Nelson Family Vineyards Kicks off there Summer Concerts Under the Oaks with The David Nelson Band.

June 16, 2009 - PRLog -- Nelson Family Vineyards is situated on a hilltop adjacent to noble redwoods, sustainably farmed vineyards, and beautiful gardens designed by world renowned artist Kate Frey.  You will find us located in the heart the Natural Mendocino County home to Americas Greenest Wine Region. The amphitheatre is nestled in an intimate valley overlooking prized vineyards, and a lush meadow shaded by majestic oaks. The beautifully landscaped and terraced theater will comfortably accommodate people festival style on blankets and low back chairs. This magical place is the perfect destination location, situated six miles south of uniquely Ukiah, two hours north from the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge and two hours east of the Sacramento Valley.

The David Nelson Band will kick off the Summer Concerts under the Oaks at the amphitheatre along with two other electrifying bands Rattlebox and Rubber Souldier.

The David Nelson Band has been recording and performing around the country since 1994. Their broad musical palette spans the Almost Acoustic style that Nelson played with Jerry Garcia, through roots rock n’ roll, and psychedelic country-rock. The DNB perform David's compositions (some co-written with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter), select covers, and several Grateful Dead classics upon which Nelson appeared on the original album releases. These stylistic elements, combined with plenty of spontaneous free form improvisation, create a sound that is uniquely David Nelson Band. Though the original songs are mostly written by Nelson, the development of all the material is a fully collaborative effort.

Also appearing: The music of ‘Rattlebox’ features Grammy songwriter
Lorin Rowan’s finger pickin' acoustic roots in folk/rock and world music, complementing his clear tenor vocal, backed by fellow musicians, Barry Sless, steel guitar extraordinaire, (Phil Lesh & Friends, David Nelson Band (New Riders of The Purple Sage) and cellist virtuoso, Doug Harman (Norton Buffalo, Alex DeGrassi) and percussionist, Paul Cicco. The combination of these musicians and their unique instrumentation, together create a fresh, exciting sound with powerful melodies and intriguing lyrics, as well as acoustic ‘jam band’ interludes.

Opening the show will be “RUBBER SOULDIERS” fronted by Grateful Dead Hour Radio Host David Gans a few of the Bay Area's most beloved jam band veterans have taken on the Beatles repertoire.  The result… imagines the Beatles jamming with the Grateful Dead.  Rubber Souldier delivers an innovative, masterful and playful take on the boys from Liverpool.  Each never-to-be-repeated show is an auditory kaleidoscope of beloved favorites spun in a fresh light.  Constantly evolving and taking appreciative audiences by storm.

Gates will be open at 2:00 pm and music to start at 3:00pm  
Tickets are $25.00 advance and 30.00 at the door and children under twelve free with paying adult. Nelson Family Vineyards Wine Club Members Receive $5.00 off admission tickets to winery events, there is no cost to join sign up today.   For more information go to www.nelsonfamilyvineyards.com

Blankets and Low back chairs welcome. No outside Food, drinks or pets.

Tickets available at Ukiah Natural Foods, J.D Redhouse in Willits, Tie Dye 2 in Laytonville and online at inticketing.com

Contact:
Michelle Birdsall Johnson
Marketing and Event Coordinator
Nelson Family Vineyards Tasting Room Open Daily 10-5
550 Nelson Ranch Rd
Ukiah Ca 95482
707-462-3755
michelle@nelsonvineyards.com
www.nelsonfamilyvineyards.com

# # #

Cradled between sustainably farmed vineyards and noble redwoods overlooking canola fields and natural Mendocino gardens, this site is unparalleled in its natural beauty and rustic elegance. Come enjoy the experience of hand crafted estate grown wines.