CHADDSFORD WINERY CELEBRATES THE SEASON
WITH ‘SUMMER NIGHTS UNDER THE STARS’ CONCERT SERIES,
MEMORIAL DAY BLUES FEST, FOURTH OF JULY BBQ, AND SANGRIA SUNDAYS
CHADDSFORD, PA – Whether bluegrass or blues, classic soul or classic rock, Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike; 610-388-6221) has a concert scheduled this summer to cater to every kind of music fan.
For revelers looking to make a day-trip, Chaddsford offers two exciting weekend-long events this summer. On May 24, 25 and 26, the winery will host their annual Memorial Day Weekend Brandywine River Blues Festival. Admission to the three-day festival is $20 per person per day, and includes wine tastings, a souvenir wine glass and both of the day’s concerts.
On July 4, 5 and 6, guests can celebrate America’s birthday with a Fourth of July Backyard BBQ. The event is a collaboration with the other wineries along the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail and includes multiple concerts and an outdoor barbecue; admission to the concerts for this weekend varies. More July 4 information is available at www.bvwinetrail.com, and a list of bands participating in all three event series this season appears below.
“Wine and music are both such wonderful ways to unwind after a long week,” says Winery Proprietor Lee Miller, “and by combining them in a festive outdoor setting, we’ve created a Friday night escape that everyone can enjoy.”
Every Friday night beginning May 30, from 6:30 till 9:30 p.m., the winery invites revelers to pack a picnic, pick up a bottle of wine and relax on their scenic grounds while they enjoy the sounds of live music from a hugely diverse line-up of performers. Tickets to the concerts are $20 per person; reservations are recommended, as many of the concerts sell out in advance.
Chaddsford Winery is Pennsylvania’s premiere winery. In addition to the winery and its retail locations, Chaddsford wines are available at Wine & Spirit Shoppes throughout Pennsylvania and in select wine stores in Delaware and Maryland. For more information on current wine releases and other exciting summer events, like Sangria Sundays, please call the winery directly at (610) 388-6221 or visit their website at www.chaddsford.com.
CLICK ON NAMES FOR PHOTOS:
Summer Nights Under the Stars:
Friday, May 30 – The Melton Brothers
Jazz, blues, soul & washboard funk
Friday, June 6 – Big Package
Fun, high energy funk & dance music
Friday, June 13 – Budesa Brothers with Denise King
Jazz, R&B and soul, with thrilling vocals
Friday, June 20 – City Rhythm Orchestra
Big Band with distinctive, upbeat sound
Friday, June 27 – Been There Done That
Powerhouse 10-piece group: rock ‘n’ roll to classic soul
Friday, July 11 – The Last Big Band
Dance like there’s no tomorrow! 17 piece jazz orchestra
Friday, July 18 – Cabernet Night with Paul Adkins
A series of shows by world-class performers…in the tradition of opera night
Friday, July 25 – The Rivers
Classic rockabilly, from the Everlys to Elvis
Friday, August 1 – Alligator Zydeco
Hot sounds of the Louisiana Bayou
Friday, August 8 – Turning Blue
A great mix of blues, funk and classic rock
Friday, August 15 – Big Package
Fun, high energy funk and dance music
Friday, August 22 – Been There Done That
Powerhouse 10-piece group: rock ‘n’ roll to classic soul
Friday, August 29 – Opera Night at the Winery
A truly special night of classical and opera featuring Paul Adkins and friends
Friday, September 5 – Latin Jazz Night with Synthesis
End the season with some sizzle — fun & danceable!
Memorial Day Weekend Brandywine River Blues Festival
Saturday, May 24 – Charlie Donelan (12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Howlin’ guitar and gutsy vocals from a versatile veteran
James Mabry (3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Sunday, May 25 – Steve Guyger (12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Authentic harmonic blues from “Philly’s Harmonica King”
Johnny DeFrancesco (3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
One of the world’s great guitarists smokes up the stage – “Hot!”
Monday, May 26 – Rob Perna (12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Blues you can dance to, played with unrelenting fervor
Linwood Taylor (3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
“The blues is alright” with this guitarist’s Texas swing and Hendrix flair
Fourth of July Backyard BBQ:
Friday, July 4 – Hake & Jarema Duo (2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; complimentary)
Local duo covering everyone from Dave Matthews to the Rolling Stones
Red Alert Band (6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. .; $20 per person, reservations recommended)
Let the good times roll with dance sounds from the 60’s to today
Saturday, July 5 – Bob Croce (2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; complimentary)
A nationally-recognized performer who has played with Tom Chapin and Preston Reed
Roy Verna Celebration Band (6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; $20 per person; reservations recommended)
R&B, show tunes, Motown and more
Sunday, July 6 – Mike Wescott’s Blues on Board (2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; complimentary)
Expert singing and virtuoso guitar work drive this blues-rock act
