Sam Morrow Brings His Americana Sound to The Stage at Jones von Drehle Vineyards

Country-rock artist Sam Morrow is heading to Yadkin Valley for an evening of music and wine worth clearing your calendar for. As listed on Eventbrite, Morrow will perform at The Stage at Jones von Drehle Vineyards on May 30, 2026, bringing his gritty Americana sound to one of North Carolina's most scenic wine destinations.

I've stood on that hillside at Jones von Drehle when the light drops behind the Blue Ridge and thought: somebody needs to put live music here. Turns out they already figured that out.

The Venue

Jones von Drehle Vineyards built The Stage as an outdoor amphitheater that earns the setting it sits in. You're looking out over 30 acres of estate vineyards with the Blue Ridge Mountains behind it all. The scale is intimate enough that you actually hear the nuance in the music, which matters for an artist like Morrow whose songs reward your attention.

This isn't a shed concert with a parking lot and a beer tent. The south-facing views here are the kind that make people stop mid-sentence. Pair that with wines poured by people who grew the grapes you're drinking, and the whole thing clicks.

Why Sam Morrow Fits This Room

Morrow's music is honest and a little worn around the edges, which is exactly why it belongs here. Jones von Drehle doesn't chase trends either. They've built a reputation on estate-grown grapes and careful winemaking, and the wines reflect that same no-shortcuts approach. Wines like their Rockshire Red Blend and Blanc de Blanc Sparkling come from this specific piece of ground in Thurmond, North Carolina, and you can taste that in the glass.

Personal storytelling and a sense of place are the throughline for both Morrow and this winery. That's not a marketing angle. It's just what's true about both of them.

Getting Tickets and Arriving Early

Tickets are available through Big Tickets. Do yourself a favor and get there before the show starts. The tasting room and patio give you time to work through their range, and their staff genuinely know the wines. A concert night runs long, so budget more like 3 hours than the hour and a half a standard tasting takes.

The atmosphere at Jones von Drehle is relaxed and pet-friendly, which means you can bring the dog without any awkward conversations at the door. Come early, settle in, and let the evening unfold.

Making It a Full Weekend

The Thurmond location puts you in reach of a lot of good Yadkin Valley producers, and a Saturday night concert is a natural anchor for a longer trip. Book a place to stay nearby, plan tastings at a few neighboring wineries, and give yourself the kind of weekend that actually feels like a break.

The valley has earned its reputation quietly over the years. Visitors who make it out here tend to come back. The combination of mountain scenery, serious wines, and experiences like this one is hard to replicate anywhere else in the state.

Plan Your Trip Around the Show

If you want help building an itinerary around the May 30 concert, use our trip planner at ValleySomm. I built it specifically for situations like this: one anchor event, a handful of nearby wineries you don't want to miss, and a route that makes sense. Takes the guesswork out of it so you can just enjoy being here.