Crewe d’Bayou’s Mardi Gras Celebration w/ Ignacio and Maria’s Mexican Tacos food truck]

Laissez les bon temps roulez! Join us for a tropical, safe and socially distanced, Mardi Gras celebration featuring Crewe d’Bayou! Matty Metcalfe, Aric Van Brocklin, Michael Clem, and Jeff Louderback bring their n’awlins funk and bluesy rhythms to the tropics of Free Union! Friday, February 19th, 6 to 8:30pm. Open to all, no cover.

Band Bio –

Matty Metcalfe and Crewe d’Bayou plays ‘Pan-Bayou’ dance music for all ages! The band’s repertoire features many original compositions in addition to musical touchstones from many eras–including songs by Ray Charles, Professor Longhair, Dr. John, James Booker, and modern groups from Louisiana, Texas, and the Gulf Coast. Along with his ‘stride-piano’ virtuosity, Mr. Metcalfe plays a special electric accordion that, in addition to normal accordion voices, features organ, trumpet, clarinet, and harmonica sounds! New Orleans native Aric Van Brocklin’s soulful singing and slide/electric guitar leads add a distinctively bayou-borne flair while Jeff Louderback (drums) and Mike Clem (bass) lay down the infectiously danceable groove. It is a sight to see and wonder to hear these fabulous musicians in Crewe d’Bayou, described as ‘the best New Orleans band this side of the Mississippi!’

For more about Matty Metcalfe and his musical projects visit – http://www.mattymetcalfe.com/

Find more about Michael Clem and his musical projects at – http://michaelclem.com/

Ignacio and Maria’s Mexican Tacos food truck will be onsite to help with dinner plans. Offering a menu of their fresh and delicious Mexican dishes.

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Please note, weather permitting the music will be outdoors — set up under the eaves on the back deck.

In the case of inclement weather:

~ the music may be canceled

~ the music may move into the tropical conservatory where, due to social distancing requirements, there is limited, spaced seating (with overflow seating on the covered deck)

~ if the music moves into the conservatory, there may be a need to downsize the number of band members

~ a passing light shower might be okay, but patrons should be prepared

Please check our Social Media posts or call the Tasting Room for an update.

We have plenty of spaced seating areas, the majority of which is outdoors — all seating areas are first come, based on what is available. We also have lots of room for tailgate/picnics on the grass, also first come.

We encourage you to bring your picnic blanket/ chairs. Pop up tents and personal grills are also welcome to be used at the overflow grassy tailgate and picnic areas. Picnics are welcome, barring any outside alcohol.

Groups over 8 wishing to sit together must phone ahead. Seating accommodations will be made based on what is available.

The Tasting Room Bar is closed from Friday at 5 pm through the weekend, EXCEPT for to go sales and wine club pick ups.

While we are not offering traditional tastings we have created several Wine Tasting Flights, including a Chocolate and a wine pairing flight.

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

Practice Social Distancing and please do not gather with others outside of your immediate group, for any reason. We kindly request that you wear face masks when not at your seating area, and face masks must be worn indoors when not at your seating area.

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.

At all times, please maintain the minimum safe distance from those not in your group.

Children are welcome but must stay with you at all times. Dogs are also welcome but must remain on their leash at all times.