‘I’m Dreaming of a Wine Christmas…’
By Bob Johnson Christmas songs run the gamut from sad and depressing to happy and uplifting. And so it is with “Christmas wine songs,” which are, by Wine Lines Online’s liberal definition, any Christmas songs that mention wine in any… Read more
Vina Robles Is Bringing New Music Venue to California’s Central Coast
By Bob Johnson There is no shortage of music venues in California’s Central Coast wine region. Here are just two of the estates that offer great sounds in addition to great wines… • D’Anbino Vineyards and Cellars, Paso… Read more
Sips, Sweets and Songs in Texas Hill Country
By Bob Johnson It had been way too long. About two years. I was overdue for a trip to Texas Hill Country for some good music and some good wine. The destinations: two historic Texas dance halls, one in Luckenbach, and one in New Braunfels…… Read more
From the ‘Wine Lines’ Archives: Talking Wine and Music With Al Stewart
Editor’s Note: This classic “Wine Lines” column was published in the Feb. 1-7, 2001 edition of the Northern California Bohemian. The subject of the column, Al Stewart, continues to tour on a fairly regular basis, and you can check out his concert… Read more
“Smooth” Jazz and Smooth Wine
By Bob Johnson Nothing lights a fire under an aficionado of “real jazz” more intensely than a discussion about the genre of music that has come to be known as “smooth jazz.” A jazz critic for a major Chicago newspaper turns five… Read more
R.I.P., Bert Jansch
By Bob Johnson I checked out the official Bert Jansch website this morning (October 9), and found this (unedited) message on the homepage: Edinburgh show Sat 20th cancelled Bert’s Edinburgh show on Saturday 20th August has sadly had to be… Read more
Wings and Wine
By Bob Johnson In the summer of 2011, a Beatle came to Chicago. Paul McCartney was on the road again. It was the first night of a two-night stand at the iconic home of the hapless Cubbies, and even in sweltering weather, the now 69-year-old… Read more
Wine for Deadheads
By Bob Johnson In recent years, a number of celebrities have gotten into the wine business — some with their own wineries (Mario Andretti) and others lending their name and image to private label projects (the most recent being Wolfgang… Read more
The Genesis (Not the Rock Band) of This Blog
By Bob Johnson There are hundreds of recorded songs that: a) are about wine; b) include lyrics that mention wine; or c) reference wine in their titles. I’ve always felt that all things artistic — music, writing, painting, winemaking, etc…. Read more
