Rod Marymor from Music In Place brings professional musicians to the Sonoma Plaza for free concerts for the community to enjoy. What started as a way to keep musicians working during the pandemic has grown to a movement bringing concerts to the people in the Grinstead Amphitheatre at the Sonoma Plaza. Rod goes over the schedule for the summer and highlights the diversity of the concerts, with performers coming from all over the Bay Area to entertain. Oh - and there will be wine, because this is Sonoma.

He also promos the first "Battle of the Bands" to be held outdoors in the Sonoma Plaza, an all-day extravaganza with local teens showcasing their talents the weekend before Bottlerock. Is this the beginning of "Baby Bottlerock?" Find out! 

Rod talks a bit more about his days as a journeyman drummer in bands and how hard it is to make a living as a musician. But, it is rewarding if you love the work.

Somewhere along the way we take a side trip to old radio and movie sounds with an impromptu foley (sound effects) demonstration. 

More info on Music in Place at: https://musicinplace.org

Every week our podcast guests answer YOUR questions about wine country and visiting Sonoma. This week Rod Marymor takes on:

Hi, What are the dimensions of the Sonoma Plaza? Inside/outside? Thanks! - via text

I’m visiting from Tucson and attending a conference in San Francisco. We’d like to come up and do some wine tasting - I like Pinot Noir, my friend likes Cabernet Sauvignon. Any suggestions?

Where can I find a good strawberry stand in Sonoma?

Can I order more than one visitor guide - like a box? Can I get a box of visitor guides?

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