The harmony of sunshine and music is a Sonoma County summer tradition — and always a great chance to explore the scene on decks, patios, lawns and beyond.
Scroll on to read about the best live music happenings in the county this summer.
John Beck contributed to this article.
Sonoma
Sebastiani Vineyards stages live music and lively pours on the patio with the Sunday Afternoon Music Series from 1 to 4 p.m. July through October. 389 Fourth St. East, Sonoma. 707-933-3200, sebastiani.com
Bloom Carneros hosts free live music on the weekends in its garden featuring an eclectic array of musical talent. Upcoming events are held from 2-4 p.m. on July 21, 27 and 28. 22910 Broadway, Sonoma. 707-412-0438, bloomcarneros.com
On select Fridays this summer, Patz & Hall Winery is hosting Schellville Sunsets, an evening for guests to sip single vineyard wines, dine on local bites and listen to live music while taking in the sunset. Tickets are $10 per person and include a glass of rosé in a keepsake Patz & Hall GoVino glass. More wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle, as well as cheese and charcuterie trays from Sonoma’s Sausage Emporium ($30 each, order 72 hours in advance). Upcoming events will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on July 26 and Aug. 23. Reserve on Tock. 21200 8th St. East, Sonoma. 707-265-7700, patzhall.com
Santa Rosa
Stirring up a musical gumbo, from blues and rock to Latin Jazz and Afrobeat, the Fridays at the Hood series runs through Aug. 23 at the historic Hood Mansion near Hood Mountain Regional Park. It all goes down easy with drinks and food trucks galore. Tickets range from $15–$25. 389 Casa Manana Way, Santa Rosa. fridaysatthehood.com
Billed as “the ultimate Sunday Funday experience,” the Sunday Social Club summer music series at Sugarloaf Wine Co. features a fresh pairing of local bands and local wines. There will also be food trucks, lawn games and an artists’ showcase. Concerts are from 3-6 p.m. Sundays through September. Tickets are $15 per person and can be reserved on Tock. 6705 Cristo Lane, Santa Rosa. 707-244-4885, sugarloafwineco.com
Windsor
Sonoma-Cutrer’s Sunday Funday summer concerts, held from noon to 4 p.m. on July 21 and Aug. 18, features live classic rock and Americana music as guests enjoy food, drinks and lawn games. Tickets are $25 per person and include a glass of wine, cheese and charcuterie, and access to croquet, corn hole and more. Reserve on Tock. 4401 Slusser Road, Windsor. 707-237-3489, sonomacutrer.com
Healdsburg
Breathless Wines’ Bubbles & Music summer music series features an eclectic lineup of jazz, Latin, rock, indie pop and more paired with estate sparkling wine, from noon to 2 p.m. every Sunday through August. Tickets are $10 per person and $5 for wine club members. Reserve on Tock. 499 Moore Lane, Healdsburg. 707-395-7300, breathlesswines.com
Bella Winery’s summer music series, Storytellers, explores the musical stylings of cities such as Austin, Nashville and New Orleans along with Dry Creek Kitchen-crafted menus inspired by the regions and local wine pairings. Upcoming events will be held on July 26, Aug. 23 and Sept. 13. Tickets are $175 per person. Find more info and reserve online. 9711 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. 707-473-9171, bellawinery.com
On select Fridays, Arista Winery hosts its signature summer music series Vineyard Vibes featuring live bands, estate wine and local chef-prepared pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven. Upcoming events will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on July 26, Aug. 16 and Sept. 13. Tickets are $45 per person. Reserve on Tock. 7015 Westside Road, Healdsburg. 707-473-0606, aristawinery.com
Leo Steen Wines is hosting an evening of live music and barbecue starting at 5 p.m. Aug. 3 at its Healdsburg estate. The local Americana folk group Fitch Mountaineers will perform from 6-8 p.m. and California barbecue fare will be available. There’s no cover fee and seating is first come, first serve. Reserve a spot online. 53 Front St., Healdsburg. 707-974-6822, leosteenwines.com
Geyserville
Catelli’s Backyard Concert Series brings in top local musicians like Steve Pile and Nick Otis (plus occasional touring acts) for lively back-patio jams every Thursday from 6-9 p.m. The best thing? It’s totally free. 21047 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville. 707-857-3471, mycatellis.com
West County
There’s plenty of room for dancing in front of the Rio Nido Roadhouse outdoor stage. Expect live music every weekend at this river-rat hangout that staged the 13th annual Bob Dylan celebration and Chuck Prophet’s Summertime Thing festival earlier this summer. Tickets range from free to $25. 14540 Canyon 2 Road, Rio Nido. 707-869-0821, rionidoroadhouse.com
Multiple locations
The third annual Songwriters in Paradise — a weekend festival full of musical talent, seasonal bites and fine wine — will be held from July 24-27 at select north county wineries. The participating wineries include Geyserville’s Banshee and Robert Young and Windsor’s Bricoleur Vineyards and La Crema. Tickets start at $300 for single day passes, $900 for VIP single day passes, $1,200 for a four-day pass and $4,500 for a VIP five-day pass. songwritersinparadise.com