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.
We will be open special hours (noon – 5:30 pm) in recognition of Veterans Day.
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.
Join us for a fabulous, feel good Sunday Fun Day with John Kelly treating us all to his wonderful acoustic sounds here in the tropics of Free Union. Sunday, November 24th, from 2 to 5pm. Open to all. No cover.
Learn more about John and his music at – http://www.jkellysongs.com/
…and follow his musical journey via his Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/JohnKellySongs
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 will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th. Enjoy the holiday!
The Tasting Room, Conservatory, and Grounds will re-open regular hours (Noon-9pm) Friday, November 29th.
We are thrilled to announce that Ian Gilliam & The FireKings will be performing in our slice of paradise the Friday of Thanksgiving weekend! They’ll be treating us all to their incredible “Blues, Rockabilly, Honky Tonk, Rock & Roll” sounds live inside our tropical oasis. Plan on bringing all of your friends and family, they’ll thank you for it! Friday, November 29th, from 6 to 8:30pm. No cover. Open to all.
Ian Gilliam & The FireKings:
Ian Gilliam – Guitar & Vocals
Charlie Bell – Pedal Steel & Vocals
Steve Riggs – Bass
Eddie Hall – Drums
Keep up with Ian Gilliam & The FireKings via their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/Telecastrator
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.
Join us here in the tropics of Free union for a sensational evening
of music by FarAway. Featuring the talented singer/songwriter couple Brian Franke and Sara Davenport, treating us to their awesome folk, pop rock sounds, highlighting their amazing harmonies. Saturday, November 30th, from 5 to 8pm. Open to all. No cover.
Learn more about FarAway, the musicians and their music —
https://www.farawaysongs.com/home
…and connect and keep up with the duo via their Facebook page –
https://www.facebook.com/FarAwaysongs/
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 an incredible Sunday FunDay when The Pollocks return to our tropical oasis. They’ll have everyone rocking the afternoon away to their awesome acoustic sounds! Sunday, December 1st, from 2 to 5pm. Open to all. No cover.
For more about this super talented group visit their website at http://thepollocksmusic.com/
….and keep up with their daily activities via their Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/thepollocksmusic
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 out in our slice of Free Union paradise as we kick off the month of December with music by Speidel, Morrison, and Burris! Gather your friends, grab your favorite wine from the Tasting Room, and enjoy an evening filled with the awesome tunes that Burris describes as “country tinged roots rock, with a nod to Texas blues and a good pop hook”. Friday, December 6th, from 6 to 8:30pm. Open to all. No cover.
Featuring:
Rusty Speidel (guitar/vocals)
Emily Morrison (keys/vocals)
Mike Burris (songwriter/guitar/vocals)
Bio:
In his debut album, Goodbye Town singer-songwriter Mike Burris explores what it means to have lived a full life, replete with sorrows and joys, and to know that some of his best days are still to come. Written over the course of two decades, these reflective songs study familiar themes like difficult love (“Enough of That”) and loss (“Letting You Go”), and they swirl with notions of restlessness (“Dead End Things”) and place (“Familiar Ground” and “Goodbye Town”). But wisdom wins the day on this record, as the album arcs toward feelings of contentment (“Satisfied”) and finding one’s emotional center (“Long Life”).
More about Mike Burris and his music:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.burris.31/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeburris/
There will NOT be a food truck for this event (12/06). As always, we welcome you to bring your picnics, pick up take-out on your way, or put together a DYI Charcuterie plate with the assorted items that we carry in the Tasting Room – cheese, crackers, meats, tapenades, etc.
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.
Turn up the heat on your Saturday plans with the spicy rhythms, zesty beats, and sizzling sounds of our favorite Latin and Gypsy Rumba Guitar Duo – Berto Sales and Vincent Zorn. Returning to our tropical oasis for an afternoon show. Saturday, December 7th, from 2:30 to 5:30pm. Open to all. No cover.
More on the musicians:
Berto of Beleza Music – https://www.facebook.com/BelezaMusic/
Vincent Zorn – Charlottesville Virginia Rumba Flamenco Guitarist –
https://www.facebook.com/vincent.zorn/
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.