Summer music season will start in Temecula Valley wine country on May 18 with the romantic ballads of Peabo Bryson.
The Grammy winner, known for such hits as “Tonight I Celebrate My Love” and “Beauty and the Beast,” will kick off Thornton Winery’s Champagne Jazz Series, which annually brings top names to the area for outdoor concerts amid ripening grape vines.
Other wineries will bring in headliners through early fall as well.
While most wineries offer free live music year-round, these are ticketed events. Some such as country concerts at Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards, sell out rapidly.
Here are concerts that have been announced at press time.
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.
Peabo Bryson, Jackiem Joyner: May 18, $95, $215.
Gerald Albright: May 25, $95, $215.
Damien Escobar, Adam Hawley: June 1, $95, $215.
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 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.
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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.