The Classic Wineseller will host the One Leg Up gypsy jazz duo on Friday, January 3 at 7 p.m.
The Classic Wineseller, Waynesville’s premier retail wine and craft beer shop, small plate restaurant, and intimate live music venue presents local, regional, or national talent each Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m.
The One Leg Up Duo of John Stineman (guitar, vocals) and Steve Trismen (violin, vocals) plays a vibrant mixture of upbeat Gypsy Jazz, Latin, Swing and original jazz compositions.
Singer-songwriter and pianist Joe Cruz will entertain with hits of the Beatles and Elton John on Saturday, January 4 at 7 p.m. Cruz has opened for such notable groups as Chicago, Santana, Bonnie Raitt, and Average White Band.
On Friday, January 10, Bohemian Jean performs at 7 p.m. Bohemian Jean is a duo comprised of Waynesville residents, singer-songwriter Matthew Welborn, and his vocalist wife Jessi Stone. Stone chooses covers that suit her soulful alto voice — including hits from Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks, Patsy Cline, and Carly Simon. Welborn complements his wife’s voice with rich harmonies, also adding his own fun covers and original music to the mix.
The Classic Wineseller welcomes singer-songwriter, Paul Cataldo (guitar, banjo, vocals) on Saturday, January 11 at 7 p.m. Cataldo has been playing music since he was 14 years old, when he heard Neil Young for the first time.
Three Days of Music on MLK Jr. Holiday Weekend
For three days beginning January 16, the Classic Wineseller will present special Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend performances by the DuPont Brothers (guitars, vocals) on Thursday, January 16, Leo Johnson (guitar, vocals) on Friday, January 17, and Joe Cruz (piano, vocals) on Saturday, January 18.
The touring DuPont Brothers bring Vermont-made folk-rock-Americana to western North Carolina. For years the singer-songwriter siblings honed their skills independent of one another. Visit www.dupontbrothersmusic.com for more information about the DuPont Brothers.
Versatile jazz, gypsy jazz, and swing performer, Leo Johnson (guitar, vocals) plays swing from the 30s & 40s on Friday, January 17 at 7 p.m.
On Saturday, January 18, Joe Cruz is back at the piano at 7 p.m. delivering the best of the Beatles and Sir Elton John.
Ben Wilson performs hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s on Friday, January 24 at 7 p.m. His repertoire is extensive and includes originals, Americana, and acoustic classics. His style has been compared to Elvis Costello, Bob Dylan, John Prine, and Todd Snider.
Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Stuart McNair entertains on Saturday, January 25 beginning at 7 p.m. McNair wows audiences by performing on guitars, piano, harmonicas, trumpet, accordion, washboard, mandolin, and other instruments.
The Wineseller’s restaurant opens at 5:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays serving freshly prepared small plate fare. There is a $10 per person minimum on live music nights which includes food, drink, and retail purchases. Reservations are accepted between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. by calling (828) 452-6000.
If You Go: The Classic Wineseller, 20 Church Street, Waynesville, NC 28786. (828) 452-6000, www.classicwineseller.com.
