Stonefield Cellars Winery

Located in Stokesdale, NC

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Barrel Room Concert by Guitar Masters Michael Gulezian and Vicki Genfan

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Friday, May 9th, 2025 –  Guitar Masters Michael Gulezian and Vicki Genfan perform an intimate Barrel Room Concert at Stonefield Cellars Winery –  7:30-9:30pm  (Door opens at 7:00pm for wine purchases and seating)

Michael Gulezian

Vicki Genfan – photo by Ali Hasbach

Stonefield Cellars is excited to bring you TWO amazing guitar masters in one night!  Long-time friends Michael Gulezian and Vicki Genfan will be teaming up to bring you a spectacular evening of dazzling guitar performance, with both single and duet deliveries, they will take the ‘guitar master’ concert experience to the ultimate level.

Our Barrel Room offers the perfect listening room environment that helps you experience their talent in a small, intimate setting.  Seating is limited and tickets may sell out, so don’t delay – see ticket info below.

Music Samples, Bios and Links for more about these two stellar artists:

Michael Gulezian –

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8bkG2rnjp4&ab_channel=DavidStolpe

Michael Gulezian (gu-LAY-ze-in) is one of the most highly acclaimed solo acoustic instrumental guitarists of our time. He’s a phenomenal technical guitarist with the rare ability to transcend his own virtuosity, creating music that touches and moves people at the deepest level – boundary-free, mind-opening, emotionally imbued, horizon-expanding, spiritually inspired, fearless, genre-bending, transcendent, soulful, joyful, kickass, exquisitely gorgeous instrumental solo acoustic guitar music – music that quite literally defies description.  For more than three decades, Michael has unpretentiously walked onstage and delivered one riveting performance after another. Each one of Michael’s albums has raised the aesthetic of contemporary solo acoustic guitar to a new level. He’s been called the musical link between John Fahey and Michael Hedges.

“Michael Gulezian might be the most accomplished pure guitarist on the planet. compositional genius. …astounding.”– Fred Kraus, Minor 7th.com

“uncommonly thoughtful and provocative … sweeping story-like melodies, multi-dimensional epics, and heartland hymns.”– Jazz Times

“…Guliezian’s place is among the pantheon of greats including Leo Kottke, Robbie Basho, and John Fahey.  Stunningly beautiful…Breathtaking…”  – MUZE Reviews

For more info on Michael, visit https://www.timbrelinemusic.com/

Vicki Genfan –

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWFDBs8TryM&ab_channel=HarwoodPodcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM3n6Zlqp08&ab_channel=TrueFire

Every now and then an artist comes along whose music reaches out and  touches the soul of all who hear them…virtuoso guitarist, singer and composer Vicki Genfan is among those artists. Drawing from folk, jazz, pop, soul and world music, Vicki is redefining ‘singer/songwriter culture.’ With a mastery of the acoustic guitar that borders on pure alchemy, audiences are mesmerized by the waves of sound Vicki creates with just two hands and her voice.

“An evening with Vicki is far more than a concert. Stories, warmth and humor come gift wrapped in an unforgettable evening of music that leaves the audience always wanting more.”

Playing her own percussive technique of “slap-tap” acoustic guitar, Vicki Genfan has been showcased as one of the world’s top guitarists at festivals such as The International Montreal Jazz Festival, Germany’s Open Strings Guitar Festival, Italy’s Soave Guitar Festival and hundreds of venues and Performing Arts Centers across the US and abroad.

Vicki was one of the featured artists on La Guitara, a CD featuring the world’s top female guitarists across all styles. She has two CDs released on Germanys ‘Acoustic Music Records’ and three Self-released CDs.  She was also the first woman to win Guitar Player magazine’s Guitar Superstar Competition, after competing against nine other world-class players in front of celebrity judges, and was just recently awarded the Winner in the Instrumental category by the 2025 International Acoustic Music Awards.

While hopping between continents for performances, master classes and clinics, Vicki loves teaching and has seven Instructional DVDs to her credit and is in high demand at clinics and music camps all over the world.

For more info on Vicki, visit https://www.vickigenfan.com/

 

TICKET INFO

General Admission Tickets (chair seating) are $30 in advance ($35 at door)

VIP Table Seating Tickets are $35 in advance ($40 at door)

Note: Wine Club Member discount is $5 off per ticket (Coupon Code will be sent to Wine Club Members via Wine Club Monthly Newsletter email)

Tickets may be purchased Online (see below), Over the Phone at 336-644-9908, or In Person at the winery during Business Hours. 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!

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.  

High Lonesome Strings Monthly Meeting (FREE Bluegrass Concert and Jam)

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Stonefield Cellars hosts another High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Association Monthly Meeting, featuring member band Southeast Express (see details below).

Note:  A brief period of Association/Members announcements will be held prior to the concert, followed by a jam session with band members and other local bluegrass musicians.   This is event is FREE to the public!

Event will be held INSIDE our warm and inviting Barrel Room.  

Southeast Express Members Bio

The bluegrass band, “Southeast Express” was originally formed in the late 70’s by Mr. LeRoy Gregory of Julian, NC. Unfortunately, Mr. Gregory was injured in a rodeo accident in 1994 and later passed away from those injuries. Today we are proud to carry on the band that he started in honor of LeRoy and the music that he loved!

The group is currently made up of the following members: Jim Boren of Pleasant Garden, NC on dobro, guitar and vocals; Ray Coble of Julian, NC on bass and vocals; Jon Cox of Randleman on mandolin and vocals; Brian Faircloth of High Point on guitar and vocals, and Jeff Wiseman of Reidsville NC on banjo and Vocals.

Our group performs traditional, Gospel and contemporary bluegrass with a little comedy thrown in and an occasional country or rock and roll song for variety. We have recorded 3 projects; “Southeast Express”, “On Track” and an all Gospel project, “Back To The Cross” of which we are very proud!

Some of Jim Boren’s earliest memories are filled with his father, Jim Sr., playing his guitar and singing the songs of the time such as Hank Williams’, Don Gibson’s and, of course the king, Elvis’. His mother, Martha, would join in on the “doghouse” bass occasionally to make it a family affair. Then the Fab Four came across the pond and appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. Jim, like so many of his generation, was captivated by the look and sound of The Beatles. So much so that Jim and his younger brother, Gray, made cardboard guitars, donned Beatle wigs and performed family shows lip-syncing the latest Beatle’s album. The interest and excitement Jim had for “his music” did not go unnoticed as Jim soon received an electric guitar for Christmas. His Dad then showed him some chords and Jim was on his way to the “rock-and-roll” years. He played in several rock bands up until his mid-twenties. About this time, Jim discovered the “high-lonesome” sound of Bluegrass music, and he was immediately drawn to sound of the dobro. He listened to the greats of resophonic guitar, “Uncle” Josh, “Cousin” Oswald, and Jerry Douglas. He studied the basics from them and then set upon developing his own style. Jim can seamlessly blend rock, country, blues, jazz, and bluegrass styles to create an exciting sound while always staying true to the “roots”. Jim joined Southeast Express around 1995. He has been the worship leader at his church for over 25 years. He is a member of the Praise Team and a wonderful testament to what God can do in one’s life. He has a beautiful wife and a lovely daughter who is also very talented in her own right. A regular “chip-off-the-old-block”! Jim is a real talent and a great asset to Southeast Express and we’re glad to have him.

John Cox grew up in southeast Guilford county and began learning the guitar while in high school, mainly by applying theory he learned in Mr. Sparks’ band classes. After high school he furthered his skills by hanging out with his uncles who had been playing bluegrass together for most of their lives. They were big fans of The Seldom Scene, but Uncle Clarence had some Doc Watson and a few Tony Rice records which had a big influence on his playing. Uncle Larry inspired him to take up the mandolin. He has played with a few local bands over the years including Sweetwater, Never Too Late, and Linda and Company, who played monthly at Brown’s Ole Opry for about five years until it closed -down. He currently plays with Southeast Express on mandolin.

Brian Faircloth has always had a love for music as long as he can remember, from standing around the piano with his mom playing and everybody singing to our dad playing guitar and singing ‘Young Love’ by Sonny James. He started taking piano lessons in early elementary school but wasn’t interested in learning how to read music. Brian could pick up and learn songs by ear much quicker. Around 3rd grade he started with the guitar and fell in love. He took lessons from Kirby Smith for several years all while learning Banjo and dabbling with the mandolin. Then he played festivals while in high school and picked around with a few other groups afterwards. Work, family and life in general seemed to take priority over playing for many years but a few years ago he bought a pedal steel and that seemed to spark some interest in getting back into the groove. Luckily enough Brian was asked to come play with this fine group of fella’s and it sure has brought a lot of joy back into his life.

Jeff Wiseman was born in a little coal town called Oak Hill, West Virginia. His love for music was instilled at an early age by his mother and father. His mother would take her family to every church revival in a 50 mile radius. There, and in his home church, he would come to love the Lord and hear the old hymns and learn the rich harmonies that he would take with him through his life. His father loved old time and bluegrass music. As a boy, Jeff’s dad would take him to the festivals and fiddlers conventions where he would immerse himself in the sights and sounds. Jeff met his wife, Amy, while serving in the USAF. They reside in Reidsville, NC where they enjoyed three wonderful children, Nic, A.J. and Tyler. He started playing with Southeast Express in May 2007.

For information about High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Association and today’s band visit

http://www.highlonesomestrings.org/

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.