Martina McBride, shown performing at the 2012 Sonoma County Fair. (Press Democrat photo by Kent Porter.)

Music lovers can look forward to the return of two iconic Wine Country traditions this summer — the Rodney Strong Vineyards Summer Concert Series and the Robert Mondavi Winery Summer Festival Concert Series.

Former Doobie Brothers lead singer Michael McDonald opens the Rodney Strong series June 22 at the vineyard, 11455 Old Redwood Highway, just south of Healdsburg. Admsission: $75-$115.

The rest of the series includes:

Aug. 3 — Pop trio BWB (Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown). $60-$90.

Aug. 4 — Country singer Dwight Yoakam. $60-$115.

Aug. 17 — Smooth jazz with Dave Koz & Friends. $60-$90.

Sept. 1 — Blues legend B. B. King. $75-$115.

All of the concerts start at 5 p.m. Tickets and information: 869-1595, rodneystrong.com.

The Mondavi Winery series opens June 29 with country star Martina McBride at the winery, 7801 St. Helena Highway, Oakville. Admission: $95-$225.

The rest of the series includes:

July 6 — Los Angeles rock band Lifehouse. $65-$195.

July 12 — Rhythm and blues rockers Huey Lewis and the News. $80-$210.

July 13 — Grammy-winning pop musician Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers. $60-$190.

July 20 — Singer-songwriter ZZ Ward and the Delta Rae band. $50-$180.

All of the concerts start at 7 p.m. Tickets and information: 226-1395, robertmondaviwinery.com.

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