It’s going to be an awesome Saturday afternoon with the Chickenhead Blues Band making their Glass House Winery debut! This well loved C’Ville band brings their sensational sounds to the tropics of Free Union on Saturday, March 5th, from 2 to 5pm. Open to all, no cover!

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:
Bassist Vic (Victor) Brown was inspired into the world of music during his youth by family and friends starting with guitar and then moving onto bass during high school years. His playing style leans in the directions of funk and gospel, expressed with internationally known artists and various bands as well as first baptist church on west main street where he serves as an instrument of praise. Current influences are marcus miller and fred hammond. check out victor brown and “his fingers of renown”.

Drummer Jeff (Jeffrey) Louderback followed in his fathers footsteps with stick lessons beginning at age 7, followed by marching band, concert band and jazz band through his years in school.
his style ranges from funk to rock and gospel shuffles all inspired by carter beauford, quest love and billy cobham.

Skip “Professor” Haga began his musical career as a bassist with a missed opportunity to join in Todd Rudgren’s band with childhood friend, Roger Powell, then settled into study trumpet and keyboards at Shenandoah Conservatory. Skip’s musical connections include performing with various other local bands and occasional solo gigs promoting his cd, “Hogwaller Woman”.

Saxophonist Jack Sheehan has already performed along side artists such as Terence Blanchard, John Clayton, Jesse Colin Young and chicken heads! His passion for music along with his personality have been described as explosive, fiery, and yet delicate. A composer, recording artist, educator and entrepreneur, Jack is making his mark on the music industry.

Aric van Brocklin, with a family move from upstate New York to New Orleans, LA, middle school trombone lessons turned into an interest in slide and standard tuned guitar styles leading to participation in bands from NOLA to New York, New Jersey, and then Central Virginia. Musical influences range from Jimmy Reed to Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Beck.

Popitos Pizza will be onsite with their awesome mobile wood fire pizza oven. Offering a menu of their super delicious specialty pizzas made fresh to order.
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During the cold weather season, the music will likely be held inside our beautiful glass oasis – the tropical conservatory where there is spaced tableside seating. On occasion the music may be held outside under the eaves of the back deck. There are plenty of outdoor deck seating options as well, many with firepits. All seating areas are first come, based on what is available.

We also have lots of open space on the grass, also first come. Feel free to bring blankets/chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are also welcome to be used at the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas.

Picnics are welcome throughout the property, barring any outside alcohol.
Glass House Winery wines are available by the bottle and glass, and we are also currently conducting traditional tastings at the Tasting Room Bar.

The following measures are in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all of our guests, as well as our staff:

Fully vaccinated patrons may choose to not wear a face mask.

We will be adhering to, and strictly enforcing, all requirements and guidelines as set forth by the Governor and the CDC, which include increased sanitization and cleaning procedures to ensure the health and safety of guests and staff.

We all know that music and dancing go hand in hand, however, if you are going to get up and groove to the tunes, we kindly ask that you stick to the vicinity of your seated area.

Children are welcome but must stay with you 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.