Live Music, Wine Tastings, Valentine’s Dinner & Live Jazz

Jesse Junior and Mike Holstein  Photo by Frank Zipperer
Jesse Junior and Mike Holstein
Photo by Frank Zipperer

The Classic Wineseller, Waynesville’s premier retail shop, small plate restaurant, and intimate live music venue, presents local, regional, or national talent on Friday and Saturday evenings.

The on-premises restaurant serves small plate and tapas-style fare from 4-9 p.m. each Friday and Saturday. Reservations are taken anytime by calling (828) 452-6000. Seating is guaranteed until 7 p.m. on non-ticketed evenings, after that, seating is based on a first come, first served basis.

Valentine’s Dinner + Jazz

Saturday, February 14 at 7 p.m. Enjoy a delicious four-course Valentine’s dinner and an evening of jazz standards by the Jesse Junior Quartet, featuring Jesse Earl Junior (vocals), Michael Jefry Stevens (piano), Mike Holstein (bass), and Justin Watt (drums). Tickets are $45 per person. Seating is limited and reservations can be made by calling (828) 452-6000.

Wine Tastings

$15 per person plus gratuity. Call for reservations at (828) 452-6000.

Tuesday, February 3 – Five Zinfandels from Oak Ridge Winery.

Thursday, February 26 – Cabernet Sauvignons from five California appellations.

February 2015 Schedule

Friday, February 6 at 7 p.m. The Classic Wineseller welcomes The Moon and You, a duo comprised of cellist Melissa Hyman from New York, and finger style guitarist Ryan Furstenberg from Eastern North Carolina.

Saturday, February 7 at 7 p.m. Joe Cruz (piano, vocals) performs the music of the Beatles, Elton John, and James Taylor. Cruz has toured internationally and opened for Chicago, Bonnie Raitt, and Santana.

Friday, February 13 at 7 p.m. Singer-songwriter Angela Easterling (guitar, vocals). Her debut album, Earning Her Wings was chosen as Americana Pick of the Year by Smart Choice Music. Her second album, BlackTop Road, stayed on the Americana Top 40 chart for seven weeks. Easterling’s 5th album is due for release this year.

Friday, February 20 at 7 p.m. The Classic Wineseller welcomes Mike Pilgrim (mandolin), Don Mercz (guitar), and Drew Kirkpatrick (guitar) for a Gypsy jazz tribute. Mike Pilgrim and Don Mercz have been playing music together for more than 30 years and share an affinity with Kirkpatrick for passionate and exhilaratingly up-tempo Gypsy jazz music.

Friday, February 27 at 7 p.m. Dulci Ellenberger (guitar, vocals, melodica) will perform Americana, oldies, and originals. Ms. Ellenberger performs regularly with Asheville-based Sweet Claudette, and the soul-inspired rock band Holy Ghost Tent Revival.

Saturday, February 21 and 28 at 7 p.m. Joe Cruz will be back at the Steinway piano singing and playing the hits of the Beatles, James Taylor, and Elton John.

Visit www.classicwineseller.com for additional information about wine dinners, tastings, and weekly live music events.

The Classic Wineseller
20 Church Street in Waynesville
828-452-6000
www.classicwineseller.com