Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Weekend Events in Meadows of Dan!



The big news in Meadows of Dan lately is all about the bears people have been seeing on the outskirts of town! So be careful driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway and out around Lover's Leap!

Other news is that everyone is excited about the upcoming Folk Fair, held as part of the Virginia Peach Festival, on August 8. Mark your calendars now!

July 17 - Music at Christopher's Pizza - Almost Country, 7 PM to 10 PM

July 17 - Friday Nights Live! Featuring Local musicians playing rock & roll and alternative music from 6 -9 PM on the winery courtyard at Chateau Morrisette
featured band: Mojo Nation - With firm roots in the world of rock and funk, Mojo Nation incorporates electronics and drum loops to create a densely layered sound that also includes reggae, hip hop and most anything else. Each third Friday in June through September we’ll feature local musicians playing rock & roll and alternative music from 6 - 9 pm on the winery courtyard. Our grill will be open selling food, wine and beer. Bring your own seating! $8 per person. Rain or shine.

July 18 -
Music, Mead and Cider
Foggy Ridge Cider
Experience two originals-enjoy original local music and taste award winning cider and mead just 2 miles apart near the Blue Ridge Parkway in southwest Virginia. $4 covers tastings and music at both locations.

July 18 - Music at Christopher's Pizza - Barbershop Grass, 7 PM to 10 PM

July 19 - SUNDAY SOUNDS: MUSIC ON THE WINERY COURTYARD 1-4PM (ENTERTAINMENT IS FREE) GRILL OPEN 12-4PM at Chateau Morrisette.
Come out and enjoy live music on the winery courtyard. Bring your own seating. Wine and food are available for purchase at our D*Vine grill. July 19th entertainment: Amber Trust Wave was formed in 1984 by John and Wayne with emphasis on original and well-produced works. John LaRocco’s writing lyrical writing ability & Wayne Weade’s signature guitar style defines Amber Trust Wave in songs like” Diminished Winds” and “So Many Times.” With the addition of Todd Bogle in the fall of 2004, Amber Trust Wave has kicked into high gear their recordings of new songs like “ In his Will, In His Way”, “Coin from Columbia”, and “Turn off The Rain”. Their album “Sleeping Right Through the American Dream” is currently being remixed. When released it will join a discography that includes “File Under Folk”; “Diminished Wind” and” Full Moon Picture Window”. When mp3 was all the rage, Amber Trust Wave shared the top 10 with Roger McGuinn for a time. They have been seen locally at Folk Fests, The Club at Fiji , Three Little Pigs, Coda; Chateau Morrisette, political rallies and select private parties.

For more about what's happening in Meadows of Dan click here. The official Meadows of Dan web site is here. The visitor's center in Meadows of Dan showcases even more events and activities in the area. The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce and Patrick County, Virginia web sites also offer more information about the area and events.

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