We are thrilled to welcome the return of the Central Virginia Blues Society to our slice of paradise here in Free Union. The CVBS is made up of a membership of many of Central Virginia’s finest Blues musicians. The afternoon gathering will be a CVBS Octoberfest JAM, featuring continuous acoustic performances by a variety of Blues musicians inside our tropical conservatory. Sunday, October 20th, from 2 to 5pm. (*Signups of members wishing to perform begin at 1pm.)
Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.
Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.
Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.
Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.
Jump start your weekend with the sensational “New Orleans boogie-woogie, upbeat, rhythm and blues” sounds of our 4th Friday resident band – the CHICKENHEAD BLUES BAND. Performing live inside our tropical oasis, the glass house conservatory! Friday, October 25th, from 6 to 8:30pm. No cover. Open to all.
Bio:
Chickenhead Blues Band’s history begins in 1999 with weekly legendary Thursday evening shows playing blues tunes at Durty nelly’s pub. A few personnel changes led to the more fusion influenced repertoire presented now. You will hear a taste of New Orleans, Jazz Crusaders, Tom Scott and LA Express, Jimi Hendrix mixed, in with some original songs, as well.
Band members:
Aric van Brocklin – Guitar
Skip Haga – Keyboards
Jeff Louderback – Drums
Andy Rowland – Sax
Vic Brown – Bass
Sweet James Kitchen will be onsite serving up their incredibly delicious Maryland style crab cake sandwiches.
Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.
Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.
Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.
Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.
Join us for our annual costume party with the Beleza Trio. Founding members Madeline and Humberto (Berto) Sales will be joined by Matt Wyatt on drums, to lead the fun filled night with their fabulously intoxicating and infectious ‘funkalicious samba soul music’. Saturday, October 26th, from 5 to 8pm. No cover. Open to all. We will remain open until 9pm.
Come dressed up and surprise us with your creativity! (*Costumes are not required, but they do add to the fun.)
More about Beleza and their awesome musical talents —
www.BelezaMusic.com
Keep up with them via Facebook —
Beleza Music – https://www.facebook.com/BelezaMusic/
More about Matt Wyatt and his musical talents:
http://www.mattwyattmusic.com/
Two Brothers Southwestern Grill will be onsite, beginning at 5pm, serving up their menu of fresh and flavorful dishes.
Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.
Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.
Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.
Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.
We’re in for an extra special Sunday Fun Day with Louis Smith, of Kendall Street Company, returning to our tropical space. He’ll be treating us to an afternoon filled with his super cool sounds. Sunday, October 27th, from 2 to 5pm. No cover. Open to all.
Louis Smith is a singer-songwriter based out of Charlottesville, VA. He is a versatile acoustical rock’n’roll chameleon playing originals and covers from the likes of Jimi Hendrix to The Avett Brothers. Most nights you can find him rocking front man in Kendall Street Company. But other nights he does his own little thing with his own little spin. This particular set will be all about the laid back Sunday afternoon vibes. Come check out what it’s all about!
Learn more about Louis and his music via the Kendall Street Company website — http://www.kendallstreetcompany.com
Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.
Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.
Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.
Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.
We are thrilled to welcome back the Local Vocals to our local paradise here in Free Union! They’ll be entertaining all with their vast repertoire of favorites, spanning the last 9 decades…absolutely playing something for everyone! Saturday, November 2nd, from 5 to 8pm. Open to all. No cover.
Band Bio:
LOCAL VOCALS is an eclectic acoustic trio featuring the vocal stylings of Cindy Perfater, former lead singer with Charlottesville’s
Houserockers Band for over 25 years. Pat Burns, guitarist/vocalist formerly with The Kool Kats and City Lights; and Mike Perfater, guitarist/vocalist who spent nearly three decades with The Houserockers Band as its founder and leader. The trio’s musical style relies heavily on tight three part harmonies, with all three members alternating as lead singers, with recently added percussionist Carl Moyer holding down the groove.
With a powerful vocal chemistry, and now in their tenth year of performing together, LOCAL VOCALS repertoire includes a wide variety of traditional classic acoustic rock of The Eagles, Crosby Stills & Nash, The Zack Brown Band and Jimmy Buffett along with familiar modern selections of The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Little Big Town and ambitious unplugged versions of pop and rock groups whose music spans nine decades.
Learn more about this talented group at – www.localvocalstrio.com
…and keep up with them via their Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/Local-Vocals-195788280431505/
Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.
Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.
Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.
Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.
It’s going to be a fabulous Sunday Fun Day with the brilliant multi-instrumentalist duo Gina Sobel and Matt Draper. Entertaining all with their Americana and Bluesy tunes, right here in our slice of Free Union paradise! Sunday, November 3rd, from 2 to 5pm. No cover. Open to all.
(*cover credit – Ariana Miklowitz)
Learn more about the music and musicians —
…and keep up with Gina’s musical journey:
https://www.facebook.com/ginasobelmusic
Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.
Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.
Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.
Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.
Kick off your weekend with the fantastic sounds of DON’T LOOK UP! Featuring Andy Burdetsky (bass/vocals), Dave Sherman (guitar/vocals), Rob Martin (guitar/vocals), and Lance Foster (drums/vocals). Don’t Look Up will have everyone rocking to their awesome Americana music that’s deeply rooted in the Blues! Friday, November 8th, from 6 to 8:30pm. Open to all. No cover.
Learn more about the band and their music at —
https://dontlookupband.com/home
…and follow their musical journey via — https://m.facebook.com/people/Dont-Look-Up/100077470050406/
Sweet Jane’s Kitchen will be onsite offering their incredibly delicious Maryland style Crab Cake Sandwiches. https://www.ilovesweetjaneskitchen.com/
Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.
Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.
Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.
Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.
It’s going to be a fabulous Saturday evening here in the tropics of Free Union with the return of the Bob Bennetta Blues Revue! Charlottesville jazz legend, Bob Bennetta gets back to his roots in the blues. Features Bob on piano & vocals, (the amazing!) Susanna Rosen on vocals, with DAVID DRUBIN-drums, Larry Bisgaier – guitar/vocals, Andre LaVelle – bass, & ring leader Waverly Milor on vocals/harmonica. Come out early for a good seat and bring your dancing shoes! Saturday, November 9th, from 5 to 8pm. Open to all. No cover.
Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.
Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.
Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.
Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.
It’s sure to be an extra special Sunday Fun Day here in our slice of paradise with music by La Tramontane (duo Rachel Austin on voice & guitar + Catherine Monnes on cello). Sunday, November 10th from 2 to 5pm. No cover. Open to all. {cover photo credit – Steven Morris}
La Tramontane brings the music of the Mediterranean and Latin America to Glass House Winery with vocal-driven acoustic guitar and cello renditions of French, Spanish, and Portuguese songs by artists such as Edith Piaf, Lola Beltran, Melody Gardot, Cesária Evora, and others. They play a mix of French jazz and sea shanties, Mexican and Spanish folk, and other popular tunes. Bandleader Rachel Austin has performed throughout the US, Europe, and Mexico and has performed with Kronos Quartet, the Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Nikki Scott (bassist for Van Morrison), and Dony Wynn (drummer for both Robert Palmer and Robert Plant). She has opened for such acts as Florence + the Machine, Fatoumata Diawara, and Rodrigo y Gabriela. She is joined by local cellist legend Catherine Monnes of Night Teacher and Sally Rose fame.
Learn more about the music and artist of La Tramontane:
https://www.rachelaustinrachelaustin.com/
Like and follow the La Tramontane musical journey via Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/rachelaustinmusic
…and actively engage with La Tramontane via Instagram:
www.instagram.com/la.tramontane
Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.
Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.
Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.
Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.
Join us in the tropics of Free Union for a priceless night of rocking good fun featuring KEN FARMER & THE AUTHENTICATORS! Friday, November 15th, from 6 to 8:30pm. Open to all. No cover.
featuring —
Ken Farmer: guitar/vocals
Rob Martin: guitar/vocals
Preston Wallech: bass/vocals
Frank Cain: drums
Learn more about this amazing group of talented musicians —
https://www.kenfarmerandtheauthenticators.com/
https://www.facebook.com/kenfarmerandtheauthenticators/
Sweet Jane’s Kitchen will be onsite offering their incredibly delicious Maryland style Crab Cake Sandwiches. https://www.ilovesweetjaneskitchen.com/
Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.
Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.
Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.
Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.
The Michael Elswick Gathering returns to our tropical oasis here in Free Union. Entertaining all with their Jazz, Blues, Ballads & Latin tunes. Saturday afternoon, November 16th, from 2 to 5pm. Open to all. No cover.
Featuring:
Michael Elswick – Saxes
Bill Edmonds – Guitar and Vocals
Liz Barnes – Keyboards
Tom Harbeck – Bass
David Drubin – Drums
(*Occasionally there are changes to band members and updates are made based on info received ahead of the scheduled date.)
Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.
Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.
Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.
Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.
It’s going to be a super chill Sunday Fun Day with music by the Tara Mills Trio. With Tara Mills leading the trio featuring guitar, banjo, and mandolin. They’ll be entertaining all with an original blend of folk, bluegrass, and Americana — as Tara calls it ”original mountain Americana”. Performing live right here in the tropics of Free Union. Sunday, November 17th, from 2 to 5pm. Open to all, no cover.
Learn more about the Tara Mills Band at — https://www.facebook.com/Tara-Mills-Music-111928462231791/
Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.
Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.
Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.
Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.
Jump start your weekend with the sensational “New Orleans boogie-woogie, upbeat, rhythm and blues” sounds of our 4th Friday resident band – the CHICKENHEAD BLUES BAND. Performing live inside our tropical oasis, the glass house conservatory! Friday, November 22nd, from 6 to 8:30pm. No cover. Open to all.
Bio:
Chickenhead Blues Band’s history begins in 1999 with weekly legendary Thursday evening shows playing blues tunes at Durty nelly’s pub. A few personnel changes led to the more fusion influenced repertoire presented now. You will hear a taste of New Orleans, Jazz Crusaders, Tom Scott and LA Express, Jimi Hendrix mixed, in with some original songs, as well.
Band members:
Aric van Brocklin – Guitar
Skip Haga – Keyboards
Jeff Louderback – Drums
Andy Rowland – Sax
Vic Brown – Bass
A food truck may be added to this date, please check our social channels for an update. As always, picnics are welcome. Alternative options – pick up take-out on your way, or put together a quick DIY Charcuterie Plate with the assorted food items that we carry in the Tasting Room.
Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.
Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.
Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.
Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.
We’re super psyched to have the LockJaw Classic Rock Band returning to our tropical space! They’ll have us rocking all evening long to their awesome sounds covering fan favorites spanning the decades from the 60’s through the 80’s, and beyond. Saturday, November 23rd, from 5 to 8pm. Open to all. No cover.
LOCKJAW PROMO STATEMENT:
The LockJaw Band originally formed in Crozet, Virginia in 2002 and performed until November 2019 at venues (Durty Nelly’s, Fellini’s, Kokopellis’, Uncle Charlies’, Restoration), weddings (UVA Alumni Hall, King Family Vineyard), events (Crozet Arts & Crafts Fair, Crozet Independence Day Celebration, Carter Mountain July 4th Celebration), private parties, and made numerous annual appearances at the Carter Mountain Sunset Series. After the Covid pandemic ended, three of the original members reformed as a 4-piece blues rock band playing primarily 60’, 70’s, 80’s classic rock covers. Our gigs also include a few classic country and R&B songs for variety. Artists covered include The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, CCR, Clapton, Cream, Dire Straits, Free, The Doors, BTO, The Eagles, Jimmy Buffett, Dwight Yoakam, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Bad Company, Santana, The Clash, The Romantics, Jeff Beck, Aerosmith, ZZ Top, The Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, Van Morrison,Tony Joe White, Wilson Picket, Sam and Dave, Buddy Guy). The band has recently played well-attended gigs at the 2022 Carter Mountain Sunset Series, C’ville’s Durty Nelly’s Bar, and EJs’ Deli and Pub, and The Basic City Beer Company. If you are up for an evening of high energy blues rock, LockJaw is the band that covers some of the best music created by the “peace, love, dove, and Hare Krishna” generation.
Connect and keep up with the LockJaw band, the musicians and their music, via their Facebook page — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091647910764
Our live music events typically take place within the beautiful space of the glass conservatory, our indoor tropical oasis. On occasion, the music may perform outdoors, under the eaves of the back deck. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available first come, no reservations.
Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol. We have plentiful seating areas both inside the conservatory, and outdoors along the back deck, as well as in front of the conservatory, and there are several picnic tables spread across the lakefront. Feel free to bring your blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are permitted for use in the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.
Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and traditional tastings are being conducted at the Tasting Room Bar. Wine Flights are also available, these are great for those who prefer to do a self guided tasting, simply order at the bar and take back to your table.
Children are welcome, please supervise them at all times. Consider bringing along games or other items to entertain them while seated.
Well behaved dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.