February 3, 2012--Last Friday Jam

In celebration of music.
In celebration of our talented entertainers.
In celebration of 8 1/2 years.
In celebration of YOU.

We are going out with a musical crescendo! Join us on our last City Wine Sellar Friday Night Music Series on Friday, February 3rd, starting at 5 pm. We have invited any and all of our previous Friday night performers to come for an evening jam session and open mic. We plan to start at 5 pm and keep going as long as everyone is having a great time. It'll be standing room only, so be prepared for that. We will try to seat as many people as possible and will try to serve you as efficiently as possible. Patience and fun will be the words of the evening. Unfortunately, we won't be able to do reservations on that evening. As always, there will be no cover charge. Some of the performers we anticipate: Chuck Hodges, James Ethan Clark, Charlie Hoidal, Chris Palestrant, Nick Simmons, Adam Nixon, Tim Orton, members of Country Classics Band, members of Just 3, EZ Malone, Karaoke Kelly, Toby Tate, Tom Vinick and Wes Smith of Pairadocs, and young man Landry Slaughter (son of Donna Donaldson). And we're still working on pulling it together. If you've played here before and would like to come, please do. If you've never played here before and would like to come, please do. Call 252-335-1163 for more information. (We'll provide the amps and mics. No drums. Keeping it simple.)

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.**

December 2, 2011 -- Melanie Howdershell

After walking the Art Walk on Friday evening in Downtown, be sure to stop by City Wine Sellar to relax with friends and enjoy some live music. We are excited to feature entertainer, Melanie Howdershell, from 7-10 pm. Melanie, a singer/songwriter who performs regularly in the Norfolk area, will draw you in with her captivating vocals/guitar and will entertain you with everything from Classic rock/Pop/Country and catchy originals. Come show Melanie how Elizabeth City supports its musicials, local and visiting ones alike! Call 252-335-1163 for more information. As usual, music from 7-10 pm; Deli fare served till 9 pm. 252-335-1163

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 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 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.

July 1, 2011 -- Melanie Howdershell

After walking the Art Walk on Friday evening in Downtown, be sure to stop by City Wine Sellar to relax with friends and enjoy some live music. We are excited to feature a new entertainer, Melanie Howdershell, from 7-10 pm. Melanie, a singer/songwriter who performs regularly in the Norfolk area, will draw you in with her captivating vocals/guitar and will entertain you with everything from Classic rock /Pop/Country and catchy originals. Come show Melanie how Elizabeth City supports its musicials, local and visiting ones alike! Call 252-335-1163 for more information. As usual, music from 7-10 pm; Deli fare served till 9 pm. 252-335-1163

June 3, 2011 -- Denny Blue

With a name like Denny Blue, how can it be anything other than some mighty fine blues tunes? Denny will help you mellow out with some acoustic and alternative blues on a fine Friday evening in downtown Elizabeth City.
"Denny Blue has been performing on the Outer Banks, NC & Tidewater, Virginia since the early 90's. His style includes heartfelt vocals, banging guitar & slide work with soulful harmonica licks. If you like a mixture of original & covers done in the artist's own style, you'll like his show. He has opened national act shows for Blues slide man John Hammond, Jr, Folk Rockers "the Wallflowers" & new alternative artists' "Carbon Leaf." Check him out, you won't be disappointed. " -- from Denny's myspace page: www.myspace.com/dennyblue

May 6, 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.

March 4, 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. www.citywine.blogspot.com.

March 4 -- John Peel Pottery on First Friday Art Walk

From First Wednesday to First Friday...many dowtown businesses and organizations will be participating in this month's First Friday Art Walk scheduled for March 4, 5:30 till 8:00 pm. Walk from place to place for each venues' gallery, show or other art activities. City Wine will be displaying and selling the ceramic pieces of artist John Peel -- wine goblets, beer mugs, wine/cheese trays and wine pitchers. It'll also be an evening of Karaoke with Kathi Hartzell, the Karaoke Kween. Sing, or just listen to others. Music from 7-10. Call 252-335-1163 FMI