shirlJAM news...
shirlJAM returning to Helwig!
On Friday, August 19th, I'm excited to be making a return visit to the stunning Helwig Winery in the Shenandoah Valley. Anyone who has visited this special spot knows what a gem it truly is. Incredible views, delicious wines! This is a Wine Club event weekend, not open to the general public. Whaddya mean, you're not a wine club member??? Great time to join, I say! :>) I'll be performing from 11:00 am till 3:00 pm. Whaddya mean, you work for a living?? Take the day off, for crying out loud! :>) Haha!! Helwig Winery * 11555 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth CA 95669 * www.helwigwinery.com * 209.245.5200 (Please note: This is a 21 and over facility. The kiddos and critters have to stay home.)
The rest of August will be devoted to personal time with Mixmaster Mike and our faithful companion, Jack the Dog, as we head for higher ground and do a little backpacking and fishing. After which, we hop in the MoHo and head north for the first ever shirlJAM Oregon Tour! I'll be performing at North Forty Brewing Company in Roseburg, OR, on Friday Sept. 2, the Henry Estate Winery (also Roseburg) on Saturday, Sept. 3, and at the Valley View Winery and Vineyard in Jacksonville, OR, on Sunday Sept. 4. Boy, talk about an action-packed Labor Day Weekend!! Can't wait to take this here show on the road, make some new friends, and taste some great wine and beer. "These are a few of my favorite things..." Sing it with me, people!
On Friday September 16, from 6:00 till 9:00 pm, we'll be celebrating the end of summer (well, assuming this summer ever actually does end, right?) at one of my fave spots in the Lodi area, m2 Wines in Acampo. I'll be performing a special evening shirlJAM concert. You know I love any excuse to pull out the fun lighting (well, Mixmaster Mike certainly does, anyway)! Not too far away; come on down and join me for a wonderful time with some fantastic folks and truly delicious wines! There will be a food truck on site so you can grab a bite to eat. Family and pet friendly spot. As owner and head winemaker Layne would say, "whatever you do, drink m2!". Tickets $15 for wine club members, $20 general admission.
m2 Wines * 2900 Peltier Rd., Acampo, CA 95220 * 209.339.1071 * www.m2wines.com
Drum roll, please: I'm so very excited to announce that I will be the featured performer for the 15th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Silicon Valley event in Santa Clara on October 22. This event is sanctioned by the American Cancer Society and is a huge fundraising drive to benefit breast cancer awareness, research, care for cancer patients and their families, and so much more. This year the venue will be the Great America Amusement Park in Santa Clara, how cool is that??? Make plans today to participate yourself! There's a treasure trove of information on the ACS's website, please visit www.cancer.org/involved/volunteer/makingstrides.html to learn more. I'm honored to be involved in this fantastic cause!!!! THINK PINK and SAVE THE TATAS!!!
shirlJAM returning to Helwig!
On Friday, August 19th, I'm excited to be making a return visit to the stunning Helwig Winery in the Shenandoah Valley. Anyone who has visited this special spot knows what a gem it truly is. Incredible views, delicious wines! This is a Wine Club event weekend, not open to the general public. Whaddya mean, you're not a wine club member??? Great time to join, I say! :>) I'll be performing from 11:00 am till 3:00 pm. Whaddya mean, you work for a living?? Take the day off, for crying out loud! :>) Haha!! Helwig Winery * 11555 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth CA 95669 * www.helwigwinery.com * 209.245.5200 (Please note: This is a 21 and over facility. The kiddos and critters have to stay home.)
The rest of August will be devoted to personal time with Mixmaster Mike and our faithful companion, Jack the Dog, as we head for higher ground and do a little backpacking and fishing. After which, we hop in the MoHo and head north for the first ever shirlJAM Oregon Tour! I'll be performing at North Forty Brewing Company in Roseburg, OR, on Friday Sept. 2, the Henry Estate Winery (also Roseburg) on Saturday, Sept. 3, and at the Valley View Winery and Vineyard in Jacksonville, OR, on Sunday Sept. 4. Boy, talk about an action-packed Labor Day Weekend!! Can't wait to take this here show on the road, make some new friends, and taste some great wine and beer. "These are a few of my favorite things..." Sing it with me, people!
On Friday September 16, from 6:00 till 9:00 pm, we'll be celebrating the end of summer (well, assuming this summer ever actually does end, right?) at one of my fave spots in the Lodi area, m2 Wines in Acampo. I'll be performing a special evening shirlJAM concert. You know I love any excuse to pull out the fun lighting (well, Mixmaster Mike certainly does, anyway)! Not too far away; come on down and join me for a wonderful time with some fantastic folks and truly delicious wines! There will be a food truck on site so you can grab a bite to eat. Family and pet friendly spot. As owner and head winemaker Layne would say, "whatever you do, drink m2!". Tickets $15 for wine club members, $20 general admission.
m2 Wines * 2900 Peltier Rd., Acampo, CA 95220 * 209.339.1071 * www.m2wines.com
Drum roll, please: I'm so very excited to announce that I will be the featured performer for the 15th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Silicon Valley event in Santa Clara on October 22. This event is sanctioned by the American Cancer Society and is a huge fundraising drive to benefit breast cancer awareness, research, care for cancer patients and their families, and so much more. This year the venue will be the Great America Amusement Park in Santa Clara, how cool is that??? Make plans today to participate yourself! There's a treasure trove of information on the ACS's website, please visit www.cancer.org/involved/volunteer/makingstrides.html to learn more. I'm honored to be involved in this fantastic cause!!!! THINK PINK and SAVE THE TATAS!!!
Previous JAMS...Helwig Winery in Plymouth, Smith Flat House in Placerville, McDermott's Boston Bar in Diamond Springs, Silt Winery in Clarksburg, M2 Wines in Acampo, Amador Vintage Market in Plymouth, Poor Red's BBQ in El Dorado, the Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg, La Mesa Winery in Plymouth, Sierra Vista Winery in Placerville, Hwy 50 Brewery in Camino, Cool Beerwerks in Cool, Knee Deep Brewery in Auburn, Hay Tones Hangout in Hood/Franklin, Kirchhoff Family Wines in Clarksburg, Skinner Vineyards in Fairplay, Grand Island Vineyards in Walnut Grove, and Bogle Vineyards in Clarksburg. Good vibes, good wine, good beer, good times!
Excerpts from recent testimonials:
"We had shirlJAM perform for the 25th Annual Wine and Chocolate in Lodi event. OMG! We LOVED it!! She was a smash hit with all of our patrons. The crowd loved her! Shirley rocked it; she has a great voice, sings old stuff, new stuff, everything we wanted. Highly recommended!"
Matt M. and Denise G., Events Team, M2 Wines
"shirlJAM was amazing! Her energetic show definitely got the crowd involved from start to finish. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a real performer. Plus, Shirley and her husband Mike are two of the most awesome people you will ever meet. Looking forward to having them entertain our guests at future events!"
Jeff G., Amador Vintage Market Team
"shirlJAM has been a tried and true crowd-pleaser at Sierra Vista Winery for the last few years. We've featured her at our annual Lobster Fest, and she always gets the crowd dancing and singing along. Shirley has a broad repertoire and she brings her great energy, smile, warmth, and amazing voice to each song. We love her and look forward to having her back again!"
Leslie G., Events Manager, Sierra Vista Winery, Placerville
"Shirley (shirlJAM) performed on a recent Thursday night here at Poor Red's. We were impressed with the variety of music, the great singing, her energy and engagement with the audience...it was really a surprise, especially from a solo artist. This gal entertains! The guests loved it, and we'll definitely have shirlJAM back again soon!"
Nikki C, Events Manager, Poor Red's BBQ, El Dorado
"Our guests just loved Shirley's energy, breadth of songs, and engagement with everyone... keeping us all with our hands in the air all afternoon. We will be sure to have her back at our winery; she is amazing!"
Come Lague, Owner, La Mesa Vineyards, Plymouth
"Our guests loved her song selection and the way she engaged with them. Each set perfectly matched the mood of the party at the time. Shirley is a great singer and injects her own bubbly personality into every song she sings. Would highly recommend for any event!"
Larry and Jodie Chapman, Placerville, CA (private event client)
"shirlJAM is an incredible entertainer. Playing everything, from 40s swing to contemporary rock and ballads, she is the consummate performer. Cannot recommend highly enough!"
Michael and Linda Bright, El Dorado Hills, CA (private event client)
"Shirley (aka ShirlJam) has been a long-time favorite at HWY 50 Brewery. Her genuine connection with the audience, and broad ranged talent, guarantee fun, smiles, and unparalleled entertainment for all in attendance. Shirley always has a place at HWY 50!"
Gary Ritz, Brewer/Co-Founder, Hwy 50 Brewery, Camino
"Shirley was everything we wanted and more. Amazing voice, something for every demographic, and the crowd loved her. Added the perfect vibe to the evening. So glad we were able to book her!"
Lisa Kirchhoff, Events Manager, Kirchhoff Family Wines, Clarksburg
"We booked Shirley for a three hour set and she did not disappoint! She truly knows how to play for the crowd. Her soulful voice captivated, and her vast range of music had something for everyone. We had patrons tell us that because of her live set it was our best event yet. We cannot wait to have her again next year!" Amanda Maiava & the Staff at Hay Tone's Hangout, Elk Grove
" ShirlJam provided the entertainment for our New Years Eve Celebration. During and after the event, I received comments such as "Best entertainer we've ever had" and "Let's get her back"! The compliments just kept piling up. Her selection of music was perfect; she really got the crowd up and on their feet, dancing the night away. Thank you!!" Carol Hyde, Murieta Village, Rancho Murieta
"We had shirlJAM perform for the 25th Annual Wine and Chocolate in Lodi event. OMG! We LOVED it!! She was a smash hit with all of our patrons. The crowd loved her! Shirley rocked it; she has a great voice, sings old stuff, new stuff, everything we wanted. Highly recommended!"
Matt M. and Denise G., Events Team, M2 Wines
"shirlJAM was amazing! Her energetic show definitely got the crowd involved from start to finish. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a real performer. Plus, Shirley and her husband Mike are two of the most awesome people you will ever meet. Looking forward to having them entertain our guests at future events!"
Jeff G., Amador Vintage Market Team
"shirlJAM has been a tried and true crowd-pleaser at Sierra Vista Winery for the last few years. We've featured her at our annual Lobster Fest, and she always gets the crowd dancing and singing along. Shirley has a broad repertoire and she brings her great energy, smile, warmth, and amazing voice to each song. We love her and look forward to having her back again!"
Leslie G., Events Manager, Sierra Vista Winery, Placerville
"Shirley (shirlJAM) performed on a recent Thursday night here at Poor Red's. We were impressed with the variety of music, the great singing, her energy and engagement with the audience...it was really a surprise, especially from a solo artist. This gal entertains! The guests loved it, and we'll definitely have shirlJAM back again soon!"
Nikki C, Events Manager, Poor Red's BBQ, El Dorado
"Our guests just loved Shirley's energy, breadth of songs, and engagement with everyone... keeping us all with our hands in the air all afternoon. We will be sure to have her back at our winery; she is amazing!"
Come Lague, Owner, La Mesa Vineyards, Plymouth
"Our guests loved her song selection and the way she engaged with them. Each set perfectly matched the mood of the party at the time. Shirley is a great singer and injects her own bubbly personality into every song she sings. Would highly recommend for any event!"
Larry and Jodie Chapman, Placerville, CA (private event client)
"shirlJAM is an incredible entertainer. Playing everything, from 40s swing to contemporary rock and ballads, she is the consummate performer. Cannot recommend highly enough!"
Michael and Linda Bright, El Dorado Hills, CA (private event client)
"Shirley (aka ShirlJam) has been a long-time favorite at HWY 50 Brewery. Her genuine connection with the audience, and broad ranged talent, guarantee fun, smiles, and unparalleled entertainment for all in attendance. Shirley always has a place at HWY 50!"
Gary Ritz, Brewer/Co-Founder, Hwy 50 Brewery, Camino
"Shirley was everything we wanted and more. Amazing voice, something for every demographic, and the crowd loved her. Added the perfect vibe to the evening. So glad we were able to book her!"
Lisa Kirchhoff, Events Manager, Kirchhoff Family Wines, Clarksburg
"We booked Shirley for a three hour set and she did not disappoint! She truly knows how to play for the crowd. Her soulful voice captivated, and her vast range of music had something for everyone. We had patrons tell us that because of her live set it was our best event yet. We cannot wait to have her again next year!" Amanda Maiava & the Staff at Hay Tone's Hangout, Elk Grove
" ShirlJam provided the entertainment for our New Years Eve Celebration. During and after the event, I received comments such as "Best entertainer we've ever had" and "Let's get her back"! The compliments just kept piling up. Her selection of music was perfect; she really got the crowd up and on their feet, dancing the night away. Thank you!!" Carol Hyde, Murieta Village, Rancho Murieta
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