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Zora at Lake Wylie

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Zora Food & Wine Lake Wylie, 1201 Village Harbor Drive, Suite 103, Lake Wylie, SC 29710

Great little spot for a girlfriend gathering or date night. Awesome food and wine selection. Friendly folks. And I'll be playing your favorite songs every Wednesday night from 6:00-8:00 PM. Take a mid-week break and relax with me. Reservations recommended. Call (803) 619-4047.

Harris Teeter Wine Bar Wesley Chapel

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Harris Teeter Wine Bar Wesley Chapel , 5920 Weddington Monroe Road, Wesley Chapel, NC 28104

Harris Teeter Wine Bars are the new "Cheers", where neighbors meet and everyone knows your name. Take a break from your grocery shopping and relax with me while enjoying great prices on wine and beer. I'll be playing from 5:00-8:00 PM. If you're in the Wesley Chapel area, hope you'll stop by for a bit at the HT Village Commons.

Southern Hills Gastropub

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Southern Hills Gastropub, 2685 Celanese Rd Ste 112, Rock Hill, SC 29732

Hometown Saturday night! Can't wait for my first time at Southern Hills Gastropub. If you haven't been to this local jewel yet, now's the time. Cool peeps. Excellent food. Comfy atmosphere. And on Saturday April 27th, yours truly will be singing your favorite songs. Grab your friends or your best date and come along. 6:00-9:00 PM. We're gonna have a real good time!

The Auto Pour

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The Auto Pour, 5033 South Boulevard, Suite O, Charlotte, NC 28217

First Friday of the month means TGIF at The Auto Pour! Unwind with me at the end of the week and discover a new favorite beverage with Jenny and John. Fun spot to meet up with friends. Kid-friendly and pet friendly. Patio and indoor seating. I'll be playing your favorite songs from 6:00-9:00 PM. Come on by.

The Wine Shop at Rivergate Sunday Brunch

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The Wine Shop at Rivergate, 14142 Rivergate Parkway, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28273

Best Sunday brunch in town! And the only place you can sing along with me on a Sunday morning. Great brunch menu. Superb wine and craft beer selection. I'll play your favorite songs from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM while our friendly folks take care of you. Reservations recommended. Book online at www.thewineshopatrivergate.com or call (704)831-9000.

The Wine Shop at Rivergate Sunday Brunch

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The Wine Shop at Rivergate, 14142 Rivergate Parkway, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28273

Best Sunday brunch in town! And the only place you can sing along with me on a Sunday morning. Great brunch menu. Superb wine and craft beer selection. I'll play your favorite songs from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM while our friendly folks take care of you. Reservations recommended. Book online at www.thewineshopatrivergate.com or call (704)831-9000.

My friend and favorite local songwriter Steve Simpson will be hosting Charlotte's Randy Franklin and Lake Norman's Fiona McAllister on May 14th. This will be a stellar night of original music and I'm sorry that I will be tied up elsewhere. Don't miss this one. They are three of our best! 6:30-8:00 PM. Illumination Wines is an intimate little gathering spot with friendly folks, tasty bites, and fine wines and craft beers at the edge of downtown Fort Mill.

About the Songwriters:

Randy Franklin is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Charlotte, NC, who has toured the southeast for decades, with his former band Crisis, and currently with Randy Franklin & The Sardines. He has recorded two solo albums and has recently released 5 singles, which have enjoyed airplay on several regional radio stations. His song “I Like It When You’re Here” won WSGE radio’s “91 Seconds of Fame” contest in 2023. When he’s not in the studio or on the stage, you can find Randy organizing charity benefit shows to help fight homelessness and poverty in his community. www.randyfranklinmusic.com.

Fiona McAllister is a singer-songwriter from Denver NC. She has released a CD called "Stained Glass Wings” and several singles. Fiona's music features tight lyrics and flowing melodies in a variety of styles. "I want my songs to take people somewhere they didn't expect to go and leave them feeling uplifted." Fiona is a coordinator for the Charlotte Chapter of NSAI and a founding member of Southern Songwriters Association. https://fionasongwriter.com.

Steve Simpson has been writing songs as a hobby for 25 years and performs them regularly at acoustic music venues in the Carolinas. In 2006 he released his first CD, Better Late”; in 2013 he released his second CD, “Dusty Lawn Chairs”; and in 2021 he released his third CD, “The Creek.” Steve is the coordinator of Southern Songwriters Association. His music website is www.stevesimpson-music.com.

About the Venue:

Illumination Wines hosts its monthly songwriter showcase on the second Tuesdays of the month featuring the best local and regional songwriters in the area. Join us for a great evening of original music from 6:30-8:00 PM. It’s free! Donations appreciated. Limited menu and great wine and craft beer selection available. 201 Springs Street, Fort Mill, SC. www.illuminationwines.com.

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