Chords, Vines & Dines

Bill Payne is a founding member of Little Feat, and has worked with Bob Seger, The Doobie Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, and many, many others. Elton John once called home his favorite keyboard player. Join us for a conversation with the legendary artist.

Maria C. Palmer and Ruthie Robbins are the authors of "On The Rocks - The Primadonna Story". This true crime story is compelling. Coleen Kirnan is the founder of "Tuscan Women Cook" and she organizes trips to Tuscany where you learn to cook from the masters of true Tuscan cuisine. Kenny and Tara are The Spell with great music and fun!

First up, we have the renowned author of the cookbook sensation, "The Vegetarian Reset" – Vasudha Viswanath. Prepare to be serenaded by the soulful melodies of the incredible singer/songwriter, Laela Duncan. Her mesmerizing voice, accompanied by the talented Doug Osborne and the sensational Crispin Barrymore, will fill the air with pure magic and leave you longing for more. But we couldn't make th...

We devote this entire episode to gifted singer/songwriter Paul Thorn. He shares his music and stories with us in the unflinching and witty way only Paul can. Chords, Vines, and Dines is sponsored by Melissa's Produce.

Bryan Keeling was Shooter Jennings ' drummer and that's just one of his accomplishments! Kat catches up with him on what he's been up to. Robert Schueller, head of public relations for Melissa's Produce. We take a field trip to Fallbrook to taste Lemoncello and visit with the founders of Lemonquest, Rick and Lisa Mayer.

Sally Champlin is an American character actress of film and television and singer/recording artist. She is known for appearing in such films as Die Watching, An Element of Truth, and In the Light of the Moon. She has also had recurring roles on television shows such as Heroes, Mike & Molly, and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. She is also a singer and recording artist, and has released sever...

Fasten your seatbelts, the Rockndoc, Dr. Staten Medsker joins us for a fun and informative visit. We also welcome James Rosseau, author of Success On Your Own Terms, and Christian hip-hop artist.

Brooke Bentley's debut novel Sideline Confidential will be published in August. She tells us about her first-hand experiences with sexual discrimination in the NFL, and how that influenced her book. The Barn Owls play Mississippi Delta blues and talk with us about what they have going on.

Georgette Jones is the daughter of country music legends George Jones and Tammy Wynette. She also has her own musical career and has recently released Apple Sin Whiskey. Tim Kramer is the Director of Operations for Temecula Valley Winery Management and makes all of the wines for Leoness Cellars. Pavel Sfera fronts the U2 tribute band Desire.

Tammy Wilson is the CEO of Oak Grove Center. We talk about the upcoming Autism and the Arts. We visit Venice Beach for a stop at Belle's Beach House for a dinner pairing with the amazing mezcal from Hedonista de la Fe. Bill, Jeney and Jason share the music of Keenwild. Matt Moye is the winemaker for Vincent Arroyo Family in Napa County and we talk all things wine.

For the Memorial Day weekend, we present some of the best performances from our musical guests.

James Zota Baker, currently with the band WAR joins us and we talk about his musical voyage. We talk wine with Aubrie Talarico from Tefethen Winery, and we wrap things up with real estate mogul Patrick Hunter.

Hank Quense has switched from writing science fiction and fantasy to non-fiction. He also teaches writing and lectures. Watch out for KP! This Hawaiian singer/guitarist will blow your mind! If you missed our visit with Melissa's Produce director of Public Relations, Robert Schueller, here's an encore presentation.

Join hosts Kat and Tom on an unforgettable journey of music, wine, and delectable cuisine in the captivating show "Chords, Vines & Dines." Each episode of this delightful series combines the harmonies of talented musicians, the artistry of renowned winemakers, and the culinary brilliance of a master chef. As they traverse the stunning landscapes of Europa Village in Temecula, hosts Kat and Tom...

Paul Kalemkiarian followed in his father's footsteps when he took over the Wine of the Month Club, which his father had founded. Paul has continued to grow the business, and it is now one of the most popular wine clubs in the country. Paul is passionate about wine, and he loves sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with his customers. David Valle is a Native American who is dedicated to preserving...

Entertainer extraordinaire Price Fleet Easton joins us along with Matthew Kenslow, diagnosed with Asbergers at age 6, author of Juggling the Issues, and Dr. Marinda Kruger, director of winemaking at Firstleaf.

We offer you another stellar guest lineup. David Dennis, author of Gameness (Land On Your Feet, Not On Your Feelings) kicks things off. We then catch up with Billy Yates, longtime friend and guitarist from The Outlaws, The Marshall Tucker Band, record producer, and more. We finish up with a chat with Brian Pruett, Associate Winemaker with Dry Creek Vineyard.

We visit Mount Palomar Winery and chat with Executive Chef Jonathan Alacala and Winemaker James Rutherford. They have exciting things in store! We bring you an encore visit with dear friend Jogn "Crutch" Crutchfiled.

Madame Pommery is the latest In Rebecca Rosenberg's Champagne Widows series. We talk about her books and the guided tours she offers through the Champagne region. We catch up with singer/songwriter Jeffrey Johnson. Jeff Giles tells us all about Winelikes, a phone app set to launch on April 19. Melissa's Produce is the official produce sponsor of Chords, Vines & Dines.

We have three incredible guests this week. Robert Schueller is the Director of Public Relations for Melissa's Produce. Joel Karsten is the Straw Bale Gardener, author of five books on the subject. Vince Mendoza is an extraordinary guitarist who has worked with Michal Jackson among others.

Will Seippel created Worthpoint and he tells us about his latest project, a digital vault. Rick Frost ands Andrew Gonzales are The Honeylickers. They share their music and stories with us.

Kelly Browne has just published Mindful Forgiveness, a guide to the importance of the art of forgiveness. Joe and Bernadette Mullenix together are Slow Traffic. They share their music and life updates with us.

Master musician Jackie Bertone talks about past collaborations and his upcoming project with Brian Wilson. Texas wine pioneers Paul and Merrill Bonariggo talk about their burgeoning business. We also chat with Debbie Wiens from the Wine Ranch in Murrieta.

Kate Rounds new book is Catboat Road. It's funny and charming! We sit down with two musicians, Rick Hildebrandt and Jake Allen.

Eileen Saint Lauren has published her first novel, Goodlife, Mississippi. This self-described Southern Gothic Fiction novelist weaves a story of growing up in the 60s in rural Mississippi. We also visit with musician Jake Allen.