Tasting Room Happenings
Live Music: Erin Cole-Baker
Erin Cole-Baker is an independent singer-songwriter and folk-Americana artist known for her velvety vocals, rich melodies, and intimate storytelling. Born in Santa Barbara, California, she moved with her family to the rural, beachside community of Whangarei Heads in Northland, New Zealand, at a young age. Raised in a deeply musical household, she began her musical journey with classical piano before later expanding into jazz, guitar, and songwriting.
Drawn back to the American West's folk scene in her early twenties, Erin and her husband settled in Bend, Oregon, after attending the Sisters Folk Festival. She quickly became a prominent fixture in Central Oregon's music community, performing as part of the folk duo The Erins and releasing acclaimed solo albums like Talon and Spur (2009) and Big Sky (2011). Following a brief return to New Zealand to raise her daughters, she broke a seven-year hiatus in 2018 with her critically praised live-to-tape album Till the Feeling's Right. Today, she continues to write, record, and perform her deeply evocative music across both the Pacific Northwest and New Zealand.
Meet the Meadmaker: Facility Tour
Join us for a Meet the Meadmaker Facility Tour with farmer John, including a behind-the-scenes look at how and WHY we make our mead. We’ll wrap it up with a special barrel tasting you won’t get anywhere else.
Live Music: Dumpster Joe
Portland, OR based Dumpster Joe & Taylor Thomas play jazz, country blues and jugband tunes from the 1920’s and 30’s on res-o-phonic guitar and cello. They seamlessly mix genres, and present everything in a unique string-band style that is sure too delight young and old. Once they get too serenadin’ and syncopatin’ a good time is guaranteed to be had by all!
Live Music: Lickety Split
Lickety Split is the musical partnership of Gabrielle Monia and Jordan Lewis Lee, performing original music grounded in American roots traditions, including jug band stomps, vaudeville blues, old time, and more.
Live Music: Evan Mullins
A Bend-based keyboardist and vocalist, Evan Mullins’ solo sets are dynamic and versatile.
Live Music: Sidney Joseph
Sidney Joseph is a multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter composer who's greatest passion has been music since he was a wee little lad. He has a storied Philadelphia past. From fronting the power trio Home Baked Habitat to slapping bass in the groovy Philadelphia Toboggan Co. Most recently playing drums in the soulternative band AfroBear. Now the smokey voiced singer can be found performing solo gigs with his wore down Martin acoustic guitar. Currently working on and performing new songs along with tried and true originals.
Live Music: Rick Smith
Rick Smith has performed live for over thirty years with Steppin Out, The Untouchables, and The Coupe de Ville Band. Rick is now a solo entertainer playing country/rock, blues, and funk.
Live Music: Long Gone Wilder
Long Gone Wilder has been playing a mix of rock, country, and blues favorites around Central Oregon for over 5 years. The trio of Lawrence, Jason and Brian loves nothing more than tipping a glass and enjoying some good tunes with new friends in the audience.
Live Music: Cider Janes
The Cider Janes was born from a longing to make music and human connection during the COVID19 pandemic. These three friends turned socially-distanced, pajama-wearing, cider-drinking get-togethers into harmony-filled, soul-nourishing sound sessions. Naomi LaViolette, Aliyih Bristol and Heather Schrock are the three women who weave their distinct voices together to bring you a combination of unforgettable, haunting, and toe-tapping covers and originals that will include a little something for everyone.
Live Music: Chris Beland
Beland makes music for the dreamers of the world— for the people who stare longingly out the passenger window on long drives and get lost inside their daydreams, for the people-watchers at the park, for the person sitting alone and journaling at the cafe, for the gardeners, collectors, and tender-hearted romantics.
Live Music: Justin Little feat. Taylor Rheault
Justin Little has been writing songs since he was a teenager in Sisters High School's Americana Project. His latest album, 42, which he debuted at the Lazy Z in January, gathers more than twenty years of that writing into one place. These are songs about the tender, complicated work of being a person: parenting and the ache of knowing when to let a child fly, the inner child who's still holding it all, the slow trade of self-shame for self-compassion, and the search for a light that burns brighter than our mistakes. By day Justin is a family therapist, and it shows. The songs sit honestly with pain and refuse to leave anyone alone in it. You'll catch the fingerprints of Nickel Creek, Ben Harper, Amos Lee and Sufjan Stevens in the mix, but the voice is unmistakably his own. For this show he'll be joined by violinist Taylor Rheault, whose playing gives the songs room to breathe. Stripped back to voice, guitar, and violin, it's an intimate evening, offered up close in the community where it all began.
Live Music: Lilli Worona feat. Mike Biggers
Lilli Worona is a Central Oregon based singer-songwriter, fiddle player, and acoustic guitarist known for her heartfelt lyrics, vocal prowess and dynamic performances.
Live Music: Danilson Duo w/ Special Guest Ben Graton
Raise a glass and settle in for an evening with the Danilson Duo—a husband-and-wife team known for their soulful harmonies and irresistible mix of country, classics, and everything you love.
Special guest Ben Graton opening at 5:30!
Meet the Meadmaker: Facility Tour
Join us for a Meet the Meadmaker Facility Tour with farmer John, including a behind-the-scenes look at how and WHY we make our mead. We’ll wrap it up with a special barrel tasting you won’t get anywhere else.
Live Music: Lickety Split
Lickety Split is the musical partnership of Gabrielle Monia and Jordan Lewis Lee, performing original music grounded in American roots traditions, including jug band stomps, vaudeville blues, old time, and more.
Community Pig Roast
It’s been a difficult week for our community, but it’s also been a week of people showing up for one another.
Luckey’s Woodsman is bringing a community pig roast to Lazy Z Ranch Wines as a way to care for the people caring for all of us.
Our ranch will be open beginning at noon, and the pig roast will be served from 3–9 PM, or until the food is gone.
If you’re a first responder or have been evacuated or displaced by the fire, this meal is for you. Please come. First responders are welcome to move to the front of the line so they can grab a meal and get back to work if needed.
For everyone else, the meal is pay what you can, with every dollar supporting the Hold the Line Fund so efforts like this can continue when our community needs them most.
There will be bottomless non-alcoholic beverages provided through the Hold the Line Fund, and our tasting room will be open throughout the day with our regular menu of meads, wines, beer, cider, cocktails, and other beverages available for purchase.
If you’re planning to join us, we’d appreciate it if you could carpool when possible. It’ll help us keep parking available for first responders and families directly affected by the fire.
If you can’t make it but would still like to help, donations can be made directly to @luckeyswoodsman on Venmo.
We know a meal doesn’t solve everything. But sometimes sitting around a table with neighbors, even for an hour, is exactly what a community needs.
As always, conditions can change quickly. We’ll post updates if our plans need to change.
Live Music: Sidney Joseph
Sidney Joseph is a multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter composer who's greatest passion has been music since he was a wee little lad. He has a storied Philadelphia past. From fronting the power trio Home Baked Habitat to slapping bass in the groovy Philadelphia Toboggan Co. Most recently playing drums in the soulternative band AfroBear. Now the smokey voiced singer can be found performing solo gigs with his wore down Martin acoustic guitar. Currently working on and performing new songs along with tried and true originals.
Wine & Watercolor Workshop
Join Sisters Art Station for a relaxing evening of creativity, connection, and beginner-friendly watercolor instruction on Thursday, July 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests will enjoy learning watercolor techniques in a fun, welcoming atmosphere and leave with 1–3 finished pieces on high-quality watercolor paper. Cost is $35. Register at sistersartstation.com.
Live Music: Pete Bush
Pittsburgh songwriter Pete Bush delivers an energetic solo acoustic set that fuses indie rock with roots in jazz. His songs range from introspective reflections on relationships and mortality to imaginative stories about offbeat characters, all brought to life with rhythmic guitar playing and a wide dynamic range. Expect a mix of originals alongside recognizable, but creatively reimagined covers. Pete is also the frontman of the rock band Keroscenery and an upright bassist for Seattle-based Jessie Thoreson and the Crown Fire.
Live Music: Mavis & Bretz
Mavis and Bretz is an exciting duo based in Bend OR. Craig Mavis on Mandolin and piano and George Bretz on guitar. Both have been around the Central Oregon music scene for many years. Craig is a 17 year veteran of "Blackstrap Bluegrass" playing bass as well as a touring musician playing keyboards in the late 1970's rock band. George is a multi instrumentalist playing fiddle, banjo and guitar supporting other groups, playing Contra dances and performing in fiddle competitions throughout the state.
Live Music: Joyful Lane
Lane Weiss is a former music teacher and a retired school superintendent. He has a degree in music and has been playing music professionally for over 50 years. He has taught private music lessons, done singing telegrams, and played in a wide variety of music performing groups. He is currently performing solo. In addition to guitar, saxophone, piano, and keyboards, he also plays the string harp, banjo, and bass.
Music Bingo!
Join us every Thursday at 6 PM for Music Bingo at Lazy Z Ranch Wines. Listen along, match the songs on your card, and compete for prizes while enjoying ranch-made drinks, good company, and food truck fare.
Live Music: Bill Powers
Bill Powers is a Bend-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose warm acoustic sets blend Americana, blues, folk, and classic covers into the perfect tasting-room soundtrack.
Music Bingo!
Join us every Thursday at 6 PM for Music Bingo at Lazy Z Ranch Wines. Listen along, match the songs on your card, and compete for prizes while enjoying ranch-made drinks, good company, and food truck fare.
Lazy Zunday
Soak in the views and relax (with a good book?!) at the ranch for Lazy Zunday, with mead-mosas available all day!
Live Music: Chris Beland
Beland makes music for the dreamers of the world— for the people who stare longingly out the passenger window on long drives and get lost inside their daydreams, for the people-watchers at the park, for the person sitting alone and journaling at the cafe, for the gardeners, collectors, and tender-hearted romantics.
Bees & Brews (+MEAD)
Join us for Bees & Brews (and Mead!)—a casual monthly meet-up for local beekeepers and those interested in bees to connect, swap stories, and talk shop.
Father’s Day & Summer Solstice Live Music: Pete Kartsounes
Known for captivating audiences with his soulful voice and expert guitar skills, Pete brings more than two decades of global touring experience and collaborations with renowned bands like Leftover Salmon, Greensky Bluegrass, and Yonder Mountain String Band to every performance.
Meet the Meadmaker: Facility Tour
Join us for a Meet the Meadmaker Facility Tour with farmer John, including a behind-the-scenes look at how and WHY we make our mead. We’ll wrap it up with a special barrel tasting you won’t get anywhere else.
Live Music: Sidney Joseph
Sidney Joseph is a multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter composer who's greatest passion has been music since he was a wee little lad. He has a storied Philadelphia past. From fronting the power trio Home Baked Habitat to slapping bass in the groovy Philadelphia Toboggan Co. Most recently playing drums in the soulternative band AfroBear. Now the smokey voiced singer can be found performing solo gigs with his wore down Martin acoustic guitar. Currently working on and performing new songs along with tried and true originals.
Music Bingo!
Join us every Thursday at 6 PM for Music Bingo at Lazy Z Ranch Wines. Listen along, match the songs on your card, and compete for prizes while enjoying ranch-made drinks, good company, and food truck fare.
Live Music: Eric Leadbetter
Eric’s original music is very unique, with echoes of the golden ages of rock. He draws his musical inspiration from these eras by listening to a vast collection of classic vinyl.
Meet the Meadmaker: Facility Tour
Join us for a Meet the Meadmaker Facility Tour with farmer John, including a behind-the-scenes look at how and WHY we make our mead. We’ll wrap it up with a special barrel tasting you won’t get anywhere else.
Live Music: Evan Mullins
A Bend-based keyboardist and vocalist, Evan Mullins’ solo sets are dynamic and versatile.
Music Bingo!
Join us every Thursday at 6 PM for Music Bingo at Lazy Z Ranch Wines. Listen along, match the songs on your card, and compete for prizes while enjoying ranch-made drinks, good company, and food truck fare.
Lazy Zunday
Soak in the views and relax at the ranch with all-day BBW at The Landing truck for Lazy Zunday, with mead-mosas available all day!
Live Music: Joyful Lane
Lane Weiss is a former music teacher and a retired school superintendent. He has a degree in music and has been playing music professionally for over 50 years. He has taught private music lessons, done singing telegrams, and played in a wide variety of music performing groups. He is currently performing solo. In addition to guitar, saxophone, piano, and keyboards, he also plays the string harp, banjo, and bass.
Live Music: Use'ta Do
Old Time Country & Bluegrass bringing fun stage energy and paying homage to the pioneers of American music by playing around a single microphone in a traditional acoustic fashion, just like they "Use'ta Do."
Music Bingo!
Join us every Thursday at 6 PM for Music Bingo at Lazy Z Ranch Wines. Listen along, match the songs on your card, and compete for prizes while enjoying ranch-made drinks, good company, and food truck fare.
Lazy Zunday
Soak in the views and relax at the ranch with all-day BBW at The Landing truck for Lazy Zunday, with mead-mosas available all day!
Meet the Meadmaker: Facility Tour
Join us for a Meet the Meadmaker Facility Tour with farmer John, including a behind-the-scenes look at how and WHY we make our mead. We’ll wrap it up with a special barrel tasting you won’t get anywhere else.