Fiddle Tunes Friendzy - Learn and Play Fiddle Tunes
2025-09-07 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-05 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-02 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-04 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-01 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Stonefield Cellars Winery, 8220 NC-68, Stokesdale, NC, 27357, United States
Tunes, Tunes, Tunes … FIDDLE tunes specifically! This is not a singing jam, but an opportunity to learn (or teach) fiddle tunes from all genres of traditional music. All ages, all levels, and various instruments are welcomed (especially fiddles, of course), but this session is intended to focus on the tunes themselves. Please RSVP if you plan to attend (see RSVP form below)
Fiddle Tune Friendzy is an all ages event. Learn and play fiddle tunes from many traditions (Bluegrass, Oldtime, Irish, Scottish, Blues, Cajun, Ragtime, Contra Dance).
Bring: Violins, Mandolins, Guitars, Banjos, Tin Whistles, Accordions, Etc.
This Event is FREE. Come to listen or to join in the music circle playing Fiddle Tunes
Sponsors include: Stonefield Cellars Winery, High Lonesome Strings, Vance Archer III, The Thursday Music Circle
Vance Archer III Bio

Vance D. Archer III has been a musician for over 70 years with a career that spans from classical cello in the family string quartet to 40 years of leading Folk Music, Irish Celli and Contra Dance bands in the greater New York City/New Jersey region. He plays violin, viola, cello, guitar, mandolin, autoharp and bouzouki in a variety of musical styles.
Since moving to Greensboro in 2005, Vance has become active in the Triad Music and Art Scene. In addition to leading the Fiddle Tunes Friendzy, Vance hosts the Triad Music Circle in his home, where they enjoy playing acoustic music from many traditions. The Music Circle consists of musicians with varied abilities and interests while serving primarily as emotional musical therapy for its members. The group also serves as an introduction to group playing for his students. Vance hosts an occasional “Traveling Hootenanny” where folks join for an evening of socialization and singing.
Vance performs solo concerts in various regional venues. For these performances he often plays Guitar, Autoharp and Fiddle while leading the singing. Vance organizes solo and group musical entertainment for social gatherings and trade shows and can gather the proper mix of musicians to accommodate most musical venues.

Vance would rather practice outside than inside. He can often be seen strolling in the Bog Garden, Bicentennial Gardens, Country Park or the Arboretum with his fiddle or sitting on a park bench with his autoharp.

Vance Archer Mobile: 336-314-8329 Email: vance_d_archeriii@yahoo.com

Monthly Tunes on Tuesday - High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Jam
2025-09-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-12 19:00 - 22:00 and 6 more dates
Stonefield Cellars hosts the High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Association Jam – 7:00 -10:00 pm
This jam is held monthly, every 2nd Tuesday
– Members and prospective members welcomed! If you have
questions about this event, contact Natalie at 336-689-4071.
For more information about High Lonesome Strings, visit
http://www.highlonesomestrings.org
Bring your instruments or just come to listen – either way, it’s always a great time! Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages are for sale during the session.

Photo by Levi Austin

Barrel Room Concert by Guitar Master Pierre Bensusan
2025-11-22 19:30 - 21:30
Saturday, November 22, 2025 – Guitar Master Pierre Bensusan performs an intimate Barrel Room Concert at Stonefield Cellars Winery – 7:30-9:30pm (Door opens at 7:00pm for wine purchases and seating)

Tickets are $35 in advance ($40 at door) – non-wine club member price.
Wine Club Member price is $30 in advance ($35 at door)

Stonefield Cellars is so proud bring back to the Barrel Room stage the talented French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist and composer Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD”, who has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe. We are happy to part of the….

Winner of the Independent Music Award for his triple live album “Encore”, voted Best World Music Guitarist by Guitar Player Magazine reader’s Poll, winner of the Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival for his debut album, Pierre is recognized as one of the greatest guitar players of the 21st century. For a full biography and more accolades about Pierre, please visit his website:
www.pierrebensusan.com
Tickets may be purchased Online (see below), Over the Phone at 336-644-9908, or In Person at the winery during Business Hours.
Tickets: Advanced Ticket purchase is highly recommended as seating in our Barrel Room is limited.
Wine and beer sold separately. Stonefield Cellars appreciates your support through your purchases of beverages!

Holiday Open House - Live Music, Food Truck, Wine Cake on Saturday, December 6th
2025-12-06 12:00 - 18:00
Stonefield Cellars Holiday Open House – Live Music, Food Truck, Wine Cake!
Saturday Dec. 6th from 12-6pm
Join us in celebrating delicious wine, food, and great friends! We will be open for wine sales by the bottle/glass until 6pm (last wine tasting flights start at 5pm to give you enough time to enjoy before we close at 6pm).
FOOD TRUCK! Mostly Melts Food Truck will be available for purchasing delicious grilled sandwiches and sides!

Here’s their menu:

LIVE MUSIC from 1-5pm!
Our Barrel Room will welcome you to enjoy LIVE Music by Candelfirth (harp, guitar, violin, tin whistle, etc. – see full bio below)

All bottles of wine will be 10% OFF with additional case discounts (the more you buy, the more you save!)
$5 Hot Spiced Wine by the glass
Complimentary Holiday Portraits
Complimentary Wine Cake!
Hot spiced wine kits
Gift certificates available

Walk-ins are welcome, but since seating in our Barrel Room and Tasting Room is limited, we recommend you reserve a table! Call us at 336-644-9908.
In addition, artisanal snacks, cheese plates, crackers, sweets, and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.

Some outside tables are heated – call to reserve!

CandelFirth Bio
CandelFirth is a musical duo that explores traditional Celtic and Native American music through unique rhythms, arrangements and expressions.
Randy Candelaria (fiddle, guitar, recorder, Irish bouzouki, hurdy gurdy – and others) has been playing Celtic music for over 30 years with a number of bands including Naomi’s Fancy (having performed during a US presidential visit) and the Celthix (opening up for Scotland’s premiere band, The Tannahill Weavers, on two evenings). He has recently played in pubs across Ireland in Dublin, Galway and Doolin, including sessions with Friar’s Green and the legendary Irish group De Danann. Randy also has been involved in recording sessions for various artists and has film credits for his contributions, along with radio and TV appearances (see his Facebook page for specifics!).
Susie Firth Candelaria has enjoyed exploring music since childhood and has played a variety of Celtic harps for over 25 years. A lover of music of all kinds, including Classical and the music of ancient cultures, her true love is for the music of Ireland and Scotland. Susie also performs on a variety of flutes, penny whistles, baroque recorders, Native American flutes, djembe and bodhran. She has been a solo artist for years, a session musician and a guest musician on several recording projects. Her love for Celtic music has extended for the past 30 years or more.
Both have joined together to bring their unique approaches and dedication to the music of the British Isles in a blended and dynamic presentation reflecting their appreciation and fondness for the Celtic and Native American traditions along with their own unique compositions and arrangements.
Susie owns and operates Blue Mountain Herbs and Supplements in Pilot Mountain while Randy recently retired as an academic dean after 41 years in higher education.
Find Candelfirth at https://www.facebook.com/CandelFirth/ and hear samples of their work by conducting a search for “CandelFirth” at www.soundcloud.com

Monthly Tunes on Tuesday - High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Jam Copy
2026-01-13 19:00 - 22:00

CANCELLED - Fiddle Tunes Friendzy - Learn and Play Fiddle Tunes
2026-02-01 14:00 - 17:00
Inclement Weather Notice –
This month’s Fiddle Tunes Frienzy is CANCELLED due to Inclement weather (our gravel parking lot is not safe to walk on, especially with instruments!). Please join us for the next one on March 1st.

Tunes, Tunes, Tunes … FIDDLE tunes specifically! This is not a singing jam, but an opportunity to learn (or teach) fiddle tunes from all genres of traditional music. All ages, all levels, and various instruments are welcomed (especially fiddles, of course), but this session is intended to focus on the tunes themselves. Please RSVP if you plan to attend (see RSVP form below)
Fiddle Tune Friendzy is an all ages event. Learn and play fiddle tunes from many traditions (Bluegrass, Oldtime, Irish, Scottish, Blues, Cajun, Ragtime, Contra Dance).
Bring: Violins, Mandolins, Guitars, Banjos, Tin Whistles, Accordions, Etc.
This Event is FREE. Come to listen or to join in the music circle playing Fiddle Tunes
Sponsors include: Stonefield Cellars Winery, High Lonesome Strings, Vance Archer III, The Thursday Music Circle
Vance Archer III Bio

Vance D. Archer III has been a musician for over 70 years with a career that spans from classical cello in the family string quartet to 40 years of leading Folk Music, Irish Celli and Contra Dance bands in the greater New York City/New Jersey region. He plays violin, viola, cello, guitar, mandolin, autoharp and bouzouki in a variety of musical styles.
Since moving to Greensboro in 2005, Vance has become active in the Triad Music and Art Scene. In addition to leading the Fiddle Tunes Friendzy, Vance hosts the Triad Music Circle in his home, where they enjoy playing acoustic music from many traditions. The Music Circle consists of musicians with varied abilities and interests while serving primarily as emotional musical therapy for its members. The group also serves as an introduction to group playing for his students. Vance hosts an occasional “Traveling Hootenanny” where folks join for an evening of socialization and singing.
Vance performs solo concerts in various regional venues. For these performances he often plays Guitar, Autoharp and Fiddle while leading the singing. Vance organizes solo and group musical entertainment for social gatherings and trade shows and can gather the proper mix of musicians to accommodate most musical venues.

Vance would rather practice outside than inside. He can often be seen strolling in the Bog Garden, Bicentennial Gardens, Country Park or the Arboretum with his fiddle or sitting on a park bench with his autoharp.

Vance Archer Mobile: 336-314-8329 Email: vance_d_archeriii@yahoo.com

2026 Valentine's Dinner w/ Wine and Concert SOLD OUT
2026-02-14 19:00 - 22:00
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT – Please check our other events, including our Galentines the before (2/13).
Stonefield Cellars brings you a fine dining experience with the intimacy and relaxed atmosphere of our Barrel Room. Each of four courses will be paired with a different Stonefield Cellars Wine.
The ticket price covers the four course dinner with wine and also a Concert by Chris and Bonnie Reed, the ever popular, talented duo that knows how to deliver romance but can make you laugh as well. They are delightful entertainers and we are happy to bring them back to this annual event!
– Also note: Complimentary couples portraits by Natalie are also included!

The Musicians: Chris and Bonnie Reed

Dinner is served in our Barrel Room. If you are attending the event with another couple (or couples) and purchasing tickets separately, please include a note in your online ticket order that you would like to be seated with (give their names) or let our staff know when purchasing over the phone. Also, please specify your protein and dessert choices at the time of ticket purchase.
Cost is $125 per person
Caterer is Pepper Moon Catering.

Dinner Menu:
Appetizer – Croissant Triangles w/Tomato, herbed cheese, Pesto, Balsamic Glaze
Salad – Artisan Greens with Red Apples, Walnuts, shaved parmesan and apple cider vinaigrette
Main – Choice of Sirloin Tips with Mushrooms and Pearl Onions in brown gravy or Grilled Salmon w/Lemon Caper Wine Sauce
Smashed Potatoes
Winter Vegetable Medley
Yeast Rolls w/Butter
Dessert – Choice of ONE dessert – choose from Death by Chocolate or Classic Cheesecake w/ Raspberry sauce
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Please include a note at time of ticket order which protein and dessert each ticketed guest wants.
*The Proposed Wine Pairing is chosen by the Winemaker for the best wine & food combination and is a half-glass of wine with each course. If preferred, you may substitute the pairing with either your choice of a standard bottle of wine (per 2 guests), or two glasses of wine per person. Additional wine is always available for purchase by the bottle or by the glass.
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Deadline EXTENDED another day (till end of day Friday) for ticket purchase is 2/06/26! Price is Per Person, Tax charged at checkout, Gratuity Not Included (please pay gratuity the night of the event).
As this is a catered dinner, tickets must be purchased in advance.

Online: See purchase options below. Online processing fee applies.
Phone: Call 336-644-9908

All tickets purchased are held at Will Call under the name of the purchaser.

High Lonesome Strings Monthly Meeting (FREE Bluegrass Jam)
2026-02-22 14:30 - 17:00
Stonefield Cellars hosts another High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Association Monthly Meeting and Jam (see details below).Note: A brief period of Association/Members announcements will be held prior to the jam session. This is event is FREE to the public!
Event will be held INSIDE our warm and inviting Barrel Room.

Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will be for sale. Your purchases are what enables us to host great live music in our community! Thank you in advance for your patronage.

Fiddle Tunes Friendzy - Learn and Play Fiddle Tunes
2026-04-12 14:00 - 17:00
Note: This Event will be held at Stonefield Cellars on the 2nd Sunday of the month (for this date only), as Stonefield Cellars will be hosting another event on Easter Sunday, which lands on the week we normally hold this event (the 1st Sunday of the month).
Tunes, Tunes, Tunes … FIDDLE tunes specifically! This is not a singing jam, but an opportunity to learn (or teach) fiddle tunes from all genres of traditional music. All ages, all levels, and various instruments are welcomed (especially fiddles, of course), but this session is intended to focus on the tunes themselves. Please RSVP if you plan to attend – please RSVP to Vance Archer – vance_d_archeriii@yahoo.com

Fiddle Tune Friendzy is an all ages event. Learn and play fiddle tunes from many traditions (Bluegrass, Oldtime, Irish, Scottish, Blues, Cajun, Ragtime, Contra Dance).
Bring: Violins, Mandolins, Guitars, Banjos, Tin Whistles, Accordions, Etc.Come to listen or to join in the music circle playing Fiddle Tunes
Sponsors include: Stonefield Cellars Winery, High Lonesome Strings, Vance Archer III, The Thursday Music Circle
Vance Archer III Bio

Vance D. Archer III has been a musician for over 70 years with a career that spans from classical cello in the family string quartet to 40 years of leading Folk Music, Irish Celli and Contra Dance bands in the greater New York City/New Jersey region. He plays violin, viola, cello, guitar, mandolin, autoharp and bouzouki in a variety of musical styles.
Since moving to Greensboro in 2005, Vance has become active in the Triad Music and Art Scene. In addition to leading the Fiddle Tunes Friendzy, Vance hosts the Triad Music Circle in his home, where they enjoy playing acoustic music from many traditions. The Music Circle consists of musicians with varied abilities and interests while serving primarily as emotional musical therapy for its members. The group also serves as an introduction to group playing for his students. Vance hosts an occasional “Traveling Hootenanny” where folks join for an evening of socialization and singing.
Vance performs solo concerts in various regional venues. For these performances he often plays Guitar, Autoharp and Fiddle while leading the singing. Vance organizes solo and group musical entertainment for social gatherings and trade shows and can gather the proper mix of musicians to accommodate most musical venues.

Vance would rather practice outside than inside. He can often be seen strolling in the Bog Garden, Bicentennial Gardens, Country Park or the Arboretum with his fiddle or sitting on a park bench with his autoharp.

Vance Archer Mobile: 336-314-8329 Email: vance_d_archeriii@yahoo.com

Fiddle Tunes Friendzy - Learn and Play Fiddle Tunes - May
2026-05-03 14:00 - 17:00
Tunes, Tunes, Tunes … FIDDLE tunes specifically! This is not a singing jam, but an opportunity to learn (or teach) fiddle tunes from all genres of traditional music. All ages, all levels, and various instruments are welcomed (especially fiddles, of course), but this session is intended to focus on the tunes themselves. Please RSVP if you plan to attend – please RSVP to Vance Archer – vance_d_archeriii@yahoo.com
Fiddle Tune Friendzy is an all ages event. Learn and play fiddle tunes from many traditions (Bluegrass, Oldtime, Irish, Scottish, Blues, Cajun, Ragtime, Contra Dance).
Bring: Violins, Mandolins, Guitars, Banjos, Tin Whistles, Accordions, Etc.Come to listen or to join in the music circle playing Fiddle Tunes
Sponsors include: Stonefield Cellars Winery, High Lonesome Strings, Vance Archer III, The Thursday Music Circle
Vance Archer III Bio

Vance D. Archer III has been a musician for over 70 years with a career that spans from classical cello in the family string quartet to 40 years of leading Folk Music, Irish Celli and Contra Dance bands in the greater New York City/New Jersey region. He plays violin, viola, cello, guitar, mandolin, autoharp and bouzouki in a variety of musical styles.
Since moving to Greensboro in 2005, Vance has become active in the Triad Music and Art Scene. In addition to leading the Fiddle Tunes Friendzy, Vance hosts the Triad Music Circle in his home, where they enjoy playing acoustic music from many traditions. The Music Circle consists of musicians with varied abilities and interests while serving primarily as emotional musical therapy for its members. The group also serves as an introduction to group playing for his students. Vance hosts an occasional “Traveling Hootenanny” where folks join for an evening of socialization and singing.
Vance performs solo concerts in various regional venues. For these performances he often plays Guitar, Autoharp and Fiddle while leading the singing. Vance organizes solo and group musical entertainment for social gatherings and trade shows and can gather the proper mix of musicians to accommodate most musical venues.

Vance would rather practice outside than inside. He can often be seen strolling in the Bog Garden, Bicentennial Gardens, Country Park or the Arboretum with his fiddle or sitting on a park bench with his autoharp.

Vance Archer Mobile: 336-314-8329 Email: vance_d_archeriii@yahoo.com

Back Porch Orchestra - Rock/Country 07/03/26
2026-07-03 19:00 - 21:00
Tickets for all July concerts go on sale June 1st. Online tickets available until 3PM the day of the concert, tickets sold in person thereafter.
Bonnie Taylor (vocals, acoustic guitar), Chris Reed (acoustic/electric guitar, mandolin, vocals), Tony Testa (drums) and Scott Reed (bass, vocals) make up Back Porch Orchestra. We are happy to bring back this wonderful band for a FUN 3rd of July Concert at Stonefield Cellars Winery!
Advance Ticket Purchase is Recommended: You will not receive physical tickets. Your name will be placed on a Pre-Paid Will-Call list at the Entrance Table; please have your ID available in case we need to confirm your ticket purchase. If you have any questions regarding tickets you can reach us over the phone at 336-644-9908 during regular business hours (12-6pm Thurs-Sat & 1-6pm Sun).
NOTE: If you are using a mobile device to order tickets, you will need to be in ‘landscape’ mode (i.e., turn your phone sideways) so that you can view all fields for entering in your information.
COST: See Seating Options below.
EVENT TIMELINE: Concert is from 7-9ish (with a special ‘after’ party till 9:45) pm. The Food Truck will be ready to serve by 6:30 pm. Guests may arrive at any time prior to the concert. Prior to 6:30 pm please proceed to our Tasting Room to purchase your ticket or get your prepaid wristband. After 6:30 pm, at-the-gate sales and Will Call check-in will be at our Entrance Table.
INSIDE OR OUT?: This concert will be held OUTSIDE in our lovely garden, rain or shine. Dress for the weather. Should severe, unsafe conditions arise, it is possible that the concert will be delayed or interrupted until it is safe to start/resume. We will post any schedule changes on our website and on the Stonefield Cellars Winery Facebook Page.
SEATING:

4-person Front Row VIP Bistro Seating for $60 (includes admission for four)
6-person Front Row VIP Glass-Top Table Seating for $90 (includes admission for six)
4-person Pavilion VIP Bistro Seating for $60 (includes admission for four)
General Admission ($12.50/person): Bring a lawn chair for our terraced lawn area, or we have first-come-first-seat picnic tables in the upper garden.

Side Lawn Admission ($10/person): Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket. This area does not have a direct view of the band! Best for guests who want plenty of room to socialize, drink and dance. Side Lawn attendees can still hear the music and the lawn has easy access to our Tasting Room & Food Truck. (Picnic blankets available in Tasting Room, boho tables on side lawn are available on an unreserved basis.)

DRINKS: Wine, Fresh Sangria, Beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
FOOD: Tommy D’s Cuisine – Hot Dogs, Hamburger, Cheesesteaks, and Egg Rolls
EVENT POLICIES –

Please follow best-practice protocols for keeping yourself and our community safe from any communicable disease. Please refrain from visiting us when you are sick.
No Pets
No Outside Alcohol (because that is prohibited by law) or Outside Food (please support the Food Truck)
No Coolers (complimentary beverage chillers available at bar)
No Smoking (includes vaping)
No Littering our parking lot or property

Concert tickets are non-refundable.

Monthly Tunes on Tuesday - High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Jam and Monthly Meeting
2026-07-14 19:00 - 22:00
Stonefield Cellars hosts the High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Association Jam – 7:00 -10:00 pm
This jam is held monthly, every 2nd Tuesday, and this month we will also hold a brief High Lonesome Strings member meeting before we kick off the jam.
– All members and prospective members welcomed!
If you have questions about this event, contact Natalie at 336-689-4071.
For more information about High Lonesome Strings, visit
http://www.highlonesomestrings.org
Bring your instruments or just come to listen – either way, it’s always a great time! Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages are for sale during the session.

Photo by Levi Austin
