Folktale Winery & Vineyard

WINE GARDEN CLOSED
2026-01-07, 2026-01-13, 2026-01-14, 2026-01-20, 2026-01-21, 2026-01-27, 2026-01-28 | Folktale Winery, 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
Our Winter Wine Garden is CLOSED for the day!

RJ DeMarco
2026-01-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-31 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver)
RJ is a versatile multi-instrumentalist and producer who seamlessly blends live performance with innovative production techniques. Drawing from over 20 years of musical experience, RJ creates dynamic soundscapes by expertly weaving together saxophone, guitar, keyboards, and vocals through live looping technology. Originally from Buffalo, New York, and now based in Monterey, California, RJ has developed a unique artistic voice that bridges the gap between traditional instrumentation and modern production method.
Music is complimentary for our guests to enjoy during your visit with us; reservations recommended! Check out the full upcoming lineup.

Trianna Feruza
2026-01-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-30 16:00 - 18:00
Trianna is a singer-songwriter out of Santa Cruz, blending smooth R&B vibes with a Pop-Funk edge. Think Erykah Badu meets Amy Winehouse with a fresh twist. Growing up in a family of folk and World music, she brings a unique flavor to everything she touches—soulful, engaging, and always groovy.
Music is complimentary for our guests to enjoy during your visit with us; reservations recommended! Check out the full upcoming lineup.

Two Rivers
2026-01-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-24 16:00 - 18:00
Two Rivers is the confluence of two musicians with diverse styles and backgrounds, creating a lovely and lively blend of vocals and guitar. From inspired original tunes to covering rare gems, Two Rivers is bound to keep you enthralled whenever you hear them. Richard Bryant’s musical career has many highlights, including years of touring as a vocalist with such renowned groups as The Doobie Brothers and The Little River Band. Kyle Kovalik has had a lifelong love affair with the guitar. He was heavily involved in the Northwest music scene as a player and a music industry professional.
Music is complimentary for our guests to enjoy during your visit with us; reservations recommended! Check out the full upcoming lineup.

Peter Martin Trio
2026-01-11 16:00 - 18:00
Peter Barnes Martin is a full-time multi-genre musician from Rochester, New York, based in Monterey, California. His compositions and performances are influenced by jazz, indie folk, and alternative and jazz genres. Peter’s act is characterized by improvisational ability, seasoned experience, and versatility, which he draws from his time touring throughout Michigan and the Carolinas with the Joseph Herbst Sextet and his work as a professional jazz musician in New York City.
In March 2023, Peter self-released his debut album, ‘Anywhere is Home,’ and subsequently promoted it on a 10-date tour from San Diego, California, to Seattle, Washington. In addition to this tour, Peter performs regularly throughout California, with 166 gigs in 2023. In 2024, Peter will release his second project, “The Lake,” as a series of singles from September 2024 to 2025. He looks forward to working with new venues and festivals that are interested in developing artists.
Music is complimentary for our guests to enjoy during your visit with us; reservations recommended! Check out the full upcoming lineup.

Lindsey Wall
2026-01-12 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-23 16:00 - 18:00
Lindsey Wall is an Indie Folk Singer-Songwriter from Santa Cruz, California. She was first inspired to write her songs by older folk songwriters like Bob Dylan and Neil Young, but she pulls from whatever stokes a chord within her. Her songs tend to be lyrically driven by a heavy dose of emotion.
Music is complimentary for our guests to enjoy during your visit with us; reservations recommended! Check out the full upcoming lineup.

Tim Brady
2026-01-15 16:00 - 18:00
Tim Brady is a singer/songwriter from the Monterey Bay area and leader of the locally award winning Santa Cruz band Cement Ship. The acoustic guitar style, singing tone and original songs from Tim seem to fit a wide array of crowds and genres, but maintains a natural and stripped down approach for the sound. Honest and raw, sweet and smoky, dynamic like the sea. The band’s namesake is taken from local landmark the SS Palo Alto, and the music has been described as ‘Americana Soul’ or ‘Beach Folk’.
Music is complimentary for our guests to enjoy during your visit with us; reservations recommended! Check out the full upcoming lineup.

Kris Angelis
2026-01-16 16:00 - 18:00
Kris Angelis is a radiant new singer/songwriter living in the city that shares her name. The Los Angeles-based musician writes lyrics that read like poetry (“the rain turned to lace on the first day and the last day that I was a child”) and delivers harmonies imbued with a sense of longing. She names Brandi Carlile, Ray LaMontagne, Hanson, Rufus Wainwright, and David Gray as influences to her acoustic folk-rock sound but adds that everything in her life influences her music.
Music is complimentary for our guests to enjoy during your visit with us; reservations recommended! Check out the full upcoming lineup.

Rory Lynch
2026-01-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-26 16:00 - 18:00
Rory Lynch is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer in Santa Cruz, CA. He migrated to the West Coast after a stint in NYC, headlining shows at venues like The Bitter End and Pianos. His decision to move inspired a new collection of songs showcasing classic genres like country, jazz, and pop while blending in traditional Americana themes. Rory’s smooth, deep croon harkens back to the first days of Country Folk and fits nicely next to modern artists like Orville Peck and Sturgill Simpson. Recently, he has been recording at Wind River Studios with plans to release his debut full-length album in Spring 2022.
Music is complimentary for our guests to enjoy during your visit with us; reservations recommended! Check out the full upcoming lineup.

Best of San Francisco Comedy Competition
2026-01-17 19:30 - 21:30
Join us for the Best of San Francisco Comedy Competition on Saturday, January 17th, with Gary Anderson, 2023 San Francisco Comedy Competition winner, joined by CJ Koepp, 2025 runner-up, and K. Cheng from the 2024 competition!
Sip, snack, and laugh your way through the night with a cash bar offering mulled wine, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options, plus small culinary bites paired with the show. This is just the beginning of a new comedy series as we count down to returning to our Wine Garden. *Doors open at 7:30 PM | Show kicks off at 8 PM
Gary Anderson combines charm, introspection, and a mix of relatable and offbeat humor. Originally trying comedy as a bucket list item, he quickly fell in love, trading collegiate sports for laughter. After honing his skills in San Francisco, he now resides in Los Angeles and has written for The Ms. Pat Show. He’s showcased his talent on Live at Gotham, Acting Out (MTV), LaffTracks (TruTV), and Paste Magazine’s The Best Stand-Up, and is a three-time semifinalist on Stand-Up NBC.
CJ Koepp, a Wisconsin-raised, Oakland-based comedian, writer, artist, and climate activist, specializes in “dark woke.” She has performed at SF Sketchfest, opened for Nick Kroll and Dave Attell, writes for Reductress, and was awarded the 2024 Diversity in Comedy Writing Fellowship at Killing My Lobster SF.
K. Cheng has appeared at the Comedy Cellar, Comedy Store, and Gotham’s Comedy Club, performed at NBC Stand Up for Diversity, EDC (Electric Daisy Carnival), and San Francisco Sketchfest, and produces Crazy Funny Asians, Cosplay Comedy, The Khmers of Comedy, and Cardi Spelling Bee. He also contributes to The Lunar Times, From the Desk of Nerd Legion, and The 1990 Institute, and guest lectures on comedy at St. Mary’s College and Mills College.
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Jesse DeCarlo Funk Quartet
2026-01-18 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-01 16:00 - 18:00
Jesse DeCarlo is a Monterey native and has been a fixture on the local music scene for many years. He has played guitar and bass with well-known local artists, including Dani Paige, Jim Payne, Al James, Minor Williams, Malinda DeRouen, and more. Jesse will perform a mix of instrumental jazz and funk with a stellar lineup of local performers.
Music is complimentary for our guests to enjoy during your visit with us; reservations recommended! Check out the full upcoming lineup.

Kito Rayburn
2026-01-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-29 16:00 - 18:00
Kito Rayburn was born in Anthony, NM, and grew up in Monterey, CA, in a musical household that fostered his profound love for the craft. He has played music all of his life, mainly in a support role, as a bassist or a drummer, but started writing his music when the pandemic hit. He draws from his experience playing in other bands and living in the desert and on the coast for his sound, a blend of Indie, Americana, Folk, and Rock. His songs are contemplative and self-reflective, with relatable themes of change and a desire to be better for himself, others, and the world.
Music is complimentary for our guests to enjoy during your visit with us; reservations recommended! Check out the full upcoming lineup.

Peter Barnes Martin
2026-01-22 16:00 - 18:00

Yoga in the Vines
2026-01-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-01 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for an all-levels yoga class followed by a soul-nourishing sound bath meditation, all set in our stunning vineyards.
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Wine Club Exclusive: An Intimate Encounter with Birds of Prey
2026-01-25 14:00 - 17:00
Wine Club members are invited to Folktale Winery & Vineyards for a live presentation with owls, falcons, and hawks. Learn about falconry, raptor biology, and conservation while enjoying a glass of curated Folktale wines. The event includes a raffle where five winners will experience a hawk flying to their glove. All proceeds support the Ventana Wildlife Society. Guided by Master Falconer Antonio Balestreri.
Wine Club members, don’t miss out! Email us at wineclub@folktalegroup.com to get your ticket link.
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Ben Herod Trio
2026-01-25 16:00 - 18:00
Saxophonist Ben Herod is a mainstay of the Monterey music scene. His sound has been described as lyrical and smooth, inventive and emotive. Ben has played with Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Lenny Williams, Buddy Miles, and Peter Erskine, and his playing can be found on multiple albums from local and not-so-local recording artists.
Music is complimentary for our guests to enjoy during your visit with us; reservations recommended! Check out the full upcoming lineup.
