Santa Barbara Winery Tasting Room Host Chris Fossek has performed Flamenco guitar at a number of Lafond and Santa Barbara Winery Events - including the annual wine club barbeque held during the summer, and most recently at Lafond Vineyards on the day of the Vintner’s Festival.  This Friday, May 2, he will be playing at the Bistro on State St. while guests can enjoy wine flights, appetizers, and dinner.  The candlelit room and big windows is perfectly situated to watch the energy of a Friday evening on State Street.

Chris has a Master’s Degree in Flamenco Guitar Performance from the California Institute of the Arts.  He has performed as a soloist and in ensembles at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, the RedCat Theatre at the Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles, the Getty Museum, and the International Guitar Festival locally.  With all of this internationally acclaimed experience one of his favorite places to play is still Santa Barbara.  Chris has also studied at the University of Bologna, Italy and lived for a period of time in Valencia, Spain.  His extensive experiences abroad and wealth of knowledge about music and wine make him one of those people you don’t want to miss having a conversation with in your lifetime.

Tapas Specials:

Ahi Tuna Cucumber Ceviche
Shrimp Avocado Mango Ceviche
Antipasto

Joanie Hudson, Assistant Tasting Room Manager