Vallecito, CA…Twisted Oak Winery is pleased to announce the first concert of our 2015 Twisted Folk Concert Series – featuring The Leftover Cuties! “We’re thrilled to be able to kick off our 2015 Summer Concert Series with such an interesting group of musicians as the Leftover Cuties,” said winery co-owner Jeff Stai. “The Leftover Cuties blend 1930s acoustic jazz, a dash of Dixieland, and a modern pop vibe into sort of a retro mix of awesomeness. I know that probably makes no sense, you’ll just have to come to the show to see what I mean.”

An easy dinner (easy because you don’t have to cook) will be available for purchase (with a vegetarian option available), along with yummy Twisted Oak wine, brownies, popcorn, and soft drinks. Concertgoers are welcome to bring their own picnics but we ask that no outside alcoholic beverages be brought in.

Seating at Twisted Folk concerts is outdoor festival style, first-come, first-served – bring a low beach-type chair or a blanket. We’re on top of a hill and there is always an evening breeze – it can get a little chilly after dark so please plan ahead.

Twisted Oak Winery is located in the foothills of Calaveras County, and specializes in wines made from Mediterranean varieties like Tempranillo, Viognier, and Petite Sirah. We’re also known for being the home of the world-famous “Rubber Chicken National Forest.” Our concert venue, located at the winery in Vallecito, sits on a hilltop that commands a sweeping view of the Sierra Nevada and the surrounding foothills, presided over by a 350-year old California Blue Oak that graces the label of every wine we bottle.

Leftover Cuties

As with any true troubadours, love makes their world go ‘round. On the band’s shining sophomore album “The Spark and the Fire,” love makes the heart sing, soar, ache and burn…often in the same hook.

Leftover Cuties – Shirli McAllen (lead vocals, ukulele), Austin Nicholsen (bass, ukulele, vocals), Mike Bolger (brass, keys, accordion, vocals ) and Stuart Johnson (drums, vocals) – have sparked a fire among fans with a timeless prohibition-era jazz sound, combining sultry vocals, pop-perfect songwriting, and seasoned musicianship. Their spellbinding first album “Places To Go” won raves from critics. Their impeccable and atmospheric live performances draw ever-growing and increasingly passionate crowds in the speakeasies and rock clubs of their hometown Los Angeles. A string of impressive licensing placements has won them fans the world over. Among those big spots: the theme for the Showtime series “The Big C” and an ad for Samsung that aired over and over (and over and over…) during the 2012 Olympics and generated more than three million YouTube views. “The title of the album stands for that yearning to hold on to the beginning of things,” says McAllen. “The part where everything feels new and pure, where there’s excitement and promise of great things to come.”

Now it’s time for more fans to get to know the band behind all of those songs on TV. Currently at work on their third studio album to follow with a North American and European tours. Leftover Cuties show no signs of slowing down any time soon. From a spark to a fire….

For more information about the Leftover Cuties, visit leftovercuties.com.

What: Twisted Folk Concert Series Presents the Leftover Cuties

Where: Twisted Oak Winery, 4280 Red Hill Rd at Hwy 4, Vallecito
When: Saturday, May 30th, 2015 – 7:45pm. Concertgoers admitted 6:45pm

Ticket Information:
Tickets $25 advance ($22 Twisted Few wine club members), or $30 at the door, if available.
Children 12 and under: $10. All proceeds from children’s ticket sales will be directed to supporting music education in local schools.
For more info, or to purchase tickets: 209-736-9080, twistedoak.com/concerts