The Dave Caputo Duo is a combination of live and recorded sound with more variety than a DJ !  Classic rock, country, blues and pop. 

Join us for a Sunday afternoon with Tess Brummer, one of Alto’s favorites.

We are the place to be for listening to local talent and becoming part of the musical community. Join us for a fun evening of music and entertainment among friends!

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Over 20 local artists and artisans will show and sell their works on this small business Saturday. What a perfect way to support local talent while finding those unique holiday presents that everyone loves to receive. Or come shop for something special for yourself or your home. Do not miss this big event!

John Wilcox is a singer/songwriter who lives and works in Anna, IL. He plays originals and music from the 60', 70's, 80's, 90's and beyond. Styles are eclectic and vary from southern rock to soul to blues to acoustic grunge and everything in-between, including songs by Chris Stapleton, America, Blind Melon, the Allman Bros, Cat Stevens, Dave Matthews, Alice in Chains, Grateful Dead, Bob Marley, the Commodores, and many more. https://www.facebook.com/share/hVSEawx67Twj15jH/?mibextid=qi2Omg

This show includes work from various exhibitions that date from 2006 to 2025.  While the works may seem vastly different, they are tied together by two things.  First, they are all drawings. In essence, my work is about the process of drawing and has varied from artist’s books to works on paper and large-scale drawing installations.  Also, I have long worked on surfaces other than plain paper. Surfaces that come with embedded histories such as graph paper, old road maps, lace, pillowcases, and security paper.  Second, except for two map pieces, these works all involve trees and my natural surroundings.  Living in Cobden, surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest, plays a major role in my work.

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My work has been shown nationally with solo exhibitions at Franklin Furnace Archives, New York; Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago; Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis; and A.I.R. Gallery in Brooklyn. Recent group exhibitions include the American University Museum of Art, Washington, D.C.; the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Michigan; the Saint Louis Art Museum; and Longue Vue House and Garden, New Orleans. The work can be found in the collections of the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Newberry Library in Chicago, the Spencer Museum in Lawrence, Kansas, Franklin Furnace Archives, and the Book Art Collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, among other institutions. A permanent public artwork fabricated in collaboration with Franz Mayer of Munich, Germany, can be viewed on the “C” Concourse at St. Louis International Airport. Grant awards include a 2024 Franklin Furnace/Xeno Prize, a 2025 Illinois Arts Council Creative Projects grant, a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Fellowship, and a Pyramid Atlantic artist’s book award. Residencies include the Ucross Foundation in Wyoming; Ragdale Foundation, Lake Forest, Illinois; and Nocefresca, Sardinia, Italy.  My BA is from Bennington College in Vermont (1977), and I completed my MFA at the University of Montana at Missoula (1981).

We are the place to be for listening to local talent and becoming part of the musical community. Join us for a fun evening of music and entertainment among friends!

Back by popular demand. Come dance, sing along, and just have some good clean fun at Alto Vineyards with the Whiskey Chicks!

Eli Tellor is an Award Winning Singer Songwritter from Southern Illinois who's career spans two decades!  Eli has played all over the Midwest and has shared the stage with some of country music's biggest acts such as Diamond Rio, Tracy Lawrence,  Joe Nichols,  Old Dominion,  and many many more! In 2015 he was a Top 5 National Finalist in The Nation's Largest Country Music Talent Search, The 33rd Annual Texaco Country Showdown, Hosted By LeAnn Rimes on ABC TV at The Ryman Auditorium.  Eli has released several studio albums and singles including the Nationally Acclaimed 2016 single "Country Girl Touch". 

Looking for a fun way to end 2026? Get ready to rock and roll at Alto Vineyards with the Ivas John Band. It will be a New Year’s Eve to remember!

Tickets are available for $15 in advance via Eventbrite, in person at the tasting room (12-6PM Mon-Friday) or at the door for $20.

Isaac Biver is a versatile guitarist that specializes in many styles including fingerstyle guitar, blues & rock guitar styles and much more. He is the 2023 International Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Grand Champion and has shared the stage with many of the best musicians. He has performed on stages such as the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention, The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour TV & Radio Show, Mo Creek Music Festival, and many more. He is an extremely passionate musician & loves performing for people.

Josh Pacetti is a local keyboardist/vocalist. He typically plays classic oldies tunes(50’s and 60’s) but has a wide variety of genres from all eras! 

Enjoy an entertaining afternoon with Chad in our cozy tasting room!

Celebrate love and friendships all day with us. Enjoy hot and cold specialty sangrias and Mexican food by Chela Zamora, and crafts for sell by local vendors. Colleen Springer-Lopez, Mel Goot, Stef Santiago and Betsy Brink will perform Mexican love songs from 2:00-5:00. The festivities will culminate in a special dance performance by Carol Buitrago-Long performing Colombian folkloric and Latin dance with a mini-audience lesson to close with everyone dancing.

The Shred Your Ex event is for closure, catharsis, music, community and connections while sipping on your favorite Alto Vineyards wine. Shredding is better than holding on. Join us for a unique event with music by the Snowbird Street Band, a shred station, fire-pit, and sage smudging…….where heartbreak turns into healing, emotional baggage gets destroyed, and new energy emerges.

Bring along a photo, letter, small object or simply a memory that represents a chapter of your past that no longer serves you. It could be something as simple as a snapshot or a memento that holds onto bittersweet feelings.

Floodplain is an acoustic duo from Cape Girardeau MO playing in and around the southeast Missouri area since 2025. 

Members Paul Smollen and Nathan Haney play a big variety of classic rock, country, folk and modern favorites. With a set of over 200 songs, FloodPlain can please any audience with their fun, energetic style! 

Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/share/18hhmKwZ89/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Join us for a Sunday afternoon with Tess Brummer, one of Alto’s favorites.

Tim Crosby is a southern Illinois-based songwriter and performer in the Americana/country rock genre. He released a CD titled "Resurrection Mule Farm" with his band, the Lightning Strikes, in 2017 and "Make Your Own Fun," a solo CD, in June 2020. His third record, "Always Rising," was released in August 2021 and his fourth record, "Trouble's Coming," came out in March 2023. Crosby has more than 1,000 YouTube subscribers and performs more than 150 shows a year, including nearly every weekend at venues in Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa and Kentucky, playing all original music that explores the trials and triumphs of everyday people. His influences include Steve Earle, Tom Petty, Todd Snider, John Prine, Chris Knight and others.

 “How is it that one local singer-songwriter can create such a monumental album? Tim Crosby has created one of the finest CDs to ever come from our region with his very personal, very human songs about real life.” 

-Loy Addington, Radio host, WDBX-FM

Carbondale, IL

“Tim Crosby is one of the finest songwriters in the state of Illinois. He pours his soul into his craft. His dedication and work ethic in getting his music heard is very commendable.” 

-Jeb Brown, Backroom Listening Lounge

Riverton, IL

Todd Pierson is a songwriter who performs his original music as well as classic rock covers from a wide variety of artists.

Isaac Biver is a versatile guitarist that specializes in many styles including fingerstyle guitar, blues & rock guitar styles and much more. He is the 2023 International Home of the Legends Thumbpicking Grand Champion and has shared the stage with many of the best musicians. He has performed on stages such as the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention, The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour TV & Radio Show, Mo Creek Music Festival, and many more. He is an extremely passionate musician & loves performing for people.

The non-profit Innovations in STEM Education and Alto Vineyards invite you to join us for a day of family-friendly fun and learning at the sixth annual Family Eco Festival. Attendees will engage in hands-on activities focused on our beautiful yet complex natural environment with its unique animal and plant inhabitants. The festival will also feature arts and crafts activities, live music and local vendors. Funds will be raised through a silent auction and donation opportunities.

Proceeds go toward providing resources and assistance to Southern Illinois STEM teachers. Let's come together to support our teachers and enhance learning experiences for youth and adults in our communities!

We are grateful for the support of our sponsors, including Alto Vineyards, StraightUp Solar, and a SCORE Grant with the Illinois Education Association.

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RuthAnn and LizzieJane, a local singing duo, are known for their sweet harmonies in Southern Illinois bands such as Free Range Chicks and For Healing Purposes Only.  Accompanied by mandolin and baritone uke, they play a wide variety of music that will have you smiling, tapping your toes and singing along!

Ryan Gilchrist is a singer/songwriter/performer from Western Kentucky who writes originals and creates his own spin on covers ranging from the 70's up to now. Most of his style is rooted in alternative/rock, but also adds a nice blend of rhythm & blues to the mix. You can check out Ryan Gilchrist's originals through his band, King Kaiju, on Spotify or wherever you stream music.

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The Cool Hand Lukes, out of Mt. Vernon, are a seasoned yet passionate power trio that plays rockabilly, vintage rock, Americana, Southern Rock, Cajun blues, Western Swing, truckin' songs, and songs that are well-remembered yet not widely covered by other bands. A highlight of their shows is the way three very different voices trade leads and harmonize.  Powerhouse drummer Ryan Ijames (of The Bricklayers) uses cool rods and brushes for the cool hand sound, and sings in a bright, clear tenor. Owen Allen (Big River) executes deft leads and rock-solid rhythms while singing in a mellow bass. Sam Smith (Broken Circle) fills the sonic space with busy, athletic bass lines and a bold, animated baritone voice. The trio has played at The Commons and Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, and is eager to see how well their sound pairs with Southern Illinois's finest wines. Or a cold Busch Light.

SUMMER of ’86 is a solo live act featuring rock, pop, soul, and R&B spanning several decades, with a particular focus on the music and sounds of the ’80s. He performs throughout Southern Illinois and the greater St. Louis region.

Tim Crosby is a southern Illinois-based songwriter and performer in the Americana/country rock genre. He released a CD titled "Resurrection Mule Farm" with his band, the Lightning Strikes, in 2017 and "Make Your Own Fun," a solo CD, in June 2020. His third record, "Always Rising," was released in August 2021 and his fourth record, "Trouble's Coming," came out in March 2023. Crosby has more than 1,000 YouTube subscribers and performs more than 150 shows a year, including nearly every weekend at venues in Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa and Kentucky, playing all original music that explores the trials and triumphs of everyday people. His influences include Steve Earle, Tom Petty, Todd Snider, John Prine, Chris Knight and others.

 “How is it that one local singer-songwriter can create such a monumental album? Tim Crosby has created one of the finest CDs to ever come from our region with his very personal, very human songs about real life.” 

-Loy Addington, Radio host, WDBX-FM

Carbondale, IL

“Tim Crosby is one of the finest songwriters in the state of Illinois. He pours his soul into his craft. His dedication and work ethic in getting his music heard is very commendable.” 

-Jeb Brown, Backroom Listening Lounge

Riverton, IL

RuthAnn and LizzieJane, a local singing duo, are known for their sweet harmonies in Southern Illinois bands such as Free Range Chicks and For Healing Purposes Only.  Accompanied by mandolin and baritone uke, they play a wide variety of music that will have you smiling, tapping your toes and singing along!

Ryan Gilchrist is a singer/songwriter/performer from Western Kentucky who writes originals and creates his own spin on covers ranging from the 70's up to now. Most of his style is rooted in alternative/rock, but also adds a nice blend of rhythm & blues to the mix. You can check out Ryan Gilchrist's originals through his band, King Kaiju, on Spotify or wherever you stream music.

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Celebrate Halloween with fun music, activities and spooky drinks at Alto Vineyards. Come listen to the spirits sing with one of Alto’s favorite duos…RuthAnn and LizzieJane (AKA Toil & Trouble) from 5:00-8:00. Try our Witches Brew and I See You Sangria as we honor the dead and ward off the evil on this Hallow’s Eve. Come dressed in costume or as yourself, but don’t miss out on the fun as Alto Vineyards is all aglow with the spirit of the holiday.