January 27, 2012 -- Pairadocs

Dr. Tom Vinick has brought on a partner in his practice of music making! Dr. Wes Smith will be joining Tom on stage this Friday night at The City Wine Sellar. Together, they are known as Pairadocs (Get it? Pair of Docs?) and will diagnose and cure your musical malodies with melodies and pop tunes from the 40s through today. Versatile, talented, and always full of energy, these two doctors of entertainment will be "in" from 7-10 pm. Have dinner and a glass of wine and a musicalicious night at City Wine. 252-335-1163. Music 7-10 pm; Deli fare served till 9 pm. Call 335-1163 for more information.

January 20, 2012 -- Country Classics Band

This band is something else! In a super-great way, of course. A band formed out of an appreciation for "Classic Country" music that was mostly recorded in the late 50's and 60's, The Country Classics band plays music from artists such as Hank Williams Sr., Merl Haggard, Elvis Presley and others from this era. Hee Haw! John Anderson (guitar), Mercer Long (guitar), Jerry Long (drums), Steve Ackley (Mandolin and vocals, Dickey Ferrell (pedal Steel guitar), Wayne Sanders (fiddle, banjo), Mike Albertson (Bass, guitar). Cowboy boots and hats aren't required, but sure do help add to the authenticity of the evening. Music from 7-10, Deli fare served until 9 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more information.

January 6, 2012 -- Nick Simmons

Enjoy the amazing talent of Nick Simmons, who will be playing in solo acoustic mode, Friday night, January 6, at City Wine Sellar. Nick is a natural musician. When he plays, you can just FEEL his love for music. As a solo entertainer, Nick tones down the "distortion and the volume and lets the music speak for itself." And it does. It truly does. Nick is a truly talented singer, songwriter, and musician. I am proud to know him personally and love having him perform at City Wine Sellar. Music from 7-10 pm; Deli fare served till 9 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more info.
**It's also First Friday Art Walk night in Downtown Elizabeth City, so be sure to visit the host venues from one end of Main Street to the other, and side streets, as well. Visit http://www.ecncart.com/ for a list of participating venues.**

January 4, 2012 - Wednesday Wine Tasting

It's wine tasting time! Every first Wednesday of each month we gather at City Wine and sample a few wines, nosh on a little food, gab with old friends, make new friends, and just have a responsibly fun time. Join us, won't you? You don't have to know a lot about wine. In fact, you don't have to know anything about wine. We sample a selection of 3 whites and 3 reds, and provide you with printed tasting notes. There's no pressure to buy anything. Just come and enjoy.
Tasting time is 6:00-7:30 pm (we usually go a little later than that). It's floating, so you don't have to arrive exactly at 6:00; however, arrive early enough to sample the wines without rushing. Cost is $15 per person and includes wine, appetizers, printed tasting notes, discounts on the wines and great socializing. RSVP not required, but requested (so we know how much food to prepare). Call 252-335-1163 for more info. or to RSVP

December 30, 2011 -- Deacon and Catdaddy of Uphill

If you are familiar with the band Uphill, you'll certainly recognize the names Adam Nixon and Chris Palestrant, two of its talented bandmembers. They have each performed separately here at City Wine Sellar before, but now, for the first time ever, they will perform as a duo named "Deacon and Catdaddy of Uphill." Come for a few of your favorite songs from each of their solo acts, a bunch of new music, and even a few Uphill hits -- all with vocal harmonies and brand new arrangements. So, if you enjoy the folksy-blues counry eclectic mix of Deacon Blues and if you enjoy the rare, kickin' and classics of Chris Palestrant, you'll be in for a treat with the combination of these two quality acts. Deacon and Catdaddy will perform from 7-10 pm as part of the City Wine Friday night music series. They will also play from 5-7 on the same evening during the Bill Luton for NC House fundraising event. Stop by early and meet Bill, listen to music, and visit.

December 23, 2011 -- The Nye Brothers

On this Christmas Eve Eve, a tradition continues with a great show at City Wine Sellar in The Sellar Wine Bar. We're exceptionally lucky to have the likes of the Nye Brothers, Ryan and Adam, performing for us. Currently living in Savannah, GA, Ryan and Adam are home for the holidays and have signed up to do an exciting and one-of-a-kind acoustic eclectic rock show. Inspired by artists such as The Beatles, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Jack Johnson and The Grateful Dead, The Nye Brothers promise a memorable show from 7-10 pm. Deli fare served till 9; beer and wine 'till we close. 252-335-1163

December 9, 2011 -- Just 3

Take a break from Christmas Shopping and spend an evening with JUST 3! They will be playing this Friday from 7-10 with a surprise line up for the holiday season! As usual you'll see Barret Kidd on keyboards and Dave Knight on drums but on guitar they'll have Special Guest Owen Eales and two others you'll recognize from the local music scene. This exciting combination of talents will make this event a 5 piece BLUES extravaganza! A special guest singer will join them for several songs, adding a feminine touch to the line up of musical hits that you love! Hope to see you here! Music from 7-10 pm; Deli fare served till 9 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more info

November 25, 2011 -- Country Classics Band

A band formed out of an appreciation for "Classic Country" music that was mostly recorded in the late 50's and 60's, The Country Classics band plays music from artists such as Hank Williams Sr., Merl Haggard, Elvis Presley and others from this era. Hee Haw! John Anderson (guitar), Mercer Long (guitar), Jerry Long (drums), Steve Ackley (Mandolin and vocals, Dickey Ferrell (pedal Steel guitar), Wayne Sanders (fiddle, banjo), Mike Albertson (Bass, guitar). Music from 7-10, Deli fare served until 9 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more information.

November 18, 2011 -- Pairadocs

Dr. Tom Vinick has brought on a partner in his practice of music making! Dr. Wes Smith will be joining Tom on stage this Friday night at The City Wine Sellar. Together, they are known as Pairadocs (Get it? Pair of Docs?) and will diagnose and cure your musical malodies with melodies and pop tunes from the 40s through today. Versatile, talented, and always full of energy, these two doctors of entertainment will be "in" from 7-10 pm. Have dinner and a glass of wine and a musicalicious night at City Wine. 252-335-1163. Music 7-10 pm; Deli fare served till 9 pm. Call 335-1163 for more information.

November 11, 2011 -- R & R (*new band!)

R&R is a two- to three-piece band that is primarily guitar and bass oriented, with some use of keyboards. With the use of drum machines for percussion and a vocalizer for two- and three-part vocals, they play a wide spectrum of music spanning several decades in the classic rock and classic country genre. They're brand new at City Wine Sellar, so please come out, check them out, and welcome them to downtown! Music from 7-10; Deli fare served until 9 pm.

November 4, 2011 -- Nick Simmons

Enjoy the amazing talent of Nick Simmons, who will be playing in solo acoustic mode, this Friday night at City Wine Sellar. Nick is a natural musician. When he plays, you can just FEEL his love for music. As a solo entertainer, Nick tones down the "distortion and the volume and lets the music speak for itself." And it does. It truly does.
Music from 7-10 pm; Deli fare served till 9 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more info.

**It's also First Friday Art Walk. Stop in between 5-7:30 pm to see the art of our featured artist, Ingrid McEntire. She makes art from recycled soda cans. Visit website to see her fun creations at www.creationsbyingrid.com. We're also hosting Encore Theatre Company in the Sellar Wine Bar. They will be performing skits from their upcoming show, Red,

October 28, 2011 -- Scare-aoke Karaoke with Kelly Nolan

Join us at The Sellar Wine Bar for a fun night of music, singing, laughing, and visiting! Kelly Nolan will be keeping the gig lively with a night of ghouls, goblins, and scares (and that's just in the first hour of singing.) Come on out for another fun filled night of singing and fun at the City Wine Sellar as Karaoke by Kelly becomes Scareaoke By Kelly to kick off your Halloween weekend. Dress in your best costumes for great prizes and great singing. Bring a friend. Entertainment 7-10 pm; Deli fare served till 9 pm. No Cover. Call 252-335-1163 for more information. www.citywine.blogspot.com

October 21, 2011 -- Dennis Boyce, Jazz & Piano

Dennis Boyce has been playing live piano music for more than 20 years. His set list will always include the soft jazz found in songs like "Unforgettable" or "At Last" but you'll probably hear some Bruce Hornsby, Billy Preston, or gospel in the mix, as well. Not only does he play, but he'll dust off his baritone pipes to sing a little. www.citywine.blogspot.com Deli fare served until 9:00 pm. Entertainment 7-10 pm. 252-335-1163

October 14, 2011 -- Jazz with Connected

Jazz up your evening with Connected, a group of talented musicians who have been performing in the area for over 10 years. They will entertain you New Orleans-style with classic and contemporary jazz numbers. CJ, Maurice, Andrea, Dennis, Ellard, and Wayne will easily make you feel like you're in the Big Easy. Visit them online at: www.dwconnected.com and book them for your next party! www.citywine.blogspot.com Deli fare served until 9:00 pm. Entertainment 7-10 pm. 252-335-1163

October 7, 2011 -- Joe Gosman

Self described as alternative pop rock with a southern rock feel, The Joe Gosman Band will come alive on Friday Night at City Wine. These guys are pretty famous in this region, playing at hot spots such as The Jewish Mother, Scotty Quixx, Chesapeake Jubilee, and (of course) good ole City Wine in Elizabeth City. Joe Gosman -- guitar, vocals Keith Darrow -- keyboard, harmonica Joel Adkins -- djembe, guitar John Ashley -- drums Dean Howard-- bass Come check them out from 7-10 pm. Deli fare served until 9 pm. 252-335-1163 http://www.joegosman.com/

It's also First Friday Art Walk in downtown Elizabeth City. City Wine will feature custom made sterling silver jewelry and accessories by Courtney Birdsall of River City Beadwords. She'll be showing from 5:30 until 7:30 pm.

September 30, 2011 -- BC of the Dreadnecks

Rock, reggae, funk, folk, jazz and blues...what other entertainer is so versatile? From the Outer Banks of NC, BC will stray from his band, the Dreadnecks, to go it alone at The City Wine Sellar. He HAS been known to bring a fellow musician along now and again, filling your evening with double the acoustic pleasure. Call 252-335-1163 for more information. Tell a friend!
http://www.citywine.blogspot.com
http://www.myspace.com/thedreadnecks
Jam with us from 7:00 until 10:00 pm in The Sellar Wine Bar. Deli fare served until 9:00. 252-335-1163

September 23, 2011 -- EZ Malone

Known for his "red-hot and rocking, cutting edge, electric blues in the tradition of the masters," EZ is a two-time Apollo performer and specializes in blues and oldies (but goodies, of course). He is an entertainer in the truest sense of the word, playing hits from Albert Collins, BB King, Freddie King, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Jimi Hendrix. He's been featured on UNC-TV's Piedmont Blues segment. He performs regularly at the Outer Banks. EZ will entertain from 7-10 pm. Deli fare served till 9 pm. 252-335-1163.

September 16, 2011--Rare, Kickin', Blues & Classic Rock with Chris P.

Rare, Kickin', Classic & Classic Rock with Catdaddy Palestrant. If you like Uphill the Band, you will certainly enjoy the classic rock, bluesy, and uptempo performance of Catdaddy on Friday evening at City Wine Sellar. Chris is bringing his energy, excitement, and "theatricality" to his performance where he'll wow you with his singing talents solo keyboard talents. Chris will perform from 7-10 pm. Deli fare served from 6-9 pm; 252-335-1163.

September 9, 2011 -- Country Classics Band

A band formed out of an appreciation for "Classic Country" music that was mostly recorded in the late 50's and 60's, The Country Classics band plays music from artists such as Hank Williams Sr., Merl Haggard, Elvis Presley and others from this era. Hee Haw! John Anderson (guitar), Mercer Long (guitar), Jerry Long (drums), Steve Ackley (Mandolin and vocals, Dickey Ferrell (pedal Steel guitar), Wayne Sanders (fiddle, banjo), Mike Albertson (Bass, guitar). Music from 7-10, Deli fare served until 9 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more information.

September 2, 2011 -- Karaoke with Kathi

It's Karaoke Friday at City Wine. Kathi the Karaoke Kween has over 500 new songs in her selection. So, come on out, be a star for the night, and sing till your heart's content. Even if you don't like to participate, it's always fun to watch and cheer on others. Kathi Hartzell is a talented singer who will fill the gaps with her own snazzy serenading. Check out the karaoke video uploaded to the City Wine Sellar Facebook page. Music from 7-10 pm; Deli fare served till 9 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more info.
September 2nd is also First Friday Art Walk in downtown Elizabeth City. Beginning at 5:30 pm businesses throughout downtown will host a feature artist and showcase their artwork.