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Join us Saturday from 2:30-4:30pm in the Orchard Room for jazz from Randy Johnston--

Randy Johnston is one of the most widely recorded and prolific guitarists of his genereation. He has released 12 albums as a leader for the Muse, Highnote, J Curve, Mel Bay, and Random Act labels and has appeared on dozens of recordings with other top recording artists.

In addition to his recording carreer, Randy has toured and played with some of the most aclaimed names in jazz, including Lionel Hampton, Houston Person and Etta Jones, Lonnie Smith, and has played for 17 years as a regular member of the Lou Donaldson Quartet. He has traveled the world concertizing, both as a bandleader and side musician, performing at the top clubs and festivals all over the United States, Europe, Japan, Thailand, and South America.

Already recognized the world over for his guitaristic prowess, Randy's live performances and last two recordings feature him as a vocalist as well, singing his original songs as well as standards and blues standards. His vocals have been favorably compared to those of Ray Charles, and the combination of instrumental and vocal performances make for an extremely varied and entertaining live set. Both his vocal and substantial catalogue of instrumental compositions enjoy frequent airplay, both in the traditional and internet radio formats.

Randy has also taught music at New York University, the Hartt School of Music in Hartford Connecticut, the University of Miami in Coral Gables Florida, and several other major American universities of note, in addition to conducting master classes in such diverse locations as Wales UK and Helsinki Finland.

Enjoy and afternoon of music and cider at Albemarle CiderWorks. 

No cover charge, cider and light picnic fare available for purchase.  Pets allowed outside only and on a leash.

All music rain or shine.

On December 5th, 1933, the 18th amendment instituting the nation-wide Prohibition of Alcohol was repealed, and the people rejoiced!

Celebrate your rights with us on Saturday, December 8th, with an evening of libations, live music and levity. Flap the night away to the jazz and swing stylings of Zuzu's Hot 5 with a half hour dance lesson from 7-7:30 with SwingCville, then toast the right to drink with a glass of cider! A mimosa-style cider bar will be available to add a twist or take it straight no chaser! Dress up in your best early 1900's attire or dress down for this one-of-a-kind event!

$5 cover to get in the door.
Free for InCider Club members.

Call 434 297 2326 or e-mail fruit@albemarleciderworks.com for more info!

Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session at Albemarle Ciderworks, every 2nd Sunday of the month: Patrick & Aaron Olwell and Friends play their fine renditions of traditional tunes from 2:30-5:00 pm.

Cider and snacks available for purchase, or bring a picnic.  No outside alcohol.  All music rain or shine in the tasting room or on the patio.  Leashed pets outside only.

Bill Adams brings his unique fingerstyle guitar arrangements of blues and old-time music to Albemarle CiderWorks, rain or shine in our cozy tasting room or on the patio overlooking the orchard. Cider and a la carte picnics available. 2:30-4:30 pm, no cover charge, no outside alcohol please.  Pets allowed outside only and on a leash.

Sample his music at http://fngrpkr.com/music.html