On Saturday, June 21, the lake-front patio at Vincent William Wine will ring with guitars, harmonica and foot-drum backbeats as Ohio troubadour Ted Riser returns to celebrate his birthday with friends, fans and a sunset view of Lake Erie—a perfect addition to the growing calendar of Lake County Ohio summer events that music-lovers search for each year.

Riser—known regionally as “The Music Man”—travels the country as a one-man band, blending southern rock, country soul and bar-room blues, yet he always makes time for a hometown set in Madison, Ohio, anchoring the local scene of live music events in Madison Ohio and drawing visitors who might otherwise head to larger summer events near Cleveland

His birthday show has become a staple alongside the wine-country festivals and lake-shore happenings that fill regional listings from Geneva-on-the-Lake summer events to the Lake County Fair.

Vincent William Wine—a boutique Lake Erie waterfront winery positioned between Madison and Geneva-on-the-Lake—pairs Ted’s rootsy soundtrack with estate-grown Cabernet Franc, crisp Grand River Riesling and a seasonally driven kitchen that turns out shareable boards, flatbreads and chef specials in a come-as-you-are setting overlooking the water

The converted lake house operates as a winery, restaurant and seven-room inn, offering first-come patio seating and a warm, family-run atmosphere that has quickly earned mentions on “things to do in Northeast Ohio” lists

Bring good company, arrive early for the best patio tables, and join us in raising a toast to community, Ohio wine country and another lap around the sun for Ted Riser—an afternoon sure to stand out among the best summer live music in Lake County this season