The Vineyard Experience @ 229

229 South Brevard Street,Charlotte NC 28202

12 February, 2022

Description

Enjoy an exclusive evening with the one you love including a 5 course meal and live entertainment. This will be such a memorable experience. Studio 229 on Brevard would be honored to have you as one of their exclusive guests. The Setting: The Venue will be converted into the feel of a Vineyard for the evening. The Attire: Imagine spending a romantic evening with the one you love at an exquisite vineyard in France. We can not wait to see your elegant, fashionable and creative attire! The Meal: Celebrity Chef to the Presidents of the United States, Roberto Mendoza, is back this year for an encore. He tantalized our guests’ palettes last year and they are still raving about it. You will have an option of Chicken, Seafood or Vegetarian selections. Upon purchasing your tickets we will reach out to you to confirm your choices. Your Wine: Each couple will have the option of a bottle of red, white or bubbly. The Chocolate Love Station: Stroll over to the decadent location in the Vineyard where you together can dip and design a chocolate treat that will be beautifully boxed for you to take home with you. The Bar: A full bar will be available for cocktails you may choose to purchase The Vocalists: What is a fine dining experience without amazing musical talent? We are bringing you the dynamic Sheila Ford whose voice has been described as “a string of pearls” and the sultry Kevin Jones who together will bring love ballads and crowd favorites. If you choose to purchase a ticket with the “and then some” you can stay to finish of the evening with a full band experience as we turn up the heat for some toe tapping and we won’t be mad if you choose to jump up and shake a leg or two! It’s your night to have a great time! We look forward to having you as our guests, Kevin & Monique Douglas Owners Studio 229 on Brevard ***A few notes: The venue is COVID conscious our staff will be wearing masks. This will be a limited capacity more intimate event. We will only accept 20 couple reservations. Tables will be socially distanced. We ask that all who enter the building wear masks unless eating our drinking. Hand sanitizer stations can be found throughout the venue. Masks will be provided for those who may have forgotten theirs. ***Parking is not owned by the venue so if you choose to park in any lots surrounding the venue you are responsible for the posted payment amount to be paid in either their pay station or App. The venue will not be responsible for any citations, boots or tows as a result of non-compliance. About Sheila Ford Cool, sexy, soulful and serene. With a voice that glistens like a string of pearls, musicianship beyond her years, and a lovely, irresistible stage persona, Sheila Ford is indeed a musical treasure. Vast experience as a vocalist and entertainer has equipped Miss Ford for nearly any challenge the music stage has to offer. Though Sheila has a special love for jazz (Ella Fitzgerald is one of her earliest and best loved influences), she has dazzled audiences in nearly every musical style-jazz, funk, r&b, blues, classic soul, pop, house, rock, Latin, even rap. No stranger to the studio, Sheila is a highly sought after session vocalist and songwriter. Producers and songwriters love her range, tone, versatility, and ear for harmony. Whether she's jazzin' it up or rockin' the house, Sheila has what it takes and is loved by audiences and musicians alike.

 Sheila is a graduate of the elite Berklee College of Music, Boston Massachusetts, where she majored in Music Education. In addition to exceptional vocals, Sheila plays the piano, organ, and has studied several woodwind, brass, string and percussion instruments. In 2004, she was added to the staff of The Maryland Conservatory Of Music as a vocal instructor. Sheila has also served as a juror for the Billy Holiday Vocal Competition in Maryland.

Sheila has performed in concert halls, hotels, resorts, at festivals and clubs across the U.S. and around the world with some of the finest musicians and ensembles around. Some highlights include The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC; Caesar's Pocono Resorts in Pennsylvania; The Lincoln Center, S.O.B.'s and the Dean Street Cafe in New York; The Loft in London;  ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event);  The Southport Weekender, which was a huge festival in Southport, England; The Winter Music Conference in Miami, Florida; The Bluebird Cafe in Moscow; The General Walker Hotel in Germany; House On The Eastside, Pips on Labrea, Akbar, and Ford Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, California; Le Disco in Greece; The Top of the Rock Club in Iceland; Schinnen AB in the Netherlands; and Kleine Broegel AB in Belgium. Other highlights include Blues Alley, The Mandarin Oriental, One Step Down, and Takoma Station in Washington, DC; The Flamingo Hilton and Casino in Kansas City, MO; various cruise ships; The Myerhoff Symphony Hall, The Lyric Opera House, Pier Six Concert Pavilion, The New Haven Lounge and Caton Castle in Baltimore, MD.

Sheila has toured with the Washington Jazz Ensemble performing in Russia and Greece to sold-out audiences. Numerous concert tours have taken her all over the world to Iceland, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, Asia and beyond. She has also had the pleasure of performing for numerous dignitaries including President Bill Clinton and First Lady (Former Secretary of State) Hillary Clinton, President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Sheila has performed, recorded, and shared stages with renowned artists such as Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Frank Foster, Jimmy Heath, Kim Waters, Gary Bartz, Bobby Watson, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Gary Thomas, Cyrus Chestnut, Antonio Hart, Ben Vereen, Alex Bugnon, Rachelle Farrell, Art Sherrod, Jr., The Midnight Movers (Wilson Pickett’s band), ” Wolfman” Jack, The Village People, Ann Nesby, Crystal Waters, CeCe Rogers, Maysa, Robin S., Nona Hendryx, Angie Stone, Ultra Nate', Barbara Tucker, Michael Watford, Marc Evans, Josef Saddler, Marti St. Michaels, Juanita Dailey, and numerous others. She has also worked with several internationally renowned producers including, Charles Dockins, DJ Spen, Louie Vega, The Muthafunkaz, Thommy Davis, At Jazz, Joey Negro, Kenny Dope, Michele Chiavarini, Kiko Navarro, Reelsoul, Stacy Kidd, Gramophonedzie, Abicah Soul, DJ Pope, and DJ Oji. She is currently the vocalist for Raggs and the All Stars/SRO, a top-notch big band with strings led by trombonist Scott Ragsdale. She also has her own bands, The Sheila Ford Quintet, Sheila Ford and Friends, and Sheila Ford's Harlem Review. Sheila is currently performing on Bahamas Paradise Cruise Lines as a headliner with Sax and Songs, as well as The Tina Turner Experience.  About Kevin Jones Vocalist, Recording Artist and Vocal Coach Kevin Jones and his band, The Kevin Jones Experience has enjoyed a music career that spans over four decades. Kevin began his musical journey as a young teen in Detroit, Michigan. His parents later relocated to Birmingham, Alabama and after graduating from A.H. Parker High School; Kevin went on to enhance his vocal skills at Alabama State University which prove instrumental in thrusting him into the entertainment scene. After pursuing a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Music and Choral Arts from Alabama State University, Kevin continued to pursue his love for music, assembling and touring with a band of organized by close friends from college called “King Tut” They eventually signed with TK records, released a single and begin and touring all over the country. After budget and operating issues from the record label, Kevin was selected for a summer program at Berkley School of music. He was forced to turn the offer due to his mother’s health issues, He returned to Alabama State University, finished his Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Music & Choral and later relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina after visiting a classmate who saw Charlotte as one of the fastest growing metropolitan cities in the region. Kevin embraced the music scene immediately after being given the opportunity to perform regularly at Crawford’s Bistro; a very popular Jazz & Soul restaurant in Uptown Charlotte. Kevin would go on to become one of Charlotte’s most sought-after male vocalists, performing in venues like Big Chill, The Vault, Vintage on the Boulevard, Excelsior, and most memorably, at CJ’s which operated inside of Charlotte’s Adams Mark Hotel. Over the years, Kevin has shared the stage with many notable national recording artists & musicians, including, B.B. King, Natalie Cole, Bobby Womack, Frankie Beverly, Eric Brice, Rodney L Shelton, Dee Lucas, Joe Lindsey, Eric E-will Williams, Michael Porter and many more. Kevin continues to perform twice a month at Jeffery’s Restaurant in Lake Norman during their Summer Patio Series and has done so for over 14 years. Kevin's unique ability to appeal to all audiences, song selections and professional stage presence has afforded him the opportunity to continue to perform all over the Southeast Region. His first professionally recorded single, “How Close” written by Mr. Rodney Shelton with Robyn Springer performing background vocals is sure to be well received by audiences all over the world. Studio 229 on Brevard is "Where History, Humanity & Artistry Intersect". On the Corner of S. Brevard St & 3rd Street in Uptown Charlotte, NC. It is a photography/videography studio and a location for community programing & workforce development during the week and weekends are used to amplify local creatives with both musical and visual art talent through live music events and art exhibits. It is also a venue that can be rented out for specific types of events.