January 7, 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.

Check out the recent article about Pairadocs in The Daily Advance.

Wednesday Wine Tasting -- January 5, 2011

Learn about new wines, meet new people, have a group night out! For our regular monthly tasting, we try to choose a good variety of reasonably priced wines -- A taste treat for your palate and your pocketbook. We provide three whites and three reds for your tasting pleasure.
Cost is only $15 per person, and includes tasting, really good appetizers, printed tasting notes, special discounts on wines, and lots of fun. 6-7:30 pm. RSVP not required, but requested so we know how much food to prepare. 252-335-1163.

Thursday, December 23, 2010 -- Christmas Eve Eve Eve-ning Celebration

The Sellar Wine Bar will be open on Thursday evening for a fun night of music, singing, laughing, and visiting! Kelly Nolan will be keeping the gig lively with a mixture of 80s music and karaoke jive. Jump in on the jivin' with old friends and new ones for a good time before the holidays.
Entertainment 7-10 pm; Deli fare served till 9 pm

Dec 11th Special Concert by James Ethan Clark

James Ethan Clark starting at 8 pm in the Sellar Wine Bar.
That's all we really NEED to say, isn't it? His talent speaks for itself. It'll be a special night of awe-inspiring music. We're keeping it simple. Music, wine, beer, friendship, love, and appreciation.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=20167&id=115835671774786#!/pages/James-Ethan-Clark/115835671774786

December 17, 2010 -- Chuck Hodges

'Twas the Friday before Christmas Eve, and all through the house
People were whispering "The Hodgi's" coming, Wow, wow, wow!"
The preparations are being made, tables moved here and there
In hopes that Chuck and his friends soon would be here.
The wines are all nestled, the whites and the reds
The sandwiches are prepped, made with homemade breads.
So, come on out to the City Wine Sellar on Friday night
We guarantee a great time at this holiday highlight.
He's a little bit country. He's a little bit rock 'n roll! More specifically, "progressive modern rock and alternative country." The result is a "bluesy-folksy, roots-rockish, guitar-centric sound." Everyone who hears Chuck falls in love with his laid back style. His music has a way of making you feel like all is right with the world. Music 7:00-10:00 pm; Dine until 9:00.

December 10, 2010 -- 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.

December 1, 2010 -- Wednesday Wine Tasting

We're pretty sure our December tasting will be one of the most eclectic wine tasting you've ever attended. We're serving blueberry wine slushees (frappes), sparkling wine with 24 karat gold leafs (I call it Sparkling Snow Globe wine), mulled wine with spices, ice wine, ChocoRaspberry, and Mouton Cadet Red Bordeaux.
For the last 5 years or so, our December wine tasting has been reserved for our Sparkling wines. We don't want to "burst your bubbles" but this December we're thinking outside the box (or bottle, if you will), and doing something a tad bit different. We're going to serve a variety of both traditional seasonal and holiday-type wines and non-traditional drinks. It'll be fun and unique.
--A Blueberry Wine Slushee -- Officially known as Frappe Vino, this is like a wine margarita! You take a bottle of your favorite wine, a bottle of water, and a bag of Frappe Vino mix, combine and freeze for a couple of hours. You'll get a frozen, slush delight!
--Chocovine Raspberry -- Last year around this time, the brand new Chocovine Chocolate wine was all the rage. This year, the same company has created a Chocolate Raspberry heaven in a bottle. Delicious chocolate, with a raspberry zing. Hint...this would make an incredible frappe.
--Augsburger Christkindlmarkt Gluhwein -- Popular around the world, mulled wine is wine (usually red) served warmed and spiced with cinnamon, vanilla, and cloves. At home, you can add a little brandy or vodka to "spice" it up even more.
--Schmitt Sohne Ice Wine Eiswein -- Ice wine is a type of dessert wine made from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. The sugars and other solids don't freeze, but the water in the grape does. The end product is a more concentrated, very sweet wine. It's a labor intensive and risky production process, so icewines are typically quite expensive.
--Peter Brum Goldsparkler -- Personally, this is the coolest thing I've seen in awhile. It's a sparkling, drinkable snow globe! No, not really, but it is a sparkling wine with real 24 karat gold leafs -- the goldslager of wines. Your instinct is to pick up the bottle and shake it like a snow globe -- something you really shouldn't do with a bottle of sparkling wine.
--Mouton Cadet Red Bordeaux -- To bring some normalcy and refinement to the tasting, we will also be pouring a solid red wine that will pair well with your upcoming holiday meals.
Tasting will be held from 6-7:30 pm. Cost is $15 and includes drinks, appetizers, printed tasting notes, and lots of fun!

December 3, 2010 -- Catdaddy

Rare, Kickin' & Classic 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. http://www.chrispalestrant.com/gigs

November 26, 2010 -- Just 3

Just 3 will be playing at City Wine Sellar from 7-10 pm. With Barret Kidd on Keyboards, Tom Hodges on Lead Guitar and Dave Knight on drums, Just 3 all contribute to lead vocals and 3 part harmonies to deliver a rich sound and a high energy performance. Just 3 is a spinoff band from two local favorites Audio Slide Show and Midlife Crisis. They specialize in rock and blues. Find them on Facebook. Deli fare served till 9 pm. 252-335-1163.

November 19, 2010 -- Deacon Blues

Uphill The Band spinoff duo is on the docket this Friday night at City Wine. Deacon Blues (aka Adam Nixon) and Tim Orton will let the blues flow through their musical veins with their mellow vocals and will demonstrate instrumental magic. With a repertoire of acoustic and electric blues, as well as some dittys from The Grateful Dead, Johnny Cash, and even Jim Croce, they will have you tapping your toes and very likely singing along. Be sure to request "Budweiser Romance," one of their originals. Music from 7-10; Deli fare served till 9 pm. 252-335-1163

November 12, 2010 -- Paper Mountain

Paper Mountain is an acoustic duo comprised of singer/songwriters Alice Conner and Sean Parker. They have been performing together for years melding their different musical influences into a soulful package of blues, folk, country, jazz, rock, and everything in between. They are most at home playing at vineyards, weddings, in cozy coffeehouses, private parties, and festivals. They have had a great deal of success from their debut CD entitled, "View from Above" (recorded at Flat Five studios in Salem, VA.) and have performed live in-studio sessions on 93.7 BOB FM, 89.5 WHRV, and 100.9 WRRW.

During the day, they are both full-time private music instructors in Virginia Beach, Va. with almost 25 years combined experience --Sean teaches bass, mandolin, and guitar and Alice teaches voice, piano, and guitar. Sean has been playing in many bands for over 15 years and grew up in the Roanoke area where he has performed alongside such well-known musicians as Dave Matthews, Cool and the Gang, and KC and The Sunshine Band. Alice was born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA., and in 2004, earned a B.A. in Music from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. She was fortunate enough to perform with the university choir at Carnegie Hall and to study abroad in Germany while attending O.D.U. Since graduation she has been busy teaching, writing, and performing her own music with Sean. Together Alice and Sean form Paper Mountain---Two musicians meeting in the middle of the same art form from different directions...

November 5, 2010 -- 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 3, 2010 -- Wednesday Wine Tasting

Learn about new wines, meet new people, have a group night out! For our regular monthly tasting, we try to choose a good variety of reasonably priced wines -- A taste treat for your palate and your pocketbook. We provide three whites and three reds for your tasting pleasure.
This month's tasting will feature South African wines from Robertson Winery -- Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinotage, Cabernet, and Shiraz. Cost is only $15 per person, and includes tasting, really good appetizers, printed tasting notes, and lots of fun. 6-7:30 pm. RSVP not required, but requested so we know how much food to prepare. 252-335-1163.

Friday, October 29, 2010 -- Drew Sablon

A solo singer and songwriter from eastern North Carolina, Drew is a local favorite! In addition to his solo gigs, he has played with a variety of local bands (Trigger Finger, Audio Slide Show). Drew sings songs from multiple genres, including classic rock and roll from the 60s through the twenty-tens, with a heavy playlist from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. He'll perform blues and bluegrass and "a good scattering of original music, as well." Music from 7-10 pm; Deli fare served till 9 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more info.

Photo lifted directly from Drew's Facebook Page: Drew Sablon Music.

Friday, October 22, 2010 -- 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.

October 16, 2010 -- Just 3

Just 3 will be playing tonight at City Wine Sellar from 6-9 pm. With Barrett Kidd leading the charge, Just 3 is a spinoff band from the local favorite Audio Slide Show. They specialize in rock and blues. Come on out for a great night of music and to help support City Wine staying open on Saturday evenings.

Music from 6-9 pm; Deli fare served til 9 pm; 252-335-1163

October 15, 2010 -- 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, Mon from 7:00 until 10:00 pm in The Sellar Wine Bar. Deli fare served until 9:00. 252-335-1163

October 8, 2010 -- Elvis & Rockabilly Show with Wrenn Mangum

A one-man 50's Show that you won't want to miss! Wrenn will make you totally believe you are back in the 50s as part of the live audience of the Ed Sullivan Show. Wrenn performs in character and very authentically as Elvis, Buddy Holly, and Johnny Cash and will have you shakin', rattlin' and rolling all evening long.
Get All Shook Up from 7:30 until 10:00 pm in The Sellar Wine Bar. Deli fare served until 9:00. 252-335-1163

October 6, 2010 -- Wednesday Wine Tasting

This month's wine tasting will be the Pro-Am of tastings. We are featuring wines from the wineries of golf legends Greg Norman and Nick Faldo. Plan to drive on downtown Wednesday evening and dogleg at the corner of Main and Water Streets. You'll address your glass with the proper grip and a solid stance at the bar. Instead of a foursome of wines, we'll be tasting a foursome, plus two. The front three will be Norman's California Estate Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc and Faldo's Australian Sauvignon Blanc. On the back three, we'll tap into the cup a Cabernet and a Shiraz by Faldo and a Zinfandel by Norman. You tell us which wines are up to par. There will be plenty of mulligans, and we promise to get everyone out of the rough by the end of the evening. Be sure to have your caddy lined up for the drive home.
Cost is $15 per person and includes tastings of six wines, appetizers, printed tasting notes, discounts on purchases, and lots of fun!
Our planned appetizer menu includes: Baked Cheese & Almond Crispers, Garlic & Brown Sugar Cheese Balls with Graham Crackers, Baked Peanut Butter & Bacon Stuffed Peppers, Baked Ravioli with Pumpkin Sauce,
Sweet Potato Bread with Pineapple Butter
RSVP not required but requested (so we know how much food to prepare). Email d_malenfant@yahoo.com or call 252-335-1163 to RSVP.

Chocovine Raspberry Chocolate Wine Available

It's Here!!!!

ChocoVine Raspberry Chocolate Wine

If you loved the Chocolate Wine, you will REALLY love the raspberry flavor just released by the same company.

Stop by City Wine for a sample.

Bottle price $12.99.

Great dessert wine!

Perfect hostess gift!

Super Birthday or Christmas present!

October 1, 2010 -- Chuck Hodges

Chuck Hodges is not only an amazing entertainer, he's one of those supremely humble ones who, when you tell him how great he is, you'll see him tilt his head to the side in an aw-shucks-style, shyly say, "thanks," and immediately start telling you about how great the other guys in the band are. Always one to share the spotlight, he's a mentor, an encourager, and a promoter of up and coming new talent, which is why his band changes from performance to performance. There is always someone new and exciting who will join in for a song or two, or five.
I describe Chuck and his band as a little bit country, and a little bit rock and roll, with a smidgen of modern pop thrown in every now and again.
More specifically, "progressive modern rock and alternative country." The result is a "bluesy-folksy, roots-rockish, guitar-centric sound." Everyone who hears Chuck Hodges and His Makeshift Band falls in love with their laid back style. They will calm you and energize you at the same time. Their music has a way of making you feel like all is right with the world.
Entertainment 7-10 pm. Deli fare served until 9:00. 252-335-1163

Septembe 24, 2010 -- Audio Slide Show

Audio Slide Show in The Sellar Wine Bar
Formerly known as Trigger Finger, this local band has a song list comprised of classic rock tunes with newer Top 40 tunes. The group is made up of some of the best of the best musicians and vocalists. Drew Sablon on guitar; Lorie Hull, vocals; Robbie Raper on bass; Barret Kidd on keyboard; and rounded out with the drummer that everyone loves, Josh Quidley. Get your groove on at City Wine from 7:00-10:00 pm. Deli fare served until 9:00. 252-335-1163

September 17, 2010 -- Next Weeks Blues

Next Weeks Blues will be the band of the evening on Friday night. You may have enjoyed them at the August 24th Music on the Green at Mariners' Wharf.
They play a mixture of Blues, Old School Soul, Reggae, and Rock. Their influences range from Etta James to Robert Johnson to the Three Kings (Freddie, Albert, and B.B.). At the helm is singer, Linda Farley accented by the lead licks of guitarist, Dennis Lighthart. And it’s all bound together by the rhythm section, bassist, Michael Huffman and drummer, Tom Williams. Come on out to enjoy them in the Sellar Wine Bar.
Music from 7-10 pm; Deli fare served till 9 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more info.

September 10, 2010 -- Nick Simmons, Acoustic

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.

September 3, 2010 -- Karaoke with Kathi

Karaoke with Kathi in the Sellar Wine Bar
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.

August 27, 2010 -- Drew Sablon

A solo singer and songwriter from eastern NC, Drew is a local favorite! In addition to his solo gigs, he has played with a variety of local bands (Trigger Finger, Audio Slide Show). Drew sings songs from multiple genres, including classic rock and roll from the 60s through the twenty-tens, with a heavy play list from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. He'll perform blues and blue grass and "a good scattering of original music, as well."

August 20, 2010 -- Murphy

Murphy is four seasoned musicians with a love for everything from bluegrass to classic and modern rock and a sound that proves it. The band has been playing together for over a year and cover songs by Fleetwood Mac, Lucinda Williams, Otis Redding, Tom Petty, Van Morrison, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Cheryl Crow and more. Allen Godfrey - Bass and vocals; Butch Yost - Lead guitar; Lisa Creef - Guitar and vocals; Toby Tate - Drums, mandolin and vocals.

August 13, 2010 -- Toby Tate

Stop by on Friday evening to hear the unique sounds of Toby Tate, aka Thomas Rose. Toby's style is "pop-rock with a country/bluegrass flavor." He will entertain with his laid back style. He has a new CD that you can check out on iTunes. Visit his website to learn more about him.
http://www.tomrosemusic.com/Thomas_Rose_pages/Main.html
Music from 7-10; Deli fare served until 9 pm

August 4, 2010 -- Wednesday Wine Tasting -- Wines from Spain

We have chosen Spanish wines for our August wine tasting, in honor of Spain winning the World Cup for the first time ever! ¡Felicidades, Spain. Some other interesting news in Spain this week: Michelle Obama and her daughter, Sasha, will be visiting the resort city of Marbella today. Santander, Spain’s largest bank is set to buy 318 branches in Britain from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). I guess they won’t have to change the initials. Beaches across Spain have been closed to swimmers as the jellyfish arrive in what is being described as the largest jellyfish invasion in two years. Ouch.
With regard to wine, Spain has over 2.9 million acres of grapes planted, making it one of the most widely planted wine producing nations, according to Wikipedia. It’s the third largest producer of wines (US is fourth), and it ranks ninth in wine consumption. Spain is known for their wines from the Rioja region, as well as their fine sparkling Cava. We’ll try those, as well as a few more! ¡Salud

Valencia La Loca Moscatel de Espumoso Cava
Montecillo Rioja Blanco, 2007
Opera Prima Chardonnay, La Mancha, 2008
Marques de Riscal Tempranillo, 2006
Penelope Sanchez Garnacha Syrah, Campo de Borja, 2008
Opera Prima Cabernet Sauvignon, La Mancha, 2008

July 30, 2010 -- 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

July 23, 2010 -- 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.

www.bandvillage.com/ezmalone
www.citywine.blogspot.com

Mrs. Claus at City Wine on July 17th

In case you haven't heard, we are celebrating Christmas in July this month. We've have our red, red, red holiday trees on display, and we've done some great samplings of chocolate wine, white chocolate wine, caramel wine, as well as delicious goodies. This Saturday, July 17th, we will be visited by the one and only Mrs. Santa Claus from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. She will read stories for the children, pass out candy, and collect letters to Santa. Be sure to stop by and say hello!

July 17 -- The Joe Gosman Band

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.
Photo copyright infringed from The Joe Gosman Band Facebook page.
http://www.joegosman.com

July 9, 2010 -- 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.
See Dr. Tom perform in the UNC-TV Weekend Edition Segment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pLNuAz0gm4
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Christmas in July Sparkling Wine Tasting -- July 7th

City Wine Sellar is celebrating "Christmas in July" and we are theme-ing our July wine tasting appropriately. Since December is typically our annual sparkling wine tasting, and since many of you missed the opportunity to attend in December, and since July is considered a "sparkler" kind of month, we thought it would be the perfect time to re-visit these refreshing bubblies.
So, light up your sparkling appetite for a bubbling array of spritzers, including Zonin Primo Amore Romeo (a red bubbly), Cristaline Brut Rose Cava, Stellina prosecco, Duplin Raspberry Sparkling, and Castella del Poggio Moscato Di Asti. We will also be tasting that amazing Chocolate wine everyone is so crazy about.
Come join us in clinking glasses and merrily celebrating Christmas in July at our Wednesday Tasting. Cost is $15.00 per person; RSVP Highly Requested.

July 2, 2010 -- 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.

Mark your calendars, and join us on this Friday evening at City Wine!
Music 7-10 pm; Deli fare served until 9:00 pm. 252-335-1163

June 25, 2010 -- Rare, Kickin' & Classic

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. http://www.chrispalestrant.com/gigs

June 18, 2010 --

City Wine Sellar is excited to be host to a performance by Eddy Kitchen, a local boy coming home to sing a little country for some old friends and new fans. Son of John and JoAnn Kitchen, Eddy is a 1985 graduate of Northeastern High School. Eddy is a singer, a songwriter, and an all around good guy. He currently lives in Richmond, VA. Mainly a country music performer, we'll very likely hear him belt out a few cover tunes, as well. Check him out on Sound Click -- he's had a few tunes hit the top of the Sound Click charts. As usual, music from 7-10 pm; Deli fare served till 9 pm.
252-335-1163
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=31246http://www.citywine.blogspot.com/

June 11, 2010 -- BC

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. Music 7-10; Deli open until 9:00 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more information. Tell a friend!

http://www.citywine.blogspot.com
http://www.myspace.com/thedreadnecks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qEo-jbGic8Â

June 4, 2010 -- Chuck Hodges and His Makeshift Band

This group of locals is a little bit country, a little bit rock 'n roll! More specifically, "progressive modern rock and alternative country." The result is a "bluesy-folksy, roots-rockish, guitar-centric sound." Everyone who hears Chuck Hodges and His Makeshift Band falls in love with their laid back style. They will calm you and energize you at the same time. Their music has a way of making you feel like all is right with the world.
"Like an old friend you never knew you had, Chuck's music greets you with a familiarity that's almost palpable. Startlingly revelatory lyrics and instantly memorable melodies invoke nearly every human emotion as songs about truth, love, heartache and hope unfold like the melodic chapters in a musical book. Unabashed and disarming, and with a voice that's at once wounded yet hopeful, Chuck writes songs that draw you in with their rich imagery, and then keep you with their musicality."
Music from 7-10 pm; Deli Fare served until 9 pm.

June 2, 2010 -- Summer Wines Tasting

Summertime, And the livin' is easy. Fish are jumpin' And the cotton is high. –George Gershwin, Summertime
Our “Summertime” themed wine tasting ranks high on the list of favorites here at City Wine Sellar. Partly because it embodies that excitement of the end of a school year, vacation time, flip flops, sunglasses, straw hats, get-togethers on the deck, at the poolside, or surfside. It prompts one to visualize bumble bees, fireflies, starry nights, fireworks, bike rides, cornfields, holding hands, and an overall lightness and freshness.
Summer is also an awesome time to experiment with wine cocktails, especially for those all-day picnics and get-togethers. It helps you pace yourself. We'll provide a list of creative wine cocktails for you to try at home. We will even create a few for you to sample at the tasting in addition to the six tasting wines. We do recommend pacing yourself. Enjoy!

May 28, 2010 -- EZ Malone

It's been quite awhile since we've seen the likes of good ole EZ Malone here at City Wine. 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.

May 21, 2010 -- Ty Fleming

The Teddy Bear is back! Start your weekend with a night of music by Ty Fleming at The City Wine Sellar. Everyone loves Ty Fleming -- he's WAY talented and will have you singing along at the top of your lungs. He'll do a variety of classic rock, country, and some original stuff. Music from 7-10 pm; Deli fare served till 9:00 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more info. Ty's web site (It's pretty cool): www.myspace.com/flemnation

May 14, 2010 -- Jazz with Connected

A local jazz quintet with world-class talent will be performing at City Wine Sellar on Friday night. Connected features trumpet, piano, drums, saxaphone, and bass and plays both classic and contemporary jazz. Experience "New Orleans" in good-ole Downtown Elizabeth City. Jazz it up from 7-10 pm; Deli fare served till 9 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more information.

May 7, 2010 -- Nick Simmons, Solo

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. Mark your calendars, and join us on this Friday evening at City Wine!Music 7-10 pm; Deli fare served until 9:00 pm. 252-335-1163

May 5, 2010 -- April Showers Bring May Flowers Wine Tasting

April showers bring May flowers, according to the happy spring poem. It certainly is the case with our wine tasting theme this month! We will be featuring floral-themed wines at our May 5th tasting (a Cinco de Mayo theme would have been way too predictable, don't you think?). Wines in our selection all have a floral label of some sort. We will taste two wines from the Chilean Killer Bee winery (Sauvignon Blanc and Malbec); two from the California Summerland portfolio of wines (Chardonnay and Vintners Select Pinot Noir); and German Bloom Gewurtztraminer and Red Petals Blend.

Our appetizer menu includes a raspberry/cheese spread with crackers, tomato and olive bruschetta, baked pimento cheese with pecans, mini hammy sandwiches with brown sugar and mustard sauce, and pulled pork with strawberry BBQ sauce.
A flower will be presented to every attendee while they last (while the flowers last, not the attendees). Tasting from 6-7:30 pm; RSVP please (so we know how much food to prep); $15 per person (includes wine, appetizers, printed tasting notes). 252-335-1163, http://www.citywine.blogspot.com/

April 30, 2010 -- Phil Watson, Acoustic

Kick off your weekend with the sounds of Phil Watson at City Wine Sellar on Friday night. Phil is half of the talented duo from the OBX of NC, Watson and Calhoun. He'll play a little folk alternative, eclectic acoustic, and some great 80s tunes for us. You may have seen him at Coaster's in E-City or Sean's in Edenton. Welcome him back to City Wine. Deli fare served till 9 pm; music 7-10 pm. 335-1163.www.citywine.blogspot.com

April 23, 2010 -- The Joe Gosman Band

Self described as alternative pop rock with a southern rock feel, The Joe Gosman Band will come alive at The City Wine Sellar 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.
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April 16, 2010 -- 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. Music 7-10; Deli open until 9:00 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more information. Tell a friend!

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April 9, 2010 -- Blues with Deacon Blues

Uphill The Band spinoff duo is on the docket this Friday night at City Wine. Deacon Blues (aka Adam Nixon) and Tim Orton will let the blues flow through their musical veins with their mellow vocals and will demonstrate instrumental magic. With a repertoire of acoustic and electric blues, as well as some dittys from The Grateful Dead, Johnny Cash, and even Jim Croce, they will have you tapping your toes and very likely singing along. Be sure to request "Budweiser Romance," one of their originals. Music from 7-10; Deli fare served till 9 pm. Call 252-335-1163 for more information.

April 7, 2010 -- Takeout Tastes Wine Tasting

Have you ever wondered what wine goes best with Sushi from Toyamas? Shrimp and Grits from Monteros? A Reuben from City Wine? In April, our theme will be "Take Out Tastes," wines that pair well with area take-out food. Cost is $15 per person and includes tastings of six wines (3 whites, 3 reds), appetizers, written tasting notes, and a fun time! RSVP Requested. 252-335-1163 for more info.