Vallecito, CA…Twisted Oak Winery is pleased to announce the second concert of our 2015 Twisted Folk Concert Series – featuring Grisman, Leslie, Hargreaves, and Smith! “All four of these talented ‘gents’ have played Twisted Oak before in other bands, so I’m really excited to hear what this new combination can do,” said winery co-owner Jeff Stai. “Sam Grisman and Dom Leslie played here in 2013 as members of the Deadly Gentlemen, and Alex Hargreaves and Nat Smith visited us in 2014 along with Sarah Jarosz. With the rave reviews we received for both shows, I’m sure you won’t want to miss this one.”

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.

Grisman, Leslie, Hargreaves, and Smith

Samson Grisman (Bass), Dominick Leslie (Mandolin), Alex Hargreaves (Fiddle) and Nathaniel Smith (Cello) have been great friends and musical confidants since they met each other on the bluegrass festival circuit in their pre-teens. The group is comprised of four of the most individualized instrumental voices in a new generation of acoustic musicians, and they play together with a cohesion that can only come from more than a decade of musical camaraderie.

Drawing inspiration from the music of David Grisman, Béla Fleck, Tim O’Brien, Darol Anger, Jerry Douglas and many other luminary new-acousticians, Grisman, Leslie, Hargreaves and Smith have forged a sound that has elements of Oldtime, Jazz, Funk, Free-Improvisation, and Bluegrass with an energy that is entirely their own. Their new EP features original compositions from each of the members and is sure to be enjoyed by anyone with a broad musical palate and open ears.

For more information about the Grisman, Leslie, Hargreaves, and Smith, visit http://brotet.bandcamp.com/releases.