D.C.'s Weekend Live #Music at #Wine #Beer (June 28-30)

Here is the weekend roundup (June 28-30) for live music at the local wineries and breweries surrounding Washington D.C.. Calendars available at MyJoog.com and WineCompass.com.

Friday June 28th
Joey & The Waitress - Bluemont Vineyards Bluemont, VA
Matt Waller - The Winery at Bull Run Centreville, VA
Eric Reitz - Paradise Springs Winery Clifton, VA
Michael Stephenson - Barrel Oak Winery Delaplane, VA 
Todd Brooks - Doukenie Winery Hillsboro, VA
Nathaniel Davis - Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards Hamilton, VA  
 
Saturday June 29th
Larry Thomas - Bluemont Vineyards Bluemont, VA
Ken Francis Wenzel - Quattro Goomba’s Winery Aldie, VA
Mateo Monk - Breaux Vineyards Hillsboro, VA
Angie Miller - Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Dickerson, MD
Steele and Oglevee - Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards Hamilton, VA
HOMETOWN REUNION of the Original Burtones! - 868 Estate Vineyards Purcellville, VA
Suzi Brown - Notaviva Vineyards Purcellville, VA
The Reflex - Tarara Vineyard & Winery Leesburg, VA
Bad Influence Band - Dogfish Head Alehouse Gaithersburg, MD
Split String Soup - Dogfish Head Alehouse Fairfax, VA        

Sunday June 30th
Joe Ham - Breaux Vineyards Hillsboro, VA
Kipyn Martin - 868 Estate Vineyards Purcellville, VA
Gary Smallwood - Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards Hamilton, VA

Beer Review: James River Brewing Midnight Mistress

At MyJoog.com, we like beer and we like live music. And these two peacefully reside at James River Brewing, located in downtown Scottsville Virginia.The brewery brews a plethora of beers including the Midnight Mistress, a cask like stout brewed with cacao bits and paprika. When I say cask feel, I mean low CO2 which enhances the flavor.  The mid-palette is almost chewy and the finish is slightly spicy from the pepper. Screams for a juicy hamburger.  You can enjoy the Midnight Mistress and their remaining portfolio in the Beer Garden accompanied by live music on weekends. And check out their July Fourth Celebration featuring Chamomile & Whiskey.  Now that's a good call.

Album Review: Jann Klose - Mosaic

For a few years now we've been following the career of German born Jann Klose, primarily because he's one of the few contemporary pop artists I enjoy.  First, he doesn't just strum and croon; but plays a solid guitar and sings interesting original songs. The first track of his latest CD, Mosaic, showcases this talent. Make it Better is an optimistic take on the future - with an upbeat rhythm. On and On showcases his vocal range (as does the a cappella Song of the Siren) and Still is perhaps the one track that will remain on your iPod months from now. My favorite - or maybe its The Kite. His backing band also makes this CD worth listening - The Edukators (Chris Marolf, Rob Mitzner,Patrick Carmichael, & Lars Potteiger) can play. And is that some bluegrass in Beautiful One. Nice....

CD Review: Phoebe Hunt Live at the Cactus Cafe

For the past couple weeks, I've been listening relentlessly to Phoebe Hunt's Live at the Cactus Cafe. I've been following Ms. Hunt since her days with The Belleville Outfit so I leaped at the chance to hear a preview version of her live CD.  Why, first - I love her voice - sultry and sweet. And her fiddle. And the range of her musical influences. There's blues, gypsy jazz, old time jazz, western swing, country. You name it, it seems like she can sing it - authentically. This release is a little pop-ish then what I'm normally accustomed to, but paired with her pal, Reed Turner, hits home - as in Take Me Home. Hunt also covers former band mate Connor Forsyth in Before I'm Done - with Forsyth on the keyboards - that shows the range of her vocals. Very nice.  As is Walk Away - my favorite track.  This CD is also economical - 16 songs in total - with Turner leading with guitar plus his I Got Love. Still listen to Turner's Ghosts in the Attic on a regular basis and I think Live at the Cactus Cafe will join it in the rotation. Cheers.

D.C.'s Weekend Live #Music at #Wine #Beer (June 7-9)

Here is the weekend roundup (June 7-9) for live music at the local wineries and breweries surrounding Washington D.C.. Calendars available at MyJoog.com and WineCompass.com.

Friday June 7th
Kerry McKool - The Winery at Bull Run Centreville, VA
Wammie winner Mac Walter - Barrel Oak Winery Delaplane, VA
7th Son of WV - Quattro Goomba’s Winery Aldie, VA
Lawrence McKenna - Doukenie Winery Hillsboro, VA
Emily Guagliardi - 8 Chains North Winery Waterford, VA
Eric Campbell - Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards Hamilton, VA
Mike Harry - Black Ankle Vineyards Mt. Airy, MD
Brandon and Mira - Port City Brewing Company Alexandria, VA
Jason Masi - Potomac Point Winery Stafford, VA
Dry Mill Road - Lost Rhino Brewing Co. Ashburn, VA
  
Saturday June 8th
Lawrence McKenna - Bluemont Vineyards Bluemont, VA
Steele and Oglevee - Breaux Vineyards Hillsboro, VA
Wicked Tuner - Miracle Valley Vineyard and Winery Delaplane, VA
Miguel Aubertin - Sunset Hills Vineyard & Winery Purcellville, VA
The Electeds - Delaplane Cellars Delaplane, VA
Jonathan Lee with Rhonda Atkins - 868 Estate Vineyards Purcellville, VA
Dan Fisk - Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards Hamilton, VA
Brent Peterson - Quattro Goomba’s Winery Aldie, VA
Nate Ihara - Notaviva Vineyards Purcellville, VA
Mateo Monk - Dogfish Head Alehouse Falls Church, VA
Madrone - Dogfish Head Alehouse Fairfax, VA
Jerry Irwin - Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn Delaplane, VA
Grand Opening - Old Westminster Winery Westminster, MD

Sunday June 9th
Alex Vans and the Hide Away - Port City Brewing Company Alexandria, VA
7 Year Itch - Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards Hamilton, VA
Jayme Salviati - Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Dickerson, MD
Brent Peterson - 8 Chains North Winery Waterford, VA
Bob Keel - 868 Estate Vineyards Purcellville, VA
Karl Stoll - Sunset Hills Vineyard & Winery Purcellville, VA
Joe Ham - Breaux Vineyards Hillsboro, VA
David Davol - Barrel Oak Winery Delaplane, VA  
Christine Galione - Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn Delaplane, VA