The Black Dog Jazz Festival with Grace Kelly
Venue: Nancy Morrisette Field, Floyd
Organizations: Grace Kelly, Mike Mitchell Band, The Wally West Little Big Band
Date: Saturday, July 9, 2016
Time: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Food, Drink Specials, Arts & Theatre
Cost:

Description:
Chateau Morrisette presents The Black Dog Jazz Festival with Grace Kelly on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Nancy Morrisette Field.

Enjoy the livest of jazz at the Nancy Morrisette Festival Field featuring vibrant saxophone prodigy Grace Kelly, The Wally West Little Big Band and Floyd's own Mike Mitchell Jazz Band.

Admission includes all day wine tastings, on site parking, and entertainment.

Grace Kelly is a vibrant saxophone prodigy. While a current Kelly concert might delight jazz purists with Great American Songbook standards, it could just as easily inspire mainstream listeners with Gracei-fied takes on the likes of Daft Punk’s Get Lucky, Coldplay’s Magic or Sia’s Chandelier. In Dec 2015 Jon Batiste snagged Grace as a regular on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s band, Stay Human, playing multiple reeds and singing.

But whatever the style, the 23-year-old seven-time winner of the Downbeat critics poll (as a rising star in the alto sax category) spices up the sound with the lyrical and soulful phrasing of her instrument. Kelly, who guested with the Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra as part of the events surrounding Barack Obama’s inauguration celebration at the request of the ensemble’s director, Wynton Marsalis - remains as committed to superior playing as ever.

Artists ranging from Randy Brecker to Huey Lewis have praised Kelly. Jazz and mainstream media including Jazz Times, All About Jazz, the L.A. Times and CNN have raved about her music. Headlining over 700 shows in 30 countries and performed at all major jazz festivals, from Montreux to Newport to Montreal, have drawn more fans with each year.

Links:

• http://gracekellymusic.com
• https://www.facebook.com/GraceKellymusic
• https://www.twitter.com/gracekellyPAZZ

The Wally West Little Big Band is just that - a nine-piece dance band reminiscent of the big band sounds from the 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s and on. The band is dedicated to the fun and stylistic recreation of classic big band, swing and ballroom favorites.The authentic style big band arrangements make this group sound twice as big!

The band is comprised of talented, dedicated, and reputable musicians who combine years of education and experience to assure the success of your special occasion.

The WWLBB performs a wide variety of the most popular and most requested big band songs, as well as popular tunes representing the most popular ballroom dance styles.

Link: http://www.wallywestlittlebigband.com

Mike Mitchell is a singer and songwriter from Floyd, VA specializing in the fiddle and violin. Mike plays traditional and contemporary bluegrass music in the southwest Virginia area.

With his effortless vocals, distinctive songwriting, and instrumental prowess, Mike continues to capture audiences and carve out his own place in bluegrass.

Educated at the Western Conservatory of Music in Ontario, Canada, Mike Mitchell began playing the violin at the age of five. His passion for music led him to a string performance major at Youngstown State University, and more than 10 years of national touring with rock and acoustic ensembles.

Aditionally, Mike performs with the acclaimed mountain music group, Blue Moonshine, and Floyd Time.

Links:

• http://www.mikemitchellmusic.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/mikemitchellbandpage
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ5ECaC6dSC7_pgie85GbVw
• https://www.instagram.com/mike_mitchell_music/

Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the gate. To purchase online, visit: http://www.thedogs.com/Shop-Wine/Store/Festival-Tickets.

Beer, wine, food, and crafts are offered for sale. Advanced ticket sales end at 4:45 pm on Friday, July 8, 2016. All tickets purchased after that time will be at the gate price.

The festival is rain or shine. Dogs on a leash are welcome. No coolers or outside food and drink are permitted. No outside alcohol is allowed.

Canopies, umbrellas and chairs are recommended.

Nancy P. Morrisette Festival Field is located at 3641 Black Ridge Road in Floyd, VA. Less than one mile from the winery and restaurant.

For more information, visit: http://www.thedogs.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/ch.morrisette.