February 4, 2012

Sip Into The Sunset With “Storyteller” – Musical Journey Amidst The Vines

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Balmy summer nights are the perfect time to linger at your favorite winery and enjoy a glass of wine and listen to music. Stuart Cellars is located high up on a hill and with a gentle breeze and panoramic views we were greeted with the acoustic sounds of Storyteller. Storyteller is a regional group that [...]

A Fun ’80′s Flashback in Wine Country

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We had a rockin’ date night Saturday at Monte de Oro Winery.  The double bill of New Wave cult favorite Missing Persons (“Walking in LA”) and pop/punk rockers the Romantics (“What I Like About You”) thrilled the mostly local crowd, who came out to support Hospice of the Valleys. There is something magical about a [...]

Therapy with The Acoustic Groove

People enjoying the music and doing some grooving of their own

The Roving Wino achieved a new level of entertainment when she put together the latest Wine Therapy session with The Acoustic Groove playing.  The sounds of Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor and Steely Dan permeated the air as guests were sampling Spanish wines from The Wine Company and eating Paella cooked from Sandra Serebreni from A [...]

Keiko Matsui and The Sax Pack – Thornton Gives Jazz Lovers More Than Just A Great Wine Pairing

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As a frequent traveler between Los Angeles and San Diego, I have watched the “sleepy” little town of Temecula, in fact the entire Temecula Valley, transform into a thriving wine community.  Thornton Winery is a centerpiece of Temecula Wine Country, best known for fine sparkling wines.  But it’s also a destination in itself, and for [...]

Roadwork – Paving the Road to Success

The Band Roadwork

Photo courtesy of Roadwork The Southland has been taken by storm and flooded with driving rock ‘n’ roll music from the band Roadwork.  This relatively new cover band is making quite a name for itself in the mere year and a half that they have been together.  These local boys are starting to receive the recognition [...]

Lee Ritenour at Thornton Winery July 24th

Lee Ritenour at Thornton Winery

After several years wondering what the “Temecula Experience” would be seeing a great Jazz act at Thornton Winery, I finally took the leap and drove from Los Angeles to see guitar legend Lee Ritenour. While best known for fine champagnes, Thornton Winery produces a great variety of wines both white & red, and for 22 [...]

Fine Food, Family and Fun at Flour Fusion!

The hardest part of your visit will be deciding which tasty treat to try!

Don’t let its handcrafted European style pastries fool you into thinking it’s just a bakery. Flour Fusion offers a wide variety of dishes to please your palate from breakfast through lunch and beyond. “We focus on freshness,” owner Hertz assures, and that devotion to freshness is evident in the menu. Start your day off with [...]

Swift Pony at Stellar Cellar (video)

Swift Pony at Stellar Cellar  (video)

When making plans for a Friday or Saturday night (or maybe an afternoon in wine country), how do you choose? Well, allow me make it a little easier for you – if you’re seeking a great evening of intimate acoustic folk/pop, search no more. Simply Check out Swift Pony.

Antonio Pontarelli at The Edge

Antonio Pontarelli at The Edge

By Marilyn Tipps Antonio, picking up the violin at the tender age of three, has emerged into a young man with award winning talent and a sound all his own. He is his appearance is captivating, with a pretty, boyish face, signature long hair and a tender smile. The electric violin is unusual to many [...]

Temecula's Summer Concert Series

Temecula's Summer Concert Series

Looking for a fun & free place to hang out with the family while getting some great live music this summer? Temecula has the answer with their annual “Summer Concert Series” at the Community Recreation Center – check it out: The City of Temecula Community Services Department, along with California Coast Credit Union, is proud [...]