“Roger Kardinal plays classic rock guitar and sings live. His unbelievable voice and great strumming makes for a perfect afternoon of tunes and wine.” From Black Smith Square wineries.
“The outdoor winery venue appeals to our audiences and gives the performances an extra feeling of relaxed fun. Some people, I suspect, came back as much for the wine, camaraderie and ambiance as the concert itself.
The show kicked off against the late-day sun with Roger Kardinal and his acoustic guitar, and he soon had the crowd revved up with a nice pop feel on such favorites as “Fire and Rain,” “You’ve got a Friend,” “Come Monday” and “If You Could Read My Mind.”
With the foothills serving as a scenic backdrop, the event picked up on a soft rock ‘n’ roll beat and assembled a gathering of like- minded musicians to play whatever their hearts desired. Up close. With no special effects and sans ear-splitting amplification.
As far as the crowd was concerned, it was the only place to be that afternoon, and the vibe — that ineffable boomer criterion — was geared to those searching for deeply rooted musical forms.”