Getting ready to rock

The giant outdoor stage and concert grounds are nearly complete for the 2015 Sonoma Music Festival, October 2-4, at the Field of Dreams in downtown Sonoma.

Appearing at the successor to the B.R. Cohn Fall Music Festival, formerly held at the Glen Ellen winery, are: Chicago and America on Friday evening; Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band, with Pablo Cruise, on Saturday evening; and the Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald, plus Gregg Allman, the Edgar Winter Band, Tommy Castro and others Sunday afternoon.

“This is a very impressive 3-day line-up” said Bruce Cohn. “Not only do we get to finally present a Beatle, but all of these great acts are a perfect fit for Sonoma and wine country. Come up to stay, shop and enjoy this great music filled fundraising weekend.”

Tickets and information are available at www.sonomamusicfestival.com or tel:+1-888-810-2063.

This year’s beneficiaries include national and local veterans organizations including Fisher House and American Legion Post 489, the Redwood Food Bank, Bread and Roses and others to be announced.

Over its 28-year history, the event has raised over $6.5 million dollars for charity.