Napa Valley Jazz Getaway 2017

by Traci Stanier

 

The Napa Valley Jazz Getaway, June 7-11, is an incredible lineup of jazz and R&B artists, including: Marcus Miller, Candy Dulfer, The Whispers, Peabo Bryson, Regina Belle, Peter White, Euge Groove, Pieces of a Dream, Eric Darius, Morgan James, Paul Jackson Jr., Eric Marienthal, Adam Hawley, Marcus Anderson, Julian Vaughn, Nicholas Cole, Lindsey Webster, Marqueal Jordan, Cecil Ramirez, Curtis Brooks, Alonzo Bodden, DJ’s The World Famous Rick & Russ Show feat. CJ Flash, Sterling James from KBLXv and more still to be announced!

Ticket update:

2-Day Silver Packages, 2-Day Weekend Concert Passes
and Thurs, Fri, Sat, & Sun Single Tickets are now on sale!!

5-Day Diamond VIP, 5-Day Platinum, and
4-Day Gold Packages are SOLD OUT.

2017 Schedule of Events
June 7-11, 2017

Main Concerts:

Friday, June 9th, 2017
7:30-10pm 
The Lincoln Theater

Thursday, June 8th, 2017
7:30-10pm 
The Lincoln Theater

“Friday Night Funk Night”
Brian Culbertson’s Funk! Show plus
Candy Dulfer

“Jazz Legend Night”
Marcus Miller, comedian Alonzo Bodden
plus Brian Culbertson Solo Piano

Sunday, June 11th, 2017
1-7pm* 
Oxbow Commons

Saturday, June 10th, 2017
1-7pm* 
Oxbow Commons

Brian Culbertson, The Whispers,
Pieces of a Dream, Eric Darius, Morgan James,
Cecil Ramirez, and Curtis Brooks

*Gates open at 10am

Other Events:

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

7pm-10pm • Welcome Dinner & Jam Session at The Westin (sold out)

Join us for a night under the stars as we kick off the Getaway with our friend Cecil Ramirez and his Quartet with special guest Paul Jackson Jr., Lindsey Webster, Adam Hawley, Marqueal Jordan, Chris Miskel, Mike Harrington, and your host Brian Culbertson in the Solera Courtyard at The Westin Verasa! Michelin Star award-winning chef Ken Frank of La Toque will prepare a delicious multi-course family style meal.

Thursday, June 8, 2017

2pm-4pm • “Wine Down” at The Westin Verasa

Enjoy complimentary wine tasting by many of Napa’s top wineries and reconnect with friends from past Getaways. Artists performing include Paul Jackson Jr., Marqueal Jordan, and Adam Hawley in addition to our DJ’s Rick & Russ feat. CJ Flash!

Wines you’ll be tasting: Bardessono, Castello di Amorosa, Brown Estate, Rocca Family Vineyards, Delectus Winery, Falcor Winery, Robert Biale Vineyards, Markham Vineyards, Mark Herold Wines, Epps Estate, and Jamieson Ranch Vineyards.

*You must present your PLATINUM or GOLD ACCESS CARD for entry.

7:30pm-10pm • “Jazz Legend Night” at The Lincoln Theater

Legendary Bassist, Composer, Producer, Marcus Miller, comedian Alonzo Bodden plus a special rare solo piano performance by
Brian Culbertson

We return to the beautiful Lincoln Theater in Yountville for our first main concert event: “Jazz Legend Night.”

(doors open at 6:30pm)

10:30pm-1:30am • After Party at The Westin

The first of 4 after parties at the Westin. Our DJ’s will be spinning all four nights in the ballroom (Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday). And like last year, the hang will be spread throughout the lobby bar, Solera Courtyard, Ballroom, pool area, and of course, the cigar lounge out back! Cecil Ramirez will be hosting the Cigar Party again, sponsored by Mason & Hamlin.

*Show your PLATINUM or GOLD ACCESS CARD for entry.

Friday, June 9, 2017

2pm-4pm • “Wine Down” at The Westin
For our 2nd Wine Down of the week, we’ll feature another list of incomparable wineries pouring complimentary wines. Artists performing include saxophonist Eric Marienthal and vocalist Lindsey Webster.

Wines you’ll be tasting:  White Rock Vineyards, Prager Port, Brown Estate, Rocca Family Vineyards, Falcor Winery, Markham Vineyards, Mark Herold Wines, Epps Estate, and Corley Family Monticello Vineyards.

*You must present your PLATINUM or GOLD ACCESS CARD for entry.

6pm-7:30pm • Wine Reception and Silent Auction at The Lincoln Theater

Come and support music education in our public schools by bidding on some one-of-a-kind items. Over the past five years, we’ve raised over $250,000 for The GRAMMY® Foundation and hope to continue this event for years to come. Plus, you’ll have the chance to taste some incredible wines from Napa Valley during this reception and auction, all complimentary. We thank you for your support!

Wines you’ll be tasting:  Chimney Rock, Brown Estate, Falcor Winery, Prager Winery & Port Works, Robert Biale Vineyards, Rocca Family Vineyards, Honig Vineyard, Epps Estate, and more.

(doors to the lobby open at 6pm)

7:30pm-10pm • “Friday Night Funk Night” at The Lincoln Theater

Brian Culbertson’s Funk! Show plus saxophonist Candy Dulfer

A tradition now in it’s 5th year, “Friday Night Funk Night” is once again gonna blow the roof off of The Lincoln Theater in Yountville!

(doors to the lobby open at 6pm for the Silent Auction & Wine Reception, doors to the theater open at 7pm)

10:30pm-1:30am • After Party at The Westin

The Friday Night Funk After Party is gonna be slammin’ once again this year with our DJ’s The World Famous Rick & Rick Show feat. CJ Flash!! Come and hang with our artists and get your groove on out on the dance floor in the ballroom of the Westin.

And for you cigar aficionados, join Cecil Ramirez as he hosts the Cigar Party out back (sponsored by Mason & Hamlin).

*Show your PLATINUM or GOLD ACCESS CARD for entry.

Saturday, June 10, 2017

1pm-7:45pm • Outdoor Concerts at Oxbow Commons and Opera House Plaza (gates open at 10am)

Brian Culbertson, Peabo Bryson, Regina Belle, Peter White, Keiko Matsui, Euge Groove, Marcus Anderson, Julian Vaughn, Nicholas Cole, Morgan James, Chase Huna, plus DJ’s The World Famous Rick & Russ Show feat. CJ Flash and your concert host, Sterling James from KBLX Radio. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE OF THE DAY.

Oxbow Commons is our NEW outdoor venue right next door to the Westin in downtown Napa! Click HERE for more info.

Watch Brian’s Facebook LIVE from the Oxbow Commons.

*Gates open at 10am. This show is rain or shine.

9pm-12am • Late Night Jam Session at JaM Cellars Ballroom feat. Marqueal Jordan

With Brian Culbertson & Friends!!

For the first time, we’re holding a late night jam session!! Held in the recently (and appropriately) renamed JaM Cellars Ballroom located at the Margrit Mondavi Theatre, this is the place where we held our very first Getaway (The Napa Valley Opera House). We’re excited to have Vocalist/Saxophonist Marqueal Jordan host this jam session which will feature Brian Culbertson, his band, and other Getaway artists.

They have removed all the ‘theater’ style seats so it’s a wide open dance floor to get your party on! We’ll have limited seats and tables on the sides still. General Admission tickets are only $50 so book now. And after this party is over, you’ll still have time to catch the end of the After Party at The Westin with your PLATINUM, GOLD, or SILVER ACCESS CARD.

8pm-1:30am • After Party at The Westin Verasa

The 3rd After Party is going to be epic as you party the night away with our DJ’s The World Famous Rick & Russ Show feat. CJ Flash. Relax outside by the fire pit, grab some food in Bank Café or get your dance moves on in the Ballroom…it’s all happening at The Westin!

The Cigar Party in the back will still be going on Saturday, however Cecil will not be able to attend. But you can bring your own cigar and keep the party going!

*Show your PLATINUM, GOLD, or SILVER ACCESS CARD for entry.

Sunday, June 11, 2017

10am-12:30pm • Gospel Brunch at The Blue Note

Our friends at The Blue Note Napa are holding a Gospel Brunch featuring The Jackie Tolbert Gospel Ensemble. Enjoy a spectacular brunch menu fusing traditional southern dishes with the Blue Note’s signature wine country comfort cuisine. Tickets are $45-$59 and include the show AND your meal. Drinks and gratuity are not included.

Doors open at 10am, Gospel show is from 11am-12:30pm.

1pm-7:45pm • Outdoor Concerts at Oxbow Commons at Opera House Plaza (gates open at 10am)

Brian Culbertson, Eric Darius, The Whispers, Pieces of a Dream, Morgan James, Cecil Ramirez, Curtis Brooks, plus DJ’s The World Famous Rick & Russ Show feat. CJ Flash and your concert host, Sterling James from KBLX Radio. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE OF THE DAY.

Day 2 outside will be an amazing last day of the Getaway! Click HERE for more info on our new outdoor venue, the Oxbow Commons.

Watch Brian’s Facebook LIVE from the Oxbow Commons.

*Gates open at 10am. This show is rain or shine.

8pm-11pm • “Farewell” After Party at The Westin…see you next year!!

Hang out for the final event of the 2017 Getaway to say goodbye to all your new friends before seeing them again in 2018!!

The dance floor will be poppin’, the wine will still be flowing and BC & Friends will be hanging!

*Show your PLATINUM, GOLD, or SILVER ACCESS CARD for entry.

Published on 2017-06-08 08:02:46