shirlJAM news...
Well, it's almost here, isn't it?! Woo hoo, time to get lazy, hazy, and crazy! When I was a kid, I looked forward to Memorial Day because it meant the end of the school year and the beginning of summer. Nothing but carefree days and late nights until after Labor Day. Now, it's the unofficial kickoff to "Gig Season"...lots of fun shows outdoors, in all kinds of settings. I've been fortunate enough to have had a pretty busy winter and spring in that department, but things are really ramping up now. I hope you can make it out to one of these upcoming dates to Jam with me!
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UPCOMING SHOWS:
Friday May 20, Smith Flat House in Placerville. I'm going to be singing and playing songs from my high school years, as I help celebrate the 45th reunion of the Class of 1977. (Oh my goodness, how time has flown!) If you too are familiar with the great music that was on the radio in those days (Bruce, Boston, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Thin Lizzy, Queen, The Eagles, Kansas, Bob Seger...to name a few), join us on the patio from 6-8pm! Full food menu, beer and wine (and "wine cocktails") available. Pets welcome. No cover, but I'd recommend reservations.
Smith Flat House, 2021 Smith Flat Rd., Placerville 95667 530.621.1003
Sunday May 22, Poor Red's BBQ in El Dorado. I'll be rockin' the patio at this famous (and infamous!) spot from 3:00 till 6:00 pm. Beer, wine, legendary cocktails, and full menu. Dog-friendly.
Poor Red's BBQ, 6221 Pleasant Valley Rd., El Dorado, 95623 530.622.2901
Saturday May 28, Morse / Il Gioello Vineyards in Fiddletown. Time to officially kick off summer at this magical foothill winery. Rob's incredible Italian varietals will have you falling in love! Wood fired pizzas, new releases. Music from 1:30 till 4:30 pm.
Morse Wines / Il Gioello Winery, 22355 Lawrence Rd., Fiddletown 95629 925.699.5056
And at last comes June: time for the shirlJAM SUMMER OF LOVE concert series! Taking you back to the sights and sounds of the Monterey Pop Festival, the Haight Ashbury scene, and Woodstock. Dust off those bellbottoms and beads, and join me for a magic carpet ride though the psychedelic sixties! Mike and I have been having such a blast putting this show together. The debut will be at the wonderful M2 Wines in Acampo on Sunday, June 5. Bringing it to Sierra Vista Winery in Placerville on Friday June 17 as part of their new 'summer sunset' lineup. And, an extra special performance at Corbin Cash Distillery in Atwater, on Saturday June 25. (For you whiskey aficionados, this place is well worth a field trip! Superb rye. Boondockers welcome to stay on premises, and lots of other lodging options in spitting distance.) If you have an inner flower child, you really don't want to miss this set!
Please contact me or each of these venues directly for specifics. I'll post more here and on Instagram as the dates draw closer. Peace!
UPCOMING SHOWS:
Friday May 20, Smith Flat House in Placerville. I'm going to be singing and playing songs from my high school years, as I help celebrate the 45th reunion of the Class of 1977. (Oh my goodness, how time has flown!) If you too are familiar with the great music that was on the radio in those days (Bruce, Boston, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Thin Lizzy, Queen, The Eagles, Kansas, Bob Seger...to name a few), join us on the patio from 6-8pm! Full food menu, beer and wine (and "wine cocktails") available. Pets welcome. No cover, but I'd recommend reservations.
Smith Flat House, 2021 Smith Flat Rd., Placerville 95667 530.621.1003
Sunday May 22, Poor Red's BBQ in El Dorado. I'll be rockin' the patio at this famous (and infamous!) spot from 3:00 till 6:00 pm. Beer, wine, legendary cocktails, and full menu. Dog-friendly.
Poor Red's BBQ, 6221 Pleasant Valley Rd., El Dorado, 95623 530.622.2901
Saturday May 28, Morse / Il Gioello Vineyards in Fiddletown. Time to officially kick off summer at this magical foothill winery. Rob's incredible Italian varietals will have you falling in love! Wood fired pizzas, new releases. Music from 1:30 till 4:30 pm.
Morse Wines / Il Gioello Winery, 22355 Lawrence Rd., Fiddletown 95629 925.699.5056
And at last comes June: time for the shirlJAM SUMMER OF LOVE concert series! Taking you back to the sights and sounds of the Monterey Pop Festival, the Haight Ashbury scene, and Woodstock. Dust off those bellbottoms and beads, and join me for a magic carpet ride though the psychedelic sixties! Mike and I have been having such a blast putting this show together. The debut will be at the wonderful M2 Wines in Acampo on Sunday, June 5. Bringing it to Sierra Vista Winery in Placerville on Friday June 17 as part of their new 'summer sunset' lineup. And, an extra special performance at Corbin Cash Distillery in Atwater, on Saturday June 25. (For you whiskey aficionados, this place is well worth a field trip! Superb rye. Boondockers welcome to stay on premises, and lots of other lodging options in spitting distance.) If you have an inner flower child, you really don't want to miss this set!
Please contact me or each of these venues directly for specifics. I'll post more here and on Instagram as the dates draw closer. Peace!
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Rockin' it at Hwy 50 Brewery on Local Licks night. Always Good Times on this patio!
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Previous JAMS...McDermott's Boston Bar in Placerville, 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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