 West surrounded by undulating, oak-studded hills. If that’s not enough to entice you out for a Saturday afternoon, the winery will feature a killer Saturday Concert Series throughout the summer with a range of local stars. Get in on the action and be sure to swing by for Pelletiere’s new Mayson Rose Release slated
for this June 11 (it’s a playful, flirty wine perfect for hot dance parties in the sun). Note: More music will continue into the fall, so be sure to like the winery on Facebook for updates!
Directions: speedfind.com/Pelletiere
Music at Pelleterie
July 16: 1:30 pm: The Small Kicks
August 13: 1:30-4:40pm: Chris Beland Music
August 27: 1:30pm: Kenny Taylor
Summertime Saturdays at Peachy Canyon
This mainstay of Paso Robles wine history is truly a one-of-a-kind stop for lovers of Zinfandel and beyond. Located off Bethel Road in Templeton, the Peachy Canyon tasting room is elegant and c
harming, especially throughout the summer. Why? Bands flock to the hangout’s picturesque gazebo, pretty as a picture. When the warm winds blow, you know it’s time to grab a picnic and head for Peachy. Their 2014 Rose, a bone dry, floral warm weather sipper, might even beckon you to dance.
Directions: speedfind.com/PeachyCanyonWinery
Music at Peachy Canyon
Jun 4, 2016 – Two for the Road
Jun 5, 2016 – Liv & Rob
Jun 11, 2016 – Rail
Jun 18, 2016 – Loren Radis
Jun 25, 2016 – Andy Scott
Jul 2, 2016 – Scott Cooper
Jul 9, 2016 – Matt Szlachetka
Jul 16, 2016 – Loren Radis
Jul 17, 2016 – Liv & Rob
Jul 23, 2016 – Two for the Road
Aug 6, 2016 – Billy & Charlie Foppiano
Aug 7, 2016 – Liv & Rob
Aug 13, 2016 – Two For the Road
Aug 20, 2016 – Billy & Charlie Foppiano
Aug 27, 2016 – Matt Szlachetka
Sep 3, 2016 – Billy & Charlie Foppiano
Sep 10, 2016 – Two For the Road
Sep 17, 2016 – Billy & Charlie Foppiano
Sep 24, 2016 – Rob Larkin
Oct 1, 2016 – Two for the Road
Wednesdays in the Wine Garden at Clavo Cellars
This eclectic boutique winery located in downtown Templeton is more than a fantastic place to sip and swirl Rhone, Bordeaux, and Spanish varietals—Clavo Cellars is also a great hangout for music lovers of all ilk! Enjoy the winery’s funky Music in the Wine Garden concert series each
Wednesday from 5-6pm paired alongside Chico’s Mexican Grill Taco Truck. I mean, c’mon. What else do you have going on Wednesday nights? Our pick: Chomp on a carnitas taco paired with a glass of Clavo Cellars’ 2012 Volumptuous Vermentino.
Directions: speedfind.com/ClavoCellars
Music at Clavo Cellars
June 8: Callie Twisselman
June 15: Don Curcio
June 22: Odonovan
June 29: Albert Jr. Band
July 6: Bear Market Riot
July 13: Kenny Taylor
August 3: The Royale
August 10: Dulcie Taylor
August 17: Surprise Party! ( Music Acts TBA)
Sunday Songwriters at Play at Sculpterra Winery
If you haven’t experienced Sculpterra Winery’s longstanding Sunday music series—or for that matter—their vast lineup of exquisite wines and bold blends, you are missing out big time. This summer is the perfect chance to discover the winery for the first or thousandth time, 
because the wines and musical acts are always changing. Stop by the tasting room each Sunday from 1- 4pm to hear the best independent singer-songwriters in a truly wondrous setting. P.S. There might not be a better white to sip post brunch than Sculpterra’s 2014 Sauvignon Blanc.
Directions: speedfind.com/SculpterraWinery
Songwriters at Play Calendar
This blog was written by Hayley Thomas, food and wine writer for New Times and PasoRoblesWineries.net. You can reach her at hthomas@newtimesslo.com.
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