http://www.myspace.com/elliottingersoll
This eloquent raconteur calls his music is “Freethought Folk” and he likes to write about gods/goddesses, philosophy, altered states and occasionally psychology.
http://www.myspace.com/genesjazzhot
Our monthly dose of fun + high-class musicality + swing era jam session.
Come sing. Come dance. Come buy Seth a wee drink and ask him to tell a story.
We aren’t firmly stuck on organic foodstuffs. The official organic label has, to some extent, been subverted by political wrangling by corporate interests and the typical limitations on authenticity born out of policy designed by a committee. For us, it’s all about Natural. We look for growers and producers that are doing everything they can to use care and attention to render the healthiest and most tasty food.
We are ever so happy that wine, good wine, is now available from natural and organic vintners. Without compromising any part of the wine experience, you can now enjoy rich, robust pours from organic grapes and natural processes.
This week we want you to know about Earth 3.o Red.
The winemakers of Earth 3.0 strive to live in harmony with the land. Producing wine made from organic grapes; they believe that keeping the planet healthy is just as important as making great wine.
Earth (or Tierra) 3.0 Red has a bouquet of tropical fruit with touches of nut and marzipan; fun pineapple and melon flavors on the palate. Cocoa notes persist over a backdrop of dark cherry in this rich, medium body organic wine.
http://www.romeromiller.com/earth-wines/eng/index_eng.html
Aside from the great performances this weekend by Rachel Wearsch on Friday and Yonder Blue on Saturday, the festival is coming to town!
Do not miss the biggest festival of the year! Saturday, July 3 from 10 am to 5 pm, celebrate your Independent Spirit with dozens of local merchants and indie vendors of kitsch and collectibles. This is a street fair with flair!
The dozen or so antique dealers on Larchmere will be open for business. Plus, the Shaker Heights parking lot (12737 Larchmere) will be dedicated to antiques. Vendors include KLM Antiques, Swope Antiques, Ann Douglas Antiques, Lakewood Antiques Mall, Maria Antiques, Jaxdec
o and BoomModern and more.
Nothing says summer festival quite like a collection of artists. Galleries Galore will be in the parking lot at the far east end (formerly American Crafts Gallery) at 13010 Larchmere.
Everyone loves a flea market. Scads of used but useful stuff will be available for sale by friends, neighbors, and residents.
After a successful debut at last year’s Holiday Stroll, The Bazaar Bizarre – “NOT your granny’s craft show” returns to Larchmere. Organizer Shannon Okey, owner of fiber arts/craft paradise Knitgrrl Studio, and her crew of 50 irreverent and indie artists and crafters will be back in the former Sedlak’s headquarters at the intersection of Larchmere and East 127th Street. www.bazaarbizarre.org
45… count ‘em… 45 local authors from the famous and mainstream to grassroots to self-published will be in Loganberry Book’s driveway at 13015 Larchmere. Authors include J.T. Dutton, Sharon Gregor, Charles Mintz, Carolyn Nilson, Susan Petrone, James Renner, Les Roberts, Sarah Willis, Loung Ung and Carlo Wolff. The Lit, the non-profit center that supports writers and sponsors workshops, will also be on hand with their list of upcoming events. www.loganberrybooks.com
Larchmere Merchants Association and Summit Charitable Events Foundation present the first annual Larchmere Uncorked, a benefit for the Larchmere Beautification Fund. Larchmere Uncorcked kicks off at 12 noon in the courtyard in front of Shaker Quality Auto Body (12916 Larchmere).
A “Festival-within-the-Festival,” guests will be able to sip and sample over 100 wines from local, national and international producers. Delectable food will be featured, prepared by local restaurants. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door, and include 10 wine tastings and a souvenir wine glass. Designated Driver tickets and additional drink tickets are also available. www.LarchmereUncorked.com
FOOD COURT
In addition to the nine eateries on the street, there will be several sidewalk vendors, plentiful food at Larchmere Uncorked, and a Food Court at Community Housing Solutions at 12114 Larchmere. This is festival food: fudge puppies, PizzaBogo, Just Like Mom’s soul cooking, Belgian hot dogs, tacos, ice cream, gyros and fried dough.
Artists Robin VanLear and Jesse Rhinehart will create a three-dimensional chalk drawing on the sidewalk of the LifeSkills building (12201 Larchmere). Check back throughout the day to see their progress! Robin is a sculptor, costume designer and performance artist who has served as the Artistic Director of The Cleveland Museum of Art‘s Parade the Circle throughout its 20 year history. Jesse is a painter, muralist and educator.
Rachel Wearsch
Friday, July 2: Rachel Wearsch and the Beatnik Playboys
http://www.myspace.com/rwearsch
As I’ve mentioned before, it is a fortunate tragedy that for you and I that we can see Rachel and her band for free in an intimate location like Vine and Bean. Her voice has the sweetness of angels, the power of Athena, and the gravitas of long hours spent in smokey joints selling hard liquor.
Amy Fish
Amy Fish and Mitch Tobol from Yonder Blue making some great Bluegrass, Newgrass, fun music. Amy and her troupe were long time fixtures and community favorites at Cafe Limbo. We have coaxed them to come on back and make us smile again.
If you’re smart, and I know you are, you’ll come for brunch, lurk around the Larchmere Festival for a few hours and then come on back for dinner, some cool refreshment and an evening with Amy and Mitch.
Diving Nails in My Coffin by Yonder Blue
We have three big shows for you at Vine and Bean this week, and as long as nature sticks with us, they will all be in the beauty and splendor of our garden patio.
We are so delighted that the Troubadours of Divine Bliss have made us a regular stop on their never-ending tour. As most of you know, there shows are always super fun, super engaging, beautiful, and full of, well, bliss.
For the as-of-yet un-exposed, the Troubadours are a duo out of Louisville, Kentucky who have won many awards, played all the big festivals all over the world and still can be seen up-close for a little while.
Aim Me Smiley sings lead vocals and plays guitar while Renee Ananda sings harmonies and plays accordion. While their playing is always intricate and tasty, it’s their harmonies that win my heart every time I see them.
There website is promising “Songs, stories & Steph under the stars!”
Kerry is touring in support of his most recent recording, New River Guitarism.
FolkWorld put it like this:
Kerry Kean’s album (New River Guitarism) stays primarily in the well-known territory of modern easy-listening compositions for finger-picked guitar, with smooth melodies and harmonies. An up-tempo version of the classic fiddle tune “Red-Haired Boy” with well-crafted improvisational passages alters the otherwise characteristic sound of the album. A strikingly beautiful rendition of the John Dowland piece “Flow My Tears” seems to bring out the best of Kean’s guitar playing, matched only by his original piece “After the Harvest”, for which Kean won the 2008 Kent State Folk Festival talent contest.
Gene brings back the quartet for some musical magic under the stars.
Come swing on the patio!
Friday, June 18th: Anita KeysSmokey vocals over tasty piano. Yum
http://www.myspace.com/anitakeys2007
Vine and Bean is home base for Porch Fest. Come by, pick-up a cool drink, listen to Worried Men on our porch and then pick up your Porch Fest Map and take the tour!
Brad is sporting a new record this summer and hitting wineries and places with fine wines on his tour.
