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live Music In The Orchard: Melissa Hansen

Come Join us, grab a glass of cider and a warm reception from Melissa Hansen!

Melissa Hansen's music is a blend of blues, pop, country and soul that comes from her own life experiences. Born and raised in Charlottesville, VA, her songs reflect years of musical experience and immersion.

Live Music in the Orchard: The Pollocks

The Pollocks are led by Jason Pollock, former guitarist, and songwriter for Seven Mary Three. In the mid-1990s, Jason penned such hits as "Cumbersome" and "Water's Edge", sold a few million albums, and toured extensively.

Jason's new band was formed in 2014 when a friend told him that he needed to get back into the game. The music can best be described as American rock, with the right amount of soul: The Rolling Stones meets Jefferson Airplane. There's some Velvet Underground, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and Neil Young thrown in for good measure.

• Light bites and hard cider will be available for purchase by the glass, bottle, or flight.
• Outside food is welcome; feel free to bring a picnic!
• ABC laws prohibit the consumption of outside alcoholic beverages

 *Musicians will set up in the Orchard Room during inclement weather and the winter season

Irish Music : Aaron Olwell & Friends Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session every 2nd Sunday of the month. Patrick & Aaron Olwell and friends play their fine renditions of traditional tunes all afternoon.Light bites and hard cider will be available for purchase by the glass, bottle, or flight.
Outside food is welcome; feel free to bring a picnic!
ABC laws prohibit the consumption of outside alcoholic beverages. *Musicians will setup in the Orchard Room during inclement weather.

Live Music in the Orchard: Uncle Pen

Grab a glass and enjoy live music by Uncle Pen.

 

Uncle Pen is a project born out of fiddler and singer Alex Caton’s lifelong love for the music of late great father of bluegrass, Bill Monroe. Together with guitarist/singer Jordan Perry and multi-instrumentalist Matty Metcalfe, Uncle Pen takes listeners on an intimate journey through the classic and lesser known corners of the Monroe universe. 

Local Open Mic night!

Join us for an evening of local talent featuring Nicole Giordano, who is reknowned for hosting the region's best open mic nights!

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or on your first rodeo, you’re invited to share your talent in a welcoming, friendly atmosphere. Performance time slots will be allocated by Nicole, with sign-ups beginning at 5:30 PM. The stage and microphone will be set up and ready... we just need you!

Bring your friends and family and show your support for local talent. A small charcuterie selection and dry ciders will be available for purchase. Everyone is welcome to perform, or simply sit back and enjoy the show!

Live Music in the Orchard: Mojo Pie

Grab a glass and join us for live music by Mojo Pie!

Mojo Pie was created when Susan Munson invited Frank Bechter to a songwriters workshop, and they've been bringing harmonies to wineries, restaurants and events in Central Virginia ever since. Both have been featured artists in Charlottesville's First Night Virginia and Jason Burke's Six-Pack Songwriter Series, and they make up 2/3 of the acoustic trio Oh Wow, Boy! Susan also rocks many a stage with Alligator, Jeebus, and Mama Tried, as does Frank with Das Homage, The Good Guys, and Her Checkered Past

live Music In The Orchard: Jelly St. Jazz

Grab a glass and join us for live music by Jelly St. Jazz!

Spend an afternoon in our orchard room with Jelly Street Jazz. At the crossroads of low-down dirty blues, straight-ahead ballads and hard-swinging jazz, each performance is a smokin’ hot trip!