first four Sundays in May. The line-up for the Sunday, May 30 show
will be announced at a later date.
May 2—Andy Seets & Rene Russell
Andy Seets
Seets, a professional major recording label artist, was raised in
Charlotte and continues to play locally. He has 15 years of music
experience including being a musician, performer and teacher. Most
recently, he was the guitarist for Black Market Radio and has
performed all over the globe. He's been signed to multiple recording
labels and played sessions for Artista and High Chief Records. Seets
has had the privilege of being billed with such artist as Bryan Adams,
Foreigner, Peter Frampton and the Doobie Brothers.
René Russell
René is a singer/songwriter from Orlando, FL. She spent her formative
years in Tulsa, OK with her family where she sang at every
opportunity. In 1992, she started singing in her first professional
band, and since then, she has performed in a variety of venues – small
coffee shops, private parties, radio shows and stadiums. She has
worked with name acts such as John Tesh and Linda Ronstadt.
May 9—Chris Harris, Jim Garrett & Steve Simpson
Chris Harris
Chris is a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter living in Charlotte.
Born in the Blue Ridge Mountains and raised in the Pacific Northwest,
Chris was enthralled with the sounds jazz, country, blues and rock 'n'
roll. He taught himself guitar and began his musical journey by
endlessly spinning old records, replicating the vocals and guitar
lines from popular musicians. Mixing his own brand of grassroots
"soul stew," Chris gravitates toward songs with great lyrics, good
rhymes and moving melodies. Chris is a member of Nashville
Songwriters Association International (NSAI).
Jim Garrett
Garrett has been playing guitar and performing since he was 8 years
old. He plays a variety of music, but mainly plays country and
Americana. Garrett's shows are very high energy and provide something
for all tastes of music. He gets a lot of his inspiration from a
variety of songwriters, musicians and bands including Buck Owens,
Merle Haggard, George Jones, Hank Williams, Hank Williams, Jr.,
Eagles, Vince Gill, Brent Mason, Rolling Stones, The Who, Hank
Williams III, Tricia Yearwood, Dell McCury, Ronda Vincent andCreedence
Clearwater Revival.
Steve Simpson
Simpson started playing guitar as a teenager and joined a band in Rock
Hill, SC when he was in high school. After writing a couple of songs
in his early 20s, he settled down and spent the next 20 years raising
a family and building a career as a chemical engineer. In 1995, he
began writing songs again and became active in NSAI. For Simpson,
writing songs is a hobby – a great way to communicate and share his
feelings with people.
May 16—Sara Scott & Adam Whiting
Sara Scott
Sara's music is fresh, honest and beautiful. She plays regularly in
Charlotte, the surrounding area and Nashville, TN. Sara's album, "The
Way of Things," can be found on iTunes, Amazon, DigStation and CD
Baby. Sara is currently working on her second studio project
entitled, "Love Without Love," and will be available later this year.
Adam Whiting
Adam is a native of Scituate, MA, but now resides in Charlotte. He's
a singer-songwriter with roots that delve deep into classical music
culture. In 2001, he received a Bachelor of Music degree in Guitar
Performance from UNC School of the Arts. Adam's playing style is an
eclectic mix of elements that inspire him. His classical training is
represented with intricate finger-style patterns while his lyrics
reach for the poetry of Leonard Cohen and Nick Drake. His latest
release, "Civilian," showcases his transition from classical guitar to
folk singer-songwriter, proving to his listeners that he can fluently
wear both hats.
May 23—Angie Medlin with Tom Williams & Steve Pelland
Angie Medlin with Tom Williams
Working in the radio industry gave Angie exposure to different types
and styles of music. In late 1996 during an after-hours event, she
was coaxed into singing at a local club. No one, not even Angie,
expected what that night might bring. She then taught herself to play
guitar and slowly began to write lyrics that would one day become
songs, all along continuing to practice her vocal work. By 2003, she
was ready to step into the spotlight as the lead vocalist for Shade, a
funk-rock original band based in Charlotte. In late 2007, Angie
created Sid Hippo Management, a small publishing company that is her
home base for her work as a songwriter and performer. By 2008, Sid
Hippo obtained ASCAP membership and manages the publishing and
performing rights to 20 original songs. In October 2008, Angie joined
forces with Williams to create the acoustic duo "Ang." Since then,
the two have played more than 60 shows and multiple benefit concerts.
Steve Pelland
Steve is a graduate of the Modern School of Music where he studied
Jazz, majoring in Bass and Composition. Steve studied with the
acclaimed bass-baritone, Norman Nadeau, and was featured on WDAV-FM's
"Main Street Sessions" program where he performed in studio. He was
also featured on Charlotte's Fox News Rising as an up-and-coming
singer/songwriter.
Please note the schedule is subject to change. There is no cover
charge, doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. For more
information about the Emerging Artist Series, please contact Sasha
Rabon by calling (704) 724-6150 or emailing srabon@131-main.com.
About Yn Wine Café
Yn Wine Café, located at 1315 East Blvd., Charlotte, is a true Napa
Valley wine bar in the heart of Dilworth. It has a collection of
award-winning wines, daily drink specials and small plates of
delicious light fare. Yn Wine Café's hours of operation are Sunday
from 5 to 11 p.m.; Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.; and
Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Yn Wine Café is owned and
operated by Captiva Restaurant Group who also own and operate 131 Main
Restaurants, an upscale casual dining restaurant serving updated
American classics with an emphasis on fresh food with four locations
in North Carolina, including one in Dilworth. For more information,
visit www.yn-cafe.com.
