| Date: | July 14, 2018 |
| Time: | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Venue: | Nancy Morrisette Field |
| Organizations: | Crawford & Power, Hudson Moore, Little Feather |
| Cost: |
Adults Tickets: • Advance: $20.00 • At the Gate: $30.00 Young Adults (Ages 13-20)/ Designated Driver: • Advance: $15.00 • At the Gate: $25.00 Children Under 12: Free
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| Description: |
Chateau Morrisette presents the 2018 Black Dog Country Music Festival on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the Nancy Morrisette Festival Field. Festival Schedule: • 11:00 am: Gates open • 11:30 am: Wine Tastings begin • 12:00 pm: Music begins The Black Dog Country Music Festival welcomes multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Hudson Moore, modern-vintage Nashville legacy bearers Little Feather and Franklin County's own Crawford and Power. Both Little Feather and Hudson Moore have been recently recognized on Rolling Stone's lists of 10 New Country Artists You Need To Know. Crawford and Power are just back from recording a new album in Nashville. Enjoy select red and white flights, all our wines available by the bottle or glass, festival foods, and an afternoon of fun contemporary country music! Come listen and dance to great country music all afternoon and enjoy your favorite Chateau Morrisette wines. Admission includes wine tastings through the afternoon, on site parking and entertainment. Beer, select red and white flights, all our wines available by the bottle or glass, festival foods and crafts will be offered for sale. In a world where tapping your finger summons any kind of music you’d want to hear, it takes a lot for a new artist to capture the public’s attention. It takes a compelling voice, impressive musical chops and songs that are both entertaining and insightful. It also helps to have a passion for making music that leaps from the speakers, grabs the listener by the ears and settles in their heart. Hudson Moore is that caliber of artist. Moore, who was recently named one of Rolling Stone's "10 New Country Artists You Need to Know" is quickly building a loyal fan base with his engaging, self-assured voice and his awe-inducing musical skills. The music video for his single, “Some Are,” off his critically acclaimed new album GETAWAY has people scratching their heads in disbelief when they see the video because each camera shot reveals Moore’s musical dexterity as he plays EVERY instrument in the video (drums, bass, acoustic and electric guitar, 6 string banjo, keys and harmony vocals). Moore, who has reputation as a great live performer, has earned opening slots for ZZ Top, Alan Jackson, Pat Green, Rascal Flatts, Chris Young, Gary Clark Jr. among others. Moore has a creative hand in everything he does from the production of his albums to the arrangements, the mix you hear, and the videos you see. Hudson hand selected a small, but tight group of musicians to help fill out the sound of the album. In addition to co-writing each of the songs on GETAWAY, Moore played eleven instruments during the recording process. Moore has expanded on the musical foundation provided by his heroes and forged his own distinct sound teaming with youthful energy and anchored by memorable melodies and relatable lyrics. And though he has the musical skill and vocal talent to succeed in any genre, there was never any doubt he’d call country music his home. Moore’s talent and buoyant personality have earned him a broad and enthusiastic fan base. His debut album, “Fireworks,” spawned the hit single of the same title, “Fireworks,” which soared to No. 1 on the Texas Music chart and held that spot for two weeks in 2013. His songs have appeared in TV and films, including the 2013 western film “Sweetwater” starring Ed Harris, January Jones and Jason Aldean, which featured Moore’s “Cold Grey Light of Dawn” over the closing credits. Moore has also developed a reputation as a strong live performer and has opened for many of his musical heroes as well as headlining his own shows in notable venues such as Billy Bob’s Texas, the world’s largest honky tonk and Gruene Hall. Moore’s excitement for making music is contagious and whether on stage or off, there’s a simmering energy that makes a conversation with him a delight and a concert so galvanizing that it’s experience not to be missed. Links: • http://www.hudsonmoore.net/ • https://www.facebook.com/HudsonMooreMusic • https://www.twitter.com/HudsonMoore • https://www.youtube.com/user/hudsonmooremusic/videos • https://www.instagram.com/hudson_moore/ Country singer-songwriter Liz Sharpe (a.k.a. Little Feather) literally has music in her blood. From the tiny Appalachian town of Pikeville, Kentucky, she was born into the fabled singing dynasty that includes Loretta Lynn and Patty Loveless (her second cousins) and she has been making music practically since she emerged from the womb. At age three she announced to her unsuspecting parents "Mama, I am music", and her daddy promptly went out and sold his guitar and accordion to buy his daughter her first piano. After years of singing and playing organ in the church choir she ran off to school in Florida and college in Australia (she wanted to learn to surf) where she studied classical piano and composition for film. But like most country musicians she eventually retraced her roots and found her way to Nashville, Tennessee. After a stint on keyboards with a variety of artists, she joined forces with her five best musical compadres (Aaron Spraggs, Sam Brooker, Luc Nyhus, Shannon Campbell (Glen Campbell's son), and Dylan Rowe) and has found her musical home with Little Feather. Evoking the ghosts of her Appalachian/Cherokee past, the modern-vintage yodel and stomp of Little Feather is a sound as country as cornbread but fresh as tomorrow's Twitter feed. Little Feather is creating quite a buzz in the Nashville music community and beyond. That little girl from Pikeville, Kentucky, has come into her own as a singer, songwriter and performer, and with Little Feather she has found her wings. Links: • http://www.littlefeathermusic.com/ • https://www.facebook.com/littlefeathermusic • https://www.twitter.com/lilfeathermusic • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjNBnGobRrEBECM-iRQMwg/videos • https://www.instagram.com/littlefeatherband/ With roots in country, Americana, and southern rock, Crawford & Power seek to put their twist toward a classic country music revival. Authentically southern, Jake Crawford's powerful vocal blended with a modern approach to the Dobro from Ethan Power, create a brand of country that has been lauded as a breath of fresh air to the genre. The Franklin County, VA based band has already opened for a variety of artists including The Marshall Tucker Band, Willie Nelson, Travis Tritt, The Charlie Daniels Band, Cody Johnson, Luke Combs, 38 Special, Gary Allan, and Jerry Douglas, among many other major acts. With the help of their debut EP, "Play a Hank Jr. Song," the duo has quickly eclipsed over 2.5 million on-demand streams. Crawford & Power followed up their debut release with two singles in 2019, "She Liked to Get High" and "Dancing Alone" and began 2020 by releasing, "Letting You Go". The duo released "What I've Been Missin'," on August 20th, 2021, which will be the first single off of their new self-titled EP. That was followed by fan favorite "Moonshine", "Country Boys Like Me", and "I'd Like a Shot" in early 2022. Links: • https://soundcloud.com/crawford-power • https://www.crawfordandpower.com/ • https://www.facebook.com/crawfordandpower/ • https://www.twitter.com/crawfordnpower • https://www.youtube.com/c/CrawfordPower/featured Adult tickets are $20.00 in advance if purchased by 4:00 pm at Friday, June 29th and tickets will be sold at the gate for $30.00. For young adults ages 13-20 and designated drivers attending the festivals, the fee is $5 less per ticket. A designated driver / young adult ticket allows for unlimited tea, lemonade or water as available throughout the day. Children under 12 will be admitted for free with a paid adult admission. To purchase tickets online, visit: https://www.thedogs.com/product/Country-Fest-adult?pageID=CB527567-CAE3-0A07-F930-D6F445E9F08C. Seating, sunscreen, and a canopy or other sun protection recommended. Canopies welcome in designated areas behind the dance and seating area. No refunds, the music goes on rain or shine! No outside food or drink permitted. The festival is held at the Nancy Morrisette Festival Field which is located at 3641 Black Ridge Road in Floyd, Virginia, just a half mile from the winery and restaurant. For more information, visit: https://www.thedogs.com/product/Country-Fest-adult?pageID=CB527567-CAE3-0A07-F930-D6F445E9F08C or https://www.facebook.com/ch.morrisette or call 540-593-2865. |