Bebel Gilberto, Poi Dog Pondering and More On Sale at City Winery Chicago
By: A.A. Cristi Sep. 19, 2017
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces two nights with multi-Grammy Award nominee Bebel Gilberto, Poi Dog Pondering returns for their annual year-end residency and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 21 at noon at citywinery.com/chicago.
Wednesday, November 22
$18/$20/$22/$25
Joshua Davis was raised in the folk tradition: the music, the social movements, the land. His music is steeped in ragtime blues, sweet jazz and real country but Davis's broad schooling in the cultural, political and musical roots of American tradition has resulted in more than a simple retelling of universal themes. His catalog is a seamless snapshot of American past and present. Davis has shared stages with a diverse list of luminaries, such as Tim O'Brien, Greg Brown, The Indigo Girls, Leftover Salmon, The Dixie Hummingbirds, Corey Harris, John Gorka, Jeff Daniels, Ellis Paul, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Jimmy LaFave, Ray Bonneville, Arlo Guthrie, Abigail Washburn, Larry McCray, Sunny Wilkinson, Catie Curtis, Bill Kirchen, Peter "Madcat" Ruth, Bernie Leadon, Wayne Hancock, The Verve Pipe, John Hammond, Pete Seeger and Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Monday, November 27
$15/$18/$20/$22
As an independent Billboard-ranked musician, producer, owner of the music label Three Keys Music, and NAACP Image Award nominee, jazz keyboardist/pianist Marcus Johnson has emerged as one of the young lions of the music world. Johnson's unique self-taught style of piano play has earned him distinction among his peers, praise within the media and accolades across the music industry. Johnson's testament to his perseverance began in 1995 when he was pursuing both his MBA and Juris Doctorate degrees at Georgetown University, and decided to independently produce and distribute his first jazz album, Lessons in Love, which sold more than 40,000 units; a phenomenal success for an unknown independent artist's debut release. One year later, he released Inter Alia, outselling the Titanic soundtrack in the first two weeks of its release.
Johnson has released more than fifteen Billboard charted CDs, and his unique and multi-faceted Poetically Justified (2009) and This Is How I Rock (2011) solidifiEd Johnson as heir apparent to the George Duke and Herbie Hancock style of funky urban groove music. Creatively, Johnson continues to evolve as an artist. With the recent release of his holiday CD and the ongoing collaboration with famed Parisian Producer DJ Pulse - as the musical duo "Juris" - he has managed to maintain his traditional jazz roots, while also remaining on the forefront of the expanding "Euro Jazz" movement. His music continues to enforce and define his musical legacy as a "jazz movement for all people"
Tuesday-Wednesday, December 19-20
$45/$50/$55/$65
The multi-Grammy-nominated Bebel Gilberto's latest album, Tudo, which means "everything" in English, showcases Gilberto's ethereal vocals and wistful, dreamy songwriting in each of the CD's 12 tracks. Gilberto splits her time between Rio de Janeiro and New York City; she's exquisitely synthesized musical influences from both cities in every track. Gilberto's sultry tonality is constant throughout Tudo as are the warm and playful Brazilian rhythms that include wood bongos and shakers. The gorgeous melodies are shaped by touches of electronica, and Bebel's intimate vocals hint at a fantastical Rio de Janeiro.
Tuesday-Saturday, December 26-30
$48/$55/$58/$65
Thirty years on, upwards of 15 band members deep and an ocean in-between, Poi Dog Pondering keeps thriving because their ethic has always been about following their musical heart. They have let every sound that excited them flow through their music and flood it with ever changing colors - rock, soul, orchestral, acoustic, electronic textures. Americana, rock band, disco and international - all threaded along the way with lyrics that embrace the beauty and pain that life can bring.
All City Winery events are open to all ages and start at 8 p.m., unless noted.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, September 21 at noon. Only members of City Winery Chicago's signature VinoFile program have access to ticket sales today in addition to receiving: a waiver of ticket service fees; free valet parking; Restaurant Loyalty Rewards, such as a free pair of VIP concert tickets for every $500 spent on food & beverage in the restaurant; exclusive membership-only events; and access to the proprietary City Winery Virtual Sommelier, which helps make suggestions for wines one might enjoy based on past consumption at the venue.
in the historic urban Fulton Market district. Once a refrigerated food distribution warehouse, the 1911 building has been transformed into a contemporary 33,000 square foot haven for those passionate about wine, music and culinary arts. The décor evokes the romance of being in wine country, from the exposed stainless steel fermenting tanks and French oak barrels, to the aroma of fermenting grapes. Chicago's only fully operation winery has produced dozens of in-house wines sourced from vineyards in California, Oregon, Washington, Argentina and Chile, including a Wine Enthusiast 92-point 2015 Verna's Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir. With more than 400 unique producers from around the world City Winery is recognized with 2014 and 2015 Best of Awards of Excellence "for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world" by Wine Spectator. The globally inspired, locally sourced, wine-focused food menu is conceived for pairing and sharing. The concert hall accommodates up to 300 guests, all seated at tables with complete beverage and dining service, ensuring a comfortable "listening room" experience enhanced by a state-of-the-art Meyer Sound system. Riedel is the official and exclusive provider of glassware, showing City Winery's commitment to enjoying quality wine in a quality vessel. American Airlines is the Official Airline and Virgin Hotels Chicago is the Official Hotel of City Winery. For more information, please visit www.citywinery.com.
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