Main Stage Schedule

Saturday

Noon - Wine Music with Philip Bray

1:30pm - Looking For Lester

           

As a trio with over 80 years of combined performing behind them - Looking For Lester is made up from U.S. Army band member Paul to acclaimed French/ Mexican songwriting award winner Fabrice, and Berklee School of Music graduate Greg.  Their sound is ripe and fresh featuring Johnny Cash, James Taylor, Elton John, Jamie Cullum, Chris Isaak, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, The Monkees, Bare Naked Ladies, Paul Simon and many more.  Listen, move to the sound and enjoy.........then ask them where is the drummer?

 

4:00pm - David Bach Consort

You might have seen the David Bach Consort perform at the historic Blues Alley, Jazzmatazz with BB King, Washington's Taste of DC or the Rossylyn Jazz Festival. They have performed at Baltimore's Jazzy Summer Nights at City Hall, Artscape, Virginia Wine Festival, and the Lancaster Jazz Festival. Tune into BET International's popular broadcast "Jazz Central" and see them perform their music live, from Window On The West and 5thousand Words or hear them on National Radio. The David Bach Consort is a spirited eclectic group of artists that excites crowds with their unique musical entertainment.

 

Sunday

Noon - Wine Music with Philip Bray

1:30pm - Carl Filipiak & The Jimi Jazz Band

Carl Filipiak has been hailed as one of today's most dynamic jazz guitarists. Jazziz Magazine has included him among a renowned list of guitar players in their nominations for “New Fusion Blood,” and JazzTimes calls him “a dazzlingly versatile guitarist”. He has received several Mid-Atlantic awards including "Best Jazz Instrumentalist" by the Washington Area Music Association, "Best Guitarist" by Baltimore Magazine and "Best Jazz Musician" by the Baltimore City Paper.

Carl and his group will be performing an eclectic mix of jazz, rock, and blues, along with music from his CD
“I Got Your Mantra” - which is dedicated to Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles and the “spirit of the 60's."

4:00pm - Junk Food

• Voted "BEST LOCAL BAND" - 2008 "Best Of DC" in The Washington City Paper
• Voted "2005 BEST LOCAL BAND" by the Washington Post***

Do you remember when rock and roll was fun? JunkFood certainly does, serving up big, unapologetic rock tunes with loud guitars and sing-along hooks so huge you could hang a side of beef on them.

JunkFood is a NOVA based rock band. Their 3rd full length album, "Mighty" was released in December 2008.

JunkFood regularly performs for a broad range of fans in a wide range of venues up and down the East coast. From family friendly festival crowds, to summer beach vacationers, to rowdy college bars - JunkFood has entertained them all. Although primarily known for original music, JunkFood is not afraid to play your favorite covers from the 80's to today. As their many fans will attest, JunkFood subscribes to the old school tradition that no matter how much you enjoy the CD, you've really got to experience the band live.

 

Gourmet Live Schedule 

Saturday

1:00

The Melting Pot

 

2:00

Jason Meringolo of Vinifera

 

3:00

Chef Chris Clime of PassionFish

 

4:00

Teddy Folkman 
Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Granville Moore's Gastropub, Food Network Chef and Co-Founder of DC Beer Week

Chef Teddy Folkman (Granville Moore's Gastropub, Food Network) will be on hand to talk about cooking with wine and it's many uses in the kitchen from brining meats to sauce reductions. Chef Teddy will be demoing and sampling out some of his favorite wine recipes including braised bison shortribs, Brownies with cabernet caramel and the Bobby Flay beating Moules Fromage Bleu (Blue Cheese Mussels).

 

 

Sunday

1:00

Jason Meringolo of Vinifera

 

2:00

Chef Bertrand Chemel of 2941 Restaurant

Join Chef Chamel, 2941's executive chef, as he wows you with an delectable demonstration to tantalize your tastebuds! Chef Chamel has worked in some of the finest restaurants in New York, London and France, so you're sure to see culinary expertise you won't soon forget!

 

3:00

Charlie Adler - "I Drink on the Job"

Charlie Adler, President of TasteDC.com and author of soon to be released "I Drink On the Job" (March, 2010) will cover "A New Approach to Wine" - this will have heavy emphasis on what he covers in the book including wine and food pairing for every occasion and how to order wine in a restaurant.

 

4:00

Chef Bertrand Chemel of 2941 Restaurant

Join Chef Chamel again for another dazzling demonstration!  Utilizing the expertise only a true master acquires, Chef Chamel will be tempting our taste buds yet again with his culinary expertise!