Kevin Ross, Vivian Green, Matthew Sweet and More Headed to City Winery Chicago
By: BWW News Desk Apr. 18, 2017
The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, April 20 at noon at citywinery.com/chicago.
Wednesday, May 24
$20/$22/$25/$28
Kevin Ross went from performing once every three months to opening for R&B/Soul legend Maxwell five times a week, and his nostalgia-flecked, soul-drenched repertoire resonates with audiences. In demand, he swiftly released an EP, Dialogue in the Grey, boasting features from Ne-Yo and T.I., and was tapped for a spot on Ne-Yo's sold-out tour-all in the same year. Praised by ABC as having an "expansive, entrancing and enigmatic modern R&B style," the singer was named "Best New R&B Artist" of 2014 by AOL and was the ASCAP's 2016 Rhythm and Soul Award Winner. He's been featured on NBA spots, "Grey's Anatomy" and called a "one-man quartet" by okayplayer. "Long Song Away" quickly racked up almost half a million views on Youtube, cracked Top 3 on Urban Adult Contemporary radio. This year he'll head back out on tour with another one of R&B's most promising ones-to-watch, Ro James. Ross' sound fuses his love for jazz, hi-hop and soul to create a nostalgic feel that moves music forward. With his soulful major label debut, The Awakening, released in March, Ross is poised to introduce himself not as a star streaking across the sky, but as an artist making timeless music with timely appeal. Armed with hard-earned knowledge, he strips away social media posturing and obsession with material things and speaks to what really matters in life.
Monday, May 29; 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
$38/$42/$46/$50
Vivian Green released her debut album, A Love Story, in 2002. The album was certified Gold and featured the hits "Emotional Rollercoaster" and "Fanatic." In 2005, she followed up with her sophomore album, Vivian, which featured the hit singles "Gotta Go, Gotta Leave (Tired)" and "I Like it But I Don't Need It." Green sold close to 800,000 between the two releases and has a well-earned reputation as a riveting live performer. She has shared stages with such artists as Maxwell, Teena Marie, Betty Wright, Chaka Khan, Q-Tip, Anthony Hamilton, and Common.
Green portrayed Billie Holiday in the Cole Porter biopic Delovely and appeared in the ABC series "American Dreams" as Brenda Holloway. She performed Holloway's classic Motown song "Every Little Bit Hurts." She also wrote "Dear God" for Boyz II Men for their platinum-selling album Evolution and wrote the music for David E. Talbert's popular all-star stage play Love in the Nick of Tyme which debuted in 2007.
Thursday-Friday, July 13-14
$38/$42/$45/$48
Matthew Sweet is an American rock singer-songwriter and musician. After spending the 1980s as an up and coming pop guitarist with Oh-OK, Lloyd Cole, the Golden Palominos and his own band, Buzz of Delight, Sweet emerged in 1990s as a leading figure of the American power pop revival. His third solo album, Girlfriend (1991), became a word-of-mouth critical hit and commercial success. Recently, Sweet wrote and recorded (and sang and performed guitar on) a Journey parody song for an episode of "The Simpsons" in which Homer forms an ill-fated garage band. Sweet is currently working on his most recent album, Tomorrow Forever, which is set for release in 2017.
Sunday-Monday, September 17-18
$55/$58/$65/$68
A former child prodigy, Vicente Amigo is considered one of the most imaginative and talented flamenco guitarists and has been called by some fans "the natural continuation of Paco de Lucía." He was named Best Flamenco Guitarist by Guitar Player magazine in 1993 and his album Ciudad de las Ideas won both the 2001 Latin Grammy for the Best Flamenco Album and the 2002 Ondas award for the Best Flamenco Work. He was nominated for two more Latin Grammy awards in 2006 and 2013 (each for Best Flamenco Album) and won the "Patriarch of Flemenco" Award at the 2010 Flamenco Summit in Murcia, Spain. Amigo has played with such artists as Camarón, Sting, Alejandro Sanz, Rosario, Carmen Linares, Manolo Sanlúcar, Khaled and Miguel Bosé and he shared the stage with John McLaughlin, Al DiMeola and Milton Nascimento, among others. His latest album, Tierra (2013 Sony/BMG) stands as the most innovative and international album release of Amigo's career.
Holly Bowling - Presented by City Winery & Silver Wrapper
Friday-Saturday, June 30 - July 1; 1:00 p.m.
$15/$18/$20/$22
Holly Bowling is a classically trained pianist who began playing piano at the age of five. There's one major distinction, however, that separates her from other similarly studied musicians and that is Holly's devotion to the legendary rock band Phish. Having attended over 300 shows by the Burlington-based quartet, she became obsessed by their famous rendition of "Tweezer" from Lake Tahoe on July 31, 2013. It led Bowling to transcribe this 37-minute improvisational masterpiece note-for-note and arrange it for solo piano. The process, both painstaking and fulfilling, inspired her to transform other Phish songs and well-known live jams into solo piano interpretations. Bowling's breathtaking renditions of Phish classics like "It's Ice," "The Squirming Coil" and "Harry Hood" serve not only as a tribute to the modern-day kings of jam, but stand on their own as fully developed classical pieces. The past year has seen Bowling expand her repertoire into the realm of the Grateful Dead, including "Eyes of the World" based on the band's spectacular exploratory June 18, 1974 performance at Freedom Hall. Using classical piano technique to reinterpret these jamband luminaries, Bowling's live performances infuse new with old, tradition with surreal and create a unique concert experience.
The Everly Brothers Experience
Monday, July 17
$15/$18/$22/$25
The Zmed brothers bring a genuine and youthful Everly Brothers experience to the stage. Zachary and Dylan Zmed celebrate the genetic intimacy so ever present in the harmonies created by Don and Phil. when the guitar became electric, the Everly Brothers bridged the gap between country and and R&B, creating rock 'n' roll that had never been heard before. With countless hits and classics, the Everly Brothers inspired artists like the Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Simon and Garfunkel, The Kinks, and many groups that utilize the blend of two-part harmony. Their career spanned three decades and they continue to influence artists around the world.
Sunday, May 14
$12
On Mother's Day, join Story Sessions to celebrate the mom, the myth, the legend. Raise a glass of champagne, and a plate of french toast to the woman who made it all possible. We'll be featuring seven mother-lovers sharing true stories on the theme, "YOUR MOM."
City Winery also announces DJ JamAl Smallz opens for Goapele on Apr. 27 and Nora O'Connor & Scott Ligon (of the Flat Five) open for Robbie Fulks on May 13.
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, April 20 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.
Kevin Ross, Vivian Green, Matthew Sweet, Vicente Amigo, Holly Bowling, the Everly Brothers Experience and Story Sessions join a diverse mix of the most respected names in pop, rock, jazz, blues, world music, theater, dance, spoken word and comedy presented at City Winery Chicago, including previously announced headliners and supporting acts Timothy B. Schmit (Apr. 18); Morgan James with Andy Allo (Apr. 19); Seth Walker & Edward David Anderson (Apr. 20); Dwele (Apr. 21, 7 & 10pm); Paula Cole (Apr. 22); Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (Apr. 23; 7 pm); Soul Spectacular! (Apr. 24); The Black Lillies (Apr. 25); Hal Ketchum with Darrin Bradbury (Apr. 26); Goapele (Apr. 27; 7 & 9:30pm); Suzy Bogguss (Apr. 28); Arsenio Hall (Apr. 29, 7 & 10pm); WDCB Jazz Brunch featuring the Mark Colby Quartet (Apr. 30; 12pm); Ian Maksin (Apr. 30; 7pm); Eddie Jobson & Marc Bonilla (May 1); Whose Live Anyway? (May 2-3); Eilen Jewell with Leland Sundries (May 4); Don McLean (May 5; 7:30 & 10pm); Ray Wylie Hubbard (May 6); Paul Thorn Band (May 7); Denny Laine (May 8); Robby Krieger (May 9); Trout Steak Revival with The Railsplitters (May 10); Samantha Fish (May 11); The Blasters with The Delta Bombers (May 12); Robbie Fulks (May 13); Amy Helm & the Handsome Strangers with Connor Kennedy (May 14); Anat Cohen & Trio Brasileiro (May 15); Whitehorse (May 16); Wanda Jackson (May 17); Taylor Hicks with Brett Wiscons (May 18); Donna the Buffalo (May 19); The CrossRhodes (May 21; 6 & 9pm); Christopher Cross (May 22); The Westies & Heather Horton (May 25); BoDeans (May 26; 7 & 10pm); Emin & Friends (May 30); Norman Connors & the Starship Orchestra (May 31); Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues featuring Marcella Detroit (Jun. 2); Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers (Jun. 4-6 & 8); Cathy Richardson Band with Maisie Bull (Jun. 9); John Waite (Jun. 11); Micky Dolenz: The Voice of the Monkees (Jun. 13-14); Garland Jeffreys (Jun. 15); Nancy & Beth (Jun. 16); Josh Kelley (Jun. 18); Jean-Luc Ponty (Jun. 19-20); Michelle Shocked Short Sharped Shocked (Jun. 27); Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers (Jun. 29); Eric Roberson with D Maurice (Jun. 30-Jul. 1); FrEddy Jones Band (Jul. 6); Dweezil Zappa (Jul. 7); Graham Parker Duo (Jul. 12); Mac McAnally (Jul. 19); Michelle Shocked Captain Swing (Jul. 27); Chris Smither (Jul. 28); Rachelle Ferrell (Aug. 4; 7 & 10pm); Jake Clemons (Aug. 8); Delbert McClinton (Aug. 9); Dave Barnes (Aug. 18;) Michelle Shocked Arkansas Traveler (Aug. 23); The Alarm (Aug. 28); Jesse Colin Young (Sep. 7) and HONEYHONEY (Oct. 4).
Opened in 2012, City Winery Chicago is a fully operational winery, restaurant with outdoor patio, concert hall and private event space located in the heart of the West Loop at 1200 W. Randolph, 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 90-point 2012 Bien Nacido 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, visit www.citywinery.com.
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