May 30, 2020: Brother Trucker
Music at the Winery
$5 cover at the door. Food available from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Music 7pm-10pm. Weather permitting (precip/temp), music will be outside so bring a lawn chair as seating is limited.
The Americana Roots Rock Band Brother Trucker, is an honest-to-goodness Iowa institution. Since 2000, the band has toured extensively, bringing their roots rock and country to avid fans in bars and venues throughout the Midwest. Come join us and take in their amazing sound while you kick back with glass of wine.
June 6, 2020: Son Perú Chos
Music at the Winery
$5 cover at the door. Food available from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Music 7pm-10pm. Weather permitting (precip/temp), music will be outside so bring a lawn chair as seating is limited.
Based in Des Moines, Iowa, the band is a fusion of Andean and South American folk music utilizing traditional instruments such as the zampona, quena and charango. This musical group also integrates their traditional Andean sound with more modern Latin and Caribbean rhythms such as cumbia, bachata and rock en Español.
June 20, 2020: Jesse & The Medicine Men
Music at the Winery
$5 cover at the door. Food available from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Music 7pm-10pm. Weather permitting (precip/temp), music will be outside so bring a lawn chair as seating is limited.
Join us as we welcome Jesse & The Medicine Men!
Jesse’s rich voice covers a very wide range. He can vibrate the basement with his bass, and yodel to high falsetto. Jesse is often asked to sing deep songs by Johnny Cash, or obscure tunes not heard on the radio anymore. Jesse loves audience participation when entertaining. The artists that continue to influence him are: Tennessee Ernie Ford, Hank Snow, Hank Williams, Bob Wills, Conway Twitty, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, George Strait, Keith Whitley, Vern Gosdin, Marty Robbins, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Freddie Fender, Little Richard, Muddy Waters, The Gap Band, Night Ranger, George Jones, and Chuck Berry.
July 12, 2020: Dueling Fiddles
Sunday Wine Down
2pm to 4pm. No cover – If you like what you hear, tip the musicians.
Join the Dueling Fiddles on Sunday July 12th for an afternoon of foot stompin’ music at the Covered Bridges Winery!
Comprised of violinists Hanna Wolle and Genevieve Salamone, the Dueling Fiddles are an entertainment duo that mix the rich sounds of the violin with layered accompaniment for energetic and engaging performances. This Des Moines-based duo performs a wide range of repertoire, ranging from Celtic Rock to modern pop favorites, that audiences of all ages will enjoy. Recent and upcoming performances include: Bacon Fest, CelebrAsian, and the World Food & Music Festival, among others.
Genevieve and Hanna started their duo in 2012, after connecting as stand partners in the Des Moines Symphony. Their love of music, performing, and exploring the boundaries of music led them to start the Dueling Fiddles. What started as a fun project quickly evolved into a main stage performance act, and they enjoy performing and connecting with fans in Des Moines and across the Midwest. Their love of sharing their music with others fuels their energy on stage, and they guarantee a show where fans will walk away having enjoyed the music, energy, and virtuosic talent of the Dueling Fiddles.
August 1, 2020: Farm to Table Dinner (Sold Out)
Special Ticketed Event
(Rescheduled from April 4)
Doors open at 5:30pm, Dinner at 6:00 pm
Iowa Restaurant Association’s 2018 Chef of the Year, Aaron Holt, will be featured as our Guest Chef at Covered Bridges Winery! He’ll be preparing a four-course meal with wine pairings provided by Kevin Fifo, 2020 Iowa Winemaker of the Year. From 7pm to 10pm, enjoy music by Gina Gedler and Ben Hagen. Reservations are required; $80 per person includes the meal, wine pairings and entertainment.
November 8, 2020: Moors & McCumber
Special Music Event (rescheduled from March 29)
Please join us for this special night of music with the amazingly talented Moors & McCumber Sunday November 8th at 5pm. This is a special event that require tickets to be purchased ahead of time. Seating is limited. $20 per person. Take minute to check out their music at this link.
All tickets are non-refundable. “Also – please note that this is a ‘listening concert’. The musicians prefer there be no talking during the performance.”
“Today’s Agenda: 1) Open. 2) Pour. 3) Sip. 4) Rest under a tree.”