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Ignite the Night
The Idiomatiques Red-Hot Gypsy Jazz Revelry at Lost Chord GuitarsThe Idiomatiques skillfully blend Django Reinhardt-inspired moments with straight-ahead grooves. They’re as irresistible as a glass of Rhône red, promising a bold and well-rounded musical experience.
Their sizzling heat and thrilling energy unfailingly ensures a fantastic night out. The quartet’s musical skills are exceptional, reflecting a profound passion and genuine joy in both their delivery and arrangements. The Idiomatiques set list is pretty “up†musically and is the kind of hug you need when you’re struggling through especially troubling times. Their performance is complemented by a witty sense of humor, making it a very entertaining time on the town.
Leading the band is Craig Sharmat. In addition to his jazz guitar genius, Craig’s a composer and producer with an early career that involved touring alongside Ronnie Laws and Randy Crawford before achieving his own Billboard chart-topping hits.
Renowned as a nationally published composer, instrumentalist, and voiceover artist, Kim Collins has dedicated his life to the world of music, excelling as a performer. Along with Craig, Kim contributed his dynamic talents to the latest Boyz II Men album. His rich musical journey includes harmonizing alongside Kenny Loggins and laying down the bass line in big bands alongside legendary drummer, Ed Shaughnessy. Oh, and Kim uses whistling to complement his rich bass tones.
With a seamlessly fluid style, Frank Petrilli has graced international stages with his jazz accordion mastery. His performances in Italy and concerts in Ukraine showcase his global appeal. In recent years, Frank has been a featured artist at Djangofest Northwest, the largest and most prestigious Gypsy Jazz festival in the US, celebrating its 25th year this past autumn.
Ray Bergstrom emerges as a multifaceted guitarist thriving in the dynamic realm of gypsy jazz, western swing, rock, and metal across Southern California. Ray’s noteworthy songwriting contribution to Ziggy Marley’s eponymous 2016 album earned him a Grammy certificate.
Don’t miss the chance to catch these boys on Saturday night at Lost Chord Guitars in Solvang for an evening filled with blazing strings and fiery grooves.
Wine offerings for the evening feature the Château Peyrassol Rosé. 100% estate fruit, offering the purest expression of a great Provencal terroir.
Also featuring an Italian stallion that was just listed as numero quattro on Food & Wine’s most interesting wine’s to know--The Ricasoli Rocco Guicciarda. Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, and Merlot blend.
Lastly, the Austin Hope Winery Cabernet Sauvignon has lots of dark fruit on the nose with juicy blackberry, spicy nutmeg, and vanilla bean on the palate. This full-bodied red is finished with refined tannins.
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Also featuring an Italian stallion that was just listed as numero quattro on Food & Wine’s most interesting wine’s to know--The Ricasoli Rocco Guicciarda. Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, and Merlot blend.
Lastly, the Austin Hope Winery Cabernet Sauvignon has lots of dark fruit on the nose with juicy blackberry, spicy nutmeg, and vanilla bean on the palate. This full-bodied red is finished with refined tannins.