We believe in the power of art…
the power to connect dots and people
the power to transcend language and get to the heart of the matter
Rockin’ R Winery’s tasting room will always feature the works of local artists, musicians and craftspersons, providing an intimate space for viewing, hearing and purchasing local arts.
Currently featured are Pete Lacey (musician/composer), James Alberter (painter),and Ritual Soul (jeweler).
To buy the art displayed on this site or learn more about any artist,
stop by our tasting room, contact us, or click on the artist’s links on this page (where available).
PETE LACEY
Biography:
Santa Cruz, California composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer, PETE LACEY presents sophisticated and timeless melodies levitating fluidly over cool rhythmic beats traversing between pop, rock and modern jazz. PETE LACEY makes Jazz Rock like no other jazz artist of today, skillfully crafting infectious themes, lustrous chord progressions and a powerful rock attitude to create a melding of enduring music that is smokey, sexy and rockin’.
PETE has also produced a variety of commercials for Northern California and National Radio, he’s a recipient of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award and has received honors from the International Association of Jazz Educators.
Stage credits include:
Frankie Avalon, Smokey Robinson, Chubby Checker, The Drifters, The Temptations, The Platters, The Shirelles, The Del Vikings, Del Shannon, Clark Terry, Toots Thielemans, Leslie Gore, Little Anthony and The Imperials, Lou Christie, Bobby Lewis, Freddy Cannon, Tom Dreesen and others.
PETE LACEY’s music can be heard on SmoothJazz.com, iTunes Radio, Pandora, Jango and other internet and FM stations worldwide. Available for download on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and more.
Sandy Shore – SmoothJazz.com Global Radio –
“…while the sensibilities of Pete’s music may be timeless, the notions are new and contemporary. Fans of Phil Collins, Chuck Mangione and David Foster will love PETE LACEY’s music.
Enjoy this talented tune-craftsman! A true multi-instrumentalist!”
“…while the sensibilities of Pete’s music may be timeless, the notions are new and contemporary. Fans of Phil Collins, Chuck Mangione and David Foster will love PETE LACEY’s music.
Enjoy this talented tune-craftsman! A true multi-instrumentalist!”
