Stonefield Cellars Winery

Located in Stokesdale, NC

live music

Soup and Sing – Potluck Dinner and Jam Session

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Reservations are Required for this Event 

Soup & Sing is a combination pot-luck dinner, jam session, and folk gathering for local musicians/singers and music lovers that harkens back to a time when there were no radios or TVs and music was what we made together, face to face, an essential part of our soul as necessary as the food that nourished our bodies.   Many different genres of music may be represented during the evening (bluegrass, celtic, blues, folk, rock, gospel, etc.), but usually it is acoustic (we do mike vocals though, so singers can be heard).  Even if you are not a musician as long as you’re a fan of Stonefield Cellars that loves wine and music, you are welcome to come.   We appreciate your support of local music and local wine!  (Wine sales provide the financial support to make this event possible.

If you have questions about this event, please contact Natalie at nwurz@stonefieldcellars.com

Please RSVP below with information about you and what food item you plan to bring, etc. (it helps us prepare for the event).

Monthly Tunes on Tuesday – High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Jam

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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

Fiddle Tunes Friendzy – Learn and Play Fiddle Tunes

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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

“Eight Track” – A Songwriter Showcase Concert w/ Food Truck

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NOTE:  TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT THE GATE ONLY (No longer available online)!!!!  Cash and Credits Cards accepted.

 

Stonefield Cellars will be hosting a special Songwriter Showcase and fundraising concert called “Eight Track”

Saturday, April 19th 2025 – 6:30-9:30 pm – “Eight Track” is a Songwriter Showcase Concert featuring local songwriters.

In the eight weeks leading up to the event, each of the songwriters (or songwriting teams) will be responsible for writing a new song per week and posting a demo video of themselves performing it to 8 Track’s event page on Facebook (link).  At the end of this eight week period, the songwriters will pick four of the eight songs they wrote to perform at the showcase.

Along the way, the public will be encouraged to give feedback on all of the songs, thus helping to shape the show they will see on April 19th. Furthermore, one fan-suggested prompt will be selected per week for each of the last four weeks to give the writers a little extra inspiration.

The line up for “Eight Track” includes William Nesmith, Tegan and Robert Beverly, Justin Cohen, and Tyler Millard (bios coming soon). This list of performers was curated to provide a show that promises to be both diverse in genre, but specific in intent. That is to say, each of these writers has at least a hint of a pop mentality in the way that they write, meaning that their songs are intended to be catchy and approachable. Navigate to (link coming soon) to find a playlist comprised of some of the songwriters’ previous releases.

Tickets to “Eight Track” are available below.

Note: A portion of ticket and wine sales from “Eight Track” will be donated to the Down syndrome Association of greater Winston-Salem. For more information on the DSA navigate to  (dsagwsorg).

Tyler Millard strives to write music that is as introspective as the alternative music he grew up listening to in the 90’s and as commercially appealing as the blues rock that became popular as he was learning to play guitar in the early 2000’s. And though his music can be quite serious at times,  Millard has developed a reputation for putting on shows that are upbeat and fun.

 

 

William Nesmith –  Since 2018, Nesmith has played hundreds of shows with popular covers and fun original tunes (while wearing party sunglasses).  From inspiring ballads to bubbly bops, he uses his unique vocal range to paint a spectrum of emotions.

 

 

Tegan and Robert Beverly  (Barefoot Modern)

Barefoot Modern traces its roots back to Oak Ridge, NC, where Robert and Tegan Beverly (now married) began making music together in sixth grade. Since then, they’ve evolved into a distinctive force in the indie scene, releasing two full-length albums, one EP, and a series of singles that showcase their evolving sound and artistic vision.

Justin Cohen

Justin Cohen is a singer/songwriter/producer who was born in California and has bounced back and forth from coast to coast 3 times and currently hails from North Carolina. He has had the honor of being part of records with Jelly Roll, Merkules, Bizzy Bone, from bone Thugs-n-Harmony and many more.

Online tickets for this concert will be available until 3PM the day of the concert, tickets sold at the gate thereafter.

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).

COST:  See Seating Options below.

EVENT TIMELINE:   Concert is from 6:30-9:30 (or a wee bit later) pm. The Food Truck will be ready to serve by 6:00 pm. Guests may arrive at any time prior to the concert. Prior to 6:00 pm please proceed to our Tasting Room to purchase your ticket or get your prepaid wristband. After 6:00 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 Table 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 Table 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.

DRINKS:   Wine, Beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

FOOD:  Maho’s Bistro – Burgers, Chicken, Hot Dogs, Gourmet Fries

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.

AFTER 3PM day of show, Tickets will only be available at the GATE.  

Barrel Room Concert – Randal Bays with Don Penzien

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Saturday, March 8th, 2025 –  Randal Bays and Don Penzien perform an intimate Barrel Room Concert at Stonefield Cellars Winery – 7:30-9:30pm  (Door opens at 7:00pm for wine purchases and seating)

We celebrate our own Scotch-Irish heritage this month by bringing you a  real deal, traditional style Irish music concert performed by two master instrumentalists in Fiddle and Guitar.

Tickets are $25 (Reserved Table Seating) or $20 (General Admission Chair seating).

Randal Bays is an American born, Irish style fiddler and guitarist who brings power and passion to the old tradition. He’s devoted many years to learning not just the tunes, but more importantly the feeling of Irish traditional music as handed down by the many great players and music lovers past and present. He renders the music with an intensity not commonly heard in any genre, powered by a deep love of the music, the culture, and a heartfelt wish to share this magnificent tradition with audiences.

 

“A commanding presence on the fiddle.” – The Irish Times

“His playing has power and passion… simply a joy to listen to.” – Dirty Linen Magazine

“Randal Bays is one of the few Americans to have mastered the complex art of traditional Irish fiddling.” – Gearoid O hAllmhurain (author of “A Pocket History of Irish Traditional Music”)

“Bays is a rare beast, a true master of both fiddle and guitar.”

– Cork Examiner (Ireland)

As a guitarist, he is acclaimed thusly by other Celtic style masters:

Tony McManus – “My first awareness of Randal was the exquisite backing he provided to Martin Hayes landmark debut album- guitar playing so precise, so appropriate that I studied it in great detail. Only later did I get the full measure of Mr Bays’ phenomenal musicality both as a player of guitar as melody instrument and also as an excellent fiddler in command of a huge repertoire of tunes both familiar and not so. As a guitarist Randal brings to bear a deep and grounded understanding of the essence of the tune as well as fabulous technique. Indeed, these work together to produce great music that is both original and idiomatic. This is a serious contribution to making the guitar sing within the tradition we love. Good on ye!”

Daithi Sproule – “Randal’s apparently effortless command of the guitar, profound knowledge of the music, and impeccable taste and flair form, in my opinion, a combination unequalled in the field of Irish/Celtic music

Don Penzien

Don Penzien has long been a top-flight performer of Irish traditional music. He frequently is on the road playing concerts and festivals with Haley Richardson, Gailfean, Brian Conway, Gerry O’Connor, and The Máirtín de Cógáin Project, and he has served as accompanist for numerous other well-known performers (e.g., Seán Gavin, Randal Bays, Máirtín de Cógáin, John Whelan, Tim Britton, John Williams, Pat Broaders, Gabe Donohue, Ben Jaber, Tony DeMarco, Billy McComiskey, Sean Clohessy, Bridget Fitzgerald, Kevin Doyle). Widely recognized for his reserved backing style, Don’s dexterous work on DADGAD-tuned guitar provides solid, driving rhythms to traditional tunes as well as perceptive and sensitive accompaniments to songs and airs. Don is a Michigan native with strong roots in Irish culture and an affinity for Celtic music. He now resides in NC where he works as Professor at the Wake Forest School of Medicine.

 

Tickets may be purchased Online up till 3pm day of show (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!  NOTE:  no food truck tonight, please eat before you come – some snacks will be available for purchase.