BottleRock Napa: a whirlwind trip through a festival unlike any other Three days. Five stages. Thirty wineries. Fifty restaurants. Iron chefs. Michelin stars. Rock stars. There’s nothing in the world like BottleRock Napa, a celebration of the best things in life, unfolding in the middle of America’s greatest wine region, and one of the most prestigious […]
Like friends who love each other’s company, music and wine pair up naturally. Both are natural triggers for our memory and both weave an unexplainable path to our heart. While at BottleRock Napa, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dave Shein, Napa Valley Vineyard Manager for the iconic Silver Oak Cellars. Those who know Silver […]
The wine world is changing. A new generation of winemakers is breaking rules — lots of them. (Check out this amazing story in the NY Times.) They’re also trying something that’s not done enough in competitive places like Napa: helping each other out and talking best practices. Kendall Hoxsey, fifth-generation steward of her family’s 1,000-plus […]
Hailing from Northern California, Pion 2 Zion is a high intensity Reggae Rock band that has highly charged lively performance and ‘good vibes’ energy. With lyrics ranging anywhere from anti-establishment propaganda, to fly by the seat of your pants – party till you drop – good times, Pion’s ideals have been attracting the attention of […]
Kopecky (formerly the Kopecky Family Band) is an American indie-rock band formed out of Nashville, Tennessee in 2007. The band consists of Kelsey Kopecky (vocals, keyboards, bass, and yoga!), Gabe Simon (vocals, guitar, and horns), Steven Holmes (guitar, lap steel guitar), David Krohn (drums), Markus Midkiff (cello, guitar, and keyboards), and Corey Oxendine (bass, guitar, […]
A true Napa original, Pion 2 Zion has carved a unique niche as a high-intensity reggae rock band. The five-member group found a following with its upbeat stage presence. Their music covers a crazy-quilt of themes and styles, and you’ll hear many eclectic influences in their songs, including Spanish lyrics and dub beats. Pion 2 […]